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HT0661 (Rev12Jun2012)

MSD660vAF
SENTINEL – AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER DRY SUIT
AIR NATIONAL GUARD

DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE

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Summary of Contents for MSD660vAF

Page 1: ...HT0661 Rev12Jun2012 MSD660vAF SENTINEL AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER DRY SUIT AIR NATIONAL GUARD DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE ...

Page 2: ...IZING GUIDE 3 STEP 1 Measuring 3 STEP 2 Sizing 4 STEP 3 Suit Length 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 5 Neck Seals and Wrist Fitting 5 Attaching Suspenders 6 DONNING THE SUIT 7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 9 Cleaning 9 Maintenance 9 STORING THE DRY SUIT 10 Folding and Packing 10 LEAK TESTING 10 Leak Testing Procedure 11 REPAIRS 14 ...

Page 3: ...pect Replacement 18 RAPID REPAIR WRIST SEAL INSTRUCTIONS 19 Assemble Materials 19 Heat Remove Current Wrist Seal 19 Attaching a Heat Activated Wrist Seal 21 Inspect Replacement 23 RAPID REPAIR PATCH INSTRUCTIONS 23 Limits of Repair 23 Assemble Materials 23 Apply Patch 24 Inspect Repair 25 EXHAUST VALVE REPLACEMENT 25 ACCESSORIES 26 Limited Warranty 27 CONTACT 28 ...

Page 4: ...ut customization Standard expanded sizing such as short and tall sizing for all sizes of suits Small 3XL In addition to Mustang s platform design the MSD660 has a number of other salient characteristics Single layer waterproof breathable tri laminate GORE TEX BD6 5 shell fabric Heat activated adhesive wrist and neck seals allow for rapid field replacement of neck and wrist seals with the use of si...

Page 5: ... are permanently attached and ankle cuffs reduce entry of small debris into footwear thereby reducing wear on the socks Waterproof entry and relief zippers are covered to provide flame retardancy and help to protect the zipper teeth from damage or contamination The MSD660vAF is easily donned doffed by the wearer using a diagonal watertight entry zipper across the torso and wearer s left shoulder a...

Page 6: ...E 1 Chest Measure the horizontal circumference around the chest at maximum girth For males this is typically where the tape runs under the armpits at the scye For females this is at the bustline 2 Waist Measure the horizontal circumference around the waist belt line 3 Hips Measure the horizontal circumference around the hips and buttock at maximum girth 4 Sleeve With your arms horizontal bent at t...

Page 7: ...Torso Hoop and Inseam 6 3 2 1 7 5 4 MEASURING LOCATIONS Figure 1 LOCATION XS S M L1 L2 XL XXL 3XL Chest 35 38 37 40 39 42 41 44 43 46 45 48 49 52 53 56 Waist 29 32 31 34 34 37 35 38 37 40 41 44 46 49 51 54 Hips 37 40 38 41 39 42 40 43 41 44 43 46 47 50 53 56 Sleeve 29 31 31 33 33 35 34 36 35 37 36 38 37 39 38 40 Inseam 28 30 30 32 32 34 33 35 34 36 34 36 34 36 34 36 Torso Hoop 59 62 62 65 65 68 67...

Page 8: ...r the MSD660 Aviation Rescue Swimmer s Dry Suit NECK SEALS AND WRIST FITTING The Rubber Neck Seals and Wrist Seals may be trimmed at the initial fitting but the seals tend to adjust to the wearer after a short period of time If no excessive seal restriction exists and seal fit is acceptable to the user the seals should be left as is Neck seals shall fit snugly and remain in direct contact with the...

Page 9: ...penders please follow the instructions below The removable suspenders can be used to improve fit lower in water resistance and reduce rescuer fatigue Suspenders can be adjusted to a comfortable and secure position Figure 3 1 Completely unzip the entry zipper 2 Open the suit so that the two attachment points are visible 3 Thread the end of the nylon strap attached to the suit through the rectangula...

