Is your pfd in good and serviceable condition, Care and maintenance instructions – Mustang Survival MD3082 User Manual

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quick-release under-load hardware. This harness has not been
designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be
relied upon in any of these instances.

US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the
potential for injury has not been assessed.

Chest Buckle

Chest Belt Webbing

Quick Release Lanyard

D-Ring

Tether
Webbing

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IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE

CONDITION?

Check your Inflatable PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly
armed; that it is free of rips, tears or holes; that all seams are securely
sewn; and that the fabric, straps and hardware are still strong (See
Readiness Checklist, p. 3). Inspect the inflatable portion of the Inflatable
PFD in accordance with the CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Check the following at the intervals listed below.

1) Each Use: Examine the service indicator through the window panel,

ensuring it is green. If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has
been fired or is incorrectly fitted. See Re-arming Your PFD (for your
model).

2) Every Three (3) Months: Leak Test: Every three months the Inflatable

PFD should be tested for general leakage by orally inflating your
Inflatable PFD until firm and let stand overnight. A leaking Inflatable
PFD will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your
Inflatable PFD leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation
and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the

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