xDEEP ZEOS 28+, User Manual

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POST-DIVE MAINTENANCE
Disconnecting
After diving, take out the weight from the weight pockets
(if applicable), disconnect the LP hose from the inflator,
and then disconnect the tank.
Draining
Inflate the BC orally using the purge button of the inflator.
Next turn the BC to keep the automatic dump valveat the
lowest point of the BC. Pull the valve string, at the same
time pressing the BC with your hands to make water flow
out by the open dump valve. Repeat the procedure until
all water is removed from the BC.
Rinsing
Every time you use the BC in salt or chlorinated water,
it should be rinsed thoroughly inside and out with fresh
water. Never use hot water for rinsing!
To rinse the BC inside, press the purge button of the
inflator and fill the BC approximately ¼ full with water by
means of a garden hose spout or other source of fresh
water. Rotate the BC several times, and next drain it ac-
cording to the above procedure.
Drying
After every use, you should dry the BC thoroughly. When
drying, the BC should be fully inflated and hung in a dry,
airy and dark place. When drying, do not expose your BC
to direct sunlight or extreme heat!
Storing
Store your BC partially inflated and hung in a dry and
dark place away from sharp objects, lubricants, fuels
or solvents.
WARNING
DO NOT PRESS THE INFLATOR BUTTON WHEN
RINSING YOUR BC! THIS MAY MAkE DAMP AND
OTHER CONTAMINANTS ENTER THE INFLATOR
VALVE, WHICH MAY CAUSE SUBSEQUENT
DAMAGE TO THE VALVE.
WARNING
TO PREVENT YOUR BC FROM DAMAGE, YOU
SHOULD NEVER kEEP IT WET FOR A LONGER
PERIOD THAN A DOZEN OR SO HOURS.
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