Mustang Survival MD0450 Life Jacket User Manual


 
is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13).
Readiness Checklist
Check your Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
and ensure all of the checkpoints
listed below are true before each use.
Single point indicator is green.
Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is,
replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13).
All zippers, Velcro
and waist buckle are securely fastened.
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
is not twisted.
Harness, if provided, the shoulder straps are through the shoulder
strap harness closures and no straps are twisted (p. 22).
Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 22).
Ensure the inflation pull-tab is hanging on the outside (Fig. 33).
No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,
straps and hardware are still strong.
Your Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
is ready for use if all boxes are checked.
NOTE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns
about the readiness of your Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
.
Donning Instructions
It is important that the PFD is properly adjusted to fit the person wearing
it. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of attachments could reduce its
effectiveness.
1) Put the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
on just like a jacket (Fig. 3). If
the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
is already inflated prior to donning,
it may be excessively tight while donning. If so, expel some air by
depressing the oral tube valve, don the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
,
and refill Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
by mouth using the oral tube.
When used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt must
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
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