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MD1270
– PARACHUTIST FLOTATION DEVICE
ABOUT THE MD1270
This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using
the Mustang Survival MD1270 Parachutist Flotation Device (PFD)
consisting of two under-arm inflatable life preservers.
The ultra-lightweight MD1270 provides ready flotation that is both
easy to wear and easy to use:
• Independently operated left and right lobes sit snugly under the
user’s arms, and fit securely across back and shoulders. Highly
adjustable design accommodates a wide range of user heights and
body types.
• Manual activation is achieved through left and right pull loops,
designed to be easily located with gloved hands, and guards
against inadvertent activation.
• Proven Halkey Roberts 840 series inflation system is reliable and
familiar to most users of inflatable PFDs.
• After manual activation, the PFD inflates within five seconds.
• You can top up or reduce your buoyancy using the oral inflator
tubes found on each side of the PFD.
• With tactical gear in mind, we designed the PFD to be worn
independently and out of the way. The MD1270 will not interfere
with body armor or tactical vests.
• Streamlined and lightweight design means that wearing 2.15
pounds in weight provides 85 pounds (42.5 x two sides) in
buoyancy. Most adults need an extra 7 to 12 lbs of flotation to keep
their heads above water.
• Under-arm life preservers are positioned and shaped to create the
in-water, heads-up, tilted back position recommended by survival
professionals.
Test in water to validate performance and usage.
Due to variation
in user configurations, full gear in-water testing is strongly
recommended. Performance tests in water with the MD1270 and
a typical body armor vest will validate the PFD’s performance in
providing effective flotation and buoyancy. When worn and used
according to the instructions in this manual, the MD1270 can greatly
increase a user's chance of survival in the water.