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pvalve
manual
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pvalve
manual
110216.docx
Fast
Lock
Cap
is
only
closed
in
the
event
of
one
‐
way
check
valve
failure.
It
is
best
to
check
the
function
of
the
P
‐
Valve
system
before
fully
gearing
up
and
entering
the
water
by
simply
urinating.
Failure
Modes
Inability
to
pass
fluids
through
valve
•
Cap
is
closed
•
Connection
Hose
Kinked:
The
use
of
the
norprene
tubing
has
drastically
reduced
the
likelihood
of
a
kinked
hose.
The
valve
is
best
positioned
to
avoid
sharp
bends
in
the
hose
routing
to
further
reduce
the
risk
of
kinking.
Use
only
OMS®
P
‐
Valve
hose
for
any
replacements.
•
Kink
or
twist
in
Condom
Catheter:
This
may
occur
in
the
event
that
the
catheter
was
not
properly/completely
installed.
Blockages
in
flow
may
be
due
to
a
sharp
bend
at
the
end
of
the
catheter,
or
a
restriction
created
by
the
adhesive
within
the
catheter.
Be
sure
to
follow
the
catheter
instructions
carefully.
•
Check
Valve
Failure:
Debris
or
deposits
can
build
up
on
the
check
valve
over
time
and
interfere
with
their
function.
Following
a
periodic
maintenance
and
cleaning
schedule
is
recommended.
Sea
Water
Entering
the
System
•
Close
Fast
Lock
Cap
Catheter
Squeeze
•
Failure
of
Vacuum
Breaker
Check
valve,
abort
dive
and/or
service
or
replace
Vacuum
Breaker
Check
Valve
Maintenance
and
Cleaning
The
OMS®
P
‐
Valve,
like
all
valves
used
in
scuba
diving,
must
have
a
basic
maintenance
check
on
regular
intervals.
If
not
cleaned
properly,
organic
and
inorganic
deposits
will,
over
time,
reduce
the
valve’s
ability
to
function
properly.
Additionally,
regular
cleaning
of
the
Streamline
P
‐
Valve
is
essential
in
preventing
bacterial
growth
that
could
contribute
to
a
urinary
tract
infection.
Several
careful
rinses
of
the
P
‐
Valve
with
a
mild
vinegar/water
solution
are
recommended
after
each
dive.
Many
users
have
found
that
a
large
squeeze
bottle
or
large
bore
medical
syringe
works
well
to
introduce
the
solution
through
the
catheter
interface,
and
flush
the
valve
thoroughly.
Check
Valve
Replacement
