Post-Dive Care & Maintenance - Apeks Black Ice User Manual

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POST-DIVE CARE & MAINTENANCE
With proper care, your BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventive maintenance
must be performed to extend the life of your BC:
1. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Nylon fabric can quickly fade when
exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, and extreme heat may damage the welded bladder seams.
2. Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water, which can cause the BC fabric to discolor
and decay prematurely.
3. Do not allow the BC to chafe against any sharp objects or rough surfaces that could abrade or puncture
the bladder. Do not set or drop heavy objects such as block weights on the BC.
4. Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical solvents.
5. To preserve the life of the bladder, rinse it inside and out with fresh water after every day of use,
using the following procedure:
a) Pressurize the power inflator with medium pressure (MP) air via the MP hose.
b) Using a garden hose, direct water through the oral inflator mouthpiece to flush the interior of the
bladder, and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the BC.
c) Completely drain the bladder of water, either through the oral inflator or through the over-pressure
relief valve.
CAUTION: Before rinsing, ensure that the power inflator is pressurized with air. This
will prevent debris and contaminants from entering the valve mechanism if the inflator
button is accidentally depressed.
STORAGE
After rinsing, inflate the BC, and allow it to dry inside and out. Store the BC partially inflated, away from
direct sunlight and in a clean, dry area. Do not store the BC in an enclosed space, such as a car trunk,
where temperatures may fall below 0ºF (-18ºC) or rise above 120ºF (49ºC).
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