Mustang Survival MD1250 User Manual
MD1250
TACTICAL INFLATABLE SIDE POUCH LP
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CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................1
Product Familiarization and Readiness .......................................................2
Readiness Checklist ......................................................................... 3
Wearing the LP ..............................................................................................3
Using an LE Belt .............................................................................. 3
Using Integrated PALS Webbing and a MOLLE Vest .................... 3
Inflating the LP ..............................................................................................4
Manual Inflation ............................................................................. 4
Auto-Inflation .................................................................................4
Oral Inflation ..................................................................................4
Donning the Inflated LP ............................................................................... 5
Converting the LP .........................................................................................5
Reversing the Conversion ............................................................... 5
Deflating the LP ............................................................................................5
Re-arming the LP ...........................................................................................6
Repacking the LP ...........................................................................................7
Gas Removal from the Inflation Cell ............................................. 7
Folding the Inflation Cell ............................................................... 8
Resetting and Closing the Zippers ................................................. 8
Final Packing ................................................................................... 9
Maintaining the LP .......................................................................................9
Prior to Use .....................................................................................9
General Tests and Inspections ........................................................9
Testing for Leaks ...........................................................................10
Testing the Oral Inflation Valve ................................................... 10
Testing the Manual Inflator .........................................................10
Testing the Automatic Inflator ....................................................11
Cleaning and Storing the LP ......................................................................11
Accessories ................................................................................................... 12
Glossary ........................................................................................................ 12
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using and
maintaining Mustang Survival MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch Life
Preservers (LPs).
The MD1250 LP provides flotation capability with minimum bulk or
interference using separate, independently operated left and right LPs.
The MD1250 LP has been designed specifically for easy integration with
law enforcement (LE) belts, and body armor and tactical vests, including
integrated Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) webbing and Modular
Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) vests.
The MD1250 LP inflates automatically on submersion using a manual/
automatic hydrostatic inflator that significantly reduces the potential for
accidental inflation due to humidity, sea spray, or wet storage.
When the hydrostatic inflator is submerged in more than four inches in
water the water inlet valve opens letting water contact the water-sensitive
element. The water-sensitive element releases a stainless steel coil spring
that drives a needle into the end of the CO
allowing CO
Each MD1250 LP can be inflated manually by pulling the beaded manual
inflation handle. The LP may also be converted to manual-only operation
with the included automatic/manual conversion cap.
Backup or top-up manual inflation or buoyancy reduction can be
accomplished using the oral inflator tube.
In-water performance tests with the MD1250 LPs attached to a typical body
armor vest demonstrate the ability of the LPs to provide effective flotation
and buoyancy.
Due to variances in local configuration, full gear in-water testing is strongly
recommended to validate performance.
When worn, used, and serviced according to the instructions in this manual,
Mustang Survival MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch LPs can greatly
increase a user's chance of survival in the water.
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Hydrostatic Water
Inlet Valve
Manual Ination
Lanyard
Beaded Manual
Ination Handle
Tabs
Black Locking Ring
Expiry Date
PRODUCT FAMILIARIZATION AND READINESS
The MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch LPs are used in right/left pairs,
and can be attached to an LE belt, or integrated PALS webbing and MOLLE
vest. Right-hand LPs have the letter R on the attachment webbing straps
(Figure 2); left-hand LPs have the letter L.
Figure 1 shows the front of a right-hand LP, locating the upper zipper (1),
the elastic storage pocket (2), the
automatic/manual conversion cap
and lanyard (3) stowed in the elastic
pocket, and the manual/automatic
hydrostatic inflator (4).
Figure 2 shows the back of a
right-hand LP, Velcro® tab (1), the
two attachment webbing straps (2),
the locking pull-the-dot snaps (3),
and the beaded manual inflation
handle (4).
Figure 3 shows the open LP, the
unfolded inflation cell with printed
folding guidelines (1), the oral
inflation tube (2), the Inspection
Record tag (3), and the Velcro® side
attachment straps (4).
To become more familiar with the
LP and its component parts:
1. Open the zippers completely,
unfold the inflation cell, and
place the LP on a clean, flat
surface with the hydrostatic
inflator face down (Figure 3).
2. Check and ensure the ring
beneath the oral inflator
tube mouthpiece is turned
counterclockwise and the
mouthpiece locked (Figure 4).
3. Turn the LP over and visually
inspect the status indicator
on the hydrostatic inflator
(Figure 5). Green indicates that
the inflator is armed and ready
for use. Red indicates that the
inflator has been fired and must be replaced – see Re-arming the LP.
4. Visually inspect the expiry date on the hydrostatic inflator (Figure 5). If
the expiry date has passed, replace the inflator – see Re-arming the LP.
5. Repack the LP – see Repacking the LP.
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