MD2014 INFLATABLE PFD MD2016 INFLATABLE PFD Manual Inflation Model Manual with Automatic Backup Inflation Model USCG APPROVALS: RECREATIONAL: TYPE III UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSELS: TYPE V USCG APPROVALS: RECREATIONAL: TYPE III UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSELS: TYPE V DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE HT3159 (Rev17Jul2012)
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS.................. 1 NOTE TO UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL OPERATORS.............. 1 WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?............................... 2 WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?........................................................... 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE..................................................................... 2 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use...............................................
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 14 CLEANING AND STORING OF YOUR INFLATABLE PFD (MD2014)....... 16 CLEANING AND STORING OF YOUR INFLATABLE PFD (MD2016)....... 16 HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD................................................ 16 MODEL MD2016.............................................................................. 17 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD2016).........................................................................
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS Recreational - This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs.
Inflation system status check (see "Care and Maintenance Instructions" on page 14). Donning (see "Donning Instructions" on page 4). Inflation (see "Inflating Your Inflatable PFD" on page 5). WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational boating. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 lb (3.
taken to avoid damage from abrasion and sharp objects. COMPONENT INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS 1) Examine the service indicator through the window panel (Fig. 1). Ensure the service indicator is green. If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2014)" on page 8 or see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016)" on page 10). NOTE: The service indicator must be green before proceeding. 2) Undo the Velcro™ strips along both sides of the PFD.
straps and hardware are still strong. All Velcro™ and waist belt are securely fastened. Inflatable PFD is not twisted. Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 6). For the MD2016 only - Ensure the bobbin is valid. The PFD, or bobbin, must have been purchased within the last three (3) years. If the purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on the bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016) on page 10).
2) Put the Inflatable PFD on just like a jacket (Fig. 2) and fasten the front buckle. Adjust the waist belt using the side buckle on the belt and secure the belt’s loose end in the belt loop. WARNING: Do not wear Inflatable PFDs under clothing as the inflation could be restricted or you could be injured.
IMPORTANT: See Special Considerations for Automatic Devices 3) O ral Inflation P roperly armed and inspected Inflatable PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the Inflatable PFD by mouth (Fig. 4) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a nonemergency situation. To orally inflate the Inflatable PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer ’s left front panel of the Inflatable PFD.
Care and attention should be taken to ensure that when the device is used in these types of conditions, auto-inflation does not occur prematurely. If this PFD should inflate prematurely, a re-arm kit (MA2014) is required to re-arm the device. IMPORTANT: The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according to the instructions (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016)" on page 10).
USAGE BELOW FREEZING When the temperature is below freezing, the Inflatable PFD should be worn partially inflated because a fully discharged cylinder may not quickly or adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD. Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD, after CO2 inflation. WARNING: CO2 inflation could over-pressurize and damage your Inflatable PFD if already fully inflated.
NOTE: A re-arm kit (MA2014) is required for this procedure. IMPORTANT: Follow instructions in the exact sequence below. 1) Open inflator cover flap so that manual inflator is exposed (Fig. 7). 2) Remove the cylinder/bayonet assembly by rotating counterclockwise and then pull out. Discard the used cylinder/ bayonet assembly. 3) Check the new cylinder/bayonet assembly to ensure the o-ring is in place and the sensor ring is attached (Fig. 10). Ensure that the CO2 cylinder has not been pierced (Fig. 10).
RE-ARMING YOUR PFD (MD2016) Cylinder/Bayonet Assembly Figure 9 MD2016 Automatic Inflator Cylinder Step 2 Sensor Ring Step 9 Bayonet Tab Step 10 O-Ring Step 9 Pins Lever Step 10 Cap Step 3 Yellow Bobbin (white side up) Step 3 HOUSING*** Step 4 Housing Shoulder Step 8 Service Indicator Step 11 Pull Tab Service Indicator: If GREEN, unit is operable If RED, stop and service unit NOTE: A re-arm kit (MA2014) with a valid bobbin install-by-date (check re-arm kit packaging) is required for this procedure.
1) Open inflator cover flap so that the manual/automatic inflator is exposed (Fig. 9). 2) Remove the cylinder/bayonet assembly by rotating counterclockwise and then pull out. Discard the used cylinder/ bayonet assembly. 3) Remove cap by turning counter-clockwise. (Fig. 9). 4) Remove bobbin from cap or housing unit. Discard bobbin. NOTE: The yellow bobbin may remain in the housing or in the cap assembly when you remove the cap. The bobbin must be removed prior to re-arming.
IMPORTANT: You will damage the sensor ring if bobbin and cap are not installed first. 10) Push, and hold, the lever into the inflator housing. The pull-cord should be situated in the groove (Fig. 11). Install a new cylinder/ bayonet assembly by engaging bayonet tabs in housing, pushing in then turning clockwise 1/8 turn to a full stop (Fig. 11). 11) Examine the service indicator (Fig. 9) and ensure it is GREEN.
REPACKING Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD with the oral tube dust cap in the deflate position (Fig. 6, page 7) until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig. 5, page 7). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the oral tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig. 6, page 7). NOTE: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your Inflatable PFD. Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 13 A B C View Status Indicator 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Federal Regulations require Coast Guard approved PFDs that are legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number, are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the operator to be sure this PFD is in serviceable condition.
Inflatable PFD to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact the inflator (MD2016). iii) Perform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness Checklist on page 3. Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions. 3) After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable PFD. See Re-arming Your PFD (MD2014) on page 8 or Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016) on page 10.
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 (MD2014) To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO2 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.
and easily. Learn how it works by: • Activating the CO2 inflation system • Re-arming the CO2 inflation system • Using the oral inflator tube To check the manual inflation system (with CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly removed); determine that the CO2 cylinder piercing pin moves freely when pushing up on the lever arm by pushing down on the pins and releasing the pins followed by the lever arm (for MD2014 see Fig. 8 and for MD2016 see Fig. 11). Repeat this several times to check the manual inflation system.
5) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Remove the used CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin from the Inflatable PFD inflator. Completely deflate the PFD using the oral inflator. See Deflating the Inflatable PFD on page 7. 6) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the PFD (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016)" on page 10 and see "Repacking" on page 13).
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR? 1) No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD. 2) Remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD. Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 10). Unscrew and remove the cap and the bobbin (MD2016 only). Otherwise the bobbin will disintegrate during water immersion. 3) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
HYPOTHERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness. Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia: how hypothermia affects most adults. How hypothermia affects most adults Water Temperature ˚C (˚F) Exhaustion or Unconsciousness Expected Time of Survival 0.3 (32.5) Under 15 min. Under 15–45 min. 0.3–4 (32.5–40) 15–30 min.
3) Use the standard H.E.L.P. position when wearing an Inflatable PFD, drawing the legs up to a seated position, because doing so will help you conserve body heat (Fig. 15). 4) Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue. This will improve your chances of extending your survival time until rescued. Your will-to-live does make a difference! 5) If there is more than one person in the water, huddling is recommended while waiting to be rescued.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating, contact your state boating authority, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit of the U.S. Coast Guard; or call the free boating course number 1-800-336BOAT (in VA, 1-800-245-BOAT). DO NOT ATTACH PFD’S TO YOUR BOAT Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the device in place on the wearer. Some PFDs also incorporate decorative d-rings or tabs.
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