Post-Dive Inspection; Care And Maintenance - Aqua Lung EBIS-3000 User Manual

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POST-DIVE INSPECTION

1. Upon completion of the dive, close the handwheel and completely
depressurize the system. Check the EBIS for any signs of damage and
contamination. Report any discrepancies to maintenance personnel.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order
to ensure the best possible performance and reliability of the EBIS. The
following maintenance procedures should be performed routinely after
each use of the equipment.
1. After each in-water use, the EBIS must be cleaned, inspected and prepared
for the next use or storage.
2. As soon as possible after in-water use, the EBIS should be soaked thoroughly
for at least one hour in warm (not over 120ºF / 49ºC) tap water to loosen and
dissolve salt (if used in salt water) and mineral deposits. Before soaking, remove
the mouthpiece cover to allow water into the second stage. Ensure the EBIS
is pressurized prior to submerging, this will prevent the entrance of moisture
into the system.
NOTE: Due to the light weight aluminum first stage, the EBIS is susceptible to
galvanic corrosion and needs to be rinsed thoroughly after use in salt water.
3. After the system has been properly soaked, it is important to thoroughly
rinse the first and second stages along with the inflator utilizing a pressurized
stream of water. This will remove the salt and mineral deposits that were
loosened during soaking.
4. When the system has been properly soaked and rinsed, wipe it dry with a clean
towel. Press the purge button to clear any remaining water out of the second stage,
followed by the inflator button to clear the inflator housing of water.
5. Close the handwheel and completely depressurize the system before storing
or transporting. Reinstall the mouthpiece cover back onto the second stage.
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