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STEP

PROCEDURES

INITIALS

1. Supply Gas

Supervisor:

a. Ensure gas to diver.

2. Check Breathing System

Diver - Check the following (a-e):

a. Open and close the Steady-Flow Valve to 

ensure proper operation.
b. Check breathing resistance. Set Demand 

Regulator Adjustment Knob for minimum 

inhalation effort.
c. Press Purge Button to check gas purge function.

d. Ensure Nose Block Device slides freely.

e. Ensure Emergency Valve opens and closes 

properly. Then, ensure Emergency Valve is closed 

and the Bail Out Cylinder Valve is open. 

3. Check Communications

Diver:

Perform Communications Check

4. Check Hot Water Supply 

(if applicable)

Tender:

Check hot water supply connections. Ensure

topside hot water supply has been switched to

diver and verify flow to hot water shroud and suit 

(if used).

5.  Check  Dry  Suit  Inflation  Hose        

(if applicable)

Tender:

Check dry suit Inflation Hose Connection. 

Ensure dry suit Inflation Valve and Exhaust Valve 

function properly.

6. Check Entire Rig

Tender:

Soap and leak check Helmet/Mask gas fittings 

and connections, including Emergency Gas 

System.

7. Check Diver’s Entire Rig

Supervisor/Tender:

Check adjustment/fit of the entire rig, 

including the following (a – f):

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