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Pearl i3 BC Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not rely on the i3 Control Unit as the only means to
inflate your BC. It is important to practice the technique for orally
inflating your BC so that you are prepared for any type of malfunction
or out of air situation that could render the i3 Control Unit inoperable.
You may otherwise be unable to achieve positive buoyancy in an
emergency, which could lead to serious injury or death.
DEFLATION METHODS
Throughout the course of a dive, it will be necessary to release air from the
BC using one of the two methods described in the following instructions.
Deflation via i3 Control Unit
To deflate your BC, simply press down on the lever of the i3 Control Unit
(see
Power Inflation with the i3 Control Unit
photo on the previous
page). This will open both of the Flat E-Valves simultaneously to allow air
to escape the BC regardless of your body position. Deflate the BC in short
bursts until you become neutrally buoyant.
Deflation via Flat E-Valve (right shoulder)
The Pearl i3 is equipped with Flat
E-Valve Technology. To deflate the
BC, manually pull on the knob and
cord assembly located on the right
front shoulder to quickly dump air.
WARNING: Avoid using excessive torque when pressing the lever of
the i3 Control Unit.
Pull Knob
Flat E-Valve
