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Red 

Indicator

Inflator 

Body

Sealing 

Ring

FIGURE 18

FIGURE 17

Red 

Indicator

Trash

FIGURE 19

7.  Squeeze the clear O-ring to 

elongate it – until it looks more 
like an oval. This will give you 
enough room to pull the inflator 
body and cylinder out of your 
PFD.

8.  Gripping the inflator body, pull 

it and the cylinder out through 
the clear O-ring in the PFD. 
(Fig. 18). Discard the used 
inflator body and cylinder  
(Fig. 19). 

PUTTING IN NEW INFLATION 
EQUIPMENT

9.

 

Get the new inflator body and 
cylinder from the re-arm kit.  
(This is the black circular disc 
and the cylinder attached to it).

10. Make sure the indicator on the 

inflator body is green.  
(If indicator is not green, you 
will need a new inflator body 
and cylinder before you can 
re-arm.)

11.  Gripping the inflator body, 

insert the cylinder through 
the clear O-ring – aligning it 
with the screen print on the 
covering material (Fig. 20). 
(The inflator body will remain 
visible.)

12.  Line up the clear O-ring on the 

grooves of the inflator body so 
that O-ring and inflator body 
are in even contact all the way 
around.

13.  Get new (black and yellow) 

inflator cap from re-arm kit 
and check its face for: 
  -  a green indicator 

 

-  a valid expiration date 

 

-  If indicator is not green or 

the expiry date has already 
passed, you will need a 
new inflator cap before 
you can re-arm.

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Страница 1: ...FOR MODEL NUMBER MD6284 OWNER S MANUAL EP 38 HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD WITH HARNESS DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE ...

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Страница 3: ... INFLATING 15 DEFLATING 17 RE ARMING 19 REPACKING 24 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF SAILING HARNESS 27 SIZING AND ADJUSTMENT 27 ATTACHING TO TETHER 28 IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 29 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 29 CLEANING AND STORING 31 WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT 32 HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD 32 TESTING YOUR PFD 33 WEAR YOUR PFD 34 HYPOTHERMIA 35 EACH OF T...

Страница 4: ...ing 360 motion for high output grinding and sail changes Superior inflation Hydrostatic Inflator Technology HIT inflates only upon immersion Discreet manual pull handle prevents snags Break out zippers stay shut in high winds and open easily for quick filling of your PFD In water performance Higher than normal buoyancy range The 38 LBS or 169N buoyancy minimum 33 7 LBS or 150N will keep you floati...

Страница 5: ...lly by mouth It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your PFD as described in Instructions for use p 8 AIRLINEPOLICYONCARRIAGEOFINFLATABLEPFDS ANDCO2 CYLINDERS Regulations may apply to the air transport of inflatable PFDs Only with the approval of the aircraft operator may carbon dioxide cylinder s be transported in checked or carry on baggage Please consult airline operator policy If...

Страница 6: ...se of and standards associated with the sailing harness U S Coast Guard approval does not apply to the sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been evaluated When fully inflated this inflatable PFD will provide Type II in water performance This PFD is not approved for water skiing or other high impact high speed activities This inflatable PFD was designed to be m...

Страница 7: ... board To be considered serviceable this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware detached webbing rotted structural components air leaks or nonfunctional oral inflation tube This PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder inflation system status indicator and an accessible manual inflation lanyard A PFD which is appr...

Страница 8: ...This will not only ensure your PFD is in good condition it will give you experience using all three methods of inflation After initial testing get in the habit of inspecting your PFD before each use re arming it after each use and of course wearing it every time you go out on the water This section provides instructions using terms from the diagram below J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R...

Страница 9: ...9 J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R Head pillow Oral inflator Lifting loop Adjustment point Light attachment Spray hood Whistle Adjustment point Waist belt FIGURE 2 ...

Страница 10: ...for the oral tube in place Undo the Velcro tab on wearer s left side at bottom to expose the zipper Undo the zipper by placing a finger underneath the zipper and running it up toward wearer s face Unfold the material to expose the oral tube Make sure the cap is in place covering the oral tube Fig 4 Close the side up again by first re folding the material then close the zipper by zipping down to th...

Страница 11: ...oil stains Check that all seams are secure and all straps and hardware are sound If you see any signs of damage perform the Every two months tests described in Care and maintenance p 29 USINGTHISPFDBELOWFREEZING Below freezing temperatures 0 C 32 F a discharged cylinder may not fully inflate your PFD So once your cylinder has discharged either by automatic or manual inflation use oral inflation as...

