Rebreather BCD User Manual
Chapter 1
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Maintenance
No other maintenance procedures that you can do yourself other than those described in sec-
tion After Dive is needed. If your Besea is heavily contaminated and dirty, or after your last dive
for the season, it is possible to wash the BCD in a washing machine. Valves and inside PU blad-
der shall NOT be washed in a washing machine. Unscrew all APRV:s and the inflator from the
bladder. Unzip the bladder and remove the inside PU bladder.
Tumble drying is prohibited.
Always let your BCD dry completely before storage over a longer period of time.
Water drainage; The most efficient way to drain water from the BC bladder is to use the top right
shoulder port (refer to a pic).
Always store the BCD partially inflated.
Store in a place which is not exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
Do not rest heavy objects on the BCD.
Expected lifetime for inside PU bladder is 10 years, but can vary depending on usage.
Poseidon recommends replacing the bladder after maximum 10 years from the date of manufac-
ture, or earlier depending on condition and usage.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to chlorinated water, such as in swimming pools.
Wash your BCD immediately after any 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 is specifically not covered under warranty.
Technical Data
Maximum buoyancy
Size Buoyancy
XS
S
M
L
XL
80 N
90 N
100 N
110 N
140 N
All buoyancy figures reached within 5-8 seconds.
Servicing
It is extremely important for your safety that you keep your equipment in good condition.
You need not carry out any other maintenance than described in previous section.
The BCD should be inspected yearly by one of POSEIDON´s authorised service locations.
Look for the POSEIDON Authorised Dealer sign. Inspection does not include a service overhaul,
which only takes place if damages or malfunctions are discovered when inspected.
If you are using BCD with gasses having elevated oxygen content (Nitrox), you must inform the
servicing location about it.
They will then always undertake a re-cleaning of the inflator and your inflator feed hose.
Temperatures
Working surface temp. Working water temp.
- 20ºC to + 50ºC
- 4ºF to + 122ºF
- 3ºC to + 40ºC
+ 27ºF to + 104ºF
WARNING:
This BCD is only intended for use with the Poseidon MkVI
rebreather with 2x3 liter cylinders.
This is not a lifejacket: It does not guarantee a head up position
of the wearer at the surface.
Refer to the information label placed on the rear side of the back padding for further information.
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