Inflatable PFD Re-Arm Kit MA7214
WARNING
tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight.
Empty the Inflatable PFD again by reversing the oral-
inflation tube dust cap and inserting it into the valve.
Gently squeeze the inflatable PFD until all air or gas has
been expelled. Let the Inflatable PFD dry before packing.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all air is removed before repacking.
WATER
INLET VALVE
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Use only with specified PFD models.
This gas cylinder is under pressure, therefore misuse can
be dangerous.
SINGLE
POINT INDICATOR
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Do not incinerate, expose to sunlight or store above 120˚F
(50˚C).
Re-arm kit for Mustang survival Models:
Trousse de réarmement pour les modèles de V.F.I.
de Mustang survival:
13 Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the repacking
section in the PFD manual.
CAP
Figure 3
Figure 7
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Do not throw into open fire or dump at sea.
Keep away from children.
4 Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the
inflator body through the sealing ring (Fig. 4).
8 Hold the CO cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable
Dispose of gas cylinders only when empty.
Discharge and dispose of corroded or rusty cylinders.
2
MD3183, MD3184, MD3188
MD3153, MD3154
PFD (Fig 8a). Position the replacement cap with the water
inlet valve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the
inflator body and sealing ring (Fig. 8b).
IMPORTANT: Please review and follow additional
maintenance instructions in your manual.
RED
INDICATOR
INFLATOR BODY
Re-arming instructions
90º
1 Place the Inflatable PFD
(Personal Flotation Device)
on a smooth, flat surface
and wipe off any water.
If needed, unpack the
SEALING RING
Figure 4
PFD starting at the zipper
flap. Access the inflator
by reaching between the
cover and cell and pull it
toward you, turning the
cell and cover inside out to
fully expose the inflator for
Figure 8a
Figure 8b
5 Dispose of the used inflator body (Fig. 5).
9 While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the
BLACK locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig.
9). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the
inflator body.
RED INDICATOR
re-arming. Hold the CO
2
cylinder through the fabric,
using one hand (Fig. 1).
TRASH
Figure 1
Figure 5
2 Insert the metal key between the black locking ring and
labeled yellow cap. Turn the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 2).
6 Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert
BLACK
LOCKING RING
the new inflator body with CO cylinder pointing upward
inside the Inflatable PFD. Let the sealing ring rest on the
adapter around the four lugs (Fig. 6).
Figure 9
2
10Check: To see that the single point status indicator on the
cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that
the locking ring is locked.
GREEN
CAUTION:
DO NOT TURN
THE CENTER
SHAFT
INDICATOR
11Turn cell and cover right-side out, returning to normal
state. If your PFD has the black molded inflator cap cover
(see Fig. 10), position the protective inflator cap cover
LOCKING RING KEY
Figure 2
over the inflator body so
that the single point status
Inflator
Cap Cover
Figure 6
3 Turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise and lift off
the cap (yellow inflator operating head Fig. 3). Dispose of
the used cap.
indicator is visible thrrough
the inflator cap cover
window.
7 Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 7):
1. Is the single point status indicator showing green?
2. Is the expiry date OK?
Single Point
Status Indicator
12 If your Inflatable PFD has
Inflator Cap
Cover Window
If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as
follows. If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap.
been used and/or the
inflator replaced, always
inflate through the oral
Figure 10
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