Rebreather BCD User Manual
Chapter 1
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Pre Dive Checks
WARNING:
Do not dive with a BCD that is damaged, leaks air, or does not
function properly. Before each use inspect for proper operation,
leakage, or damage. Terminate any dive as safely and quickly as
possible if the BCD becomes damaged, leaks air, or does not
function properly.
Always perform a pre-dive and post-dive inspection of the BCD.
Have your dive partner perform a crosscheck as well. The predive
and post-dive BCD examinations help identify equipment
problems before unsafe conditions exists.
Ensure you are using a regulator set at min/max working
IP = 8 – 9.5 bar.
Make absolutely sure your weight system is not entangled, and
can be dropped off freely.
Check that your BCD is free from visible damages, such as e.g. cuts, punctures, frayed seams,
excessive abrasion, and loose/missing hardware.
Open your cylinder valve.
Check the correct operation of the inflator mechanism by pressing the inflation button to inflate the
bladder, check for leakages, 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 that you can reach both APRV:s on the right and left side respectively. Pull the knob and
make sure the correct operation of the APRV.
Check that you can reach the handles of your QR weight system to release your own weights.
If a crotch strap is used, check that it is locked and that is does not prevent the release of weights.
Inflate the bladder sufficiently to keep you floating directly after entering the water.
Donning
Connect the quick connector of the inflator feed hose to the inflator mechanism.
Undo waist belt buckle and crotch strap buckle.
Put the BCD on starting with side where you have no instruments on your wrist, or APRV:s on
your drysuit. Lean slightly forward and put the other arm into the BCD. Then tighten the waist
belt, until you feel that you comfortably can carry the load.
Finally, adjust the shoulder straps and buckle the waist belt, crotch strap and chest strap.
Ensure you have adjusted the BCD size to fit perfectly.
Put your weights into your weight pockets and lock the buckles.
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