Mustang Survival MD3075 User Manual

MUSTANG SURVIVAL

MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL

MD3075 Inflatable PFD

Manual Inflation Model

Recreational: USCG Approved Type III

INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE

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CONTENTS

Page

1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations

1 Mandatory Carriage Requirements
1 What is an Inflatable PFD?
2 Instructions for Use
2 Component Inspection Instructions
2 Readiness Checklist
3 Sizing and Fit
3 Donning Instructions
4 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD
5 Deflating the Inflatable PFD
6 Usage Below Freezing
6 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3075)
8 Repacking
9 Is Your PFD in Good and Servicable Condition?
9 Care and Maintenance Instructions
11 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3075)
11 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
12 How and Why to Test Your PFD
12 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
13 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
14 Wear Your PFD
14 Hypothermia
15 Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your

Own Life
16 Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories
16 Additional Information

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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use
as a Type III (Model MD3075) 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 Inflatable 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.

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, airleaks, or nonfunctional oral
inflation tube. Unless worn, this PFD must also be properly armed with
a full C0
manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is "approved only when worn" or
"required to be worn" must be worn under the specified conditions.

cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and an accessible

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WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?

While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs rely
entirely on inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated, the Inflatable PFD is a
comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram
CO2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum
mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD3075) can be
inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally (by mouth). This
device DOES NOT inflate automatically. It is recommended that you
familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE (p. 2).

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information
for model MD3075 unless specified otherwise. The model number is
listed on the underside label.

Congratulations on your Inflatable PFD purchase.

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 (p.6)).

NOTE: The service indicator must be green before proceeding.

2) Undo the Velcro™ strips along the underside of the PFD.

FIGURE 1

MD3075 Service Indicator

Manual Inator

3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 6).

4) Ensure the service indicator is green and the pull-tab lanyard is

hanging on the outside (Fig. 1); secure the Velcro™ strips on the

underside of the Inflatable PFD.

Readiness Checklist

Check your Inflatable PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed below
are true before use.

n Service indicator is green (Fig. 1).

n No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,

straps and hardware are still strong.

n All Velcro™ and waist belt are securely fastened.

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n Inflatable PFD is not twisted.

n Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 6).

n "Jerk to inflate" tab exits bottom of pouch.

Your Inflatable PFD is ready for use if all applicable boxes are checked.

NOTE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns
about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD.

Sizing and Fit

This PFD provides a minimum of 33.7 lbs of buoyancy when inflated and
is designed for wearers over 16 years of age, with a chest range of 30-52
inches (76-132 cm) weighing over 80 pounds (36 kg).

Donning Instructions

It is important that the Inflatable 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 MD3075 waist belt should fit securely below

your rib cage.

2) Put the Inflatable 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 PFD under clothing, as the inflation could be restricted, or

you could be injured (Fig.2, Step 1 and 2).

WARNING: Do not wear Inflatable PFDs under clothing as the

inflation could be restricted or you could be injured.

FIGURE 2

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Deployment and Use of the PFD (Fig2, Step 3-6)

Inflating then donning

1) Either pull out the bladder from fabric casing, 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 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 Inflatable PFD

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

1) Manual Inflation

Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-

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

FIGURE 3

Permeation Loss Information

When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate the PFD

will slowly escape through the fabric 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 very prolonged

immersion.

2) Oral Inflation

Properly armed and inspected Inflatable PFDs will inflate when

manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate

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