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Repacking section (p.13).
3) Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boating
season, after cell inflation, or whenever the integrity of the inflatable
cell is in doubt:
i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace.
ii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive
abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention must be
paid to the stitching. If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for
evaluation and/or servicing.
iii) To check the oral inflation valve, fully inflate the Inflatable PFD
and hold valve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate
to test again. Should the leak persist, take your Inflatable PFD to
your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.
iv) Check that the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly has not been
pierced. Ensure the o-ring is in place and the sensor ring is intact
on the bayonet (Fig. 10). If necessary, replace with 33-gram CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly (contained in appropriate re-arm kit).
v) Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care
and Storage label, in the Maintenance Date column.
Re-assemble inflation system parts and repack the Inflatable PFD as
outlined in the Repacking section (p.13).
Warning: If you are not confident in the self-inspection and
servicing of your Inflatable PFD in accordance with these
instructions, take your Inflatable PFD to a Mustang dealer
for professional servicing or contact Mustang Survival (see
contact information on back of manual).
Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD
(MD3081 and MD3082)
To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly.
Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water
and rinse with clean water. Hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Be
sure to replace CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly. See Re-arming your PFD
(MD3081 and MD3082) (p. 8).
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