Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MD3184 del fabbricante Mustang Survival
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MD3183 Infla t able PfD Hydr o static In flation Model - Manual with Aut omatic Back up usc g aPPRO V als: RE CREA TIONAL: Type II UNINSPE CTED C OMMERCIAL VES SELS: Type V MD3184 Infla t able PfD Hyd.
CONTENTS P age 1 Approv al Conditions and Carriage Requirements 2 Note to Uninspected Commercial V essel Operators 2 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 3 Instructions.
APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIA GE REQUIREMENTS Recreational - Approved for recreational use by the U .S . Coast Guard (USCG) as a T ype II (Model MD3183), or T ype V (Model MD3184) P ersonal Flotation Device (PFD). Neither are approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities .
activities . T his 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 w ater .
comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram CO 2 gas cylinder . T he Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk. T he Inflatable PFD can be inflated either automatically by water immersion, manually by jerking a pull-tab , or orally by mouth.
5) Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator . If it is , replace the inflator (see Re-arming Y our PFD , p . 8). Readiness Checklist Check your Inflatable PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed below are true before use . n Single point status indicator is green (F ig.
F or the non-harness model MD3183, the belt should fit below your rib cage adjusted to a tight personal fit. F or the harness model MD3184, the bottom of the belt must always be worn at least 2 inches (5 cm) above the lowest rib and adjusted to a tight personal fit.
needle into the end of the gas cylinder , which is now punctured so that the gas instantly fills the life jack et. T otal buoyancy is normally reached within 4 – 5 seconds . Information When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO 2 gas) used to inflate the PFD will slowly escape through the fabric over time .
Inflatable PFD Owner’ s Manual 7 1) Double inflation (CO 2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could damage the Inflatable PFD , 2) Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the Inflatable PFD , and 3) T he Inflatable PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.
Usage Below F reezing When the temperature is below freezing, the Inflatable PFD should be worn partially inflated because a fully discharged cylinder may not quickly or adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD . Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD , after CO 2 inflation.
(yellow inflator operating head F ig. 10). Dispose of the used cap . 4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring (F ig. 11). 5) Dispose of the used inflator body . 6) Check that the new inflator body indicator is green.
If YES is the answer to both questions , then proceed as follows . If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap . 8) Hold the CO 2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable PFD (F ig. 15). P osition the replacement cap with the water inlet v alve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the inflator body and sealing ring (F ig.
10) Check: T o see that the single point status indicator on the cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that the locking ring is lock ed.
caught by the zipper when closing. 6) F asten the Velcro™ tab (H) to k eep zipper closed. 7) ZIP 1 - Reset the 2-step zipper by pulling the slider (I) to the V elcro™ tab (H). ZIP 2 - Close by pulling slider (I) in the opposite direction to the end the zipper (F ig.
caught by the zipper when closing. 8) Use a finger to push the zipper ends into the openings at the bottom of the the pack ed Inflatable PFD (F ig. 30). 9) Ensure the pull-tab (J) is on the outside of the folded Inflatable PFD . F ig. 31 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD .
When attached to the boat use a tether of less than 6 feet 6 inches (2 m) in length with quick-release under -load hardware (F ig. 32). Ensure that a tether is secured to both D-rings . When not in use , the D-rings can be pushed under the lapels . W arning: Use of a sailing harness to prevent falls overboard presents several risks .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS F ederal Regulations require Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) that are legibly mark ed with the Coast Guard approval number , are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size for each person on board.
CAUTION: T o avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact the hydrostatic inflator . iii) P erform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4). P erform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions .
Cleaning and Storing of Y our Inflatable PFD T o avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray the inflator . Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water . Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water , using a clean rinse cloth.
inches or so , the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 5 seconds . 4) See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’ s surface .
HOW DO Y OU TEST Y OUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLA T OR? T his test is not mandatory , however may be conducted using the following procedure . WARNING: Use only a previously fir ed hydrostatic inflator to perform this test. DO NO T test with a fully armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation may occur , possibly resulting in cell damage .
Inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types . Get into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD . Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non- Inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water .
survivor , or a floating object on which you can lean or climb . Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss . In cold water , drown- proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recommended. K eep your head out of the water .
it. Store it in a well-ventilated area. 8) Do not dry your Inflatable PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories MA7214 Re-arm Kit contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder inflator .
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