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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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INFLATABLE VEST
TM
WITH LIFT
Owner’s Manual
TM
MD0450 22 Inflatable Vest with LIFT
Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup
TM
SecureZIP US Patent No. 6,832,415 and Patents Pending
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CONTENTS Page 1 Introduction 1 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 3 Instructions for Use 3 Component Inspection Instructions 4 Readiness Checklist 5 Donning Instructions 6 Inflation 8 In-water Adjustments 9 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices 10 Deflation 10 Usage Below Freezing 11 Re-arming Your PFD 15 Auto/Manual Conversion Cap (MA7219) Instructions 15 Conversion Instructions 17 Repacking
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INTRODUCTION The MD0450 22 requires user involvement to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. Knowledgeable users increase their safety significantly by wearing and using these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual. General - This Inflatable PFD will turn most wearers from a face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore conditions. See page 11 for re-arming instructions. This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less res
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Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergency. WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD? Congratulations on the purchase of your Inflatable Vest with Patent TM TM Pending LIFT [Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology]. LIFT is different from all other inflatable PFD’s. In general, inflatable PFD’s are designed to suspend a user’s head above water to prevent drowning. TM The Inflatable Vest with LIFT provides freeboard that far exceeds the TM minimal 3” generally provided. LIFT elevates you to
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for model MD0450 22 unless specified otherwise. The model number is listed on the label. FIGURE 1 MD 0450 U np ack ed Or al I nf l a t o r C o v er P an el W ind o w C h est S t r a p H y d r o s ta t ic C h es t V el c r o T ab I nf l a t or F O L D #1 F O L D #1 B u c k l e FO LD #3 FO L D # 3 F O LD # 2 FO LD #2 B ea ded W a i st B el t H a nd l e R i g h t L o b e F r o n t B u c k l e L e ft L o b
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RE-ARMING YOUR PFD (p. 11). NOTE: The single point indicator must be green before proceeding. 2) Open the cover at wearer’s right-hand side of the chest and lay the device flat. 3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 22). 4) Ensure the single point indicator is green and the beaded handle is attached to it’s Velcro tab; secure the zippers on the Inflatable Vest TM with LIFT (see Repacking, p. 17). 5) Ensure the date on the inflator is not five years or older
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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. TM 1) Put the Inflatable Vest with LIFT on just like a jacket (Fig. 3). If TM the Inflatable Vest with LIFT is already inflated prior to donning, it may be excessively tight while donning. If so, expel some air by TM depressing the oral tube valve, don the Inflatable Vest with LIFT , TM and refill Inflatab
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3) Fasten the middle buckle (Fig. 4). Adjust the middle belt to a secure fit using the front adjuster on the belt. FIGURE 4 IMPORTANT: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated (Fig. 4). 4) Feed the loose end of the waist belt into the belt opening in the storage pocket (Fig. 5). FIGURE 5 Inflation It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate TM your Inflatable Vest with LIFT . Manual Inflation 1) Activate the inflation system by grasping the beaded handl
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firmly downward. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig. 6). NOTE: Deflation may occur if the CO cylinder is removed 2 TM while the Inflatable Vest with LIFT is inflated. FIGURE 6 2) Fasten the chest straps (Fig. 7) and adjust to a snug fit. Important: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated. FIGURE 7 Fastened Chest Strap Automatic Backup Inflation Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water. Hydrostatic pressure opens
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NOTE: Hydrostatic inflator must be submerged in at least 4 inches of water to activate the inflator. NOTE: When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO gas) used to inflate 2 PFDs will slowly escape through the cell over time. A slight reduction of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping up by oral inflation may be required in the event of prolonged immersion. Oral Inflation TM Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFT PFDs will inflate when manually or au
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In-water Adjustments Follow these instructions to adjust the waist belt, when wearing the TM Inflatable Vest with LIFT in the water. To tighten: a. Grasp the loose end with the left hand. Pull the webbing to your right side (away from the buckle) (Fig. 9). b. Simultaneously grasp the waist belt along the body with the right hand (approximately 6 inches to the right of the buckle), and feed the webbing into the buckle. FIGURE 9 To loosen: a. Simultaneously grasp and hold the waist belt with t
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Special Considerations for Automatic Devices The PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknow- ingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are: 1) Double inflation (CO cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could 2 damage the PFD, 2) Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and 3) The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position. If this PFD
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Usage Below Freezing When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder TM may not adequately inflate your Inflatable Vest with LIFT Under these TM conditions use the oral inflator to top-up the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM It may be neccessary to manually release the Velcro tabs, located at the bottom of the left and right panel covers, for full inflation because oral inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs. Re-arming Your PFD NOTE: A valid re-arm kit
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2) Insert the metal key between the black locking ring and labeled yellow cap. Turn the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 13). FIGURE 13 Key Locking Ring 3) Turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise and lift off the cap (yellow inflator operating head Fig. 14). Dispose of the used cap. FIGURE 14 Cap 4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body (Fig. 15). TM Inflatable Vest with LIFT Owner’s Manual 12
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FIGURE 15 Red Indicator Inflator Body Sealing Ring 5) Dispose of the used inflator body. FIGURE 16 Red Indicator Trash 6) Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert the new inflator body with CO cylinder pointing upward inside the Inflatable 2 PFD (Fig. 17). Let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around the four lugs. FIGURE 17 Green Indicator Caution: Do not turn the center shaft 13 MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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7) Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 18): 1. Is the single point status indicator showing green? 2. Is the expiry day OK? If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows. If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap. FIGURE 18 Water Inlet Valve Single Point Indicator Expiry 8) Hold the CO cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable Vest with 2 TM LIFT (Fig. 19). Position the replacement cap with the water inlet valve pointing to t
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9) While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the BLACK locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig. 21). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body. FIGURE 21 Lanyard Black Locking Ring 10) Check: To see that the single point status indicator on the cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that the locking ring is locked. 11) Ensure the beaded handle is fed through the pocket opening and fastened to the Velcro tab (Fig. 39). TM 12)
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2) Fasten, by tying, the conversion cap lanyard to the loop in the pocket immediately in front of the inflator after passing it through the opening in the cover (Fig.22). FIGURE 22 O p e n i n g L a n y a r d F O L D # 1 F O L D # 3 F O L D # 2 R i g h t L o b e C o n v e r s i o n C a p 3) Position the conversion cap over the inflator’s hydrostatic valve opening. The conversion cap’s metal clip should be placed along the top of the inflator’s hydrostatic valve (Fig.23). FIGURE 23 4) Secure
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CONVERSION CAP REMOVAL Once the conversion cap is removed, the MD3196 becomes an automatic inflation device. Firmly pull the conversion cap lanyard to remove the conversion cap (Fig.25). NOTE:Do not pull inflation lanyard when removing conversion cap FIGURE 25 To remove the conversion cap when packed, pull the conversion cap lanyard out from the opening of the cover of the LP’s right lobe. Visually confirm the conversion cap has been removed from the valve opening. Place the conversion ca
