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5.1.2 LEAKAGE AND FUNCTION TEST FOR BCW.
1. Inspect the BCW vest so that it does not show any signs of material deterioration or wear.
2. If the primary breathing valve with safety pressure is used, it is important to ensure that the breathing
valve knob is in the closed position. If the primary breathing valve without safety pressure is used, this
step can be skipped.
2
. Carefully open the cylinder valve completely if this has not yet been done. Close the valve a quarter of
a turn!
3
. Fill the vest's breathing bag with air until the overpressure valve opens.
4. Wait one minute and check that the breathing bag remains inated and that no leaks can be observed.
CAUTION! If leakage is heard or observed, the BCW must be taken out of operation and repaired by an In-
terspiro-certied service technician.
5. Close the cylinder valve if the Divator diving apparatus is not to be used right away.
Additional information is available in the Divator BCW User Manual.
5.2 PUTTING ON THE APPARATUS
5.2.1 BCW
1. Pull out the shoulder straps and waist buckles and don the apparatus with the cylinder valve facing
downwards.
2
. Adjust the shoulder straps by grasping the free ends and pulling them until the apparatus ts well and
comfortably.
3
. Tighten the belly-band and fasten it. Secure the waist buckle and pull the loose ends to tighten and
secure.
4
. Check that the reserve valve handle is accessible and not blocked by other equipment.
5. If a dry-suit is being used, the suit hose should be connected to the dry-suit's inow valve.
5.2.2 HARNESS
1. Pull out each waist buckle to the end of each waist strap. Open both side buckles and pull out the shoulder
straps. Don the apparatus with the breathing valve facing downwards.
2
. Adjust the shoulder straps by pulling the waist straps until the apparatus ts well and comfortably. Close
the harness's side buckles.
3
. Secure the waist buckle and pull the loose ends to tighten and secure.
4. Check that the reserve valve handle is accessible to both hands and not blocked by other equipment.
5. If a dry-suit is being used, the suit hose should be connected to the dry-suit's inow valve.