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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
– MD3188 /
INFLATABLE PFD
HOW TO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL INFLATOR
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least two
spare re-arming kits (MA7214).
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1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed PFD,
and the re-arming kit (MA7214) approved for your PFD.
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2. Put on the PFD.
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3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The PFD should fully inflate within five seconds.
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4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
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5. See if the PFD will float you on your back or just 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.
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6. Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Completely deflate the
PFD using the oral inflator (see “Deflating Your PFD,” page 9).
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7. Let the PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (page 10) and repack
(page 14) the PFD.
HOW TO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
ORAL INFLATOR
WARNING: USE ONLY A PREVIOUSLY USED HYDROSTATIC INFLATOR, WITH THE
SINGLE POINT STATUS INDICATOR SHOWING RED, TO PERFORM THIS TEST. DO NOT
TEST WITH A FULLY ARMED HYDROSTATIC INFLATOR AS DOUBLE INFLATION WILL
OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PFD.
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1. No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your PFD.
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2. Review the oral inflation instructions (page 8) regarding break-out
zippers.
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3. Put on the PFD.
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4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
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5. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the PFD
partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to
complete inflation, either orally or manually, without touching
bottom. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum
needed for you to safely use this PFD.
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6. Fully inflate the PFD using the oral inflator.
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