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Aircell burst
Inflator and
deflation
system mal-
functions
Loss of buoy-
ancy – potential
descension
Initiate an immedi-
ate, slow ascent. If
necessary, throw off
weight. Have the ja-
cket checked / repair
completely. Disposal
if necessary.
Damages of the BC
Wearing
down due to
normal use
and envi-
ronmental
conditions
General de-
creased perfor-
mances
Initiate an immedi-
ate, slow ascent. If
necessary, throw off
weight. Have the ja-
cket checked / repair
completely.
Unable to inflate
Inflator
malfunction
/
Low pres
-
sure supply
problems
Potential difficult
ascent /
potential
air supply prob-
lems
Start swim upward ini
-
tiating a slow ascent,
if needed throw off
weight.
Ballasting device
loss
Ballasting
device mal-
function
Buoyancy control
problems –
potential rapid
ascension
Let some air out of
the jacket until the
too fast buoyancy is
stopped.
Slowly return to the
surface. Inflate the
jacket on surface (if
necessary with your
mouth). Check lead
system.
BC becomes lose
Harness and
/ or buckle
malfunction
Diver uncomfort-
able – potential
loss of the BC
Initiate an immedi-
ate, slow ascent. If
necessary, throw off
weight. Have the ja-
cket checked / repair
completely.
Breathing apparatus
attached becomes
lose
Carrying
system mal-
function
Diver uncomfort-
able – potential
loss of the
breathing system
Initiate an immedi-
ate, slow ascent. If
necessary, throw
off weight.
Have the
jacket, regulator and
connections checked
completely.
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