Halcyon TRAVELER, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-DIVE
BC SYSTEM INSPECTION
Before each use, the BC must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. Nev-
er dive with a BC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valving until it has received a
complete inspection and service from an Authorized Halcyon Dealer. Periodically it is advised to
check the buoyancy compensator OPV for damage or corrosion and the Secure Harness web-
bing for signs of wear. If your Secure Harness shows significant wear at the shoulder or waist
slots on the backplate, replace the webbing before diving.
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
1. Connect the wing’s power inflator to a clean air source, via the LP quick-disconnect
hose. Depress and release the inflator button intermittently to ensure that the airflow is
unobstructed, and that the airflow stops completely when the button is released.
2. Manually operate the overpressure (OP) valve by pulling on the attached string to test
spring and valve integrity. Fully inflate the buoyancy wing until the OP valve opens. Re-
gular inspection of the OP valve for corrosion or damage is recommended.
3. Examine the operation of the OP valve by repeatedly inflating the wing to ensure that the
valve opens to relieve excess pressure, yet closes immediately afterward to allow the
bladder to remain taut and fully inflated.
4. Check the function of the oral inflator button, rapid exhaust valve, and overpressure/
manual dump valve to ensure a rapid and unobstructed exhaust from each valve. Listen
closely for any leakage with the wing fully inflated but not connected to a low-pressure
air source. If there is any suspicion of leak, submerge and, once equalized to depth,
check for continued bubbling.
WARNING: IF ANY LEAKAGE CAN BE HEARD, OR IF THE BLADDER BEGINS
TO DEFLATE WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE BC
UNTIL IT HAS RECEIVED FACTORY PRESCRIBED SERVICE FROMAN AU-
THORIZED HALCYON DEALER.
5. Make a final check of tension of both cam straps on the SCUBA cylinder to ensure that
they have not loosened due to stretching. Confirm tightness of fastener bolts that attach
the backplate to the Single Tank Adapter if diving singles, or to the double-tank bands if
diving dual cylinders. Retighten as necessary.
6. Before entering the water, check both ACB system pockets to ensure that they are cor
rectly fastened to the BC with the Fastex buckles.
WARNING: LOSS OF THE ACB SYSTEM POCKETS CAN OCCUR IF THE
BUCKLES ARE NOT SECURELY LATCHED. UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE
OF BOTH WEIGHT POCKETS UNDERWATER MAY LEAD TO AN UNCON-
TROLLED ASCENT, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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