FOR MODEL NUMBER MSD660 AF

OWNER'S MANUAL

SENTINEL

™

SERIES/

US AIR FORCE AVIATION

RESCUE SWIMMER

DRY SUIT

MOBILITY BASED SIZING™

In order to take your measurements correctly and select the appropriate size, please follow the instructions provided on our website at: www.mustangsurvival.com/mobility

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION

MSD660 AF – US AIR FORCE AVIATION

RESCUE SWIMMER DRY SUIT ................................................................ 1-2

SENTINEL SERIES SIZING GUIDE ............................................................. 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................................................................... 3

NECK SEALS AND WRIST FITTING ..................................................... 3

ATTACHING SUSPENDERS ........................................................................ 4

DONNING & DOFFING THE DRY SUIT ..................................................5-7

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 8-9

STORING THE DRY SUIT ...........................................................................10

FOLDING AND PACKING ..........................................................................10

LEAK TESTING ............................................................................................11

EXHAUST VALVE REPLACEMENT .............................................................11

REPAIRS ......................................................................................................12

ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................12

WARRANTY INFORMATION .....................................................................13

CONTACT ....................................................................................................13

DESCRIPTION

MSD660 AF – US AIR FORCE AVIATION RESCUE

SWIMMER DRY SUIT

The MSD660 AF is a specialized dry suit designed to aid in hypothermia protection during surface operations in or on the water when worn with insulating undergarments.

• Military grade GORE-TEX ® BD6.5 waterproof and breathable dry suit fabric

• Rapid Repair Technology™ enables users to self-replace neck and wrist seals and repair small leaks in an hour or less

• Reinforced molded foam knee and elbow pads that provide increased knee and elbow protection and wear resistance.

• Ballistic nylon reinforced seat, knee and elbow area

• CORDURA ® reinforced wrist and leg over cuffs

• Low profile, lightweight, and corrosion resistant YKK Aquaseal ® waterproof zippers, are easy to operate and require less maintenance than typical waterproof zippers incorporating brass metal teeth.

• Right arm air exhaust valve to vent excess trapped air out of the suit.

• SOLAS grade retro-reflective tape

• Left arm low profile zippered shoulder pocket with pen holder.

• 2 x 4 inch Velcro ® patch located on left chest for attachment of nametag

• Left and right thigh elasticized expanding cargo pockets with drainage mesh and Velcro ® secured top cover entry, provide maximum storage capacity and exhibit a low-profile function when empty.

• Pull adjust waistbelt

• Two-point attachment removable suspender system for an improved fit, mobility and comfort

• Integrated GORE-TEX ®  dry socks

The MSD660 AF is easily donned/doffed by the wearer using a diagonal watertight entry zipper across the torso and wearer’s left shoulder and includes a relief zipper. Customized fit can be achieved through adjustment of the internal suspenders to modify trunk length for improved range of motion.

Every MSD660 AF produced by Mustang is leak tested to ensure waterproof integrity prior to leaving our factory. All suits are 100% tested to ensure the highest level of reliability and performance.

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MSD660 AF – US AIR FORCE AVIATION RESCUE

SWIMMER DRY SUIT (CONT'D)

WARNING: DRY SUITS ALONE PROVIDE INADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR EXTREME

CLIMATE DIFFERENCES. ALL USERS SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE THERMAL

UNDERGARMENTS TO PREVENT HYPOTHERMIA (IN COLD CLIMATES) AND MOISTURE

WICKING UNDERGARMENTS TO PREVENT HEAT STROKE (IN WARM CLIMATES).

WARNING: DRY SUITS ARE NOT INHERENTLY BUOYANT. ALL USERS SHOULD

WEAR APPROPRIATE FLOTATION DEVICES WITH THE DRY SUIT. WATER RESCUE

IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS. USERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF RISKS ASSOCIATED

WITH WATER RESCUE AND COMPLETE TRAINING IN THE USE OF WATER RESCUE

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES.

SENTINEL SERIES SIZING GUIDE

Exclusively available for the Sentinel ™ Dry Suits, we introduce the industry’s newest improved fitting platform designed specifically for dry suit users for tactical, rescue or special operations.

