Mustang Survival MSD565
Description and Maintenance Instructions
March 7 2003, Rev:--
Figure 11. Step e. Fitting of Immersion Socks
Suit leg (inside out)
See Detail “C”
1” Wide seam
tape all around
Sock
Suit leg
Stitch
1” Wide seam tape
Sock (inside out)
Detail “C”
1.3.11
Wrist Seals
1.3.11.1 Replace the wrist seals as follows:
a. Remove the old seam tape and damaged latex cuff using a heat gun or iron.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the suit.
b. Carefully abrade ½ inch (12 mm) of the latex wrist seal (on both sides) where it will
meet the fabric sleeve.
c. Sew cuff assemblies to sleeves using a single needle with a
3
/
8
" seam allowance,
making sure cuff flap is to top of cuff, aligning cuff seams with sleeve seams (stitch
type 301, 8-10 stitches per inch). Use black nylon thread, in accordance with V-T-
295 Type II, size E. The cuff is inverted into the suit, similar to the sock (see section
1.3.10).
d. Apply a coat of adhesive (Clifton Adhesive Inc.
(NJ),
PN:
LA6115) around the inside
of the cuff (½ inch of the latex seal).
e. Allow the glue to completely dry and then heat seal the tape (1inch Heat Tape,
Gore PN: 6GSAM025).
1.3.12
Exhaust Valve Replacement
1.3.12.1 The exhaust valves (A.P. Valves (UK), Kwik Vent Exhaust Valve PN: AP470) are designed to be
easily replaceable. They may be unscrewed and removed with little difficulty. Use the following
procedure:
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