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3. Annually
:
In addition to the inspections specified for every six months,
perform the following at the beginning of each boating season,
or whenever the integrity of your PFD is in doubt:
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Thoroughly check all components for dirt and/or corrosion.
Clean or replace as necessary. If any item shows signs of
damage, perform inspections listed under “Every Six Months.”
If in doubt, contact Mustang Survival customer service.
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Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator.
If it is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9).
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Record as an “Annual” inspection in permanent ink on the Care
and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column. Repack the
PFD as outlined in the repacking section, p. 14.
CLEANING AND STORING YOUR PFD
To clean your PFD, hand wash or sponge down in warm, soapy water,
taking care not to submerge the inflator. Rinse the PFD with clean
water and hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do not dry clean, use
chlorine bleach, or apply direct heat.
Always store your fully dried PFD in a warm, well ventilated place out
of direct sunlight.
