Owner`s Manual
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1. NEVER throw the Rescue Stick directly at the victim in the water Throw to an area NEAR the victim Inspect the new cylinder and make sure it has no holes or scratches on the face or rough threads ALWAYS wear eye protection when changing CO cylinders CAUTION This device is water actuated Trapping moisture inside the storage container could case premature inflation Excessive heat coupled with trapped moisture may accelerate this condition Ensure that all of the components and the container of your device are clean and COMPLETELY DRY before re arming and or returning the device to its storage container Stow Cool Do not heat the device or CO cylinders over 140 F or 60 C DO NOT incinerate or leave in confined spaces with direct sunlight such as a car dashboard Keep Away From Children INSPECTION STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE READINESS CHECKLIST Inspect inflation assembly and cell on a clean dry flat surface If any obvious defects such as cracks breaks punctures or cuts are observed STOP do not use this device Factory inspection and validation is recommended _ The green band inside the clear cap of the inflation mechanism should be clearly visible If band is red STOP do not use this device until a new handle cartridge and bobbin have been installed Ensure the cylinder has not been pierced See RE ARMING instructions Manual actuation lever should be in the upright closed position with green indicator clip loc2. Owner s Manual RESCUE STICK MRD100 THROWABLE EMERGENCY RESCUE INFLATABLE READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE Failure to follow user Instructions could result in death or serious injury Refer to them frequently for continuing safe operation and to instruct other users If you pass this device to someone include these instructions as well US Patents 7 004 807 and 7 128 629 CONTENTS Page i Symbols 1 Introduction 1 General Safety Rules 2 Specific Safety Rules 2 Inspection Storage and Maintenance 3 Storage 3 Operation 4 Re arming and Repacking 4 Drying and Deflating 5 Disassembly 6 Re arming 7 Repacking 8 Training 9 Service 9 Limited Warranty SYMBOLS Signal Meaning FIGURE 1 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury READ AND Indicates that failure to read and understand the user manual UNDERSTAND could result in death or serious injury INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CO gt cylinders are under extreme pressure Use caution when handling them When servicing wear protective eye wear DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE i Rescue Stick Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION Congrat
3. WE SAVE LIVES FOR A LIVING www mustangsurvival com 3870 Mustang Way TOLL FREE 1 800 526 0532 Bellingham WA EMAIL mustangusa mustangsurvival com USA 98226 Mustang Survival and seahorse design is a registered trademark of Mustang Survival Corp Our commitment to quality has earned our Richmond facilities ISO 9001 registration the highest of all international standards This is our guarantee you re receiving the ultimate in design and manufacturing HT 2100 Printed in Canada Rev 26 Oct 06
4. You can order the MRD050 Training Stick through our customer service department More information and suggestions on how to organize a training session or throwing competition can be found on our web site WARNING To avoid damage don t use your Rescue Stick for dry land training Always re arm your Rescue Stick after inflation 8 Rescue Stick Owner s Manual SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service and or repair or return authorization we suggest you contact Mustang Survival Customer Service 3870 Mustang Way Bellingham WA 98226 USA Tel 360 676 1782 Fax 360 676 5014 E mail mustangusa mustangsurvival com ACCESSORIES WARNING If you need to return or ship your Rescue Stick notify carrier when shipping CO gt cylinders or devices that contain CO gt cylinders Packages containing CO gt cylinders are a shipping hazard CO gt cylinders have shipping restrictions require special marking and must be shipped using ground transportation only LIMITED WARRANTY Mustang Survival products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the initial purchaser the Customer End user under normal and intended conditions and use Proof of purchase may be required at the discretion of Mustang Survival Products which in the sole judgment of Mustang Surviva
5. before screwing on the inflator cap IMPORTANT Check the date on the bobbin in the re arm kit The date should not be more than three 3 years previous to today s date If more than three 3 years DO NOT USE and discard the expired bobbin Step 1 To install a valid bobbin align the slots on the bobbin with those on the housing The bobbin will slide in easily if installed correctly Fig 11 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Step 2 Install cap by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulder Fig 12 6 Rescue Stick Owner s Manual NOTE Ensure there is no gap between the cap and the inflator shoulder Step 3 Install new handle CO gt cylinder by rotating clockwise into inflator until firmly secured Fig 13 Ensure the cylinder has not been pierced FIGURE 14 ee Step 4 Check to be sure service indicator is green inside clear cap and the green indicator clip is firmly attached to the activation lever Fig 14 REPACKING Step 1 Lay flat on clean dry surface handle side up Fig 15 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 Step 2 Fold the left cell lobe under the right cell lobe at the FOLD 1 line Fig 16 Ensure the Jerk to Inflate tab is placed beside the cell Step 3 With your left hand fold the J end over to form the letter at the FOLD 2 line Fig 17 FIGURE 18 Jerk to Inflate Tab Step 4 Fold the cell at the FOLD 3 line down to the inflator and hold down with your right hand F
