Specifications

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WARNING
Never breathe from the BC. Your BC may contain gas residue, liquid, or contamination
that may result in injury or death if inhaled.
Keep water out of the bladder of the BC. Repeated use of the oral valve or the Overpressure
Valve may allow water inside the BC, reducing the amount of buoyancy provided by the
BC. This could result in injury or death. Drain all water out of the BC prior to every use.
IMPORTANT!
• With all deation methods, keep the valve open no longer than needed. This helps
prevent excess water from entering the BC.
• Do not depress the Oral Valve button when activating the Manual Dump valve, as
water may enter the BC through the Oral Valve mouthpiece.
BC EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES
Pre-dive, dive and post-dive BC examination helps to identify equipment problems before unsafe
conditions exist, helping to prevent diving accidents. All equipment must be regularly inspected by
an authorized SCUBAPRO equipment repair facility to maintain its safe operation.
!
WARNING
DO NOT DIVE with a BC that does not pass any of the Pre-Dive, Dive or Post-Dive
inspection points and tests. Diving with a BC that fails any of the listed check points could
result in the loss of buoyancy control while diving, resulting in serious injury or death.
Pre-Dive Visual Inspection and Valve Test:
1. Examine the entire BC for cuts, punctures, frayed seams, excessive abrasion, loose/missing
hardware and other damage of any kind.
2. Inspect the Oral Valve, Power Ination Valve, Manual Dump Valve and Over Pressure Valve(s)
for cracks, damage, or contamination.
3. Operate the Power Ination Valve (with the LP hose attached and charged with air pressure),
Oral Valve, manual Dump Valve and Over Pressure Valve, checking for proper operation and
resealing. If the OP Valve has a Pull Dump, test it by pulling on the cord.
4. Inate the BC through the Oral Valve until it is rm. Listen and check for leaks. Let the BC
stand inated for 30 minutes or more, and then check the BC for loss of air.
5. If applicable soak the cylinder band(s) and t the BC to a SCUBA cylinder. Pull up on the BC
while it is attached on the SCUBA cylinder checking that the BC is secure and will not slip
while diving.
6. While wearing the BC, adjust the straps and other attachments on the BC for a comfortable
t that does not restrict breathing. Make these adjustments with the BC inated and while
wearing the exposure suit you intend to dive with.
7. Check quick release weight pockets or systems that retain weight (if your BC is equipped
with them). Make sure that their retention systems are fully and securely engaged. Conrm
that they can be quickly released and the weight freely removed from the system.
8. Do a buddy check with your dive partner conrming that all valves operate correctly prior to
entering the water.