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Mustang Survival MD3183 Manual

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FOR MODEL NUMBERS MD3183 / MD3184
MANUAL HIT™
INFLATABLE PFD
MD3183 / Hydrostatic Inflation Model / Manual with Automatic Backup
USCG Approvals: Recreational: Type II
Uninspected Commercial Vessels: Type V
MD3184 / Hydrostatic Inflation Model / Manual with Automatic Backup With Harness
USCG Approvals: Type V

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  • Page 1 FOR MODEL NUMBERS MD3183 / MD3184 MANUAL HIT™ INFLATABLE PFD MD3183 / Hydrostatic Inflation Model / Manual with Automatic Backup USCG Approvals: Recreational: Type II Uninspected Commercial Vessels: Type V MD3184 / Hydrostatic Inflation Model / Manual with Automatic Backup With Harness...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS ....... 1 NOTE TO UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL OPERATORS ......2 WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? ..........2 MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS ..............2 WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD? ..................2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .....................3 UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL USE ..............3 COMPONENT INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS ...............3 READINESS CHECKLIST.....................

  • Page 3: Approval Conditions And Carriage Requirements

    APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS Recreational - Approved for recreational use by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as a Type II (Model MD3183), or Type V (Model MD3184) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Neither are approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. Model MD3184...

  • Page 4: Note To Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators

    It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 5: Instructions For Use

    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. 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.

  • Page 6: Readiness Checklist

    WARNING: DO NOT WEAR INFLATABLE PFDS UNDER CLOTHING AS THE INFLATION COULD BE RESTRICTED OR YOU COULD BE INJURED. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 7: Inflating Your Inflatable Pfd

    FIGURE 3 INFLATING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate your Inflatable PFD: 1) MANUAL INFLATION Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab (Fig. 4). The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.

  • Page 8: Special Considerations For Inflatable Devices

    If this Inflatable PFD should inflate inadvertantly, a re-arm kit (MA7214) is required to re-arm the device. IMPORTANT: THE INFLATABLE PFD SHOULD BE RE-ARMED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS (RE-ARMING YOUR PFD, PG. 8). MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 9: Deflating The Inflatable Pfd

    DEFLATING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD 1) To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig.

  • Page 10: Re-Arming Your Pfd

    If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows. If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap. FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9a FIGURE 9b LOCKING RING KEY MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD Locking Ring Key Locking Ring Key...
  • Page 11 FIGURE 10a FIGURE 10b FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Red Indicator Inflator Indicator Body Sealing Trash Ring FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 Green Indicator Water Inlet CAUTION: Valve Do not turn Single the center Point shaft Indicator FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16...

  • Page 12: Repacking Your Pfd

    3) Repeat step 2 with side (C) (Fig. 21), cover (D) (Fig.22). 4) Fold over the top side (E) (Fig.23) into thirds and fold cover back (F) (Fig.24). MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...
  • Page 13 STOPS FLAP FLAP 5) Mustang Survival uses advanced 2-step zippers. ZIP 1 - Reset the zipper by pulling the slider (G) to the zipper stop (K) and under the hook and loop fastener™ tab (H) (Fig. 25). Ensure both zipper stops (K) are in place.
  • Page 14 9) Ensure the pull-tab (J) is on the outside of the folded Inflatable PFD. Fig. 31 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD. FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 15: Sailing Harness

    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 16: Is Your Pfd In Good And Servicable Condition

     Visually examine your inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear and/or contamination. If any item shows signs of damage, perform tasks listed in "Every Six (6) Months" inspection details. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 17: Servicing Instructions For Ucv Operators

    If any item shows signs of damage, perform inspections listed in "Every Six (6) Months" inspection details. If in doubt, contact Mustang Survival customer service. Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is, ...

  • Page 18: How And Why To Test Your Pfd

    6) Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 7). Remove the used inflator. 7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 8) and Repack the PFD (p. 10). MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PF...

  • Page 19: 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 two spare re-arming kits (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.

  • Page 20: Wear Your Pfd

    10–16˚C / 50–60˚F 1–2 hrs. 1–6 hrs. 16–21˚C / 60–70˚F 2–7 hrs. 2–40 hrs 21–27˚C / 70–80˚F 2–12 hrs. 3 hrs. to Indefinite over 27˚C / over 80˚F Indefinite Indefinite MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...
  • Page 21 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. When operating in cold waters [below 60°F (15.6°C)] you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD or a Type V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style PFDs.

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

    8) Do not dry your Inflatable PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY ACCESSORIES MA7214 Re-arm Kit contains 33-gram replacement CO cylinder inflator. MUSTANG SURVIVAL/ OWNER'S MANUAL – MD3183 / MD3184 / HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD...

  • Page 23: Additional Information

    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. Coast Guard. DO NOT ATTACH PFD’S TO YOUR BOAT Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the device in place on the wearer.

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