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BC BLADDER INSTALLATION
1. Insert the bladder (55) back into the outer bag (56) so that the
manifolds line up with the connector holes.
2. Inspect gaskets (12) for damage, this component may be reused
if no damage is found. Use a shop towel to clean the gasket and any
residue out of the manifold groove as necessary. Place gaskets back
into the manifold. Install caps (62), dump valve (63), and airway (57)
back onto the corresponding manifold. Put strap assemblies (60 &
61) back into place.
3. Ensure the gasket (12) has been placed back into the manifold
in which the cylinder valve connector will be attached. Screw the
cylinder valve connector (58) onto the manifold until handtight. Insert
the cylinder (59) into the retaining sleeve and screw the knurled nut
onto the cylinder valve outlet.
4. Turn the cylinder valve on and inflate the bladder until the over
pressure relief valve (OPRV) releases the excess air from the bladder.
Turn off cylinder and remove the cylinder from the BC. Check both
caps (62), dump valve (63), airway (57) and cylinder valve connector
(58) for any signs of leakage. If no leakage is detected, let the bladder
stand inflated for one hour. Check the firmness of the bladder after
one hour has passed. If the bladder has remained firm, no air loss has
occurred. If the bladder has lost air, recheck all connections, inflate
BC, submerge and check for leaks.
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