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season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable PFD
is in doubt:
i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as
neccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).
ii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD 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.
iii) Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve
Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions
section.
iv)
Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Two (2)
Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.
v) For the MD3087 only. Ensure the current date is not three (3)
years past the date on the bobbin. If it is, re-arm the inflator (see Re-
arming Your PFD (MD3087), p. 10).
vi) Ensure the service indicator is green (Fig. 1).
vii) Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care
and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column.
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
(MD3085)
To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly.
Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD, including inflator, 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 (MD3085) (p. 8).
Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct
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