Care And Maintenance Instructions - Mustang Survival HIT MD3157v02 Manuel De L'utilisateur

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Federal Regulations require that Transport Canada approved life
jackets are legibly marked with the Transport Canada approval
number, are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct
size for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the operator
to be sure this life jacket is in serviceable condition. To be considered
serviceable, this life jacket shall not exhibit deterioration that could
diminish its performance, such as broken or deformed hardware,
detached webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or
nonfunctional inflators. Unless worn inflated, this life jacket must
also be properly armed with a cylinder installed in the inflator, and
single point status indicator showing green. Failure to follow these
instructions rigorously could result in a non-functioning life jacket
causing injury or death.
1) Before Each Use:
Examine the single point status indicator through the window
panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism
requires service. See "Re-arming Your Life Jacket," page 9.
Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible.
Visually examine your life jacket for damage, such as excessive
abrasion, wear, tear, or contamination. Particular attention must
be paid to the stitching, straps, and hardware. If in doubt, send it
to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.
2) Every Two Months:
Leak Test: The inflatable life jacket should be tested for general
leakage by orally inflating until firm and letting it stand 16 hours.
A leaking inflatable life jacket will not hold its firmness and should
be replaced. If your life jacket leaks, take it to your Mustang
dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. Repack the inflatable life
jacket as outlined in the repacking section, page 12.
Perform a thorough visual examination. See "Readiness
Checklist," page 5).
Perform these tests more often if the life jacket is exposed to
potential damage or used in extreme conditions.
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