Based on more than two years of extensive anthropometric research, range of motion testing and user evaluations, Mobility Based Sizing ™ offers users a semi-custom suit that reduces bulk and increases range of motion without the expensive custom price tags or long lead times.

The Mobility Based Sizing ™ platform is like none other currently in the industry.

There are 24 sizes available. To order a suit that fits you best, please follow the instructions provided on our website at: www.mustangsurvival.com/mobility

SHORT

REGULAR

LONG

EXTRA

SMALL

SMALL MEDIUM

LARGE

1

LARGE

2

XSS

XSR

XSL

SS

SR

SL

MS

MR

ML

L1S

L1R

L1L

L2S

L2R

L2L

EXTRA

LARGE

XLS

XLR

XLL

DOUBLE

EXTRA

LARGE

XXLS

XXLR

XXLL

TRIPLE

EXTRA

LARGE

3XLS

3XLR

3XLL

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for the MSD660 AF, US Air Force Aviation Rescue Swimmer Dry Suit.

NECK SEALS AND WRIST FITTING

The Rubber Neck Seals and Wrist Seals may be trimmed at the initial fitting, but the seals tend to adjust to the wearer after a short period of time. If no excessive seal restriction exists, and seal fit is acceptable to the user, the seals should be left as is. Neck seals shall fit snugly and remain in direct contact with the neck through all normal head movements. Wrist seals shall fit tightly enough to prevent water entry, but not tight enough to restrict blood flow. If seal sizing is required, proceed as follows:

CAUTION: TRIM NECK SEALS WITH EXTREME CAUTION. A SMOOTH TRIM LINE IS

ESSENTIAL. EXCESSIVE OR CARELESS TRIMMING COULD RESULT IN LOOSE SEALS

THAT LEAK AND NECESSITATE REPLACEMENT. AVOID NICKING SEAL FABRIC, AS THIS

COULD RESULT IN TEARING THE SEALS WHEN DONNING AND DOFFING, AND ALSO

COULD RESULT IN SKIN IRRITATION.

1. If neck seal trimming is necessary, mark a line around circumference of neck opening. Trimming increments shall not exceed 1/4 inch at a time.

2. Carefully cut along this line with a sharp pair of scissors.

3. Trim wrist seals in same manner as neck seals, except trimming increments shall not exceed 1/8 inch at a time.

4. After trimming seals, have the user don the suit to determine seal restriction and water-sealing characteristics. Make any additional adjustments to the seal.

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ATTACHING SUSPENDERS

To attach suspenders please follow the instructions below. The removable suspenders can be used to improve fit, lower in-water resistance and reduce rescuer fatigue. Suspenders can be adjusted to a comfortable and secure position.

1. Completely unzip the entry zipper.

2. Open the suit so that the two attachment points are visible.

3. Thread the end of the nylon strap attached to the suit through the rectangular clip on the suspenders.

4. Once the nylon strap has been threaded, flare the sewn folds on the strap to prevent it from passing back through the rectangular clip.

5. Repeat these steps for the other attachment point.

6. Use the suspender strap ends to adjust for a secure comfortable fit.

FIGURE 4 FIGURE 3

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FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

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DONNING & DOFFING THE DRY SUIT

Before donning the suit, ensure that appropriate undergarments have been selected for the conditions.

CAUTION: ALWAYS DON THE DRY SUIT ON A CLEAN SURFACE SUCH AS A TOWEL OR

TARP TO AVOID ATTRACTING DEBRIS. PEBBLES, SAND, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON

THE GROUND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO DRY SUIT SOCK AND COMPROMISE THE SUIT’S

INTEGRITY.

CAUTION: USE EXTREME CARE WHEN DONNING THE DRY SUIT. PRIOR TO DONNING,

REMOVE ALL RINGS, WATCHES, EARRINGS, NECKLACES AND EYEGLASSES THAT WILL

CAUSE DAMAGE TO WRIST AND NECK SEALS. FOOTWEAR OTHER THAN SOCKS MUST

NOT BE WORN INSIDE THE DRY SUIT.

