Mustang Survival MD0450 User Manual
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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
INFLATABLE VEST
WITH LIFTTM
Owner’s Manual
MD0450 Inflatable Vest with LIFT
Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup
Recreational: USCG Approved Type V with performance equivalent
to a Type III PFD
MA1900 Sailing Harness
For use with model MD0450 only
MD0451 Inflatable PFD
Hydrostatic
Uninspected Commercial Vessels: USCG Approved Type V
Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup
TM
SecureZIP
US Patent No. 6,832,415 and Patents Pending
TM
CONTENTS
Page
1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements
3 Note to Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators
3 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
3 What is an Inflatable PFD?
4 Instructions for Use
5 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use
5 Component Inspection Instructions
6 Readiness Checklist
6 Donning Instructions
8 Inflation
10 In-water Adjustments
11 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
11 Deflation
12 Usage Below Freezing
13 Re-arming Your PFD
17 Repacking
22 MA1900 Sailing Harness
23 Inserting the MA1900 Sailing Harness
27 Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing Harness
27 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition?
28 Care and Maintenance Instructions
30 Cleaning and Storing
30 How and Why to Test Your PFD
31 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator?
31 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
32 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
33 Wear Your PFD
34 Hypothermia
35 Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Life
36 Safety Accessories
36 Additional Information
36 Do Not Attach PFDs to Your Boat
37 Airline Operator Policy on Carriage of Inflatable PFDS
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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Models MD0450 and MD0451 Inflatable Vests with LIFT
TM
are USCG
approved as Type V PFDs for use as a substitute for Type III PFDs only
when used in accordance with the owner’s manual.
The MD0450 and MD0451 take several exceptions to the
inflatable PFD standards and therefore require user involvement
to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. The
approval conditions let users overcome the design traits that
would otherwise prevent approval. These are Type V inflatable PFDs
because (1) performance is achieved by avoidance of mouth immersion
in waves in place of face-up turning ability, (2) when the harness is
provided (MD0450 only), it can cause injury (OR DEATH) if not properly
used, (3) requires secondary donning after inflation. Knowledgeable
user
increase their safety significantly by wearing and using
s
these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual.
Recreational - Model MD0450 has Type III performance and is
approved as a Type V PFD because it has attachments for a sailing
harness that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate section
titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p. 22) discusses requirements and features
on the MD0450 only. USCG approval does not apply to the sailing
harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been
evaluated.
Commercial - The MD0451 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use
as a Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) approved ONLY WHEN WORN
for use on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not
carrying passengers for hire as a substitute for a Type III PFD when used
in accordance with this owner’s manual.
NOTE: MD0450 is not USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial
Vessels.
Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications:
1. The MD0451 must be worn before getting underway and whenever
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above deck and not within an enclosed space to meet the carriage
requirement.
2.
The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for
servicing and maintaining the MD0451 in good serviceable condition
in accordance with this owner’s manual. See Care and Maintenance
Instructions (p. 28) for servicing information.
3. The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for
providing each person onboard with the safety information required
for use of the MD0451. See page 3 for information.
General - When fully inflated, this Inflatable PFD will provide Type III
in-water performance. 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 13 for re-arming instructions.
Inflatable PFDs are not approved for water skiing or other high-speed
activities. This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and
less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used
and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this PFD can greatly
increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for
non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must be
at least 16 years old.
Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard
approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast
Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition
and are the correct size for each person on board. To be considered
serviceable, this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish
its performance such as broken or deformed hardware, detached
webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or nonfunctional oral
inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly
armed with a full CO
cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and a
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manual inflation pull-tab accessible outside the user’s right front panel
cover (Fig. 1). The chest buckle, on the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
, must
be fastened after inflation.
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NOTE TO UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL
OPERATORS
The operator of the vessel is required to provide the following user
information to each person on board.
Inflatable PFDs will not provide any buoyancy without being inflated.
Follow these instructions to be sure your PFD is armed and donned
correctly, and that you understand how to inflate the device.
Basic visual inspection for readiness, see p. 6
Inflation system status check, see p. 6
Donning, see p. 6
Inflation, see p. 8
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and
commercial vessels. 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
(3.2 to 5.5 kg) of flotation to keep their heads above water. The
proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.
Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy, it provides
flotation only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this
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
Pending LIFT
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.
