During use
Pre-dive checks
Check that the BC has no obvious leaks, by inflating the bladder until the over
pressure valve vents. Listen for air leaks. If any are found, then service is
necessary by an certified service technician.
Deflating
• Push the exhaust button on the end of the power inflator while holding it at
the highest point in the water
• or pull on the entire inflation hose while having the left shoulder at the
highest point in the water
• or pull on the deflation pipe for the right shoulder dump valve
• or when diving down pull on the deflation pipe for the right waist dump valve.
Each dump valve is designed to vent air from the BCD at a faster rate than the
power inflator can add air.
In the event of a free flow, the dump valves can be operated and/or the
medium pressure hose on the power inflator can be disconnected to prevent an
uncontrolled buoyant ascent.
Inflating with power inflator
For routine BCD inflation, press the blue dome button on the power inflator.
This draws air directly from your air inflation cylinder. Air should be added in
short bursts to avoid a buoyant ascent.
In the event of a free flow into the BCD from the power inflator, disconnect the
medium pressure hose, thus cutting off the feed of air to the BCD.
Add and vent air 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.
Inflating with oral inflator
To orally inflate the BCD:
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