Owner`s Manual - Mustang Survival
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1. offers an opportunity to purchase the Dry Suit Test Kit MA8836 used in this test Contact us for more information Figure 1 Suit Leakage Test Kit j Fg 7 1 This document is for information purposes only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 a Ensure the Outer Shell has been separated from the Thermal Liner Completely loosen the adjustable neck seal if equipped Turn the Outer Shell inside out b Place the neck plug into the Outer Shell through the main entry zipper Close the main entry zipper by reaching in through the neck opening to pull the zipper toggle Figure 2 Step b Suit Leakage Test c Pull the end of the neck plug with the air fittings through opening of the neck seal Figure 3 Step c Suit Leakage Test p 2 This document is for information purposes only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 d Stretch neck seal to fit securely around neck plug ensuring top of seal extends past the groove in the neck plug Figure 4 Step d Suit Leakage Test e Fitthe cinching strap over the neck seal aligning it in the neck plug s groove Figure 5 Step e Suit Leakage Test Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Re2. MUSTANG SURVIVAL DRY SUIT TEST KIT MUSTANG MODEL MA8836 Version 2 USER MANUAL 08 February 2012 REV 0 4 Mustang Survival Canada 7525 Lowland Dr Burnaby BC V5 5L1 Tel 604 270 8631 Fax 604 270 0489 E mail custserv mustangsurvival com WEB www mustangsurvival com Mustang Survival USA 1215 Old Fairhaven Parkway Suite C Bellingham WA 98225 Tel 360 676 1782 Fax 360 676 5014 E mail custserv mustangsurvival com WEB www mustangsurvival com Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 11 21 INTRODUCTION GENERAL This manual provides user procedures for the Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit Model MA8836 to assist qualified Life Support Equipment Technicians Periodic Inspection The suit manufacturer or a qualified Life Support Equipment Technician with the appropriate equipment should carry out the in depth periodic inspection every 180 days Heavy use may require more frequent inspect cycles This inspection includes a Visual inspection see the suit s owner s manual b Leak testing every second periodic inspection unless damage is suspected c Zipper or slide fastener inspection see the suit s owner s manual Leak Testing The following suit leakage test uses Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit MA8836 Your equipment may differ and if so the test should be adjusted accordingly Mustang Survival
3. na marker and document on the inspection record Steady stream of larger bubbles Leak Mark leak area and document on the inspection record Any other type of bubble formation or any sign of bubbles on a panel Shall be treated as a leak 7 This document is for information purposes only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 Figure 13 Step n Suit Leakage Test o When the test is completed move the control lever to the off position Remove the clamps from the suit and disassemble the rest of the test kit Hang the suit to dry 2 0 SUMMARY The Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit Model MA8836 is to be used with Mustang Survival dry Suits Ensure qualified technicians use this equipment A well maintained suit means survival in emergencies for which normal clothes were not designed 8 This document is for information purposes only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed
4. oses only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 The control box has one pressure gauge and two controls The black control lever has three positions as labeled on the control box The knurled knob can be turned to restrict the airflow traveling into the dry sult Figure 12 Step Suit Leakage Test AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT SLOW MODE m Move the control lever to the fast position The suit should inflate rapidly Once the sult appears 4 inflated move the lever to the slow position Turn the knurled knob to the right to restrict the airflow rate until the suit inflates up to 12 in water pressure Adjust the knurled knob further to hold pressure inside the suit at 12 in water n Spray the entire suit with a gentle soap and water solution of 0 5 soap to water by weight Pay particular attention to the seams and zippers Examine any area of the suit where bubbles are forming and take action depending on the severity as follows note that bubbles forming ata rate of less than one per second are probably not leaks Small foamy bubbles collecting slowly on seam Entrapped air No leak present no action required Small foamy bubbles collecting quickly on seam Uncertain Agitate seam around bubbles to remove any entrapped air If bubbles persist after 10 minutes then consider as leak mark leak area with a chi
5. v 0 4 f Secure the cinching strap by pulling up the excess strap and fasten the Velcro closure Figure 6 Step f Suit Leakage Test Lae g Clamp both wrist seals with the clamps provided Figure 7 Step g Suit Leakage Test 4 This document is for information purposes only Itis not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 h Connect two coiled pneumatic hoses to the outputs on the right side of the control box The two hoses are interchangeable Figure 8 Step h Suit Leakage Test a 2 a5 i Connect the other ends of the coiled hoses to the neck plug It does not matter which hose connects to which plug Figure 9 shows the correct configuration Figure 9 Step i Suit Leakage Test Mustang Survival Corp MA8836 Version 2 User Manual 08 February 2012 Rev 0 4 j Ensure your configuration matches figure 10 which shows two coiled pneumatic hoses correctly attached to the control box and the neck plug Figure 10 Step j Suit Leakage Test k Connect high pressure air source to the input side of the control box The air pressure should be no greater than 150 psi NOTE Ensure the control lever is set in the off position before the high pressure air is connected Figure 11 Step k Suit Leakage Test AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT SLOW MODE 6 This document is for information purp
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