Mustang Survival MD0450 22 User manual

Owner’s Manual
MD0450 22 Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM
Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup
SecureZIPTM US Patent No. 6,832,415 and Patents Pending
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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
INFLATABLE VEST
WITH LIFTTM

CONTENTS
Page 1 Introduction
1 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
2 What is an Inflatable PFD?
3 Instructions for Use
3 Component Inspection Instructions
4 Readiness Checklist
5 Donning Instructions
6 Inflation
8 In-water Adjustments
9 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
10 Deflation
10 Usage Below Freezing
11 Re-arming Your PFD
15 Auto/Manual Conversion Cap (MA7219) Instructions
15 Conversion Instructions
17 Repacking
23 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition?
24 Care and Maintenance Instructions
26 Cleaning and Storing
26 How and Why to Test Your PFD
27 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator?
27 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
28 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
29 Wear Your PFD
30 Hypothermia
31 Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Life
32 Safety Accessories
32 Do Not Attach PFDs to Your Boat
32 Airline Operator Policy on Carriage of Inflatable PFDs
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INTRODUCTION
The MD0450 22 requires user involvement to ensure a level of safety
equal to other inflatable PFDs. Knowledgeable users increase their safety
significantly by wearing and using these PFDs as prescribed in this
owner’s manual.
General - This Inflatable PFD will turn most wearers from a face
down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore
conditions. See page 11 for re-arming instructions.
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.
To be considered serviceable, this 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 PFD must
also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status
indicator, and a manual inflation beaded handle accessible outside the
user’s right front panel cover (Fig. 1). The chest buckle, on the Inflatable
Vest with LIFTTM, must be fastened after inflation.
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and
commercial vessels. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head
above water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your
chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12
kg (3.2 to 5.5 pounds) of flotation to keep their heads above water. The
proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.
Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy, it provides
flotation only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this
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Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergency.
WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?
Congratulations on the purchase of your Inflatable Vest with Patent
Pending LIFTTM [Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology]. LIFTTM is
different from all other inflatable PFD’s. In general, inflatable PFD’s are
designed to suspend a user’s head above water to prevent drowning.
The Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM provides freeboard that far exceeds the
minimal 3” generally provided. LIFTTM elevates you to an upright safe
position and delivers up to 9” of freeboard, the highest ever seen in
a PFD, keeping your mouth high above the water line to minimize the
risk of mouth immersions. Not only is LIFTTM one of the world’s best
performing PFD’s in wave conditions, but it’s comfortable too. Light and
ergonomically designed – you can’t even tell you’re wearing it until you
need it.
While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs like the
Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM rely entirely upon inflation for buoyancy.
Uninflated, the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is comfortable and can be
inflated at any time with a 38-gram CO2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable Vest
with LIFTTM is designed to meet the demands of a full protection PFD
offering maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable Vest with
LIFTTM can be inflated either automatically during immersion, manually
by pulling a beaded handle, or by mouth. It is imperative that you
familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE (p. 3).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information
for model MD0450 22 unless specified otherwise. The model number is
listed on the label.
FOLD #3
FOLD #1
FOLD #2
Right Lobe
FOLD #3
FOLD #2
FOLD #1
Left Lobe
Oral Inflator
Window
Beaded
Handle
Front Buckle
Hydrostatic
Inflator
MD0450 Unpacked
Cover Panel
Chest Strap
Waist Belt
Chest
Buckle
Velcro Tab
FIGURE 1
Single
Point
Status
Indicator
Water Inlet Valve
Lanyard
Beaded
Handle
Hydrostatic Inflator Cap
Yellow Inflator Cap
Cap/Locking Ring
Tabs
Black Locking Ring
Inflator
Body
Expiry
Date
FIGURE 2
Component Inspection Instructions
1) Examine the single point indicator through the window panel. Ensure
the single point indicator is green. If the single point indicator is red,
the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (Fig. 2). See
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RE-ARMING YOUR PFD (p. 11).
NOTE: The single point indicator must be green before
proceeding.
2) Open the cover at wearer’s right-hand side of the chest and lay the
device flat.
3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 22).
4) Ensure the single point indicator is green and the beaded handle is
attached to it’s Velcro tab; secure the zippers on the Inflatable Vest
with LIFTTM (see Repacking, p. 17).
