DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE.
The MD3003 device will not inflate automatically upon
immersion. Tab must be pulled to activate inflation
mechanism.
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE
REGULATIONS
This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a Type
V 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.
A Type V PFD must be worn to count as an approved PFD.
FIGURE 1
MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard
approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast
Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition
and are the correct 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 CO
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cylinder, inflation system status indicator,
CONTENTS
Page 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations
1 Mandatory Carriage Requirements
2 What is an Inflatable PFD?
2 Instructions for Use
2 Check Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It
4 Sizing and Fit
5 Donning Instructions
5 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD
7 Re-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation (MD3003)
7 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3031)
8 Re-arming Your PFD as Manual (MD3031)
9 Re-arming Your PFD as Manual with Automatic
Backup (MD3031)
10 Deflating the Inflatable PFD
11 Repacking
12 Usage Below Freezing
12 Is Your PFD in Good and Servicable Condition?
12 Care and Maintenance Instructions
13 Mustang Accessories
13 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3003)
14 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3031)
14 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
14 How and Why to Test Your PFD
15 Model MD3003
15 Model MD3031
16 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
(MD3031)
16 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator?
17 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
18 Wear Your PFD
18 Hypothermia
19 Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Own
Life
20 Do Not Attach PFD's to Your Boat
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