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Mustang Survival MD3183 Owner's Manual

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Recreational: USCG Approved Type II
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Recreational: USCG Approved Type V
Owner's Manual
MD3183 Inflatable PFD
MD3184 Inflatable PFD
with Harness
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MD3183 Inflatable PFD Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup Recreational: USCG Approved Type II Uninspected Commercial Vessels: USCG Approved Type V MD3184 Inflatable PFD Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup Recreational: USCG Approved Type V...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements 2 Note to Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators 2 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 3 Instructions for Use 4 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use 4 Component Inspection Instructions 4 Readiness Checklist 5 Sizing and Fit 5 Donning Instructions...

  • Page 3: Approval Conditions And Carriage Requirements

    MD3183. See page 2 for information. When fully inflated, the MD3183 will provide Type II in-water performance. The MD3183 will turn most wearers from a face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore conditions. See page 9 for re-arming instructions.

  • Page 4: Note To Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators

    less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.

  • Page 5: Instructions For Use

    It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p. 3). INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for both models (MD3183, MD3184). The model number is listed on the underside label. FIGURE 1 Oral Inflator...

  • Page 6: Component Inspection Instructions

    Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use This Inflatable PFD is not approved for “hot work” and care must be taken to avoid damage from abrasion and sharp objects. Component Inspection Instructions 1) Examine the single point status indicator through the window panel (Fig.

  • Page 7: Inflating Your Inflatable Pfd

    1) All belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need to be adjusted for fit. For the non-harness model MD3183, the belt should fit below your rib cage adjusted to a tight personal fit. For the harness model MD3184, the bottom of the belt must always be worn at least 2 inches (5 cm) above the lowest rib and adjusted to a tight personal fit.
  • Page 8 The spring then drives a needle into the end of the gas cylinder, which is now punctured so that the gas instantly fills the life jacket. Total buoyancy is normally reached within 4 – 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: Special Considerations For Inflatable Devices

    NOTE: Oral inflation may cause the Inflatable PFD to break-out suddenly (loudly) if any of the zippers are closed. ii. Locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer’s left front panel of the Inflatable PFD. Remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the Inflatable PFD is fully inflated.

  • Page 10: Usage Below Freezing

    cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 5). 2) Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled. To avoid damage; do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig.

  • Page 11: Re-Arming Your Pfd

    Re-arming Your PFD NOTE: A valid re-arm kit (MA7214) is required for this procedure. 1) Place the Inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device) on a smooth, flat surface and wipe off any water. Access the inflator by reaching under the cover and pull it toward you, turning the cell and cover inside- out to fully expose the inflator for re-arming.
  • Page 12 FIGURE 10 4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring (Fig. 11). FIGURE 11 Red Indicator 5) Dispose of the used inflator body. FIGURE 12 Trash 6) Check that the inflator body indicator is green. Insert the new inflator body with CO 2 cylinder pointing upward inside the Inflatable PFD (Fig.13).
  • Page 13 FIGURE 13 Green Indicator 7) Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 14): 1. Is the single point status indicator showing green? 2. Is the expiry day OK? If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows. If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap.
  • Page 14 FIGURE 15 9) While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the BLACK locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig. 17). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body. FIGURE 17 Black Locking Ring 10) Check: To see that the single point status indicator on the cap is green;...

  • Page 15: Repacking

    Repacking If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the hydrostatic inflator replaced, always inflate through the oral tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight. With the dust cap in the top of the oral tube, gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig.
  • Page 16 4) Fold over the top side (E) and cover (F). FIGURE 23 5) Mustang Survival uses advanced 2-step zippers. ZIP 1 - Reset the zipper by pulling the slider (G) around the top to the Velcro™ tab (H). ZIP 2 - Close by pulling the slider (G) in the opposite direction to the end the zipper (Fig.
  • Page 17 6) Fasten the Velcro™ tab (H) to keep zipper closed. FIGURE 27 7) ZIP 1 - Reset the 2-step zipper by pulling the slider (I) to the Velcro™ tab (H). ZIP 2 - Close by pulling slider (I) in the opposite direction to the end the zipper (Fig.

  • Page 18: Sailing Harness

    9) Ensure the pull-tab (J) is on the outside of the folded Inflatable PFD. Fig. 30 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD. FIGURE 31 Sailing Harness CAUTION: Use only as a sailing harness. Models with a sailing harness (MD3184) are designed to prevent the user from falling overboard when used with a tether with an under-load quick-release hook and have been designed and tested in accordance with Offshore Racing Council (ORC) requirements.

  • Page 19: Is Your Pfd In Good And Servicable Condition

    quick-release under-load hardware. This harness has not been designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be relied upon in any of these instances. US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the potential for injury has not been assessed. FIGURE 32 Chest Buckle D-Ring...
  • Page 20 1) Before Each Use: i) 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. ii) Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible. iii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination.

  • Page 21: How And Why To Test Your Pfd

    WARNING: If you are not confident in the self-inspection and servicing of your Inflatable PFD in accordance with these instructions, take your Inflatable PFD to a Mustang dealer for professional servicing or contact Mustang Survival (see contact information on back of manual). Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD To avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray the inflator.

  • Page 22: How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Automatic Inflator

    • Adequately for expected wave conditions (body shapes/ densities affect performance) · Make sure it works: • A flow of bubbles should not appear (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 17). It should inflate quick and easily. ·...

  • Page 23: How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Manual Inflator

    HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR? The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least one spare re-arming kit (MA7214). 1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7214. 2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.

  • Page 24: Hypothermia

    3) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 4) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or manually.
  • Page 25 How hypothermia affects most adults Water Temperature ˚C (˚F) 0.3 (32.5) 0.3–4 (32.5–40) 4–10 (40–50) 10–16 (50–60) 16–21 (60–70) 21–27 (70–80) over 27 (over 80) PFDs can increase survival time because they allow you to float without using energy treading water and because of their insulating properties. Naturally, the warmer the water, the less insulation you will require.

  • Page 26: Each Of These Devices Is Intended To Help You Save Your Own

    reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time. FIGURE 33 HELP Position EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE For your Inflatable PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions to verify that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.

  • Page 27: Inflatable Pfd Safety Accessories

    Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories MA7214 Re-arm Kit contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder inflator. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating, contact your state boating authority, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit of the U.S. Coast Guard; or call the CG Customer InfoLine at 1-800-368-5647 or the free boating course number 1-800-336-BOAT (in VA, 1-800-245-BOAT).
  • Page 28 Bellingham, WA USA 98226 Mustang Survival and seahorse design is a registered trademark of Mustang Survival Corp. Our commitment to quality has earned our Richmond facilities ISO 9001 registration, the highest of all international standards. This is our guarantee you’re receiving the ultimate in design and manufacturing.

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