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1.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Nylon fabric can quickly fade when
exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and extreme heat may damage the welded bladder seams.
2.
Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water, which can cause the BC fabric to
discolor and decay prematurely.
3.
Do not allow the BC to chafe against any sharp objects or rough surfaces that could
abrade or
puncture the bladder. Do not set or drop heavy objects such as block weights on the BC.
4.
Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical solvents.
5.
To preserve the life of the bladder, rinse it inside and out with fresh water after every day of use,
using the following procedure:
a)
Pressurize the power inflator with medium pressure (MP)
air via the MP hose.
b)
Using a garden hose, direct water through the oral
inflator
mouthpiece to flus
h the interior of the
bladder, and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the BC.
c)
Completely drain the bladder of water, either through the oral
inflator
or through the over-pressure
relief valve.
d)
After rinsing, inflate the
BC, and allow it to dry inside and out.
POST-DIVE CARE & MAINTENANCE
With proper care, your BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventive
maintenance must be performed to extend the life of your BC:
CAUTION:
Before rinsing, ensure that the power inflator is pressurized with air. This
will prevent debris and contaminants from entering the valve mechanism if the inflator
button is accidentally depressed.
STORAGE
Store the BC par
tially inflated, away from direct sunlight and in a clean, dry area. Do not store the BC in
an enclosed space, such as a car trunk, where temperatures may fall below 0ºF (-18ºC) or rise above
120ºF (49ºC).
6.
If you have the optional SureLock™ weight system on your BC, thoroughly rinse the SureLock™
weight release mechanism, including the female receptacle and male insert. Visually inspect both
parts of the mechanism to make sure they are free of any debris (sand, salt, silt, rocks, etc.) that could
hinder the smooth operation of the SureLock™ mechanism. Connect and release the SureLock™
mechanism several times to ensure proper operation.
NOTE:
If applicable, perform step 5 (a-d) above on the redundant bladder.