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POST-DIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Diver Name_____________________________ Date_____________
Odyssea Number_________
NOTE: Following the post-dive maintenance procedures is essential to ensure the BC remains
in proper working condition.
CAUTION:
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Avoid prolonged exposure to 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.
•
Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water, which can cause the BC
fabric to discolor and decay prematurely.
•
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 cylinders or
block weights on the BC.
•
Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols or chemical solvents.
•
To prevent premature damage from corrosion, salt crystals or chlorine attack, thoroughly
rinse the BC and components inside and out with fresh water at the end of each diving day
using the following procedure:
Initials
______ 1. Submerge the entire BC in fresh water and soak thoroughly to remove salt and mineral deposits.
______ 2. Remove the airway from the BC by unscrewing the collar at the base of the dual valve. Direct fresh water
into the manifold opening on the BC until the bladder is 1/4 full. Reinstall the airway onto the BC.
______ 3. Thoroughly shake the bladder so the water rinses the entire inside of the bladder.
______ 4. Remove the airway, cylinder valve connector, dump valve and caps to allow water to drain out of the
bladder. Rinse the airway, cylinder valve connector, dump valve and caps. Hang airway (dual valve end
down) utilizing the inflator retainer to allow complete drainage and drying. Allow BC to dry completely.
______ 5. Ensure no water remains inside the bladder. Reinstall cylinder valve connector, caps, dump valve and
airway. Inflate the BC, let it sit for ten minutes to check for leaks.
______ 6. Store BC partially inflated in a clean, dry area away from extreme temperatures: no greater than
120˚F/49˚C and no less than 0˚F/-18˚C.
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