Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MD3082 del fabbricante Mustang Survival
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Owner’ s Manual MD3081 Inflatable PFD Manual Inflation Model USCG Approved T ype III MD3082 Inflatable PFD Manual Inflation Model with Harness USCG Approved T ype V MD3083 Inflatable PFD Manual with.
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CONTENTS P age 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 2 Instructions for Use 2 Component Inspection Instructions 3 Readiness Checklist 4 Sizing and Fit 4 Donning I.
DO NOT REMO VE PRIOR TO SALE. APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULA TIONS T his Inflatable PFD is approved by the U .S . Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III (Model MD3081), T ype V (Model MD3082) Personal Flotation Device (PFD), Type II (Model MD3083), and T ype V (Model MD3084) P ersonal Flotation Device (PFD).
WHA T IS AN INFLA T ABLE 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 CO 2 gas cylinder .
MD3083 and MD3084 Service Indicator Automatic Inflator FIGURE 2 3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (F ig. 7). 4) Ensure the service indicator is green and the pull-tab lanyard is hanging on the outside; secure the Velcro™ strips on both sides of the Inflatable PFD .
Y our Inflatable PFD is ready for use if all applicable boxes are check ed. NO TE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD .
Inflating Y our 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 downw ard on the pull- tab (F ig. 4). T he Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds .
PFD , first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer ’ s left front panel of the Inflatable PFD . Remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the Inflatable PFD is fully inflated. WARNING: A void double inflation (CO 2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD .
If this PFD should inflate prematurely , a re-arm kit (MA7202) is required to re-arm the device . IMPORT ANT : The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according to the instructions (Re-arming Y our PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) p .
Usage Below F reezing When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder may not adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD . Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD . WARNING: CO 2 inflation could over -pressurize and damage your Inflatable PFD if already orally inflated.
MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator Service Indicator Step 5 Cylinder Step 2 O-Ring Step 3 T ab Step 4 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Lever FIGURE 8 4) Raise , and hold, the lever into the inflator housing. Install a new cylinder/bayonet assembly by engaging bayonet tabs in housing, pushing in then turning clockwise 1/8 turn to a full stop (F ig.
Ta b Piercing Pin Cylinder Lever Service Indicator MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator 1/8 T urn Cylinder 1/8 T urn Ta b Piercing Pin Lever Service Indicator MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator FIGURE 9 5) Examine the service indicator (F ig. 9) and ensure it is GREEN .
removed prior to re-arming . 5) Check the housing to be sure it is clear and dry . If necessary , rinse the inflator with fresh water to remove dirt and salt.
unknown, check the date printed on the bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see Re-arming Y our PFD (MD3083 and MD3084), p . 10). 7) IMPORT ANT! Bobbin (yellow) must be installed into the HOUSING (**see figure 10), white side up , aligning the slots on the bobbin with the ridges inside the threaded housing.
12) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p . 13). Y OUR INFLA TABLE PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) IS NOW READ Y FOR MANU AL USE WITH A UT OMA TIC BACKUP Service Indicator Groo.
D C A E W1 R W1 R B B C A D F F D C A E B B C A D F F F D C A B B C A D E F Pull-tab FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 15 Sailing Harness Models with a sailing harness (MD3082 and MD3084) are desig.
quick-release under -load hardwar e . This harness has not been designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be relied upon in any of these instances . US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the potential for injury has not been assessed.
Repacking section (p .13). 3) Annually - P erform the following at the beginning of each boating season, after cell inflation, or whenever the integrity of the inflatable cell is in doubt: i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace.
Always store your Inflatable PFD in a w arm, dry place out of direct sunlight. Cleaning and Storing of Y our Inflatable PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) T o clean your Inflatable PFD , remove the CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly , cap and bobbin. K eep the bobbin dry .
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p . 14). It should inflate quick and easily . · Learn how it works by: •ActivatingtheCO 2 inflation system • Re-arming the.
is well above the water’ s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float. 5) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD . Remove the used CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin from the Inflatable PFD inflator .
1) No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test an Inflatable PFD . 2) Remove the CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD . Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (F ig.
hypothermia - a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness . Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia: how hypothermia affects most adults .
Y our will-to-live does mak e a difference! 5) If there is more than one person in the water , huddling is recommended while waiting to be rescued. T his action tends to reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time .
F or the MD3081 and MD3082 - MA7203 Re-arm Kit – Contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly for the manual inflator . F or the MD3083 and MD3084 - MA7202 Re-arm Kit – Contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly and bobbin for the auto inflator .
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