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- Page 1 FOR MODEL NUMBER MD6284 OWNER'S MANUAL EP 38 HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD WITH HARNESS DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT ................4 DESIGNED FOR ELITE PERFORMANCE ............ 4 WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD ..............5 AIRLINE POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF INFLATABLE PFDS AND CO CYLINDERS ..........5 COAST GUARD APPROVAL ............... 6 APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS ....6 MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS ..........7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................ -
Page 4: About This Product
(split in the front), which can direct water straight into the wearer’s face - Sailing-specific attachments: integrated deck safety harness with soft tie-in, lifting loop, storable crotch straps and spray hood, retro-reflective material, and whistle MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 5: What Is An Inflatable Pfd
WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD? While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs rely entirely on inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated, your PFD is a comfortable slim collar with side straps – offering maximum mobility with minimum bulk – and can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram gas cylinder. -
Page 6: Coast Guard Approval
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. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 7: Mandatory Carriage Requirements
MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs): • legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number • which are in good and serviceable condition, and • are the correct size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks,... -
Page 8: Instructions For Use
This section provides instructions, using terms from the diagram below. Back panel Chest pocket Stretch tabs Hydrostatic inflator Inflator pull handle Front flap Velcro Sailing Harness Crotch strap webbing attachment point buckles FIGURE 1 MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... - Page 9 Spray hood Head pillow Light attachment Oral inflator Whistle Lifting loop Waist belt Adjustment point Adjustment point FIGURE 2...
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Page 10: Inspecting Components
4. Is the pull-handle for manual inflation visible? Look for the silver handle on (wearer’s) right side. Each end of the handle must held by its stretch tab, and the front flap of the PFD must be tucked under the handle. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... - Page 11 5. Are all zippers and panels closed and all straps in place? Correct Oral Inflation Tube any twisted straps; ensure that materials housed by Velcro™ panels are zipped in and panels secured. Dust cap in stowed 6. Are materials still in good position shape? Look closely at your PFD –...
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Page 12: Putting It On (Donning)
PFD, as it may compromise your PFD’s ability to inflate. If you fail to meet any one of these conditions, you may cause damage to yourself or your PFD. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... - Page 13 USING CROTCH STRAPS Add these steps to wear crotch straps. • Before donning PFD: flip PFD face down, find Velcro™ tab labeled “STRAPS” across bottom back, pull open the Velcro™ compartment and release two long straps. • After donning PFD: reach back FIGURE 7 between legs for the straps and buckle into bottom front of PFD (Fig.
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Page 14: Taking It Off (Doffing)
What to do: Use the oral tube to quickly release pressure from your PFD (flip over the cap and press it down within the oral tube. This opens the valve). MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 15: Inflating
INFLATING Your PFD inflates in three ways: automatically, manually, or orally. No matter how your PFD inflates, it can always be topped up orally – extending its ability to keep you afloat. The inflation instructions below use ‘left’ and ‘right’ assuming you are wearing the PFD during inflation –... - Page 16 PFD and pulling the right zipper open (just as you did the left) - Inflate until PFD is firm across chest, shoulders, and back of the neck/head. FIGURE 10 MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
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Page 17: Deflating
CAP ON ORAL TUBE IS TO HOLD DIRT OUT – NOT KEEP AIR IN The oral tube has a one-way valve opened by air pressure, which means the cap is designed to keep dirt and debris out of the tube and valve, not to hold in pressure. - Page 18 - Now roll material from the bottom in the same way, creating a high pressure area in the top end of your PFD. Holding roll in place, again open your outlet to release remaining pressure. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
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Page 19: Re-Arming
To re-arm your PFD, you will Status Indicator first remove the old inflation equipment. You will then put in new inflation equipment from Mustang Survival's Re-Arm Kit MA5283. The re-arm kit includes: • Inflator removal key (A) • Inflator body and cylinder (B). - Page 20 O-ring, you will now see black locking ring the used inflator body – which counter-clockwise – looks like a black circular disc opposite the yellow piece – attached to your used gas (Fig. 16). cylinder.) MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
- Page 21 7. Squeeze the clear O-ring to elongate it – until it looks more like an oval. This will give you enough room to pull the inflator body and cylinder out of your PFD. 8. Gripping the inflator body, pull it and the cylinder out through the clear O-ring in the PFD.
