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BD BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR USER'S MANUAL
iNFLAtioN MethoDS
Your BC has been fitted with a Powerline inflator. This section covers inflation
using this system.
Power Inflation
For the power inflator to operate, the MP inflator hose
must be connected. To connect the MP hose, grip
the grooved sleeve at the connection fitting with your
thumb and forefinger and slide the sleeve back. Place
the fitting over the quick disconnect fitting (c), 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.
The working pressure of the Powerline inflator is as
follows: 103 PSI (7 BAR) minimum - 294 PSI (20
BAR) maximum.
To inflate your BC with medium pressure air, depress
the power inflator button (d). 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.
Oral Inflation
To orally inflate your BC, place your lips on the oral
inflator mouthpiece (a) 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 (b)
to inflate the BC. Immediately after exhaling, release
the oral inflator button to prevent air from escaping.
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.
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