Mustang Survival MD3196, MD3091 User Manual

MD3196 & MD3091

Shown with the
MA3090 Harness Assembly

COMPACT TACTICAL LIFE PRESERVERS

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Compact Tactical LP Owners Manual

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While every effort possible has been made to ensure technical accuracy,
information within this document is subject to change without notice.

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CONTENTS

Compact Tactical LP Owners Manual

Introduction ........................................................................................................1

Product Familiarization and Readiness ............................................................2

MD3196 ................................................................................................2

MD3091 ................................................................................................3

Prior to Use ..........................................................................................3

Readiness Checklist (MD3196 & MD3091) ........................................................3

Wearing ..............................................................................................................4

Inflating ..............................................................................................................4

Manual Inflation ..................................................................................4

Auto-Inflation – MD3196 ....................................................................4

Oral Inflation .......................................................................................5

Deflating .............................................................................................................5

Re-arming the MD3196 .....................................................................................6

Re-arming the MD3091 .....................................................................................7

Repacking ...........................................................................................................8

Folding ..................................................................................................8

Closing Zipper 1 – Long Zipper ...........................................................9

Closing Zipper 2 – Short Zipper ..........................................................9

Stowing the Manual Conversion Cap (MD3196 Only) ......................9

Integrating Pouch Attachment Ladder System and MOLLE Vest .................10

Quick-Release Features .....................................................................11

Attaching the MA3090 Harness ......................................................................11

Auto/Manual Conversion .................................................................................12

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................13

Testing for Leaks ................................................................................ 14

Testing the Oral Inflation Valve ........................................................14

General Tests and Inspections ........................................................... 14

Testing the Manual Inflator .............................................................. 15

Testing the Automatic Inflator .........................................................15

Cleaning and Storage ......................................................................................16

Accessories ........................................................................................................16

Glossary .............................................................................................................16

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INTRODUCTION

Compact Tactical LP Owners Manual

This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using and
maintaining Mustang Survival MD3196 and MD3091 Compact Tactical Life
Preservers (LPs).

Mustang Survival LPs have been designed specifically for easy integration
with body armor and tactical vests, including armor and vests using a
Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) webbing system.
The compact design of the LPs provides individuals wearing body armor
with flotation capability with minimal bulk and minimal interference.

In-water performance tests with the LPs attached to a typical body armor
vest successfully demonstrate the ability of the LPs to self-right and provide
effective flotation and buoyancy.

Due to variances in local configuration, full gear in-water testing is
recommended to validate performance.

The MD3196 and MD3091 LPs can be worn as stand-alone life preservers
when used in conjunction with the MA3090 harness assembly.

The MD3196 LP inflates automatically upon submersion using a hydrostatic
inflator that significantly reduces the potential for accidental inflation due
to humidity, sea spray, or wet storage. The hydrostatic inflator must be
submerged to automatically activate.

The MD3196 LP may be inflated manually, prior to submersion, by pulling
the beaded manual inflation handle.

The MD3091 LP is inflated manually by pulling the beaded manual inflation
handle.

When worn, used, and serviced according to the instructions in this manual,
Mustang Survival MD3196 and MD3091 LPs can greatly increase a user's
chance of survival in the water.

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PRODUCT FAMILIARIZATION AND READINESS

A

A

B

C

Dust Cap:
Deate

Dust Cap:
Stowed

Status
Indicator

Hydrostatic Water
Inlet Valve

Manual Ination
Lanyard

Beaded Manual
Ination Handle

Tabs

Black Locking Ring

Expiry Date

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MD3196

Figure 1 shows the left lobe (as worn) of the MD3196 LP with the oral
inflator tube assembly-A, and the right lobe of the LP with the manual/
automatic inflator assembly-B and the orange whistle-C.

To determine the
operational status of the

FiGURE 1

inflator examine the status
indicator through access
point A as shown in Figure
2:

• Green indicates the
inflator is armed and
the LP is ready for use.

• Red indicates the inflator has been fired and must be re-armed before
the LP can be used – see Re-arming.

To become more familiar with the LP components:

1. Open both zippers completely, and place the LP on a smooth, flat
surface with the oral tube facing the user.

2. Ensure the oral inflator dust cap is in the
stowed position (Figure 3).

3. Visually inspect the expiry date on the inflator
(Figure 4). If the expiry date has passed,
replace the inflator – see Re-arming.

FiGURE 2

NOTE: If the expiry date has passed, Mustang
Survival recommends water testing the LP to
become familiar with LP functionality.

4. Repack the LP – see Repacking.

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FiGURE 3

FiGURE 4

MD3091

A

B

C

Piercing Pin

Status Pin

Inflation Lever

CO2 Cylinder

Inator Mechanism

Up-and-Ready

Status Pin

Ination Lanyard

Beaded Manual
Ination Handle

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FiGURE 5

The left lobe (as worn) of the MD3091 LP
contains the oral inflator tube assembly-A.
The right lobe of the LP contains the manual
inflator assembly-B and the orange whistle-C. .

To become more familiar with the LP
components:

1. Open both zippers completely, and place
the LP on a smooth, flat surface with the
inflator facing the user.

FiGURE 6

2. Ensure the oral inflator dust cap is in the
stowed position.

3. Ensure the status pin and the CO2 cylinder
are intact, and the lever is in the up and
ready position (Figure 6).

4. If the cylinder is not intact, and/or if the
status pin is missing or broken, re-arm the
cylinder and replace the status pin – see
Re-arming (Figure 7).

FiGURE 7

5. Repack the LP – see Repacking.

Prior to Use

Visually inspect the LP prior to use to:

• ensure the LP is properly armed

• ensure the LP is free of rips, tears, or holes and all seams are securely

sewn

• ensure the fabric, straps, and hardware are free from any defects

READINESS CHECKLIST (MD3196 & MD3091)

When all applicable boxes are checked, the LP is ready for use:

F Beaded manual inflation handle is fastened.

F No rips, tears, or holes, and all seams securely sewn.

F Fabric, straps, and hardware free from defects.

F All zippers, Velcro™, and chest buckle securely fastened.

F MD3196 only: Status indicator is green.

F MD3196 only: Inflator expiry date has not passed.

F MD3091 only: Status pin and cylinder intact, and manual inflation lever

in the up and ready position.

NOTE: If there are any concerns about the readiness of the MD3196 or
MD3091, contact the Mustang Survival dealer.

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