Mustang Survival MD0451 Owner's Manual

Inflatable PFD
Re-arm Kit
VFI gonflable
Ensemble de réarment
Re-arm kit for Mustang survival Models:
Trousse de réarmement pour les modèles de V.F.I.
de Mustang survival:
MD0450 & MD0451
Inflatable PFD Re-Arm Kit MA7218
WARNING
· Use only with specified PFD models.
· This gas cylinder is under pressure, therefore misuse can
be dangerous.
· Do not incinerate, expose to sunlight or store above 120˚F
(50˚C).
· Do not throw into open fire or dump at sea.
· Keep away from children.
· Dispose of gas cylinders only when empty.
· Discharge and dispose of corroded or rusty cylinders.
IMPORTANT: Please review and follow additional
maintenance instructions in your Owner's Manual.
Re-arming instructions
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. Hold the CO 2 cylinder through
the fabric, using one hand (Fig. 1).
Figure 1
2. Insert the metal key between the black locking ring and
labeled yellow cap. Turn the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 2).
Figure 2
LOCKING RING KEY
3. Turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise and lift off
the cap (yellow inflator operating head Fig. 3). Dispose of
the used cap.
Figure 3
CAP
4. Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the
inflator body through the sealing ring (Fig. 4).
RED
INDICATOR
INFLATOR BODY
SEALING RING
Figure 4
5. Dispose of the used inflator body (Fig. 5).
RED INDICATOR
TRASH
Figure 5
6. Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert
the new inflator body with CO 2 cylinder pointing upward
inside the Inflatable PFD. Let the sealing ring rest on the
adapter around the four lugs (Fig. 6).
GREEN
CAUTION:
INDICATOR
DO NOT TURN
THE CENTER
SHAFT
Figure 6
7. Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 7):
1. Is the single point status indicator showing green?
2. Is the expiry date 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.
WATER
INLET VALVE
SINGLE
POINT INDICATOR
Figure 7
8. Hold the CO 2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable
PFD (Fig 8a). Position the replacement cap with the water
inlet valve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the
inflator body and sealing ring (Fig. 8b).
90º
Figure 8a Figure 8b
9. While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the
BLACK locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig.
9). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the
inflator body.
BLACK
LOCKING RING Figure 9
10. Check: To see that the single point status indicator on the
cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that
the locking ring is locked.
11. If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the inflator
replaced, always inflate through the oral tube and
check that it stays inflated at least overnight. Empty the
Inflatable PFD again by reversing the oral-inflation tube
dust cap and inserting it into the valve or by depressing
the valve with fingertip. Gently squeeze the inflatable PFD
until all air or gas has been expelled. Let the Inflatable
PFD dry before packing.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all air is removed before repacking.
12. Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the
Repacking section of the owner's manual.