Final Inspection Just Before Diving; Post-Dive: Bc Cleaning And Examination - SubGear Chaleco Compensador Manual De Usuario

Do not DIVe with a Bc that is damaged, leaks air or does not function properly. Before
each use, inspect for proper operation, leakage or damage. Terminate any dive as safely and
quickly as possible if the BC becomes damaged, leaks air or does not function properly.

Final Inspection Just Before Diving

This is the last BC check before you begin your actual dive. The examination can be performed on the
beach, on the boat, or on the water surface next to the boat.
1). check the power Inflation Valve and the over pressure/Dump Valve(s): Inflate the BC with
the Power Inflation Valve until the Over Pressure Valve opens to exhaust the excess air.
2). Leak check: Leave the BC inflated for 60 seconds and check for any leaks. If at the water surface,
you may not hear any leaks, but you may see a steady stream of air bubbles which could indicate
a leak. Use your dive buddy to help with this check.
3). check the manual Dump Valve: Deflate the BC using the Manual Dump Valve. You should hear
the air exhausting out of the valve cap located near the top of the shoulder.
4). check the oral Valve: Inflate the BC with the Oral Valve. Leave the BC inflated for 60 seconds
and check for any leaks. Deflate the BC using the Oral Valve.

post-Dive: Bc cleaning and examination

1). rinse the Bc thoroughly inside and out with fresh water after every use.
• Fill the BC Inner Bladder, approximately ¼ full with clean fresh water through the Oral Valve or the
Manual Dump Valve.
• Orally inflate the BC and shake to distribute water inside of the BC.
• Hold the BC upside down, depress the Oral Valve Button, and allow all water and air to drain from
the Oral Valve mouthpiece or the Manual Dump Valve.
• Repeat one or two more times.
• Rinse the entire BC with fresh water by dipping in a tub or spraying with a hose.
• Rinse all valves (OI/DV, PIV, MDV, OP) to make sure all sand and other debris is removed. If any
valves are removed during cleaning take special care to ensure the gaskets are in place before
reassembly.
2). Dry the Bc laid out flat, or hanging. Dry completely if storing. Do not dry in direct sunlight.
3). check for air retention by inflating the BC, letting it stand for 30 minutes, then checking for loss
of air.
Over time, sand, dust or other debris may cause the valves in your BC to not seal perfectly. If
this is the case bring the BC to any authorized SUBGEAR dealer to have the valves checked and
cleaned.
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