Mustang Survival MD0450 22 User Manual

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until firm and let stand 2 hours. A leaking Inflatable Vest with LIFT

will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your Inflatable
Vest with LIFT

leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation

and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFT

as outlined in

the Repacking section (p. 17).

ii) Oral Inflation Valve Test: To check the oral inflation valve, fully
inflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFT

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 Inflatable Vest with LIFT

your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water
to contact the hydrostatic inflator.

iii) Perform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness
Checklist (p. 4).

Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or
used in extreme conditions.

3) After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable Vest with LIFT

. See

Re-arming Your PFD, p. 11.

4) Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boating

season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable
Vest with LIFT

is in doubt:

i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as
neccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).

ii) Visually examine your Inflatable Vest with LIFT

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.

iii) Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test (section 2) i) in the Care
and Maintenance Instructions).

iv) Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve
Test (section 2) ii) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).

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