- Page 22 Velcro™ strips together (Fig. 24). 22. Ensure you have successfully re-armed by performing a leak test (see Care and Maintenance/Every two months, p. 29) MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
- Page 23 Green Indicator CAUTION: Do not turn the center shaft FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24...
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Page 24: Repacking
(Fig. 31 – Fig. 33) 8. Close Velcro™ tabs over each zipper stop. This will prevent unintended break-out of the zippers (Fig. 33) FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... - Page 25 9. Ensure pull handle ends are secured into the stretch tabs (Fig. 34) 10. Take the head pillow (the part that supports your head/neck when inflated) and tuck into back of the PFD, closing Velcro™ compartment (Fig. 35) FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33...
- Page 26 Tuck your folded bundle into the PFD’s back compartment, and secure the Velcro™ strip (Fig. 37). FOLD FOLD FOLD FIGURE 37a FIGURE 37b FIGURE 37c FIGURE 37d MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
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Page 27: Instructions For Use Of Sailing Harness
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF SAILING HARNESS This PFD has a sailing harness, designed and tested in accordance with ISO 12401 requirements. The harness: • Is intended to prevent you from falling overboard – it does not protect you against falls from a height •... -
Page 28: Attaching To Tether
Design and testing of this harness is governed by ISO12401 standards – which are separate from U.S. Coast Guard approval of the PFD. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 29: Is Your Pfd In Good And Serviceable Condition
PFD. If you are not confident that you can care for and maintain your PFD in accordance with these instructions, contact Mustang Survival customer service. You are required to check this PFD: • Before each wear (component inspection) •... - Page 30 If this is not the case, your PFD is leaking and should be replaced. If your Inflatable PFD leaks, contact Mustang Survival customer service. Deflate and repack the PFD as outlined in Repacking (p. 24).
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Page 31: Cleaning And Storing
6. Ensure the single point status indicator is green (Fig. 38). 7. Record as an "Annual" inspection Status indicator in permanent ink on the Care and Storage label behind the head pillow. Deflate and repack the PFD as outlined in Repacking (p. -
Page 32: Why Are Pfds Required Safety Equipment
- It should inflate quickly and easily • Learn how it works by: - Activating the CO inflation system – Rearming the CO inflation system - Using the oral inflation tube MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 33: Testing Your Pfd
WHY TEST You will test your PFD at regular intervals because it is intended to save your life. In order to save your life, it must be in good working condition as described in Mandatory carriage requirements (p. 7). For an additional overview of good PFD practice and of the dangers your PFD is designed to protect you against, review the section Each of these devices is intended to help you save your own life p. -
Page 34: Wear Your Pfd
This inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types. Get into the habit of wearing this PFD. Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non- inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 35: Hypothermia
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. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia: HOW HYPOTHERMIA AFFECTS MOST ADULTS Water Temperature Exhaustion or... -
Page 36: Each Of These Devices Is Intended To Help You Save Your Own Life
7. If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Store it in a well ventilated area. 8. Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE... -
Page 37: Additional Information
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 free boating course number 1-800-336-BOAT (in VA, 1-800-245-BOAT). - Page 38 MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE...
- Page 40 We build gear that saves lives and fuels exploration. www.mustangsurvival.com MUSTANG SURVIVAL AND SEAHORSE DESIGN ARE ALL REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MUSTANG SURVIVAL ULC. A BRAND OF THE SAFARILAND GROUP © 2016 SAFARILAND, LLC 052813 HT1177 REV 21SEPT2016...
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