Dynamicnord SBC-20 Manual - Halaman 9

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Using the inflator

INFLATION

Inflating the BCD using the inflator valve

To inflate the BCD, press the inflator valve button (fig. 6-P). Air should

begin to flow into the BCD. By briefly pressing the inflator button

repeatedly you can easily control the amount of air during inflation.

Inflating the BCD orally

The mouthpiece is located at the end of the inflator. You can use it to

inflate your BCD with your exhaled air. It is recommended to inflate

the BCD using the mouthpiece on the surface prior to diving. It can

also be used underwater if you cannot or do not want to inflate your

BCD using the inflator valve.

First exhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece of the valve

to purge any water that may be trapped there.

With the same breath, continue to exhale while deeply depressing

the inflate button.

Release the inflate button when you inhale fresh air.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired amount of buoyancy is

reached.

DEFLATION

Deflating the BCD using the manual drain valve on the corrugated hose

Assume an upright position in the water. When in an upright position,

open the manual drain valve as follows:

Gently pull on the corrugated hose (see fig. on the right). It is not

necessary to pull too hard on the hose assembly. There is a limit

to how much the valve opens and pulling harder will not increase

the airflow. To close the manual drain valve, stop pulling on the

corrugated hose and simply let it go.

WARNING

Keep the oral valve of the mouthpiece and valve button free

of sand and other debris. Under certain circumstances,

debris can prevent the valve from closing fully. If this

happens during a dive, shake the valve by pressing it several

times. If the valve continues to leak or to be inoperable, abort

the dive. Diving with a leaking BCD or with valves that are not

working properly can result in loss of buoyancy control and

injury or death.

Deflating the BCD with the oral valve of the inflator

Assume an upright position in the water. Raise the mouthpiece so

that it is higher than your shoulders. It thereby reaches the highest

point and you can completely deflate your BCD. Press the air release

button on the oral valve and watch how your buoyancy changes.