Mustang Survival MD3082 - Manual (Page 21)

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 14). It should
inflate quick and easily.
· Learn how it works by:
• Activating the CO2 inflation system
• Re-arming the CO2 inflation system
• Using the oral inflator tube
To check the manual inflation system (with CO2 cylinder/bayonet
assembly removed); determine that the CO2 cylinder piercing pin moves
freely when pushing up on the lever arm by pushing down on the pins
and releasing the pins followed by the lever arm (for MD3081 and
MD3082 see Fig. 9 and for MD3083 and MD3084 see Fig. 12). Repeat
this several times to check the manual inflation system.
MODELS MD3083 and MD3084
The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase two automatic
re-arming kits (MA7202). One kit is to be used immediately in testing
the automatic inflation system (see HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING
THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR?, p. 18) and the other to carry on board as a
spare.
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends you test the automatic inflation
system in the water at the beginning of each boating season. By
doing this, you demonstrate that the automatic inflation system is still
working properly and reduce the likelihood of premature inflation and its
associated dangers.
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD3083 and MD3084)
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable
PFD, and re-arming kit (MA7202) approved for your Inflatable PFD
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. Once the inflator is underwater the
Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 10 seconds.
4) See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly
back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth
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