Страница 12: ...ching each side strap just as you would a waistband If you can pinch the material together Fig 6 tighten your PFD YOURPFDMUSTBEWORN Deflated For the comfort that encourages use and especially to protect the inner inflating bladder until it s needed to set up the crucial pressure difference needed to ensure automatic inflation Outside all clothing Allows complete inflation without damage to your ge...

Страница 13: ...CH STRAP IF ONE OF THESE ROWS HAS BEEN BROKEN THE PFD HAS EXPERIENCED AN IMPACT WHILE IN USE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED USINGLIFTINGLOOP The lifting loop is attached at bottom front of your PFD and fixed by Velcro inside the left zippered portion of your PFD same side as oral tube Once PFD has inflated loop will be on your left by the oral tube Pull loop away from Velcro tab and lift from bottom front...

Страница 14: ... also unbuckled from the bottom front buckles of the PFD Find and pull out the loop within the compartment From the top of that loop pull crotch straps up and out Now pull straps and the loop itself out of the waist webbing Re secure the Velcro tab across the compartment DOUBLEINFLATIONCANBEDANGEROUS What it is When an already orally inflated PFD then manually or automatically inflates This create...

Страница 15: ...ng pressure triggers a reaction that pierces the armed gas cylinder The cylinder then releases CO2 gas to inflate your PFD normally within 5 seconds Because your PFD s sensor responds only to water pressure rather than just wetness your PFD is designed to inflate when you are in the water and to avoid unintentional inflation in wet conditions MANUALLY You trigger inflation by jerking the silver ha...

Страница 16: ...l tube and blow air into your PFD Fig 10 On the bottom left of your PFD open the Velcro tab to reveal the zipper Place a finger underneath the zipper stop and pull zipper open by running your finger up the zipper toward your face You can then fold out the fabric to reveal the oral tube which sits about shoulder level Flip off the cap and blow air into the tube As you blow into the tube you can mak...

Страница 17: ...be it is not necessary for maintaining your PFD s pressure DEFLATING Complete deflation is easiest when you are not wearing the PFD however it is much easier to take off the PFD if you at least partially deflate it while wearing WHILEWEARING Locate oral tube and remove its cap Turn cap over using pointed end to press into the valve This creates the outlet for gas release Continuing to press cap en...

Страница 18: ...o you can use both hands to roll the material You will be creating areas of high pressure and then releasing that pressure through the outlet Roll material tightly from top of PFD to create a high pressure area in the bottom Holding your roll in place usually easiest with your forearm open your outlet again press cap end into valve to release pressure Now roll material from the bottom in the same ...

Страница 19: ...nflator body refers to the black circular disc attached to the CO2 cylinder The inflator body has an indicator which must show green for re arming Inflator cap and pull handle C Fig 13 The inflator cap refers to the yellow piece and its black locking ring together The inflator cap has an indicator as well as an expiration date For re arming the indicator must show green and the expiration date mus...

Страница 20: ...p through the clear window with the molded cap and wipe off any water 2 Pull apart Velcro tabs on the front flap of the PFD and open the flap to expose the inflation equipment 3 Insert your inflator removal key between the inflator cap s yellow piece and its black locking ring at the spot that looks like the point of a triangle Fig 14 4 Turn the key counter clockwise if you re right handed this is...

Страница 21: ... the cylinder attached to it 10 Make sure the indicator on the inflator body is green If indicator is not green you will need a new inflator body and cylinder before you can re arm 11 Gripping the inflator body insert the cylinder through the clear O ring aligning it with the screen print on the covering material Fig 20 The inflator body will remain visible 12 Line up the clear O ring on the groov...

Страница 22: ...he inflator cap and grip the black locking ring underneath 17 Tighten the black locking ring by turning it clockwise to the right behind the yellow cap until it clicks Fig 23 18 Tug on the inflator cap to make sure it s firmly connected to the inflator body and cylinder 19 Gently tuck each end of the silver pull handle which is attached to the inflator cap by a lanyard into the stretch tabs next t...

Страница 23: ... T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R FIGURE 24 Green Indicator CAUTION Do not turn the center shaft FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 ...

