Power inflator button is stiff
The valve core (Item 31) is faulty.
to operate.
Buoyancy device inflates
The valve core (Item 31) is
slowly or rapidly without
not securely screwed into the
operating the power inflator.
valve body (See Fig. 5).
The valve core (Item 31) is faulty.
1.3 PROBLEMS IN THE ORAL
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INFLATOR/EXHAUST VALVE
Air leaks from the joint between the
Dirty or damaged ‘O’ ring (Item 13).
regulator and oral inflator bodies.
Air leaks from the oral inflator orifice.
Dirty or damaged seating (Item 34).
Damaged seat in body (Item 11).
Air leaks from around oral
Dirty or damaged ‘O’ ring (Item 13).
inflator button.
1.4 PROBLEMS IN THE QD COUPLING POSSIBLE CAUSES
(See Fig. 4)
Coupling is difficult to or will not lock
Problems with the QD coupling are
onto the connecting nipple.
almost invariably due to dirt or
build-up of deposits in or around the
Coupling disconnects from nipple in
locking balls and sleeve. Thorough
use.
rinsing or soaking the coupling in
warm water followed by a light
Coupling is difficult to disconnect
application of a water displacing
from nipple.
lubricant normally cures these problems.
Coupling fails to self seal when
Dirty or damaged ‘O’ ring in coupling
disconnected. (See above).
Coupling leaks when connected
Damaged nipple.
to the nipple.