6. CK this device you must understand and follow the sequences and steps provided DRYING AND DEFLATING YOUR DEVICE Step 1 Allow storage container to completely dry out Step 2 Hang inflated cell up by one of its handles inside a warm dry and clean area to completely dry out An inflated cell dries more thoroughly Keep away from excessive heat or open flame Step 3 To deflate the dry cell remove cap on oral tube invert cap and use inverted cap to depress the internal Pressure Relief Valve PRV located at the end of the oral tube Hug and collapse the cell while depressing the pressure release valve Continue to collapse the cell onto itself until virtually all the air is evacuated Fig 4 FIGURE 3 I ORAL INFLATOR ORAL TUBE HANDLE JERK TO INFLATE TAB Step 4 Lay the cell down flat on a clean dry table printed side up and the open end facing you Fig 7 Step 5 Starting from the left cell leg tightly roll up the cell in the clockwise direction until you reach the oral tube Fig 5 Tip wrap cell around detached handle and roll to aid in deflation 4 Rescue Stick Owner s Manual Step 6 Evacuate any air remaining in cell Fig 6 FIGURE 6 Step 7 Follow the RE ARMING and REPACKING instructions DISASSEMBLY If your device has been inflated the inflation cell must be inspected see INSPECTION STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE completely deflated clean and COMPLETELY DRY before re arming and repac
7. TION In a water rescue situation time is against you The Rescue Stick is a quick and simple emergency flotation device to be used when a conscious victim is in the water This device can be thrown near a conscious victim who requires temporary flotation until further rescue efforts begin INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Step 1 Throw the device in area near the victim Step 2 The device automatically inflates when immersed in water Step 3 The device can also be manually inflated by pulling jerk to inflate tab FIGURE 2 Vee WARNING Unless you are a water rescue professional entering the water to rescue a person can be a fatal mistake Water conditions and the desperate acts of a victim can easily make you a victim as well REACH THROW ROW BUT DON T GO Reach someone in the water with a pole branch paddle ladder and many other things Throw them anything that floats such as a ball milk jugs ice chest inner tube PFD or Rescue Stick Rescue Stick Owner s Manual 3 RE ARMING AND REPACKING WARNING CO cylinders are under EXTREMELY high pressure Puncture or accidental release could result in serious injury or death CO gt cylinders should be handled with extreme care by responsible adults Installing a faulty or spent cylinder will result in the failure of this device to inflate Inspect the new cylinder to ensure it has no holes or scratches on the face or rough threads WARNING To properly RE ARM AND REPA
8. ig 18 Rescue Stick Owner s Manual 7 Step 5 With your left hand fold the bottom of the cell over the handle at the FOLD 4 line Ensure Jerk to Inflate tab is placed beside the cell Fig 19 FIGURE 19 Jerk to Inflate Tab v Step 6 Tightly roll up the cell starting from the handle end and rolling forward Ensure Jerk to Inflate tab is outside cell when rolling up Fig 20 Step 7 Place the handle through the cover loop Place the rolled cell into cover and close the cover by fastening the Velcro strips Ensure Jerk to Inflate tab is outside the cover and accessible Fig 21 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 Jerk to Inflate Tab Step 8 Cover tether should be made snug to the handle Before returning the device to its storage container ensure that the container is clean and completely dry Fig 22 TRAINING Anyone who can throw a stick can throw the Rescue Stick to someone in distress in the water On average the Rescue Stick can be thrown between 100 and 150 feet almost triple the distance of a typical rope bag or life ring The inflated horseshoe will float with the person in the water Regular training will improve throwing accuracy and victim survival rates Practise throwing the Rescue Training Stick MRDO50 to either dry land or in water targets of varied distances Remember to aim near the target or victim for maximum effectiveness Repeat exercise until confident with the Rescue Stick
9. ked in place The inflation cell should be clean completely dry and fully deflated The oral tube should be capped in the sealed position not in the inverted deflate position O UO Ul Pressure check Inflate the flotation cell through the oral tube until the cell is very firm to the touch Leave undisturbed in a clean dry area for 24 hours There should be no 2 Rescue Stick Owner s Manual Significant loss of pressure after 24 hours NOTE If cell or oral tube is not holding pressure factory inspection is recommended STORAGE Store the Rescue Stick in its original storage container in a clean dry area Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive humidity or high temperatures in excess of 140 F or 60 C Keep this device away from fuels oils and acids and from sharp or pointed objects Replace bobbin every three 3 years normal use or once a year commercial use With proper care and storage this device s water sensing element has an approximate shelf life of three years Your Rescue Stick can be re armed After expiration use re arm kit MA7206 and follow RE ARMING and REPACKING instructions WARNING Failure to inspect service and maintain your Rescue Stick could make it less effective and or damage the device making it unusable A poorly maintained Rescue Stick could result in serious personal injury and a lost opportunity to save a life Take care of your Rescue Stick someone is counting on it OPERA
