Mustang Survival MD3025NV User Manual

Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual

MD3025NV Manual Inflation Pouch Model

USCG Approved Type V,

Approved Only When Worn,

Special Use Device

DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE.

This device will not inflate automatically upon immersion.
Tab must be pulled to activate inflation mechanism.

APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE
REGULATIONS

This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard for use as a Type V 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.
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.

A Type V PFD must be worn to count as an approved PFD.

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MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

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, this PFD must also be properly armed with
a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and an accessible
manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is “approved only when worn” or
“required to be worn” must be worn under the specified conditions.

What is an Air-only PFD?

While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, air-only PFDs rely
entirely upon inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated, the inflatable PFD is
a comfortable, waist belt pack that can be inflated at any time with
a 33 gram CO2 gas cylinder. The inflatable PFD is designed to meet
the demands of a full protection PFD offering maximum mobility with
minimum bulk. The inflatable PFD can be inflated either manually
by jerking a pull tab, or orally by mouth. It is recommended that you
familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Sizing and Fit

The PFD provides 33.7 lbs of buoyancy and is designed for wearers with
a chest range of 30-52 inches weighing over 80 pounds.

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Check Your Inflatable PFD
Before Using it

After purchasing your inflatable PFD, make sure it
has an unused 33 gram CO2 cylinder attached to
the inflator mechanism (Fig. 1a).

Check the components and how to assemble the
inflator by following these steps:

1) Undo the Velcro™ flap on the back side of the
pouch to expose the bladder and inflator (Fig.
1b).

2) Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder
from the inflator and inspect its small end. If it
is pierced, replace it! (Fig. 1c).

3) Make sure the manual lever is in the
up-and-ready position and insert the green
indicator pin if not already in place. Make sure
the CO2 cylinder is screwed hand tight into
the inflator (Fig. 1a).

4) Check that the oral-inflation dust cap is
properly in the stowed position (Fig. 1d)

Fig. 1a

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Fig. 1b

Fig. 1c Fig. 1d

5) Repack the bladder into the pouch (see “Repacking your inflatable
PFD”). Make sure the pull tab is hanging freely outside the pouch. If
everything checks out according to the preceding instructions, your
inflatable PFD is ready for use.

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 impede its
effectiveness.

1) All belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need
to be adjusted for fit. The MD3025NV waist belt should fit securely
below your rib cage.

2) Put the inflatable Pouch PFD on just like a standard waist belt pack,
and fasten the front buckle. Adjust waist belt to a snug, comfortable
fit, and secure the belt’s loose end in the belt loop. Do not wear
inflatable PFDs under clothing, as the inflation could be restricted, or
you could be injured (Fig. 2, Steps 1 and 2).

Fig. 2

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Deployment and Use of the PFD (Fig. 2, Steps 3-6).

Inflating then donning

1) Either pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder, then inflate
orally, or pull sharply on tab to inflate.

2) Put over head.

3) Tie the tie tapes at neckline.

Donning then inflating

1) Pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder

2) Put over head.

3) Pull sharply on tab to inflate or inflate orally.

4) Tie the tie tapes at neckline.

Inflating Your PFD

It is recommended that the following procedures are followed to inflate
your PFD:

1) Manual inflation

Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull

tab. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig. 3a).

2) Oral inflation

Properly armed and inspected, manual inflatable PFD models will

inflate. However, should inflation not occur, or in a non-emergency
situation, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth (Fig. 3b). To orally
inflate the PFD, first pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder
and locate the oral inflation tube on the wearer’s left front panel 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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