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PoSt DIVE cARE & mAINtENANcE
With proper care, the MDB will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventive
maintenance must be performed to extend the life of the MDB:
1.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct 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.
2.
Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water, which can cause the MDB fabric
to discolor and decay prematurely.
3.
Do not allow the MDB 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 MDB.
4.
Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols or chemical solvents.
5.
After diving, give the MDB a thorough fresh water rinse and check for water inside the air
bladder. If there is any water inside the bladder, it must be rinsed out with fresh water using
the following procedure:
a) Unscrew one of the drain caps. (Fig. 26).
b) Using a fresh water supply, fill the bladder until about a 1/4 full and reinstall the drain cap.
Thoroughly shake the bladder so the water rinses the entire inside of the bladder. Unscrew
both drain caps, cylinder connectors and oral airway assembly. Let all the water drain from the
bladder. Leave the drain caps, cylinder connectors and oral airway assembly off until the inside
of the bladder is dry (Figs.27 & 28).
Fig. 27
Fig. 26
Fig. 28
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