5) Ensure the date on the inflator is not five years or older (Fig. 2). If it
is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 11).
Readiness Checklist
Check your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM and ensure all of the checkpoints
listed below are true before each use.
■ Single point indicator is green.
■ Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is,
replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 11).
■ All zippers, Velcro™ and waist buckle are securely fastened.
■ Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is not twisted.
■ Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 22).
■ Ensure the beaded handle is placed through the opening and is
attached to the Velcro tab on the outside of the vest (Fig. 35).
■ No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,
straps and hardware are still strong.
Your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is ready for use if all boxes are checked.
NOTE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns
about the readiness of your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.
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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 reduce its
effectiveness.
1) Put the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM on just like a jacket (Fig. 3). If
the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is already inflated prior to donning,
it may be excessively tight while donning. If so, expel some air by
depressing the oral tube valve, don the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM,
and refill Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM by mouth using the oral tube.
2) Fasten the front waist belt buckle (Fig 3). Adjust the waist belt to a
secure fit using the front adjuster on the belt.
WARNING: Do not wear the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM under
other clothing or harness systems as the inflation could be
restricted and you could be injured.
FIGURE 3
NOTE: Heavy objects in the pockets may cause the PFD to sink
if dropped overboard when not inflated.
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3) Fasten the middle buckle (Fig. 4). Adjust the middle belt to a secure
fit using the front adjuster on the belt.
FIGURE 4
4) Feed the loose end of the waist belt into the belt opening in the
storage pocket (Fig. 5).
FIGURE 5
Inflation
It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate
your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.
Manual Inflation
1) Activate the inflation system by grasping the beaded handle and jerk
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IMPORTANT: Ensure the
chest buckle is fastened,
when inflated (Fig. 4).

firmly downward. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig.
6).
NOTE: Deflation may occur if the CO2 cylinder is removed
while the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is inflated.
FIGURE 6
2) Fasten the chest straps (Fig. 7) and adjust to a snug fit.
Important: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated.
Fastened
Chest Strap
FIGURE 7
Automatic Backup Inflation
Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator is
immersed in water. Hydrostatic pressure opens the water inlet valve
allowing the water-sensing element to disintegrate, triggering a spring-
loaded plunger, which punctures the CO2 cylinder inflating the Inflatable
Vest with LIFTTM (Fig. 7).
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NOTE: Hydrostatic inflator must be submerged in at least 4 inches
of water to activate the inflator.
NOTE: When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate
PFDs will slowly escape through the 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.
Oral Inflation
Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM PFDs will inflate
when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate
the PFD by mouth (Fig. 8) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a
non-emergency situation.
To orally inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening
the wearer’s right front panel cover 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.
It may be neccessary to manually release the VelcroTM tabs, located at the
bottom of the left and right panel covers, for full inflation because oral
inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs.
CAUTION: CO2 inflation could over-pressurize and damage your
PFD if already orally inflated.
FIGURE 8
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In-water Adjustments
Follow these instructions to adjust the waist belt, when wearing the
Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM in the water.
To tighten:
a. Grasp the loose end with the left hand. Pull the webbing to your
right side (away from the buckle) (Fig. 9).
b. Simultaneously grasp the waist belt along the body with the right
hand (approximately 6 inches to the right of the buckle), and feed
the webbing into the buckle.
FIGURE 9
To loosen:
a. Simultaneously grasp and hold the waist belt with the left hand as
you grasp the lobe on the right side with the right hand and pull
away from the center (Fig. 10).
Waist Belt
FIGURE 10
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Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
The PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknow-
ingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must
address to avoid drowning. 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.
If this PFD should inflate, a re-arm kit (MA7218-22), with a valid
install-by-date, is required to re-arm the device.
IMPORTANT: The PFD should be re-armed according to the
Re-arming Your PFD instructions (p. 11).
Deflation
1) To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, reverse the oral inflation
tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a
fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is
necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11).
2) Gently squeeze the Vest until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig.
11). Do not ring or twist (see Re-arming Your PFD (p. 11) and
Repacking (p. 17) sections of this manual).
