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4. While holding the dual-valve assembly secure, firmly grasp the
airway body assembly (30) and pull it in a straight line directly away
from the dual-valve assembly. Check the attachment points of the hose
(24) at both ends. If any signs of damage or decay can be detected,
it is important to replace the hose before proceeding any further.
5. Immerse the inflator and surrounding area of the hose (24) in fresh
water to wet the airway body assembly (30). Grasp the hose approximately
6 inches above the airway body assembly and pull the hose in a straight
line with moderate force while holding the airway body. Check to ensure
that no separation occurs at the attachment point and the hose remains
seated flush against the base of the airway body.
6. Finally, bend the hose at a right
angle. If the hose shows any sign
of separating from the airway
body assembly it is important to
replace the clamp.
NOTE: Ensure the cylinder valve connector, airway,
caps and OPRV/dump valve are secured to the BC
prior to performing a leak test or submerging in water.
Failure to do so will cause the BC to leak air or water
to enter the bladder if submerged.
7. Manually inflate the BC until it is taut and fully inflated. Press
the deflation button and then pull down on the airway body to test
the rapid exhaust valve (REV), ensuring a rapid and unobstructed
exhaust using both methods of deflation. Fully inflate the BC once
again and listen closely for any signs of leakage.
Push to Deflate
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8. Connect a full cylinder to the cylinder valve connector. Open the
cylinder valve to inflate the bladder until the over pressure relief valve
(OPRV) releases the excess air from the bladder. Close the cylin-
der valve and remove the cylinder from the BC. Check caps, airway,
OPRV/dump valve and cylinder valve connector for any signs of leak-
age. If no leaks are detected, let bladder stand inflated for one hour.
Check the firmness of the bladder after one hour has passed. Ensure
the bladder has remained firm and no air loss has occurred. If the
bladder has lost air, recheck all connections, inflate BC, submerge
and check for leaks. If a continuous leak is detected, the component
must be disassembled and examined for damage or contamination of
the seals and seating surfaces.
NOTE: Do not confuse bubbles from trapped air with a
true leak. If a true leak is detected, bubbles will come
out in a constant stream.
NOTE: If leakage is not immediately detected, allow the BC
to stand for at least one hour to ensure that none exists.
CAUTION: If the BC is being used for Non-
Mag applications, it must be tested on with a
Magnetometer IAW with STANAG requirements
2897 EOD.
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