With proper care, your Halcyon BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventative mainte-
nance must be performed to extend the life of your BC.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water. Prolonged exposure to chemically treated water can
damage the BC’s material.
Do not allow the BC’s wing 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’s wing. Store the wing partially inflated to
reduce the possibility of puncture.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Nylon fabric may fade when exposed to the sun’s ultra-
violet rays, and extreme heat may damage the integrity of the BC’s welded seams.
Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, or other solvents or contaminants.
CAUTION: RECOMMENDED WOKRING PRESSURE OF THE HALCYON BC
INFLATOR IS 120 PSI (8.3 BAR) TO 160 PSI (11 BAR)
CAUTION: OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF THE HALCYON BC SYSTEM IS -20
CELSIUS (-4 FAHRENHEIT) TO 70 CELSIUS (158 FAHRENHEIT). ALL PRUDENT/KNOWN
SAFEGUARDS AND PROCEDURES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN DIVING IN NEAR OR
SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ON THE SURFACE AND BELOW.
POST-DIVE MAINTENANCE
To prevent permanent damage from corrosion, salt crystals, or chlorine attack, thoroughly rinse the BC inside and out
with fresh water after every day of use, using the following procedure:
1.
Pressurize the power inflator with low-pressure air, via the quick-disconnect hose.
2.
Using a garden hose or other fresh water source, direct water through the oral inflator to
flush the interior of the bladder, and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the BC.
CAUTION: BEFORE RINSING, ENSURE THAT THE POWER INFLATOR IS PRESSURIZED
WITH AIR. THIS WILL PREVENT FOREIGN PARTICLES AND CONTAMINATION FROM EN-
TERING THE VALVE MECHANISM IN THE EVENT THAT THE INFLATOR BUTTON IS ACCI-
DENTALLY DEPRESSED.
3.
Completely drain the bladder of water, either through the oral inflator or through the over
pressure valve, being careful to avoid operating the power inflator.
4.
Inflate the BC and allow it to dry inside and out before storing. Store the BC partially
inflated, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry, clean area.
BC SYSTEM
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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