Inflation Methods - Aqua Lung Rapid Diver User Manual

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INFLATION METHODS

Power Inflation
For the power inflator to operate, the medium pressure (MP) inflator hose must
be connected. To connect the MP hose, grip the grooved sleeve at the connection
fitting (Fig. 22d) with your thumb and forefinger and slide the sleeve back. Place
the connection fitting over the quick disconnect fitting (Fig. 22c) and firmly push
inward while releasing the sleeve. Check to ensure that the hose is securely
attached. After the hose is attached to the power inflator, pressurize the first
stage regulator by slowly opening the cylinder valve.
To inflate your BC with medium pressure air, depress the power inflator button
(Fig. 22e). Do not hold the inflator button depressed continuously underwater,
as this could cause you to become excessively buoyant. Instead, depress the
button in short bursts until you become neutrally buoyant.
The working pressure of the power inflator is as follows: 103 PSI (7 BAR)
minimum to 294 PSI (20 BAR) maximum.
Oral Inflation
WARNING: Do not rely on the power inflator as the only means to inflate your
BC. It is important to practice the technique for orally inflating your BC so that
you are prepared for any type of malfunction or out of air situation that could
render the power inflator inoperable. You may otherwise be unable to achieve
positive buoyancy in an emergency, which could lead to serious injury or death.
To orally inflate your BC, place your lips on the oral inflator mouthpiece (Fig. 22a)
and exhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece to purge any water that may
still be in the housing. While continuing to exhale into the mouthpiece, depress
the oral inflator button (Fig. 22b) to inflate the BC. Immediately after exhaling,
release the oral inflator button to prevent air from escaping.
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