Mustang Survival MD3090 - Manual (Page 13)

· Re-arming kit approved for your LP.
2) Put on the LP.
3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
beaded handle. The LP 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 LP will float you adequately just slightly back of vertical. In
a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the
water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how
you float.
6) Get out of the water and remove the LP. Remove the used CO2
cylinder from the LP inflator. Completely deflate the LP using the oral
inflator.
7) Let the LP dry thoroughly. RE-ARM AND REPACK the LP in
accordance with the instructions.
How do you Test your LP Using the Oral Inflator?
1) To test your inflatable LP, you will not need any spare parts, or re-
arming kits.
2) Remove the CO2 cylinder, to prevent inadvertent activation of the
manual inflation system which could potentially damage the LP.
Inspect the threaded end to confirm it is unused.
3) Put on the LP.
4) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
5) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the LP partially
so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete
inflation without touching bottom, either orally or manually. Note
this level of inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to
safely use this inflatable LP.
6) Fully inflate the LP using the oral inflator.
7) See if the LP will float you on your back or just slightly back of
vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well
above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your
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