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Care and Maintenance
Your Hollis BC is a reliable piece of equipment that was designed to withstand the rigors
of diving and will last for many years if cared for properly. Follow the procedures below
to ensure a long life for your BC. You should have the entire BC inspected and serviced
annually by an authorized Hollis dealer to ensure it is operating properly and that no
components are showing signs of wear.
Pre Dive Care
Before each dive check to make sure your equipment is working properly. If any piece of
equipment is not working properly, DO NOT USE! And return to your authorized Hollis
Dealer for repair.
• Under pressure, attach the Low Pressure Inflator Hose to the Inflator and depress
the inflator button to make sure it is working properly.
• Check for leaks at connection of inflator.
• Check Oral Inflation/Deflation button is working properly.
• Fill the BC System with air and check to make sure there are no leaks in the
Bladder. (Test both Bladders separately on Dual Bladder System)
• Check all dump valves to make sure air is not leaking in the closed position and
that the air can be easily dumped.
Post Dive Care
To keep your BC in top condition, follow these procedures, in sequence, after each day of
diving:
• Fill the BC one third full of fresh water through the inflator mouthpiece.
• Inflate fully, then rotate and shake, ensuring a complete internal rinse.
• Hold upside down and completely drain the water through the mouthpiece.
• Thoroughly rinse the outside of the BC with fresh water.
• Store partially inflated out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.
• Periodically add BC disinfectant (available in dive stores) to rinse water to kill
any bacterial growth.
• Transport your BC in a padded carrying case or equipment bag, separated from
sharp items (e.g., dive knife, spear gun, etc.) that might puncture the bladder.
• You should also protect the inflation system from damage from heavy objects
(e.g., dive light, weights, first stage, etc.).
**Photo Credit - pg#7: Underwater World – Issue #129 2010**
SMS100 Sidemount Harness Manual – Doc. No. 12-4056 Rev. 1
Hollis Gear ®
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