Mustang Survival ELITE INFLATABLE PFD MD5153 Manuale utente
HT1173 (Rev. 17Sept2014)
MD5153
ELITE™INFLATABLE PFD
Hydrostatic Inflation Model
Manual with Automatic Backup
APPROVED BY
TRANSPORT CANADA
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFLATABLE PFD'S.............................................................................. 1
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS................. 1
Mandatory Carriage Requirements ................................................ 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .................................................................... 2
Getting to know your PFD............................................................. 2
Is your PFD in good and serviceable condition ............................... 3
PUTTING ON YOUR INFLATABLE PFD.................................................. 4
INFLATING YOUR PFD ....................................................................... 5
Automatically inflating your PFD.................................................... 5
Manually inflating your PFD........................................................... 5
Orally inflating your PFD................................................................ 5
Deflating your PFD ........................................................................ 6
RE-ARMING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD................................................... 7
RE-PACKING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD ................................................ 10
USAGE BELOW FREEZING [32OF / 0OC]............................................. 13
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...................................... 13
Inspecting your inflatable PFD...................................................... 13
CLEANING AND STORING YOUR PFD............................................... 14
HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD............................................... 14
How to test your PFD using the automatic inflator ...................... 15
How to test your PFD using the manual inflator .......................... 15
How to test your PFD using the oral inflation tube ...................... 16
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT .............................. 17
WEAR YOUR PFD............................................................................. 17
THESE DEVICES ARE INTENDED TO HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE ............... 17
HYPOTHERMIA ................................................................................ 18
DO NOT ATTACH PFD'S TO YOUR BOAT.......................................... 19
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................. 19
AIRLINE OPERATOR POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF
INFLATABLE PFDS AND CO2CARTRIDGES ........................................ 20
1
INFLATABLE PFDS
Inflatable PFDs are special devices in that the flotation of the wearer
is not derived from inherently buoyant materials. In order for them
to do their job, you, the wearer, must do yours! This means you have
the responsibility to ensure you are familiar with the operation and
maintenance requirements of your inflatable PFD! You must also
be aware of the limitations of the device and know that it is not
approved under the Small Vessel Regulations for certain boating
activities.
Read your owner's manual and the information labels
on your PFD! It could save your life!
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE
REQUIREMENTS
This inflatable PFD is approved by Transport Canada for use as a
Type III (MD5153) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved
for water skiing or other high impact, high speed activities. 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. Users of inflatable PFDs must be at
least 16 years old.
MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS:
The Small Vessel Regulations require that you carry on board a
Transport Canada approved personal flotation device, which bear
a mark or label indicating the approval and is of an appropriate
size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this
Inflatable 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 Inflatable PFD must also
be properly armed with a full CO2cylinder, inflation system status
indicator, and an accessible manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is
“approved only when worn” or “required to be worn” must be worn
under the specified conditions.
2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PFD
As with any safety equipment, it is important to take the time to get
to know your new PFD. Practice putting on your PFD, familiarize
yourself with re-arming and repacking, and know how it will perform.
To create buoyancy in your PFD, it can be inflated with either CO2
gas using the inflator, or can be inflated with air using the oral tube.
Inflating your PFD with CO2can happen either automatically when
you fall into the water, or manually by using the pull handle. The
advantage of inflating with CO2is that it is quick and does not require
a lot of effort from the wearer. The disadvantage is that you need to
re-arm your PFD before you can inflate it with CO2again
(see "Re-Arming your inflatable PFD" on page 7).
FIG. 1
Hydrostatic
Inflator
Inflator Pull
Handle
SecureZip
Closure
Back Panel
Hanging Loop
Front Closure
Side Adjuster
Side Adjuster
Oral Inflation
Tube (inside)
Zipper Garage
Stretch
Tabs
ELITE INFLATABLE PFD
3
Inflating your PFD with air is done by blowing air into the oral
inflation tube. The advantage of inflating your PFD this way is that
you do not need to re-arm your PFD when you are finished using it.
The disadvantages are that it takes longer to inflate your PFD, and
you are at risk of double inflation. For details on double inflation see
page 5.
For instructions on inflating your PFD see "Inflating your PFD" on
page 5. It is important to check the inflator on your PFD on a
regular basis to make sure that it is ready to go in case you need it.
