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INFLATION METHODS
Power Inflation
For the power inflator to operate, the medium pressure (MP) inflator hose must
be connected. Remove the dust cap on the quick disconnect fitting. Connect the
MP hose by gripping the grooved sleeve at the connection fitting (Fig. 22d) with
your thumb and forefinger, and slide the sleeve back. Place the connection fitting
over the quick disconnect fitting (Fig. 22c) 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.
To inflate your BC with medium pressure air, depress the power inflator button
(Fig. 22e). 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.
The working pressure of the power inflator is as follows: 103 PSI (7 BAR) minimum
to 294 PSI (20 BAR) maximum.
Oral Inflation
To orally inflate your BC, place your lips on the oral inflator mouthpiece (Fig. 22a)
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 (Fig. 22b) to inflate the BC. Immediately after exhaling, release
the oral inflator button to prevent air from escaping.
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