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Rebreather BCD User Manual

Chapter 1

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Functional Overview

 

 

Integrated Counter Lung

MDV

Manual Deflation Valve. A manually operated valve which 
permits deflation of the BCD. This includes the APRV:s, 
the shoulder valve of the inflator when applicable, and 
the oral inflation/deflation button on the inflator.  
The corresponding term in EN 1809:1997 is MDD 

 

(Manual Deflation Device).

Adjustment Waist belt

Weight Pockets

Welcro patch

Storage Pockets

Zip for inner lung

D-ring

Pocket for crotch strap

Counterlung  
Over Pressurization Valv (OPV)

Integrated Counter Lung

Adjustment Straps

Adjustment Straps

Weight Pockets

Storage Pockets

Left T-connection port

Right T-connection port

APRV

Automatic Pressure Relief Valve. A valve which automatically prevents 
overpressurisation possibly harmful to the BCD. Often referred to as OPV 
(Over Pressure Valve) or dump-valve. The corresponding term in 
EN 1809:1997 is APRD (Automatic Pressure Relief Device).

Manual inflation valve

Chest Strap

Information label 

(on the rear side of the back padding)

Summary of Contents for Rebreather BCD

Page 1: ...Rebreather BCD User Manual...

Page 2: ...eel mechanism Technical features Integrated Counter Lungs Integrated weightpockets case for crotch strap velcro for patches or gauntlet Approvals Certifications The BCD are approved according to the E...

Page 3: ...NING You must be familiar with the procedure to drop weights in case of an emergency ascent Practice this procedure prior to your first use of your BCD in a perfectly safe environment i e in confined...

Page 4: ...ets Welcro patch Storage Pockets Zip for inner lung D ring Pocket for crotch strap Counterlung Over Pressurization Valv OPV Integrated Counter Lung Adjustment Straps Adjustment Straps Weight Pockets S...

Page 5: ...ach Integrated Counter Lung see chapter 1 T section assembly in the main manual Low Pressure hose Connect the Low Pressure hose to a IP port on the diluent 1st stage Rear CC loop hoses Attach the rear...

Page 6: ...and then shortly press the deflation button Check the manual deflation device mechanism by pulling the inflator corrugated hose does not apply to models with elbow connection to the bladder Check tha...

Page 7: ...er s attitude during the actual period of time The two APRV s placed on the rear lower portion of the BCD are activated by pulling the knob For activating the inflator integrated MDV pull the inflator...

Page 8: ...use in chlorinated water Chlorinated water can oxidize fabrics and materials on your BCD shortening its life and cause colours to fade Damage and fading from prolonged exposure to chlorinated water i...

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