Owner's Manual - Mustang Survival

until firm and let stand 2 hours. A leaking Inflatable Vest with LIFT TMwill not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your InflatableVest with LIFT TM leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluationand/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM as outlined inthe Repacking section (p. 17).ii) Oral Inflation Valve Test: To check the oral inflation valve, fullyinflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM using the oral inflator and holdvalve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to testagain. Should the leak persist, take your Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM toyour Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the waterto contact the hydrostatic inflator.iii) Perform a thorough visual examination. See ReadinessChecklist (p. 4).Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage orused in extreme conditions.3) After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM . SeeRe-arming Your PFD, p. 11.4) Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boatingseason, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the InflatableVest with LIFT TM is in doubt:i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, asneccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).ii) Visually examine your Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM for damage orexcessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attentionmust be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, sendit to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.iii) Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test (section 2) i) in the Careand Maintenance Instructions).iv) Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation ValveTest (section 2) ii) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).25 MUSTANG SURVIVAL