10. king Step 1 Unpack or open the Rescue Stick assembly on a clean flat and dry surface so that the inflator is visible Fig 7 FIGURE 7 Step 2 Remove the handle containing the discharged CO gt cylinder by firmly rotating counter clockwise Fig 8 To ensure that you do not re install a used cylinder discard immediately If cylinder is discharged replace with new handle Ensure the cylinder has not been pierced See RE ARMING Rescue Stick Owner s Manual 5 Step 3 Remove clear inflator cap by turning counter clockwise Fig 9 FIGURE 10 ae Y Step 4 Remove the bobbin from the cap Discard the bobbin Check the housing to be sure it is clear of debris clean and dry Fig 10 CAUTION The bobbin body may remain in the housing or in the cap assembly when you remove the cap The bobbin body must be removed prior to assembly RE ARMING WARNING CO cylinders are under EXTREMELY high pressure Failure to install a bobbin prior to the installation of the CO gt cylinder could result in a premature puncture of the CO cylinder CO gt cylinders contain freezing liquid CO gt at 50 F which could cause serious skin burns and eye injury A punctured unrestrained CO gt cylinder can travel at high velocities which could cause serious injury or death WARNING In order to properly re arm the device steps 1 4 must be followed exactly IMPORTANT Bobbin must be installed into the inflator HOUSING
11. l have received excessive or abusive use or have been altered in any way by a dealer the Customer or any other person will not be covered by this limited warranty Mustang Survival requires return of the product postage or delivery costs prepaid by Customer for inspection before determining whether the product will be covered under limited warranty A return authorization is required before the goods are returned and should be obtained by contacting our Customer Service Department Once returned Customer Service Quality Assurance and Sales Departments inspect the product as required It is then determined whether the product will be covered under this limited warranty If the product is deemed to be covered under our warranty policy it will either be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Mustang Survival at no charge to the Customer The only obligation or liability of Mustang Survival under this limited warranty is to repair or replace the product and Mustang Survival shall not under any circumstances be liable for loss of use or any consequential damages sustained by the Customer All other warranties expressed or implied and remedies with respect to the condition or use of the product which might otherwise be provided by law in any jurisdiction are specifically excluded Mustang Survival has a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to modify products or features at any time Rescue Stick Owner s Manual 9
12. ulations on your purchase of the Mustang Survival Rescue Stick which provides rapid flotation assistance to a person at risk of drowning Simply remove the baton shaped Rescue Stick from its protective container and throw near the victim Once contact is made with the water it inflates in seconds to a large horseshoe shape providing 35lbs of buoyancy keeping a person afloat and their head above water until help arrives WARNING Do not attempt to use or service this product until you read and completely understand the owner s manual Only a qualified service technician should perform service or repairs other than those found in this manual The Rescue Stick is a portable water rescue flotation device that you throw to provide emergency flotation to a conscious victim When the Rescue Stick is thrown into the water it automatically inflates into a flotation device Measuring only 14 in length and weighing less than 1 Ib the Rescue Stick is the most compact water rescue tool available Easily stowed in a boat vehicle backpack or by the pool so that it will be accessible when and where you need it General Safety Rules WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below and throughout this user manual may result in improper use and or damage to the device making it unusable or result in death or serious personal injury Know Your Rescue Stick Read the user manual carefull
13. y Learn the device applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this device This device uses CO gas within the handle cartridge to inflate the flotation device Read and understand the handling and care of CO cylinders Protect Your Rescue Stick Store the Rescue Stick in its original storage container in a clean dry area Keep this device away from fuels oils acids and from sharp or pointed objects Keep Away From Heat and Moisture Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive humidity or high temperatures in excess of 140 F or 60 C Inspect Device Periodically If damaged do not use For factory validation replacement parts or return authorization MUSTANG SURVIVAL CUSTOMER SERVICE 3870 MUSTANG WAY BELLINGHAM WA 98226 USA TEL 360 676 1782 FAX 360 676 5014 E MAIL MUSTANGUSA MUSTANGSURVIVAL COM Keep Up Routine Maintenance Replace bobbin every three 3 years normal use or once a year commercial use Rescue Stick Owner s Manual 1 Dispose of Gas Cylinders Only When Empty SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING CO cylinders are under EXTREMELY high pressure A puncture or release of freezing liquid CO gt 50 F could result in serious injury or death CO gt cylinders and cartridges should be handled with extreme care by responsible adults Installing a faulty or spent cylinder will result in the failure of the Rescue Stick to operate and inflate the flotation device
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