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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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OWNER’S MANUAL
– MD3151 / MD3153 / MD3154 /
INFLATABLE PFD
IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION?
Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed;
that it is free of rips, tears, or holes; that all seams are securely
sewn; and that the fabric, straps, and hardware are still strong (see
Readiness Checklist, p. 4). Inspect the inflatable portion of the PFD in
accordance with the Care and Maintenance Instructions.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Regulations require that Transport Canada approved personal
flotation devices (PFDs) are legibly marked with the Transport
Canada approval number, are in good and serviceable condition, and
are the correct size for each person on board. It is the responsibility
of the operator to be sure this PFD is in serviceable condition. 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 inflators. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be
properly armed with a cylinder installed in the inflator and a single
point status indicator showing green (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9).
Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a non-
functioning PFD causing injury or death.
Check the following at the intervals listed below.
1. Before Each Use:
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Examine the single point status indicator through the
window panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the
mechanism requires service. (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9).
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Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible.
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Visually examine your 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.
2. Every Six Months:
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Leak Test: The PFD should be tested for general leakage by
orally inflating your PFD until firm and letting stand for at
least two hours in a temperature controlled environment. A
leaking PFD will not hold its firmness and should be replaced.
If your PFD leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation
and/or servicing.