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bobbin, must have been purchased within the last three (3) years.
If the purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on the
bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see "Re-arming
Your PFD (MD2017)" on page 9).
READINESS CHECKLIST
Check your Inflatable PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed
below are true before use.
Service indicator is green.
No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,
straps and hardware are still strong.
All Velcro
™
are securely fastened.
Inflatable PFD is not twisted.
Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position.
For the MD2017 only – Ensure the bobbin is valid. The PFD, or
bobbin, must have been purchased within the last three (3) years.
If the purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on the
bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see "Re-arming
Your PFD (MD2017)" on page 9).
Your Inflatable PFD is ready for use if all applicable 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 100 Newtons (22.5 lbs) of buoyancy
when inflated and is designed for wearers over 16 years of age, with
a chest range of 76-132 cm (30-52 inches) weighing over 36 kg (80
pounds).
DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
It is important that the Inflatable PFD is properly adjusted to fit
the person wearing it. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of
attachments could impede its effectiveness.
1) All belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need
to be adjusted for fit.
The belt should fit below your rib cage adjusted to a tight
personal fit.
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