Mustang Survival MD2010 Manuel utilisateur
MUSTANG SURVIVAL – Canada MUSTANG SURVIVAL – USA
HT1101 Rev. 10May2010
INFLATABLE
PFDs
MD2010
Manual Inflation Model
USCG APPROVALS:
RECREATIONAL: TYPE V WITH
TYPE III PERFORMANCE
APPROVED ONLY WHEN WORN,
SPECIAL USE DEVICE
MD2012
Manual with Automatic
Backup Inflation Model
USCG APPROVALS:
RECREATIONAL: TYPE V WITH
TYPE III PERFORMANCE
APPROVED ONLY WHEN WORN,
SPECIAL USE DEVICE
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE.
DO NOT CONVERT OR ALTER THIS PFD.
The MD2010 device will not inflate automatically upon immersion.
Tab must be pulled to activate inflation mechanism.
1215 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Suite C
Bellingham, WA
USA 98225
CONTENTS
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS............ 1
MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS .............................. 1
WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD? ......................................... 2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................. 2
Check Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It ........................ 2
Sizing and Fit .......................................................... 4
Donning Instructions.................................................. 4
Inflating Your Inflatable PFD ........................................ 6
Re-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation (MD2010) ......... 7
Special Consideration for Automatic Devices (MD2012) ........ 7
Re-arming Your PFD as Manual with Automatic
Backup (MD2012) ..................................................... 8
Deflating the Inflatable PFD ....................................... 10
Repacking .............................................................. 11
Usage Below Freezing ................................................ 11
IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION? .......... 11
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 12
MUSTANG ACCESSORIES................................................ 13
CLEANING AND STORING OF YOUR INFLATABLE PFD
(MD2010) .................................................................. 13
CLEANING AND STORING OF YOUR INFLATABLE PFD
(MD2012) .................................................................. 13
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?.................. 14
HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD .................................. 14
(MD2010) .............................................................. 15
(MD2012) .............................................................. 15
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL
INFLATOR?................................................................. 15
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUTOMATIC
INFLATOR? (MD2012) ................................................... 16
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR? .... 17
WEAR YOUR PFD ......................................................... 17
HYPOTHERMIA............................................................ 18
EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU
SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE .................................................. 19
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................20
DO NOT ATTACH PFD’S TO YOUR BOAT ..............................20
AIRLINE OPERATOR POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF INFLATABLE
PDF’S AND CO2 CARTRIDGES...........................................20
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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.
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 Inflatable 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 inflated, this
Inflatable 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.
FIGURE 1
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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 20 gram CO2 gas cylinder. The
Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility
with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD2010) can
be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or
orally (by mouth). The Inflatable PFD (MD2012) can be
inflated either automatically during water immersion,
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 (p. 2).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and
safety information for both models (MD2010 and
MD2012) unless specified otherwise. The model
number is listed on the back of the inflatable PFD.
Check Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It
After purchasing your Inflatable PFD, make sure
it has an unused 20 gram cylinder attached to
the inflator mechanism (Fig. 2 for the MD2010)
(Fig. 6 for the MD2012).
Check the 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).
2. Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder from
the inflator and inspect its small end. If it is pierced
(Fig. 4), replace it!
For the MD2012 only – Examine the auto cap. Ensure
that the cap is screwed hand tight onto the inflator.
If the auto cap indicator (Fig. 8) shows red, the auto
capsule mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly
screwed on. If spent, replace the bobbin before
proceeding (Fig. 6). If either of these conditions
exist, the auto cap must be re-screwed or the
bobbin replaced!
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3. If your inflator has a metallic lever attached to
the pull tab, make sure the 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. 2 for
the MD2010)
4. If your inflator has a red lever attached to the pull
tab, make sure the red lever is retracted and insert
the green indicator clip over the red lever if not
already in place. Make sure the CO2 cylinder is
screwed hand tight into the inflator (Fig. 6 for
the MD2012).
Pierced OK
Dust Cap
in stowed
position
Dust Cap
in deflation
position
C
on
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 5
Lever In
Up-and-Ready
Position
CO
2
Cylinder
Manual Inflator
Green Indicator Pin
Pull Tab
Lanyard
4
5. Check that the oral-inflation dust cap is properly in
the stowed position (Fig. 5).
6. Refold the front flap and fasten with Velcro™. Refer
to the Repacking instructions (p. 11). If everything
checks out, your Inflatable PFD is ready for use.
SIZING AND FIT
The PFD provides a minimum of 22.5 lbs of buoyancy
and is designed for wearers with a chest range of 30-52
inches weighing over 80 pounds.
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 waist belt
should fit securely.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the PFD is properly armed with all
indicators showing green.
Green
Indicator
Red
Indicator
FIGURE 8
Green
Indicator Clip
Piercing Pin
Pull Down
FIGURE 7
CO2 Cylinder
Auto/Manual
Inflator Housing
Bobbin
Spring Loaded
Plunger
Lever In
Retracted & Ready
Position
Lanyard
Auto
Capsule
Pull Tab
FIGURE 6
5
2. Put the Inflatable PFD on just like a jacket (Fig. 9)
and fasten the front buckle. Adjust the waist belt
using the side buckle on the belt and secure the
belt’s loose end in the belt loop.
3. Check to be sure the device
is flat against the body and
is not twisted (Fig. 10).
MD2012 MANUAL INFLATION
FIGURE 12
MD2010 MANUAL INFLATION
Pull Down
FIGURE 11
Warning: Do not wear
Inflatable PFDs under
clothing as the inflation
could be restricted or you
could be injured.
FIGURE 9
PUT ME ON LIKE
THIS:
BACKSTRAP
AT BACK
DO NOT
TWIST
FIGURE 10
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INFLATING YOUR
INFLATABLE PFD
Practice inflating the device.
It is recommended that the
following procedures are
followed to inflate your
inflatable 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. 11 for
the MD2010, Fig. 12 for the MD2012)
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. 13). To orally
inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube
by opening 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.
3. Automatic backup inflation (MD2012 only)
Inflation will occur automatically within seconds
after the inflator is immersed in water. The
water-sensing bobbin will disintegrate, triggering
a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO2
cylinder to inflate the cell (Fig. 4).
Information for both models: The carbon dioxide
used to inflate PFDs 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 very prolonged immersion.
FIGURE 13
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Re-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation (MD2010)
1. To re-arm your Mustang Inflatable PFD, unscrew and
discard the used CO2 cylinder.
2. To check that the inflator is fully operational, pull
down on the lanyard and see if the piercing pin travels
freely (Fig. 14). Both the pin and the lever should
easily return to their original position.
3. After using your Mustang Inflatable PFD, always rinse
it with tap water to remove dirt and salt. Let the PFD
air-dry before re-arming with new CO2 cylinder.
4. Make sure the manual
lever is in the up-and-
ready position and the
green indicator pin has
been replaced. Screw the
new CO2 cylinder hand
tight into the inflator.
Do not over-tighten as
this can damage the
internal gasket.
5. Refold the PFD according to the repacking instructions.
Special Consideration for Automatic Devices (MD2012)
Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you
must address to avoid drowning. The PFD might not be
armed when needed, either knowingly or unknowingly.
Much less common but also important are:
1. Double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral
inflation) could damage the PFD,
2. Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage
the PFD, and
3. The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward
place or position. Inadvertant inflation may occur
in certain conditions, including when the device is:
• Subjected to splashing
• In high humidity
• In heavy fog
• In the rain
MANUAL MODEL
Green
Indicato
r
Pin
Piercing
Pin
Lever FIGURE 14
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