Owners manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Federal Regulations require Coast Guard approved PFDs that are

legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number, are in good

and serviceable condition, and are the correct size for each person on

board. It is the responsibility of the operator to be sure this PFD is

in serviceable condition. 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 inflators. Unless worn inflated,

this PFD must also be properly armed with a cylinder installed in

the inflator, a yellow bobbin (water sensing element) installed for

MD2016, and service indicator showing green. See Component

Inspection Instructions. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously

could result in a non-functioning PFD causing injury or death.

Check the following at the intervals listed below.

1) Before Each Use:

i) Examine the service indicator through the window panel,

ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism

requires service. See Re-arming Your PFD (MD2014) on page

8 or see Re-arming Your PFD (MD2016) on page 10.

ii) Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible.

iii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive

abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention

must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in

doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or

servicing.

2) Every Two (2) Months:

i) Leak Test: The Inflatable PFD should be tested for general

leakage by orally inflating your Inflatable PFD until firm and

let stand for 16 hours. A leaking Inflatable PFD will not hold

its firmness and should be replaced. If your Inflatable PFD

leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/

or servicing. Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the

Repacking section on page 13.

ii) Oral Inflation Valve Test: To check the oral inflation valve,

fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator and

hold valve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and

re-inflate to test again. Should the leak persist, take your