Mustang Survival MD3090, MD3095 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

MD3090 and MD3095 Compact Tactical

Life Preserver

*Shown with the MA3090 Chest Belt/Crotch Strap Assembly

CONTENTS

Page

1 Description

2 Instructions for Use
2 Check Your MD3090 or MD3095 Before Using It
3 Sizing and Fit
4 Donning Instructions
4 Inflating Your MD3090 LP
5 Re-arming Your LP After Manual Inflation
6 Re-arming your MD3095
7 Deflating the LP
7 Repacking Your MD3090
8 Usage in Freezing Conditions
8 Is Your LP in Good and Servicable Condition?
9 Care and Maintenance Instructions
10 Safety Accessories

10 Cleaning and Storing of Your LP
10 How and Why to Test Your LP
10 How Do You Test Your LP Using the Manual Inflator?
11 How Do You Test Your LP Using the Oral Inflator?
12 Integration Instructions with Body Armor
15 Attachment Instructions for MA3090 Chest Belt/Crotch Strap

Assembly

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DESCRIPTION

The Mustang Survival MD3090 and MD3095 are compact life preservers
(LP) that have been designed specifically for easy integration with body
armor and tactical vests that use a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load­carrying Equipment) webbing system. The compact design provides body
armor wearers with flotation capability with minimal bulk or interference.

In-water performance tests with the life preserver attached to a typical body
armor vest successfully demonstrated the ability of the LP to self-right and
float the wearer. It is always recommended that users perform their own
in-water test with full gear.

The Mustang Survival MD3090 and MSD3095 can be attached to a body
armor vest or worn as a stand-alone life preserver using the chest belt/
crotch strap assembly MA3090.

The MD3090 and MD3095 will not inflate automatically upon immersion.

The beaded handle must be pulled to activate inflation mechanism.
When worn, used, and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this life
preserver can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. The
MD3090 easily integrates with body armor that uses a MOLLE webbing

system (P. 12) and provides flotation capability.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

CO2 Cylinder

Manual
Inflator

Lever In
Up-and-Ready
Position

Green
Indicator Pin

Lanyard

Beaded Handle

Manual Inflation System

CO2 Cylinder

Manual
Inflator

Lever In
Up-and-Ready
Position

Green
Indicator Pin

Lanyard

Beaded Handle

Manual Inflation System

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

Check Your MD3090 or MD3095 Before Using It

After purchasing your MD3090, make sure it has an unused 33 gram
CO

cylinder attached to the inflator mechanism (Fig. 1). Check the

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

1) Undo the Velcro™ tabs on the wearer’s right-hand side of the collar

to expose the inflator (Fig. 3).

FIGURE 3

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2) Unscrew and remove the CO

Dust cap
in deflation
position

Dust cap

in stowed

position

gas cylinder from the inflator and

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inspect its small end. If it is pierced, replace it (Fig. 4)!

FIGURE 4

3) Make sure the manual lever is in the up-and-ready position and

insert the green indicator pin if not already in place. Ensure the CO

cylinder is screwed hand tight into the inflator.

4) Undo the Velcro™ tabs on the wearer’s left-hand side of the collar

to expose the oral inflator. Check that the oral-inflation dust cap is

properly in the stowed position (Fig. 5).

FIGURE 5

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5) Reposition the inflator’s protective cover and repack (P. 7). If

everything checks out according to the preceding instructions, your

LP is ready for use.

Sizing and Fit

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

Donning Instructions

MD3090 Inflation

It is important that the LP is properly adjusted to fit the person wearing
it. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of attachments could impede its
effectiveness.

1) Belts and straps need to be adjusted for fit. When the MD3090 is

integrated with MOLLE body armor vest, ensure the connections

are securely fastened (P. 11). When the MD3090 is used with the

MA3090 chest belt/crotch strap assembly, the waist belt should fit

securely (P. 14).

Inflating Your LP

It is recommended that the following procedures are used to inflate your
MD3090 or MD3095:

1) Manual inflation

Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the beaded
handle. The LP should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig. 6).

FIGURE 6

2) Oral inflation

Properly armed and inspected, manual MD3090 LP models will inflate.
However, should inflation not occur, or in a nonemergency situation, you
can fully inflate the LP by mouth. To orally inflate the LP, first locate the
oral inflation tube by opening the wearer ’s left front panel of the LP.
Then remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into
the tube until the LP is fully inflated (Fig. 7).

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FIGURE 7

Manual Model

Green
Indicator
Pin

Piercing
Pin

Lever

INFORMATION: The carbon dioxide used to inflate LPs will slowly
permeate through the fabric 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.

Re-arming Your MD3090 After Manual Inflation

FIGURE 8

1) Unscrew and inspect the CO

the CO

cylinder (Fig. 4).

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cylinder. If used or damaged, discard

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2) Check the manual lever to ensure it is in the up and ready position

with the green indicator pin properly installed. If the green indicator

pin is missing or damaged, replace it (Fig. 5).

3) Install an unused CO2 cylinder by screwing it into the top of the

inflator and hand-tighten. Do not over-tighten, as this can damage

the internal gasket.

4) Refold the LP in accordance with the repacking instructions (P. 6).

Your MD3090 is now ready for use.