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- Page 1 MD3196 & MD3091 Shown with the MA3090 Harness Assembly COMPACT TACTICAL LIFE PRESERVERS...
- Page 2 DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE Warning: This document is for the use of licensed users only. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, or transcribed in any form or by any means without the express permission of Mustang Survival Corp.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Folding ....................8 Closing Zipper 1 – Long Zipper ............9 Closing Zipper 2 – Short Zipper ............9 Stowing the Manual Conversion Cap (MD3196 Only) ......9 Integrating Pouch Attachment Ladder System and MOLLE Vest ....10 Quick-Release Features ..............11 Attaching the MA3090 Harness ..............11 Auto/Manual Conversion .................12... -
Page 4: Introduction
Due to variances in local configuration, full gear in-water testing is recommended to validate performance. The MD3196 and MD3091 LPs can be worn as stand-alone life preservers when used in conjunction with the MA3090 harness assembly. The MD3196 LP inflates automatically upon submersion using a hydrostatic inflator that significantly reduces the potential for accidental inflation due to humidity, sea spray, or wet storage. -
Page 5: Product Familiarization And Readiness
PRODUCT FAMILIARIZATION AND READINESS MD3196 Figure 1 shows the left lobe (as worn) of the MD3196 LP with the oral inflator tube assembly-A, and the right lobe of the LP with the manual/ automatic inflator assembly-B and the orange whistle-C. -
Page 6: Md3091
F MD3196 only: Inflator expiry date has not passed. F MD3091 only: Status pin and cylinder intact, and manual inflation lever in the up and ready position. NOTE: If there are any concerns about the readiness of the MD3196 or MD3091, contact the Mustang Survival dealer. Owners Manual... -
Page 7: Wearing
LP. The LP should fully inflate within five seconds. Special Considerations Auto-inflation of the MD3196 LP could create a risk of damage under the following circumstances: •... -
Page 8: Oral Inflation
LP or the cell. Replace the dust cap in the stowed position. Visually inspect the inflator status. The status indicator on the MD3196 LP must be green, and the status pin on the MD3091 LP must be in place before repacking the LP. If those conditions are not met, the LP inflator has been fired and must be re-armed –... -
Page 9: Re-Arming The Md3196
RE-ARMING THE MD3196 CAUTION: The LP must be deflated before being re-armed. NOTE: An MA7214-10 re-arming kit is required for this procedure. Open both FiGURE 9 FiGURE 10 zippers, wipe off any water, and place the LP on a smooth,... -
Page 10: Re-Arming The Md3091
10. While pressing firmly onto the inflator FiGURE 14 Hydrostatic Water body, turn the black locking ring Inlet Valve clockwise to the locked position, and pull on the inflator cap to ensure Black Locking Ring it is locked onto the inflator body (Figure 14). -
Page 11: Repacking
REPACKING WARNING: After each field use inflation, LPs must be rearmed, leak tested, and fully deflated before repacking - see Re-arming, and Deflating. Folding FiGURE 18 FiGURE 17 FiGURE 16 Lay the LP flat on a clean surface, inflation cell up, and fold the bottom portion-A of each side of the inflation cell up (Figure 16). -
Page 12: Closing Zipper 1 - Long Zipper
Closing Zipper 1 – Long Zipper NOTE: Mustang Survival uses advanced SecureZip™ 2-step zippers. Reset zipper 1 by pulling zipper pull-H around the top of the LP to Velcro™ tab-I (Figure 23). Close zipper 1 by pulling zipper FiGURE 24... -
Page 13: Integrating Pouch Attachment Ladder System And Molle Vest
Lift up the emergency extraction strap or other anchor point on the back of the vest. Loop the back attachment of the MD3196 LP around the extraction strap or, if no extraction strap is available, around the PALS webbing (Figure 28). -
Page 14: Quick-Release Features
Pull the buckle attachment webbing through the vest webbing. (Figure 31B). Pass the female buckle through the buckle attachment webbing (Figure 31C) leaving the female buckle clip flush with the vest FiGURE 31A FiGURE 31B (Figure 31D). 10. Repeat steps 7-9 on the right-hand side of the vest. -
Page 15: Auto/Manual Conversion
AUTO/MANUAL CONVERSION Under special circumstances, such as wading or at other times when complete manual control of inflation of the LP is required, the MD3196 LP can be converted from manual/automatic inflation to manual-only inflation. The LP may be changed back to manual/automatic inflation by removing the conversion cap. -
Page 16: Care And Maintenance
Tie the conversion cap lanyard through the FiGURE 39 eyelet located within the front slash entry (Figure 39). Allow enough length such that the manual cap can be stowed in the interior pocket located below the inflator inside the slash entry (Figure 39). Position the conversion cap over the hydrostatic water inlet valve (Figure 40). -
Page 17: Testing For Leaks
Test for leaks. • Test the oral inflation valve. • On the MD3196, ensure the inflator expiry date has not passed. If it has, replace the inflator – see Re-arming. • Ensure the status indicator is green – see Product Familiarization. -
Page 18: Testing The Manual Inflator
Exit the water, remove the MD3196. Completely deflate the MD3196 – see Deflating. Let the MD3196 dry thoroughly, then re-arm and repack it – see Re-arming, and Repacking. WARNING: If in doubt about the self inspection and servicing of the LP in accordance with these instructions, or of any test or inspection results, take the LP in for professional servicing. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Storage
CLEANING AND STORAGE NOTE: To avoid accidental auto-inflation when cleaning the MD3196 LP, do not submerge it in water or spray liquid on the inflator. CAUTION: Do not dry clean the LP Hand wash or sponge down the LP in warm, soapy water. - Page 20 TOLL FREE: 1.800.526.0532 EMAIL: custserv@mustangsurvival.com Mustang Survival and seahorse design is a registered trademark of Mustang Survival Corp. Our commitment to quality has earned our Burnaby facilities ISO 9001 registration, the highest of all international standards. This is our guarantee you are receiving the ultimate in design and manufacturing.
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