Страница 24: ...of the PFD tuck in material on each side of chin Fig 25 3 Zip each chin side closed by running each zipper all the way down to the zipper stop and then back up Fig 26 and Fig 27 4 Tuck the tabs over each zipper stop into the slots on the inside of the PFD where the PFD would rest against your chest Fig 28 5 Fold in the bottom pleat or gusset making sure to align Velcro strips and close Fig 29 6 Fo...

Страница 25: ...R E R P O U R C O N F L E R FIGURE 30 J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R FIGURE 32 J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R FIGURE 34 J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L E R FIGURE 36 9 Ensure pull handle ends are secured into the stretch tabs Fig 34 10 Take the head pillow the part that supports your head neck when inflated and tuck into b...

Страница 26: ... gusset across bottom of PFD tuck loop inside and along this pleat bringing it up the right side the wearer s left side to attach just in front of the oral tube The loop will then be hidden when you zip the sides closed SPRAYHOOD To pack the spray hood place the PFD face down with hood spread out on top Fold the hood toward where it s sewn to the PFD When you get to this seam fold in the hood s si...

Страница 27: ...pected and cleaned according to Care and maintenance p 29 Is unsafe to wear loose SIZINGANDADJUSTMENT The harness is designed to be worn As high on the chest as possible but in all cases should rest above your lowest ribs by at least 2 inches 5 cm This ensures your ribs can most effectively protect your internal organs against external pressures Since your harness is built into your PFD appropriat...

Страница 28: ...ed to the PFD Webbing attachment point Thether webbing Quick release lanyard FIGURE 38 SAILINGHARNESSWARNING Using a sailing harness to prevent falls overboard presents several risks In case of capsizing or sinking the boat may take you down As such use only a proper tether with proper attachment point described on previous page This harness has not been designed for fall arrest lifting or climbin...

Страница 29: ...d the head pillow of your PFD If you are not confident that you can care for and maintain your PFD in accordance with these instructions contact Mustang Survival customer service You are required to check this PFD Before each wear component inspection Every two months leak test oral inflation valve test and thorough visual examination After each inflation perform re arm Annually suggested at begin...

Страница 30: ...stomer service THOROUGHVISUALEXAMINATION See Inspecting Components p 10 AFTEREACHINFLATION Deflate and re arm as described in Re arming p 19 ANNUALLY Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season after inflation or whenever the integrity of the PFD is in doubt 1 Check all components for dirt or corrosion Clean or replace as necessary See Inspecting components p 10 2 Visually examin...

Страница 31: ...NGANDSTORING To clean your PFD always take care not to submerge the inflation equipment as you Hand wash PFD or sponge it down in warm soapy water Rinse with clean water Hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger Store the dry PFD in a warm dry and well ventilated place out of direct sunlight Do not dry clean use chlorine bleach or apply direct heat J E R K T 0 I N F L A T E T I R E R P O U R C O N F L ...

Страница 32: ...se of this PFD so you know what to do in an emergency HOWANDWHYTOTESTYOURPFD Your PFD comes pre armed with a CO2 cylinder The U S Coast Guard recommends that you also purchase two re arm kits One to be used immediately in testing see Testing your PFD below and the other to re arm your PFD after testing making it ready for use You may also want to carry one onboard as a spare Inflate your PFD and t...

Страница 33: ...PFD using automatic inflation you will need your fully armed PFD and the re arm kit approved for your PFD 2 Put on your PFD 3 Get into shallow water just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface Once the inflator is under water your PFD should automatically fully inflate within 10 seconds 4 See if your PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical In a re...

Страница 34: ...t 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 6 Get out of the water and remove your PFD Completely deflate the PFD using the oral inflator p 17 7 Let the PFD dry thoroughly Re arm p 19 and Repack p 24 the PFD WEARYOURPFD In approximately 80 percent of all boating fata...

Страница 35: ...y 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 your ...

Страница 36: ...function properly follow these suggestions to verify that it fits floats and remains in good condition 1 Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use 2 Get in the habit of rearming the inflation mechanism right after each inflation 3 Try your wearable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of the water 4 Mark your PFD with your name if you are the only wearer ...

Страница 37: ... straps hooks buckles or other means for securing the device in place on the wearer Some PFDs also incorporate decorative D rings or tabs Such 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 EXCEPTION YOUR PFD HAS A BUILT IN SAILING HARNESS WITH WEBBING ATTACHMENT POINT AT BOTTOM FRONT INTENDED FOR ATTACHING TO BO...

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