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Mustang Survival MD2010 Owner's Manual

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INFLATABLE
PFDs
MD2010
Manual Inflation Model
USCG APPROVALS:
RECREATIONAL: TYPE V WITH
TYPE III PERFORMANCE
APPROVED ONLY WHEN WORN,
SPECIAL USE DEVICE
MD2012
Manual with Automatic
Backup Inflation Model
USCG APPROVALS:
RECREATIONAL: TYPE V WITH
TYPE III PERFORMANCE
APPROVED ONLY WHEN WORN,
SPECIAL USE DEVICE
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE.
DO NOT CONVERT OR ALTER THIS PFD.
The MD2010 device will not inflate automatically upon immersion.
Tab must be pulled to activate inflation mechanism.
MUSTANG SURVIVAL – Canada
HT1101 Rev. 10May2010
MUSTANG SURVIVAL – USA
1215 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Suite C
Bellingham, WA
USA 98225

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  • Page 1 SPECIAL USE DEVICE DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE. DO NOT CONVERT OR ALTER THIS PFD. The MD2010 device will not inflate automatically upon immersion. Tab must be pulled to activate inflation mechanism. MUSTANG SURVIVAL – Canada MUSTANG SURVIVAL – USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........Re-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation (MD2010) .
  • Page 3 ........(MD2010) ............. .

  • Page 4: Approval Conditions And Carriage Regulations

    APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high speed activities. This inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs.

  • Page 5: What Is An Inflatable Pfd

    20 gram CO2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD2010) can be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally (by mouth). The Inflatable PFD (MD2012) can be inflated either automatically during water immersion, manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally by mouth.
  • Page 6 Make sure the CO2 cylinder is screwed hand tight into the inflator (Fig. 2 for the MD2010) 4. If your inflator has a red lever attached to the pull tab, make sure the red lever is retracted and insert the green indicator clip over the red lever if not already in place.

  • Page 7: Sizing And Fit

    IMPORTANT! Ensure the PFD is properly armed with all indicators showing green. 5. Check that the oral-inflation dust cap is properly in the stowed position (Fig. 5). 6. Refold the front flap and fasten with Velcro™. Refer to the Repacking instructions (p. 11). If everything checks out, your Inflatable PFD is ready for use.
  • Page 8 PUT ME ON LIKE THIS: Warning: Do not wear Inflatable PFDs under clothing as the inflation could be restricted or you could be injured. BACKSTRAP DO NOT AT BACK TWIST FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Pull Down MD2010 MANUAL INFLATION MD2012 MANUAL INFLATION...

  • Page 9: Inflating Your Inflatable Pfd

    The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig. 11 for the MD2010, Fig. 12 for the MD2012) 2. Oral inflation Properly armed and inspected, manual Inflatable PFD models will inflate. However, should inflation not occur, or in a non-emergency situation, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth (Fig.

  • Page 10: Re-Arming Your Pfd After Manual Inflation (Md2010)

    Re-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation (MD2010) 1. To re-arm your Mustang Infl atable PFD, unscrew and discard the used CO2 cylinder. 2. To check that the infl ator is fully operational, pull down on the lanyard and see if the piercing pin travels freely (Fig.

  • Page 11: Re-Arming Your Pfd As Manual With Automatic Backup (Md2012)

    Care and attention should be taken to ensure that when the device is used in these types of conditions, auto-inflation does not occur inadvertantly. If this Inflatable PFD (MD2012) should inflate prematurely, a re-arm kit (MA2012) is required to re-arm the device. Important: The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according to the instructions (Re-arming Your PFD as Manual with Automatic Backup (MD2012).
  • Page 12 FIGURE 15 Cylinder Step 2 Step 9 HOUSING INDICATOR Step 6 CLIP (GREEN) Step 8 RED LEVER BOBBIN Step 8 (YELLOW) Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 CAP (CLEAR) Step 3 Step 7 Step 10...

  • Page 13: Deflating The Inflatable Pfd

    Step 7: Install clear cap by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulder. Note: No gap. Step 8: Place the green indicator clip over the red lever by aligning the arms on the clip with the slots in the inflator (see Fig 15).

  • Page 14: Repacking

    REPACKING Before repacking, completely deflate the inflation cell. Force excess air out through the inflation tube (Fig. 16). Do not wring cell. Put the inflation tube cap back in the stowed position (Fig. 5). Note: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your Inflatable PFD.

  • Page 15: Care And Maintenance Instructions

    Check that the CO2 cylinder has not been pierced. Replace with Inflatable PFD 20 gram CO2 cylinder if necessary. The cylinder for the MD2010 is contained in accessory pack MA2010. The cylinder for the MD2012 is contained in accessory pack MA2012.

  • Page 16: Mustang Accessories

    Mustang dealer for professional servicing or contact Mustang Survival (see contact information on back of manual). MUSTANG ACCESSORIES The MD2010 requires re-arm kit MA2010 and the MD2012 requires rearm kit MA2012. Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD2010) To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO2 cylinder.

  • Page 17: Why Are Pfds Required Safety Equipment

    Be sure to replace CO2 cylinder, auto-cap and bobbin (see Re-arming your PFD (MD2012) as Manual with Automatic Backup). Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight. WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational boating.

  • Page 18: (Md2010)

    CO2 cylinder piercing pin and arm moves freely when moving the lever (attached to the pull-tab) several times down and up for the MD2010 (Fig. 14) and for MD2012, several times in and out (Fig. 7). Repeat this several times to check the manual inflation system.

  • Page 19: How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Automatic

    3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds. 4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 5. See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical.

  • Page 20: How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Oral Inflator

    HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR? 1. No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD, using the oral inflator. 2. Remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD.

  • Page 21: Hypothermia

    Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non-Inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water. HYPOTHERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia — a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness. Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia.

  • Page 22: Each Of These Devices Is Intended To Help You Save Your Own Life

    3. Use the standard H.E.L.P. FIGURE 21 position when wearing an Inflatable PFD, drawing the legs up to a seated position, because doing so will help you conserve body heat (Fig. 21). 4. Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue. This will improve your chances of extending your survival time Example of...

  • Page 23: Additional Information

    8. Do not dry your Inflatable PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need more information about PFDs and safe 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.
  • Page 24 1.800.526.0532 email: mustangusa @ mustangsurvival.com 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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