The Power Inflation Valve allows you to inflate your BCD using air from your SCUBA cylinder. Its LP hose,
threaded on a LP port of the first stage regulator, is connected to the Power Inflation Valve by the Quick
Disconnect Coupling that works with the air on or off.
To attach the Quick Disconnect Coupling(A)
1. Make sure that both fittings are free of contamination prior to mating them together.
2. Pull back the collar of the Quick Disconnect Coupling, while pushing the hose firmly onto the fitting plug
found on the power inflation valve.
3. Release the collar when the coupling is fully seated on the plug. Pull gently but firmly on the hose to check
for a secure connection.
4. To disconnect, pull the Quick Disconnect Coupling collar back and disengage the LP hose from the plug.
For routine BCD inflation, press the dome button(B) on the power inflator. This draws gas directly from your
main gas supply. Gas should be added in short bursts to avoid a buoyant ascent.
The exhaust button(D) on the power inflator can be used to deflate the BCD. To operate the exhaust valve
raise the valve above your head and press the exhaust button at the end of the valve.
Important:
In the event of a free flow into the BCD from the power inflator, disconnect the direct feed hose
thus cutting off the feed of gas to the BCD. The direct feed hose valve will automatically shut off when it is
disconnected.
Important:
Add and vent gas from the BCD in short bursts to maintain a controlled decent, ascent and neutral
buoyancy. Adjusting the BCD’s buoyancy in large amounts will cause a see-saw effect dive profile and may
cause an uncontrolled buoyant ascent.
Oral Inflation
The BCD can be orally inflated by pressing the exhaust button at the end of the valve and blowing into the oral
inflation mouthpiece(C).
Power Inflator
A
B
C
D
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