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Shoulder Valves
SCUBAPRO Buoyancy Compensators have over pressure valves on either one or both
shoulders that act also as dump valves. The dump valve on the left shoulder is always
present and is activated either by:
a)
pulling gently on the hose assembly (fig. 7 - A).
b)
pushing on the button that protrudes out of the valve casing (fig. 7 - C) (Patented):
this system could be useful also to purge air of another diver having problems
(panic, beginner diver, unconsciousness, etc.).
The valve on the right shoulder, if present, is activated by pulling gently on the knob which is
connected via a lanyard to the valve itself (fig. 7 - B). To operate either style of dump valve,
orient the valve to a position higher than the air bubble in the BC. Activate the dump valve until
the desired amount of buoyancy is reached. Stop pulling/pushing to close the valve (fig. 7 - B).
Lower Dump Valve (fig. 7 - L)
An over Pressure Valve located at the lower rear of the BC is equipped with lanyard and pull
knob. This lower Dump Valve can be manually activated when the Diver operates them in
a horizontal or head down orientation in the water, positioning them at the highest point of
the air bubble.
10. BC HARnESS ADJUSTMEnT - GEnERAl FEATURES
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Adjust the BC so that it does not restrict your breathing when fully inflated
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Restriction of normal breathing while wearing your BC could result in injury or death.
Before each use, check all bands, straps, quick-connect clips, and/or cummerbund
for proper adjustment to the user.
Opening and securing the belts
In order to quickly open or close the jacket, quick-lock and -release buckles are used on
both the shoulders and the cummerbund.
The cummerbund also features a Velcro closure system.
Adjustable shoulder (some models: see model features)
Shoulder straps are adjustable on your BC. These straps adjust by a length of webbing
passing through a locking feature on a quick release buckle. Tighten buckles by grasping
the free end of the adjustment webbing and pulling firmly downward. Lift the front of the
buckle upwards while wearing the BC to loosen.
A quick release feature may also be incorporated into the buckle. Check for two tabs on
either side of the buckle that may be squeezed to separate the buckle halves.
Front and shoulder closures on the BC are used to keep it in a low drag configuration.
11. BC EXAMInATIOn AnD PROCEDURES
Pre-dive, dive and post-dive BC examination helps to identify equipment problems before
unsafe conditions exist, preventing diving accidents. All equipment must be regularly
inspected by an authorized SCUBA equipment repair facility.
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DO nOT DIVE with a BC that does not pass any of the Pre-Dive, Dive or Post-Dive
inspection points and tests
. Loss of buoyancy control or air holding integrity could
occur, resulting in serious injury or death.
