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HT3159 (Rev17Jul2012)

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MD2014 INFLATABLE PFD

Manual Inflation Model

USCG APPROVALS:

RECREATIONAL:

TYPE III

UNINSPECTED

COMMERCIAL

VESSELS:

TYPE V

MD2016 INFLATABLE PFD

Manual with Automatic
Backup Inflation Model

USCG APPROVALS:

RECREATIONAL:

TYPE III

UNINSPECTED

COMMERCIAL

VESSELS:

TYPE V

Summary of Contents for MD2014

Page 1: ... INFLATABLE PFD Manual Inflation Model USCG APPROVALS RECREATIONAL TYPE III UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSELS TYPE V MD2016 INFLATABLE PFD Manual with Automatic Backup Inflation Model USCG APPROVALS RECREATIONAL TYPE III UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSELS TYPE V ...

Page 2: ...OR USE 2 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use 2 Component Inspection Instructions 3 Readiness Checklist 3 Sizing and Fit 4 DONNING INSTRUCTIONS 4 INFLATING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD 5 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC DEVICES MD2016 6 DEFLATING THE INFLATABLE PFD 7 USAGE BELOW FREEZING 8 RE ARMING YOUR PFD MD2014 8 RE ARMING YOUR PFD MD2016 10 REPACKING 13 IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION 1...

Page 3: ...USING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR MD2016 17 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR 18 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR 19 WEAR YOUR PFD 19 HYPOTHERMIA 20 EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE 21 INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY ACCESSORIES 21 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22 DO NOT ATTACH PFD S TO YOUR BOAT 22 AIRLINE OPERATOR POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF INFLATABLE PFDS A...

Page 4: ...h this owner s manual Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications 1 The Inflatable PFD must be worn before getting underway and whenever above deck and not within an enclosed space to meet the carriage requirement 2 The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for servicing and maintaining the Inflatable PFD in good serviceable condition in accordance with this own...

Page 5: ...o in an emergency WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant inflatable PFDs rely entirely on inflation for buoyancy Uninflated the Inflatable PFD is a comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a CO2 gas cylinder The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk The Inflatable PFD MD2014 can be inflated either manually by je...

Page 6: ...l Inflator Pull Tab Service Indicators Figure 1 3 Ensure the oral inflation dust cap is in the stowed position Fig 6 4 Ensure the service indicator is green and the pull tab lanyard is hanging on the outside Fig 1 secure the Velcro strips on both sides of the Inflatable PFD 5 For the MD2016 only Ensure the bobbin is valid The PFD or bobbin must have been purchased within the last three 3 years If ...

Page 7: ...boxes are checked NOTE Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD SIZING AND FIT This PFD provides a minimum of 22 5 lbs of buoyancy when inflated and is designed for wearers over 16 years of age with a chest range of 30 52 inches 76 132 cm weighing over 80 pounds 36 kg DONNING INSTRUCTIONS It is important that the Inflatable PFD is properly adj...

Page 8: ...pull tab Fig 3 The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds MD2014 MD2016 Manual Inflator Automatic Inflator Figure 3 2 Automatic Backup Inflation MD2016 Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water The water sensing bobbin will disintegrate triggering a spring loaded plunger which punctures the CO2 cylinder Figs 10 and 11 to inflate the ...

Page 9: ...t cap back in the stowed position Fig 6 WARNING Avoid double inflation CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation as it could damage the PFD SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC DEVICES MD2016 The Inflatable PFD might not be armed when needed either knowingly or unknowingly Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning Much less common but also im...

Page 10: ...e deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place Fig 5 2 Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled To avoid damage do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube Fig 6 3 Examine the service indicator Fig 1 If the service indicator is red the mechanism has been fired or is incorr...

Page 11: ...e conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top up the PFD after CO2 inflation WARNING CO2 inflation could over pressurize and damage your Inflatable PFD if already fully inflated RE ARMING YOUR PFD MD2014 MD2014 Manual Inflator Cylinder Step 2 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Tab Step 4 O Ring Step 3 Lever Step 4 Service Indicator Step 5 Service Indicator If GREEN unit is operable If RED stop and ...

