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Your BC comes equipped with a dump valve / flat valve
located on the left rear inside of the outer bag. The primary
function is to be an over pressure relief (OPR) valve, which
releases excess air pressure from inside the bladder. The
dump valve can also be opened manually by pulling on the
pull knob and cord assembly to quickly dump air.
To dump air as quickly as possible, always use the valve
at the highest point in the water column. For example, the
dump valve works best while making a head-first descent,
or swimming in a face-down position.
CAUTION:
The proper function of the over pressure relief (OPR) valve is vital to
prevent damage to the BC bladder. Unauthorized service or tampering may render
this valve inoperable, and could cause the bladder to leak or burst. This type of
damage is not repairable, and is not covered under warranty.
WARNING:
Most training agencies recommend that you should descend in an
upright, feet-first position, in order to maintain a slower and more controlled
descent. This is especially true if you experience difficulty equalizing your ears,
or if you are descending in low visibility conditions.
Deflation via Dump Valve / Flat Valve
NOTE:
The WTX-D 60R bladder dump valve / flat valve is located on the right rear side of the
outer bag.