Mustang Survival MD1250 Life Jacket User Manual


 
4. Release the mouthpiece, and turn the locking ring counterclockwise to
close the inflator valve and lock the mouthpiece in place.
5. Complete repacking of the LP – see Repacking the LP.
RE-ARMING THE LP
CAUTION: The MD 1250 LP must be deflated before being re-armed.
1. Open the zippers completely, wipe off any
water, and place the LP on a smooth, flat
surface with the hydrostatic inflator facing
the user.
2. Hold the CO
2
cylinder through the fabric
and insert the metal key between the black
locking ring and the inflator cap.
3. Twist the key counter-clockwise to turn
the black locking ring counter-clockwise to
unlock it (Figure 10).
4. Remove and discard the yellow inflator cap.
5. Elongate the inflation cell sealing ring by
carefully squeezing it.
6. Remove and discard the inflator body
(Figure 11).
7. Visually Inspect the sealing ring for cracks,
debris, or other damage. If damage is
present, remove the LP from service for
further inspection and assessment.
8. Ensure that the status indicator on the replacement inflator body is
green, and the expiry date has not passed. If the status indicator is red,
acquire a new inflator body.
CAUTION: Do not turn the small center shaft of the inflator body.
9. Insert the replacement inflator body inside the LP with the CO
2
cylinder
pointing upward, and let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around
the four lugs.
10. Hold the CO
2
cylinder through the fabric
of the LP and position the replacement
inflator cap with the hydrostatic water inlet
valve pointing to the right ensuring that
the inflator cap is properly seated on the
inflator body and sealing ring (Figure 12).
11. While pressing firmly onto the inflator body,
turn the black locking ring clockwise to the
locked position, and pull on the inflator cap
to ensure it is locked onto the inflator body.
Figure 10
Status
Indicator
Center
Shaft
Sealing
Ring
Figure 11
Figure 12
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