Page 12: ...Pin Cylinder Lever Service Indicator MD2014 Manual Inflator 1 8 Turn Figure 8 4 Raise and hold the lever into the inflator housing Install a new cylinder bayonet assembly by engaging bayonet tabs in housing pushing in then turning clockwise 1 8 turn to a full stop Fig 8 5 Examine the service indicator Fig 8 and ensure it is GREEN If the service indicator is red the mechanism has been fired or is i...

Page 13: ...r Step 2 Cylinder Bayonet Assembly Sensor Ring Step 9 Bayonet Tab Step 10 O Ring Step 9 Pins Lever Step 10 Pull Tab Service Indicator If GREEN unit is operable If RED stop and service unit Figure 9 NOTE A re arm kit MA2014 with a valid bobbin install by date check re arm kit packaging is required for this procedure IMPORTANT Follow instructions in the EXACT sequence below ...

Page 14: ...e it Ensure the new bobbin is valid It must have been purchased within the last three 3 years If the bobbin purchase date is unknown check the manufacturing date printed on the bobbin and replace if older than three 3 years 7 IMPORTANT Bobbin yellow must be installed into the HOUSING Figure 9 white side up aligning the slots on the bobbin with the ridges inside the threaded housing The bobbin will...

Page 15: ...top Fig 11 11 Examine the service indicator Fig 9 and ensure it is GREEN If the service indicator is red the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted and the inflator requires service NOTE The service indicator must be green before proceeding 12 Refold Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section see Repacking on page 13 YOUR INFLATABLE PFD MD2016 IS NOW READY FOR MANUAL USE WI...

Page 16: ... Fig 12 2 Fold sides B and C outward along dotted lines Secure with Velcro 3 Make sure inflator status indicator is viewable through window 4 Make sure the inflator pull tab is on the outside of the folded PFD Fig 14 depicts a correctly folded PFD NOTE Ensure that all Velcro strips are fastened IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION Check your Inflatable PFD between outings to be sure that ...

Page 17: ...ach Use i Examine the service indicator through the window panel ensuring it is green If the indicator is red the mechanism requires service See Re arming Your PFD MD2014 on page 8 or see Re arming Your PFD MD2016 on page 10 ii Ensure the manual pull tab is accessible iii Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion wear tear or contamination Particular attention must be p...

Page 18: ...e PFD for damage or excessive abrasion wear tear or contamination Particular attention must be paid to the stitching straps and hardware If in doubt send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and or servicing iii Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test See the Oral Inflation Valve Test in the Every Two 2 Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section iv Perform the Leak Test See the Leak Test i...

Page 19: ...our Inflatable PFD remove the CO2 cylinder bayonet assembly cap and bobbin Keep the bobbin dry Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm soapy water Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger Ensure the inflator is thoroughly dry before installing the bobbin Be sure to replace CO2 cylinder bayonet assembly cap and bobbin see Re arm...

Page 20: ...pare The U S Coast Guard recommends you test the automatic inflation system in the water at the beginning of each boating season By doing this you demonstrate that the automatic inflation system is still working properly and reduce the likelihood of premature inflation and its associated dangers HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR MD2016 1 To test your Inflatable PFD you will nee...

Page 21: ... by jerking firmly downward on the pull tab The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds 4 Get into shallow water just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface 5 See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical In a relaxed floating position verify that your mouth is well above the water s surface Note the effect of where yo...

Page 22: ...Inflatable PFD 6 Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator 7 See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical In a relaxed floating position verify that your mouth is well above the water s surface Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float 8 Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD Completely deflate the Inflatable ...

Page 23: ...nergy treading water and because of their insulating properties Naturally the warmer the water the less insulation you will require When operating in cold waters below 60 F 15 6 C you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD or a Type V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style PFDs Some Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection 1 Always wear y...

Page 24: ...emains in good condition 1 Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use 2 Get in the habit of re arming the inflation mechanism right after each inflation 3 Try your wearable Inflatable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of the water 4 Mark your Inflatable PFD with your name if you are the only wearer 5 Do not alter your Inflatable PFD If it doesn t fit pr...

Page 25: ...uch items are not to be used to attach the device to the boat Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to perform as intended AIRLINE OPERATOR POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF INFLATABLE PFDS AND CO2 CARTRIDGES Please be aware that the following regulations apply to the air transport of this product According to U S Research and Special Programs Administration Regulations Title 49 CFR 75 10 a 25 W...

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