SUIT PREPARATION PRIOR TO DONNING

1. Ensure that the Velcro ® unzipped and opened.

wrist covers are unfastened and the ankle gussets are

2. Ensure Velcro ® waist adjusters are loosened.

3. Ensure that the waterproof entry zipper is fully opened.

4. Ensure the suspenders are pulled out of the suit legs.

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DONNING & DOFFING THE DRY SUIT (CONT'D)

DONNING THE SUIT

1. Slide your legs into the suit until your toes reach the end of the socks.

2. Don the suspenders. Ensure they are crossed in back but not twisted.

3. Apply talcum powder inside wrist seals.

4. Place the right arm into the right sleeve.

5. Carefully place the right hand into the right cuff by pointing the fingers straight, tucking the thumb underneath and inserting the hand through the seal. Do not make a fist when putting your wrist through the seal.

6. Roll the Velcro® wrist covers back and refasten to a snug fit.

7. Repeat Steps 4 - 6 for the left arm.

8. Bring the upper portion of the suit over your head, aligning the neck opening with the top of the head. Reach inside the top of the neck seal with fingers and gently pull the seal outward and down as you push your head through.

Flatten any folds or rolls of the seal against the skin.

9. Close the waterproof entry zipper. Reach over your left shoulder with your right hand and grasp the zipper toggle. While holding the top of the zipper, pull the toggle down until the zipper is completely fastened.

10. Ensure the waterproof relief zipper is completely closed and the slider is fully engaged with the zipper stop. Stow the zipper toggle in the yellow loop located under the zipper cover.

WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE THE WATERPROOF ENTRY ZIPPER

AND THE RELIEF ZIPPER WILL RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF WATER INSIDE THE SUIT

AND REDUCTION OF SURVIVAL TIME WHEN IN THE WATER. HAVE A FELLOW TEAM

MEMBER DOUBLE-CHECK EACH SLIDE FASTENER TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETELY

CLOSED AGAINST THEIR SEALING PLUGS.

11. Close ankle gusset zippers and securely fasten the Velcro® adjustment tabs.

12. Burp the suit before water entry. Cross arms in front and gently slide fingers between the neck seal and your neck, squat down and force excess air through the neck opening.

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DOFFING THE DRY SUIT

1. Remove all equipment worn over the suit.

2. Thoroughly rinse down the exterior of the suit while wearing it, paying special attention to the seals and zippers. Remove all dirt, salt and debris.

3. Loosen Velcro ® waist and ankle adjustment tabs.

4. Completely open the outer shell entry zipper and the inner immersion layer waterproof zipper. If not completely open, the zippers face the risk of being damaged during doffing.

CAUTION: PLACING UNDUE FORCE ON THE ZIPPER MAY DAMAGE THE SEAL AND HARM

THE INTEGRITY OF THE SUIT. NEVER FORCEFULLY YANK ON THE ZIPPER.

5. Insert fingers between neck seal and neck. Gently stretch the seal outward and upward while pulling neck seal over your head.

6. Remove hands from wrist seals by holding onto the cuff or pull tab. Point your fingers straight, tucking the thumb underneath the seal. Slowly pull your hand through the wrist seal. Do not make a fist when putting your wrist through the seal or pull on the seal. Once your hands are out the seals invert the seals back out of the suit sleeve so that they are oriented away from the suit.

7. Pull suit down past hips and slide legs from the suit.

8. Follow the cleaning and storage instructions for the suit.

CAUTION: PULLING ON THE WRIST SEAL MAY DAMAGE THE SEAL.

NOTE: IF WEARING SUSPENDERS, REMOVE SUSPENDERS PRIOR TO PROCEEDING

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

1. Thoroughly rinse your dry suit after every use.

CAUTION: DO NOT DRY CLEAN. DO NOT IRON. DO NOT BLEACH.

2. Treat stains with a pre-wash treatment such as Shout ®

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse well.

or Spray ‘n Wash ® .

3. Machine wash warm (104° F/40° C) on gentle cycle using a gentle powder or liquid detergent. Do not use fabric softener, bleach or wash-in treatments, as they can affect the suit’s breathability.

CAUTION: USE ONLY A FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINE OR AN TOP LOADING

WASHING MACHINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN AGITATOR POST. WASHING MACHINES

WITH AGITATOR POSTS CAN DAMAGE THE SUIT.