The Inflatable Vest with LIFT
minimal 3” generally provided. LIFT
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TM
[Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology]. LIFTTM is
TM
provides freeboard that far exceeds the
TM
elevates you to an upright safe
position and delivers up to 9” of freeboard, the highest ever seen in
FOLD #3
FOLD #1
FOLD #2
Right Lobe
FOLD #3
FOLD #2
FOLD #1
Left Lobe
Oral Inflator
Window
Pull-tab
Front Buckle
Hydrostatic
Inflator
MD0450 Unpacked
Cover Panel
Chest Strap
Waist Belt
Chest
Buckle
VelcroTMTab
a PFD, keeping your mouth high above the water line to minimize the
risk of mouth immersions. Not only is LIFT
TM
one of the world’s best
performing PFD’s in wave conditions, but it’s comfortable too. Light and
ergonomically designed – you can’t even tell you’re wearing it until you
need it.
While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs like the
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
Uninflated, the Inflatable Vest
inflated at any time with a 38-gram CO
with LIFT
TM
is designed to meet the demands of a full protection PFD
TM
rely entirely upon inflation for buoyancy.
with LIFTTM is comfortable and can be
gas cylinder. The Inflatable Vest
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offering maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable Vest with
TM
LIFT
can be inflated either automatically during immersion, manually
by jerking a pull-tab, or by mouth. It is imperative that you familiarize
yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p. 4).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information
for model MD0450 unless specified otherwise. The model number is
listed on the label.
FIGURE 1
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Single
Point
Status
Indicator
Water Inlet Valve
Lanyard
Manual Inflation
Pull-tab
Hydrostatic Inflator Cap
Yellow Inflator Cap
Cap/Locking Ring
Tabs
Black Locking Ring
Inflator
Body
Expiry
Date
FIGURE 2
Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use
This Inflatable PFD is not approved for “hot work” and care must be
taken to avoid damage from abrasion and sharp objects.
Component Inspection Instructions
1) Examine the single point indicator through the window panel. Ensure
the single point indicator is green. If the single point indicator is red,
the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (Fig. 2). See
RE-ARMING
YOUR PFD (p. 13).
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 pull-tab lanyard is
hanging on the outside; secure the zippers on the Inflatable Vest with
LIFT
5) Ensure the date on the inflator is not five years or older (Fig. 2). If it
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TM
(see Repacking, p. 17).
is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13).
Readiness Checklist
Check your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM and ensure all of the checkpoints
listed below are true before each use.
■ Single point indicator is green.
■ Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is,
replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13).
■ All zippers, Velcro™ and waist buckle are securely fastened.
■ Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is not twisted.
■ Harness, if provided, the shoulder straps are through the shoulder
strap harness closures and no straps are twisted (p. 22).
■ Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 22).
■ Ensure the inflation pull-tab is hanging on the outside (Fig. 33).
■ No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,
straps and hardware are still strong.
Your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is ready for use if all boxes are checked.
NOTE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns
about the readiness of your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.
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.
1) Put the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
on just like a jacket (Fig. 3). If
TM
is already inflated prior to donning,
it may be excessively tight while donning. If so, expel some air by
depressing the oral tube valve, don the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
and refill Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
by mouth using the oral tube.
TM
,
When used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt must
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always be worn at least 2 inches (5 cm) above the lowest rib and
adjusted to a tight personal fit.
2) Fasten the front waist belt buckle (Fig 3). Adjust the waist belt to a
secure fit using the front adjuster on the belt.
NOTE: Do not wear the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM under
other clothing or harness systems as the inflation could be
restricted and you could be injured.
FIGURE 3
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).
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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
your Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
.
Manual Inflation
1) Activate the inflation system by grasping the inflation pull-tab at the
bottom right and jerk firmly downward. The PFD should fully inflate
within 5 seconds (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Deflation may occur if the CO
while the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
cylinder is removed
2
TM
is inflated.
FIGURE 6
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
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2) Fasten the chest straps (Fig. 7) and adjust to a snug fit.
Fastened
Chest Strap
Important: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated.
FIGURE 7
Automatic Backup Inflation
Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator
is immersed in water. The water-sensing element will disintegrate,
triggering a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO
inflating the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
(Fig. 7).
cylinder
2
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
Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
PFDs will inflate
when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate
the PFD by mouth (Fig. 8) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a
non-emergency situation.
To orally inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening
the wearer’s right front panel cover of the PFD. Then remove the dust cap
from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the PFD is
fully
inflated.
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It may be neccessary to manually release the VelcroTM tabs for full
inflation because oral inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to
open the tabs.
WARNING: CO
inflation could over-pressurize and damage your
2
PFD if already orally inflated.
FIGURE 8
In-water Adjustments
Follow these instructions to adjust the waist belt, when wearing the
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
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
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