Page 10: ...socks must not be worn inside the dry suit Suit Preparation Prior to Donning 1 Ensure that the Velcro wrist covers are unfastened and the ankle gussets are unzipped and opened 2 Ensure Velcro waist adjusters are loosened 3 Ensure that the waterproof entry zipper is fully opened 4 Ensure the suspenders are pulled out of the suit legs Donning the Suit 1 Slide your legs into the suit until your toes ...

Page 11: ... result in leakage of water inside the suit and reduction of survival time when in the water Have a fellow team member double check each slide fastener to ensure they are completely closed against their sealing plugs 11 Close ankle gusset zippers and securely fasten the Velcro adjustment tabs 12 Burp the suit before water entry Cross arms in front and gently slide fingers between the neck seal and...

Page 12: ...Spray n Wash Follow the manufacturer s instructions Rinse well 3 Machine wash warm 104 F 40 C on gentle cycle using a gentle powder or liquid detergent Do not use fabric softener bleach or wash in treatments as they can affect the suit s breathability 4 Tumble dry using an air setting MAINTENANCE Regular zipper maintenance is recommended to maintain a water tight seal inhibit corrosion and keep th...

Page 13: ...ain entry zipper is in the closed position before folding and packing 2 Lay the suit flat on its back on a horizontal clean surface allowing the suit to be fully extended with none of the parts overlapping 3 Fold the left sleeve from the shoulder straight across the body of the suit Fold the right sleeve from the shoulder straight across the body of the suit on top of the folded left arm 4 Fold th...

Page 14: ...reafter and when a visual inspection raises any doubt about the integrity of the suit s waterproofing To perform the suit leakage test Turn the suit inside out with the entry zipper and relief zipper slide fasteners fully closed LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE The following suit leakage test uses Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit MA8836 Your equipment may differ and if so the test should be adjusted accor...

Page 15: ...r diameter Figure 9 Figure 10 5 Fit the cinching strap over the neck seal 6 Secure the cinching strap by pulling up the excess strap and fasten the Velcro closures Figure 11 Figure 12 7 Clamp both wrist seals with the clamps provided 8 Connect the two coiled pneumatic hoses to the output side of the control box The two hoses are interchangeable Figure 13 Figure 14 ...

Page 16: ...Ensure the control lever is set in the off position before the high pressure air is connected 12 The control box has one pressure gauge and two controls The black control lever has three positions as labeled on the control box The knurled knob can be turned to restrict the airflow traveling into the dry suit 13 Move the control lever to the fast position The suit should inflate rapidly Once the su...

Page 17: ...on a panel shall be treated as a leak 20 When the test is completed move the control lever to the off position Remove the clamps from the suit and disassemble the rest of the test kit Hang the suit to dry SUMMARY The Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit Model MA8836 should be used with Mustang Survival dry suits Ensure qualified technicians use this equipment A well maintained suit means survival in...

Page 18: ...WITH SUIT SIZES RE0005 L Rapid Repair Rubber Neck Seal Thin Large XS 3XL RE0005 S Rapid Repair Rubber Neck Seal Thin Small RE0006 L Rapid Repair Rubber Neck Seal Thick Large XS 3XL RE0006 S Rapid Repair Rubber Neck Seal Thick Small RE0007 L Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Large XL 3XL RE0007 M Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Medium M L2 RE0007 S Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Small S RE0007 XS Ra...

Page 19: ...l away from the suit using only light force The neck seal will separate from the suit in the area that was heated Gloves may help as the neck seal will be hot where contacted by the iron See Figure 21 CAUTION Stop pulling the neck seal away from the suit when resistance is encountered 6 Continue to heat an adjacent section of the neck seal for 15 seconds 7 Lightly pull the neck seal to detach the ...

Page 20: ...ning on the suit The heat adhesive portion of the neck seal should be inside the suit facing up There should be a 1 8 inch edge of adhesive visible around the edge of the suit Figure 25 See Figure 24 5 Ensure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric or neck seal Folding the neck seal in on itself will help to keep its shape and aid in the replacement process See Figure 25 ATTACHING A HEAT ACTIVATE...

Page 21: ...See Figure 27 5 Continue around the perimeter of the neck seal applying heat and pressure 6 Let the neck seal and fabric cool and then remove the circle jig 7 Inspect for proper adhesion by examining the entire perimeter on both the inside and outside of the suit 8 Pinhole leaks may be corrected by re heating the area for an additional 30 seconds using maximum pressure INSPECT REPLACEMENT After in...