4. Tumble-dry using an air setting

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MAINTENANCE

Regular zipper maintenance is recommended to maintain a watertight seal, inhibit corrosion and keep the zipper gliding freely. These steps are essential to zipper longevity:

1. Clean the zipper of any heavy deposits of mud, sand, salt or foreign substances by gently brushing and rinsing the zipper with fresh water.

2. YYK® zippers need to be lubricated on the docking end approximately every

15-20 days of field use. One package of Molykote® lubricant is included with your suit. Only use the Molykote® lubricant.

a. Open the zipper to expose the W-SEAL.

b. Open the Molykote®, seen in Figure 8, by ripping the package seal.

c. Squeeze the package gently and apply a small amount of lubricant to the

W-SEAL as indicated in Figure 9. Only apply to the indicated areas.

d. Flip over the zipper end and lubricate the back in the same highlighted areas as the front.

e. Close the zipper.

3. Repeat before long term storage.

CAUTION: DO NOT LUBRICATE THE ZIPPER TEETH.

NOTE: DO NOT DISCARD THE BLISTER PACKAGE. THE MOLYKOTE® LUBRICANT CAN BE

STORED IN THE ZIPLOCK BAG AND REUSED

FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9

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STORING THE DRY SUIT

Hang the suit with all zippers closed.

FOLDING AND PACKING

1. Ensure that the suit is thoroughly clean and dry and that the main entry zipper is in the closed position before folding and packing.

2. Lay the suit flat on its back on a horizontal; clean surface, allowing the suit to be fully extended with none of the parts overlapping.

3. Fold the left sleeve, from the shoulder, straight across the body of the suit.

Fold the right sleeve, from the shoulder, straight across the body of the suit on top of the folded left arm.

4. Fold the socks over top of the legs until they reach crotch level.

5. Fold the legs, from the crotch, up to the chest level, right below the folded sleeves.

6. Fold the suit in half.

7. To pack, roll or fold the suit ensuring that the zippers do not crease.

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LEAK TESTING

Leak testing is an important part of regular care and maintenance. For detailed instructions on leak testing Mustang Survival dry suits, please refer to our website www.mustangsurvival.com to download the

MA8836 user manual.

EXHAUST VALVE REPLACEMENT

The exhaust valves ( PART# RE7017) are designed to be easily replaced. They may be unscrewed and removed with little difficulty.

Use the following procedure:

1. Unscrew the top of the valve housing cover.

3. If necessary, use large pliers to remove the valve. Thread damage as a result of removal is not a concern because the old valve is to be discarded.

4. Unscrew the valve body from its core and remove it from the suit.

5. Remove the rubber gaskets; set all valve parts aside.

6. Place a new valve and flapper into the hole, with the suit material between the rubber gaskets, and screw it together. Hand-tighten only.

7. Perform a leak test to ensure the suit is watertight.

FIGURE 10

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REPAIRS

The protection provided by this dry suit relies very much on its watertight characteristics. It is extremely important that damaged suits are handled in accordance with repair requirements.

The Sentinel Series Aviation Rescue Swimmer Dry Suit takes advantage of Mustang’s Rapid Repair Technology ™  enabling users to self-replace neck and wrist seals and repair small leaks in an hour or less. For detailed information on repair procedures For detailed information on repair procedures please visit the below website and download the user manual: www.mustangsurvival.com/rapid-repairtechnology

All major repairs should be performed by the manufacturer. For inspection, testing, and repair information, please contact our customer service department at:

1 800 526 0532 [email protected]

ACCESSORIES

The following Accessories are available for your MSD660vAF:

NEOPRENE SURVIVAL HOOD (PART # MA7348)

SENTINEL DRY SUIT LINER (PART # MSL600)

SENTINEL FEMALE DRY SUIT LINER (PART # MSL601)

YKK ZIPPER LUBRICANT (PART # MA0094)

SENTINEL™ SERIES BASE LAYERS (MSL602/603/604/605/606)

For more information on these items please visit www.mustangsurvival.com

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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 Survival, 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.

CONTACT

For further information concerning this manual or the suit, contact

Mustang Survival:

TF 1 800 526 0532

E [email protected]

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