Oral inflation tube
FIGURE 11
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Usage Below Freezing
When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder
may not adequately inflate your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Under these
conditions use the oral inflator to top-up the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM
It may be neccessary to manually release the VelcroTM tabs, located at the
bottom of the left and right panel covers, for full inflation because oral
inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs.
Re-arming Your PFD
NOTE: A valid re-arm kit (MA7218-22) is required for this
procedure.
1) Place the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM on a smooth, flat surface and
wipe off any water. Access the inflator by reaching under the cover
and fully expose the inflator for re-arming. Hold the CO2 cylinder
through the fabric, using one hand (Fig. 12).
FIGURE 12
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2) Insert the metal key between the black locking ring and labeled
yellow cap. Turn the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 13).
Locking Ring Key
FIGURE 13
3) Turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise and lift off the cap
(yellow inflator operating head Fig. 14). Dispose of the used cap.
Cap
FIGURE 14
4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body
(Fig. 15).
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Red Indicator Inflator Body
Sealing Ring
FIGURE 15
5) Dispose of the used inflator body.
Red Indicator
Trash
FIGURE 16
6) Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert the new
inflator body with CO2 cylinder pointing upward inside the Inflatable
PFD (Fig. 17). Let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around the four
lugs.
Green Indicator Caution:
Do not turn
the center
shaft
FIGURE 17
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7) Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 18):
1. Is the single point status indicator showing green?
2. Is the expiry day OK?
If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows. If the
answer is NO to either question, get a new cap.
Single
Point
Indicator
Water
Inlet
Valve
Expiry
FIGURE 18
8) Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable Vest with
LIFTTM (Fig. 19). Position the replacement cap with the water inlet
valve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the inflator body
and sealing ring (Fig. 20).
FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20
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9) While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the BLACK
locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig. 21). Pull on the
cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body.
Black
Locking
Ring
Lanyard
FIGURE 21
10) Check: To 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 locked.
11) Ensure the beaded handle is fed through the pocket opening and
fastened to the Velcro tab (Fig. 39).
12) Refold the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM in accordance with the
Repacking section (p. 17).
Auto/Manual Conversion Cap (MA7219) Instructions
These instructions apply only when the MA7219 is used with a MD0450
22 with an armed Hammar M1 inflator - green status indicator.
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
This will convert the MD3196 from an automatic inflation device to
a manual inflation device. The device may be changed back to an
automatic inflation device by removing the conversion cap.
CAUTION: A manual inflation device will not inflate on water
contact unless the wearer activates the inflator.
1) Completely unzip the right lobe zipper (inflator side).
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2) Fasten, by tying, the conversion cap lanyard to the loop in the pocket
immediately in front of the inflator after passing it through the
opening in the cover (Fig.22).
FOLD #3
FOLD #1
FOLD #2
Right Lobe Conversion Cap
Opening
Lanyard
FIGURE 22
3) Position the conversion cap over the inflator’s hydrostatic valve
opening. The conversion cap’s metal clip should be placed along the
top of the inflator’s hydrostatic valve (Fig.23).
FIGURE 23
4) Secure the conversion cap to the inflator’s hydrostatic valve by
applying pressure to the cap, at the metal clip.
FIGURE 24
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CONVERSION CAP REMOVAL
Once the conversion cap is removed, the MD3196 becomes an automatic
inflation device. Firmly pull the conversion cap lanyard to remove the
conversion cap (Fig.25).
NOTE:Do not pull inflation lanyard when removing conversion cap
FIGURE 25
To remove the conversion cap when packed, pull the conversion cap
lanyard out from the opening of the cover of the LP’s right lobe. Visually
confirm the conversion cap has been removed from the valve opening.
Place the conversion cap in the anti-chafing cover, in the front pocket,
when not in use.
Repacking
IMPORTANT: Carefully read the entire Repacking instructions to
achieve a properly packed Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM
If your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM has been used and/or the hydrostatic
inflator replaced, always inflate through the oral tube and check that it
stays inflated at least overnight. With the dust cap in the top of the oral
tube, gently squeeze the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM until all air or gas
has been expelled (Fig. 11). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable Vest with
LIFTTM. Put the oral tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral
tube (Fig. 26). Let the life jacket dry before packing.