Page 22: ...NE of the following Rapid Repair Wrist Seals SEAL PART SEAL DESCRIPTION COMES STANDARD WITH SUIT SIZES RE0008 M Rapid Repair Rubber Wrist Seal Thin Medium XS 3XL RE0008 S Rapid Repair Rubber Wrist Seal Thin Small RE0009 L Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Large XL 3XL RE0009 M Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Medium M L2 RE0009 S Rapid Repair Neoprene Neck Seal Small S HEAT REMOVE CURRENT WRIST SEAL ...

Page 23: ... the surface 10 Gently separate the seal from the fabric by lightly peeling Gloves may help as the wrist seal will be hot where contacted by the iron See Figure 32 CAUTION Stop pulling the wrist seal away from the suit when resistance is encountered 11 Heat the adjacent area for 20 seconds and continue to pull 12 Rotate the wrist seal and repeat steps 9 to 12 until the seal has been completely sep...

Page 24: ...ist seal 4 Roll the Wrist Seal replacement jig and place it into the wrist seal See Figure 34 Figure 34 Figure 35 5 Line up the jig such that approximately of the jig is exposed 6 Stretch the wrist seal jig until the ends meet to form a cylindrical shape See Figure 35 7 Insert the jig and wrist seal into the sleeve from the inside Ensure that dry suit seam lines up with the seam of the wrist seal ...

Page 25: ...dhesive that has attached to the non stick paper See Figure 39 13 Continue around the circumference of the wrist seal applying heat and pressure to each adjacent section for 30 seconds 14 The following steps 14a 15d are performed for rubber wrist seals only Do not perform these steps with neoprene wrist seals a Remove the wrist seal jig b Invert the suit sleeve inside out c Re insert the wrist sea...

Page 26: ...rial of this procedure is available for viewing at mustangsurvival com It may be helpful to watch this video in addition to the instructions below LIMITS OF REPAIR It is recommended that the following guidelines be used in determining potential for repair Pinholes and small slits cuts and tears less than 1 inch in length may be patched by the heat sealing method Do not patch the neck or wrist seal...

Page 27: ...h that the inside surface of the suit is facing up 5 Ensure dry suit material is flat and wrinkle free around the puncture See Figure 41 6 Ensure area around puncture is both clean and dry Figure 41 Figure 42 7 Place the shiny side of the patch downwards so that it is in contact with the inside surface of the dry suit 8 Ensure the patch is centered over the puncture See Figure 42 9 Place hot iron ...

Page 28: ...t valves Part RE7017 are designed to be easily replaced They may be unscrewed and removed with little difficulty Use the following procedure Figure 45 1 Unscrew the top of the valve housing cover 3 If necessary use large pliers to remove the valve Thread damage as a result of removal is not a concern because the old valve is to be discarded 4 Unscrew the valve body from its core and remove it from...

Page 29: ...ble for your MSD660vAF Neoprene Survial Hood Part MA7348 Sentinel Dry Suit Liner Part MSL600 Sentinel Female Dry Suit Liner Part MSL601 McNett Zip Tech zipper lubricant Part MA2292 For more information on these items please visit www mustangsurvival com ...

Page 30: ...anty A return authorization is required before the goods are returned and should be obtained by contacting our Customer Service Department Once returned Customer Service Quality Assurance and Sales Departments inspect the product as required It is then determined whether the product will be covered under this limited warranty If the product is deemed to be covered under our warranty policy it will...

Page 31: ...28 CONTACT For further information concerning this manual or the suit contact Mustang Survival Tel 1 800 526 0532 E mail custserv mustangsurvival com Web mustangsurvival com ...

Page 32: ... and commercial mariners to the Coast Guard fighter pilots and even NASA astronauts Mustang Survival and seahorse design is a registered trademark of Mustang Survival Corp Our commitment to quality has earned our Burnaby facilities ISO 9001 registration the highest of all international standards This is our guarantee you re receiving the ultimate in design and manufacturing WE SAVE LIVES FOR A LIV...

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