Cleaning And Storing - Mustang Survival MD6254 Guide D'utilisation

ANNUALLY
Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season, after
inflation, or whenever the integrity of the PFD is in doubt:
1. Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as
necessary. See Inspecting components (p. 10).
2. Visually examine your PFD for damage or excessive abrasion,
wear, tear, or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to
the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, contact Mustang
Survival customer service for evaluation and/or servicing.
3. Perform the Leak test as described in Every two months care and
maintenance instructions (above).
4. Perform the Oral inflation valve test as described in Every two
months care and maintenance instructions (p. 30).
5. Ensure the date on the inflator has not already passed. If it has,
replace the inflator. See Re-arming (p. 19).
6. Ensure the single point status
indicator is green
(Fig. 39).
7. Record as an "Annual"
inspection in permanent ink
on the Care and Storage
label behind the head pillow.
Deflate and repack the PFD
as outlined in Repacking
(p. 24).

CLEANING AND STORING

To clean your PFD, always take care not to submerge the inflation
equipment as you:
• Hand wash PFD or sponge it down in warm, soapy water
• Rinse with clean water
• Hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger
• Store the dry PFD in a warm, dry, and well ventilated place out of
direct sunlight.
Do not dry-clean, use chlorine bleach, or apply direct heat.
Status
indicator
FIGURE 39
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