Owner’s Manual MD3090 and MD3095 Compact Tactical Life Preserver *Shown with the MA3090 Chest Belt/Crotch Strap Assembly
CONTENTS Page 1 Description 2 Instructions for Use 2 Check Your MD3090 or MD3095 Before Using It 3 Sizing and Fit 4 Donning Instructions 4 Inflating Your MD3090 LP 5 Re-arming Your LP After Manual Inflation 6 Re-arming your MD3095 7 Deflating the LP 7 Repacking Your MD3090 8 Usage in Freezing Conditions 8 Is Your LP in Good and Servicable Condition? 9 Care and Maintenance Instructions 10 Safety Accessories 10 Cleaning and Storing of Your LP 10 How and Why to Test Your LP 10 How Do You Test Your LP Using the
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE. DESCRIPTION The Mustang Survival MD3090 and MD3095 are compact life preservers (LP) that have been designed specifically for easy integration with body armor and tactical vests that use a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Loadcarrying Equipment) webbing system. The compact design provides body armor wearers with flotation capability with minimal bulk or interference.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Manual Inflation System Manual Inflation System CO2 Cylinder CO2 Cylinder Manual Inflator Manual Inflator Lever In Up-and-Ready Position Lever In Up-and-Ready Position Green Indicator Pin Green Indicator Pin Lanyard Lanyard Beaded Handle Beaded Handle Check Your MD3090 or MD3095 Before Using It After purchasing your MD3090, make sure it has an unused 33 gram CO2 cylinder attached to the inflator mechanism (Fig. 1).
2) Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder from the inflator and inspect its small end. If it is pierced, replace it (Fig. 4)! FIGURE 4 3) Make sure the manual lever is in the up-and-ready position and insert the green indicator pin if not already in place. Ensure the CO2 cylinder is screwed hand tight into the inflator. 4) Undo the Velcro™ tabs on the wearer’s left-hand side of the collar to expose the oral inflator. Check that the oral-inflation dust cap is properly in the stowed position (Fig. 5).
Donning Instructions It is important that the LP is properly adjusted to fit the person wearing it. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of attachments could impede its effectiveness. 1) Belts and straps need to be adjusted for fit. When the MD3090 is integrated with MOLLE body armor vest, ensure the connections are securely fastened (P. 11). When the MD3090 is used with the MA3090 chest belt/crotch strap assembly, the waist belt should fit securely (P. 14).
FIGURE 7 INFORMATION: The carbon dioxide used to inflate LPs will slowly permeate through the fabric 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. Re-arming Your MD3090 After Manual Inflation FIGURE 8 Piercing Pin Green Indicator Pin Lever Manual Model 1) Unscrew and inspect the CO2 cylinder. If used or damaged, discard the CO2 cylinder (Fig. 4).
Re-arming Your MD3095 NOTE: A re-arm kit (MA7203) is required for this procedure. 1) Hold the cover in one hand, reach under the cover with the other hand and grasp the plastic housing of the inflator. Pull the inflator toward you, turning the bladder and cover inside out to fully expose the inflator for re-arming. 2) If the sensor ring is broken, it has been used or damaged (Fig. 10). Discard the used cylinder/bayonet assembly and replace (MA7203).
7) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p. 12). YOUR MD3095 IS NOW READY FOR USE Deflating the LP To deflate the life preserver, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with fingertip (Fig. 5). The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 5). Gently squeeze the cell until all air or gas has been expelled.
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 12 C B A C B A 4) Fold flap (D) in half along the dotted line (Fig. 14). 5) Fold down the collar (E) along the dotted line and secure with Velcro™ tabs (Fig. 15). 6) Ensure the beaded handle is snapped to the outside of the folded LP. Fig. 16 depicts a correctly folded LP. FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 D FIGURE 16 E Usage in Freezing Conditions When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder may not adequately inflate your MD3090 or MD3095 LP.
portion of the LP in accordance with the CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The life preserver and inflation system should be checked at least every three months. In addition, the following maintenance should be performed after each time you wear or inflate the LP. 1) Remove and inspect the CO2 cylinder from the inflator. 2) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace. 3) Check that the CO2 cylinder has not been pierced.
Safety Accessories MA7170 33 gram CO2 replacement cylinder and green indicator pin. MA7203 33 gram CO2 replacement cylinder/bayonet assembly. MA3090 Chest Belt/Crotch Strap Assembly. Cleaning and Storing Your LP To clean your inflatable LP, remove the CO2 gas cylinder. Hand wash or sponge down in warm, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Be sure to replace CO2 cylinder. See Rearming Your LP (for your model).
· Re-arming kit approved for your LP. 2) Put on the LP. 3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the beaded handle. The LP should fully inflate within 5 seconds. 4) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 5) See if the LP will float you adequately just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float.
legs on how you float. 8) Get out of the water and remove the LP. Completely deflate the LP using the oral inflator. 9) Let the LP dry thoroughly. RE-ARM AND REPACK the LP in accordance with the instructions. Integration Instructions with Body Armor 1) Lay the body armor vest down on a clean flat surface with the back of the vest facing up. Lift up the emergency extraction strap on the back of the vest and loop the back attachment of the MD3090 Life Preserver around the extraction strap (Fig. 17).
Back view after attachment (Fig. 19). FIGURE 19 3) Turn the vest, with the attached MD3090 Life Preserver over and lay with the front of the vest facing up. Position the two front lobes of the Life Preserver perpendicular to the webbing running across the vest (Fig. 20). FIGURE 20 4) Feed the male buckle through the 3rd and 4th row of webbing, at the second loop from the outside edge. Insert the female buckle through the same place in the 3rd row of webbing (Fig. 21). Ensure the webbing is not twisted.
5) Loop the male buckle back over the 4th row of webbing and fasten it to the female buckle. Cinch by pulling down on the loose end of the webbing (Fig. 22). Repeat for the other side. FIGURE 22 Row 3 Row 4 Additional Steps: a) Fasten the buckle that connects the left and right lobes in front of the chest section of the vest. Cinch by pulling on the loose end of the webbing (Fig. 23). FIGURE 23 b) Ensure all buckles are securely fastened and webbing adjustments are tight.
Attachment Instructions for MA3090 Chest Belt/ Crotch Strap Assembly 1) Layout the MA3090 chest belt/crotch strap assembly as shown (Fig. 24). A. Looploc B. Right male buckle (as worn) C. Left male buckle (as worn) D. T-tab junction with snap (Fig. 24). FIGURE 24 A D B C 2) Insert the short side of the webbing attachment, on the back of the MD3090 life preserver, through Looploc (A) on back strap of the chest belt accessory (Fig. 25). Securely fasten the snap.
3) Locate T-tab junction at the top of the crotch strap (D) and thread through the lower back chest belt loop. Secure the T-tab with the snap. Once the snap is securely fastened, turn the snapped portion so it is positioned inside the chest belt loop away from the body (Fig. 26). FIGURE 26 D 4) Click the male buckle attachment (C) into corresponding female buckle on the front of the chest belt (Fig. 27).
5) Repeat step 4 with buckle attachments (B) for the other side (Fig. 28). FIGURE 28 B 6) Unfasten the crotch strap. Put the life preserver on as shown (Fig. 29). 7) Buckle chest buckle that connects the right and left lobes of the life preserver (Fig. 30). 8) Buckle chest belt (Fig. 31). FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 9) Bring crotch strap to the front between the legs and securely buckle to chest strap (Fig. 32).
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