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4. Annually:
Perform the following annually, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable PFD is in doubt:
i. Perform a thorough inspection. Refer to the Thorough Inspection instructions in
Every Three (3) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.
ii. Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test in the Every
Three (3) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.
iii. Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Three (3) Months Care and
Maintenance Instructions section.
iv. Clean the inflatable PFD. Check for dirt and corrosion and replace all corroded
parts. See Cleaning and Stowage of Your Inflatable PFD, page 16.
v. Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink in the Service Record label on
the PFD. Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Repacking section (page 11).
5. Every five (5) years:
i. Perform a thorough inspection. Refer to the Thorough Inspection instructions in
Every Three (3) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.
ii. Test the Auto-Inflation Mechanism (see Inflating your Inflatable PFD, page 6) by
submerging the device in at least four (4) inches of water depth. The device should
inflate within 5 seconds.
iii. Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test in the Every
Three (3) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.
iv. Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Three (3) Months Care and
Maintenance Instructions section.
v. Clean the inflatable PFD. Check for dirt and corrosion and replace all corroded
parts. See Cleaning and Stowage of Your Inflatable PFD, page 11.
vi. Record as an “Annual” inspection in permanent ink in the Service Record label on
the PFD. Write an asterisk (*) next to the date to mark each five (5) year inspection.
Re-arm and repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Re-arming (page 8) and Repacking
sections (page 11).
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).
MD3188 Inflatable PFD Manufacturer's Manual
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