You can easily tell if the inflator is ready to go by checking the Status
Indicator (Fig. 2). If it’s green, your CO2cylinder is full and your PFD
is properly armed. If it’s red, the CO2cylinder is empty and your PFD
needs to be re-armed (see "Re-Arming your inflatable PFD" on page
7).
IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION?
Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed;
that it is free of rips, tears or holes; that all seams are securely sewn;
and that the fabric, straps and hardware are still strong. Inspect
the inflatable portion of your PFD in accordance with the Care and
Maintenance Instructions (see "Care and Maintenance Instructions"
on page 13).
Single
Point
Status
Indicator
Water Inlet Valve
Lanyard
Inflator Pull
Handle
HYDROSTATIC INFLATOR CAP
Yellow Inflator Cap
Inflator
Replacement Date
Black Locking
Ring
FIG. 2
4
PUTTING ON YOUR INFLATABLE PFD
FIG. 3
It is important that your inflatable PFD is properly adjusted to fit your
body shape. An incorrect fit could result in poor performance. All
belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need to be
adjusted to a tight personal fit.
1. Put the inflatable PFD on just like a jacket, and then fasten the
front buckle (Fig. 3).
2. Adjust the left and right waist belt one at a time by pulling the
free ends of the webbing upwards and towards your back.
3. Continue to equally adjust
the left and right waist belts
until there is no slack in the
webbing, and there is no
movement of the PFD on your
body.
4. To ensure your PFD is tight
enough, pinch each side of the
waist belt. If you can pinch
the waist belt together (Fig. 4),
it is not tight enough. Continue
to adjust the left and right
waist belts.
IMPORTANT: Do not wear inflatable PFDs under
clothing as the inflation could be restricted or you
could be injured.
FIG. 4
5
INFLATING YOUR PFD
AUTOMATICALLY INFLATING YOUR PFD
Automatic inflation will occur when the inflator is submerged in more
than 4 inches in the water.
MANUALLY INFLATING YOUR PFD
To manually activate the inflation system, firmly grasp the pull handle
(Fig. 5) and quickly pull away from the body until the inflator activates.
FIG. 5 FIG. 6
ORALLY INFLATING YOUR PFD
To orally inflate your PFD, first access the oral inflation tube by
opening the cover on your left side, starting at the top. Grasp the
tube, pull it towards your mouth, and blow into the tube to inflate
(Fig. 6). A valve will automatically open and close during inflation to
prevent air leakage
IMPORTANT: DOUBLE INFLATION
DO NOT MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE INFLATOR WHEN
YOUR PFD IS FILLED WITH AIR. Doing so will result in
excessively high pressure within the inflation chamber,
which may cause permanent damage. When your
PFD is completely filled with air, the inflator may not
automatically inflate when exposed to water.
6
DEFLATING YOUR PFD
1. To deflate your inflatable PFD, reverse the oral inflation tube dust
cap and insert it into the valve (Fig. 7). The dust cap will not lock
the valve in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in
place.
2. Gently squeeze your inflatable PFD until all air or CO2has been
expelled.
3. Return the oral inflation tube dust cap to its stowed position on
the oral inflation tube (Fig. 8).
FIG. 7
Cap In
Deflate
Position
FIG. 8
Dust cap
in deflation
position
Dust cap
in stowed
position
Oral Inflation Tube
7
RE-ARMING YOUR
INFLATABLE PFD
To re-arm your PFD, you will
need Mustang Survival's Re-Arm
Kit MA5183, which includes the
Inflator Removal Key (A), the
Inflator Body & Cylinder (B), and
the Inflator Cap & Pull Handle (C)
(Fig. 9).
1. Check that the status indicator
is green on both the cap and
body. If not green, you will be
unable to re-arm.
2. Place your PFD on a flat
surface so that the inflator is
facing up and wipe off any
water. Pass the pull handle
back through the button hole
so it is on the same side as the
inflator.
3. Insert the Inflator Removal Key
between the yellow inflator cap
and the black locking ring
(Fig. 10), and turn counter
clockwise. The black ring will
rotate counter clockwise behind
the yellow inflator cap (Fig. 11).
4. Turn the black locking ring
fully counter clockwise and
pull the inflator cap off the
bladder (Fig. 12, Fig. 13).
Discard.
5. Squeeze the sealing ring to
elongate and remove the black
inflator body and cylinder from
inside the bladder (Fig. 14).
Discard (Fig. 15).
Status Indicator
A
B
C
FIG. 9
Locking Ring
Key
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
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