Mustang Survival MD0450 - Manual (Page 31)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Regulations require Coast Guard approved personal flotation
devices (PFDs) that are legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval
number, are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size
for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the wearer to be sure
this PFD is in serviceable condition. To be considered serviceable, this PFD
shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance, such
as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural
components, air leaks or nonfunctional inflators. Unless worn inflated,
this PFD must also be properly armed with a cylinder installed in the
inflator, and single point status indicator showing green. See Page 4 for
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in
a non-functioning PFD causing injury or death.
Check the following at the intervals listed below.
1) Befor e Each Use:
i) Examine the single point status indicator through the window
panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism
requires service. See Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13.
ii) Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible.
iii) Visually examine your Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM for damage or
excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention
must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, send
it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.
2) Every Two (2) Months:
i) Leak Test: The Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM should be tested for
general leakage by orally inflating your Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM
until firm and let stand 16 hours. A leaking Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM
will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your Inflatable
Vest with LIFT
TM leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation
and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM as outlined in
the Repacking section (p. 17).
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