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INFLATION SYSTEM
The inflation system is composed of:
INFLATION PUMP WEGU / BRAVO 9
(a) adapter
(b) hose tip
(c) hose base
(d) air outlet
(e) high pressure valve (f) cover
To inflate:
Place the hose tip in the air outlet.
To inflate correctly, the pump should be
flat on the ground.
The boat will inflate better if pumping is
done at a regular rhythm.
Use the hose adapter that corresponds to the diameter of the inflation valve.
When using the Bravo 9 Inflation pump, remove the high pressure valve cover (f) from the valve
(e), this allows high pressure pumping needed to inflate the H2P High pressure floor.
INTERCOMMUNICATION VALVE (I/C VALVE)
Illustrations in APPENDIX page A-9
(1) valve base
(2) I/C valve flywheel
(3) valve insert
(4) valve cap cover/pocket
(5) valve cap
To activate the valves in the inflation position:
Rotate the I/C valve flywheel to the “inflation” zone
(“red area”) at 12 o’clock.
Unscrew the cap.
Screw the valve inserts into their bases, tighten
manually and firmly without damaging the threads.
To close the valves after inflation:
Rotate the I/C valve flywheel to the “navigation”
position (“green area”) at 6 o’clock.
Replace the caps, tighten manually & firmly.
To deflate the buoyancy tube:
Rotate the I/C valve flywheel to the “inflation” zone
(“red area”) at 12 o’clock.
Remove the valve inserts with their caps and store
them in their cap pocket/covers (4).
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2
3
4
5
Red
Green
Valve inserts have a small diaphragm that will prevent air from rushing out. Valves become airtight
only once caps are installed. The caps, with their washers ensure total air-tightness (Fig. 2).
Through the diaphragm, a small and normal air leak will be noticed which is necessary for a
pressure reading, which will be done with a pressure gauge.
The intercommunicating valves (Fig. 3) function as gates, allowing air to flow into each airtight
chamber, then close to seal air pressure into their own respective chambers. This same valve
system is engineered to sense overpressure buildup in the air chambers.
An overpressure release mechanism self-activates when the danger of overpressure is sensed
and immediately releases the excess, avoiding any possibility of causing severe damage to the
boat.
When installed after inflation, the lower chamber isolator clamps ensure the air-tightness of the
shock-absorbing tubes.
12 o’clock
Inflation position
Navigation position
6 o’clock