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CARe ANd MAINTeNANCe

The Airsource is constructed from carefully selected materials, which are chosen

to resist corrosion. however, the corrosive effects of the environment in which

diving equipment is often used cannot be entirely eliminated. further, the pres-

ence of sand and other minerals can interfere with the normal operation of the

equipment, and repeated prolonged exposure to chlorine can accelerate deterio-

ration of some components. Therefore, your equipment will perform better and

last longer if it is rinsed with fresh water after each day's use.

The Airsource corrugated hose can be separated into two parts, which meet in

the middle and are connected by the Trim grip™. The lower half (including the

MP hose) can be cleaned and stored with the first stage of your regulator. The

upper half can be cleaned, and remain on the BC until its next use. Detach the

medium pressure (MP) inflator hose from the hose guides at the top and middle

attachment points. While holding the molded hose steady just below the Trim

grip™, grasp and turn the Trim grip™ 1/4 turn clockwise, and pull down on

the molded hose to disengage the lower assembly. After proper cleaning, hold

the lower molded hose and Trim grip™ steady. engage the Airsource lower

assembly by lining up the upper and lower connection points and carefully turn-

ing counter-clockwise 1/4 turn. slide the medium pressure (MP) hose into the

middle and upper hose guides.

NOTe: When inserting the lower half of the Trim Grip™ into the upper

half, make sure to rotate counterclockwise to prevent parts from being

damaged. When inserted correctly, the lower half of the Trim Grip™ will

only rotate in a counterclockwise direction. Avoid using excessive force

when connecting the two parts.

The recommended procedure for cleaning your Airsource is as follows:

1. Ideally, you should soak the entire Airsource in warm tap water (less than

120

f/40

C) to loosen mineral deposits. A large plastic trash can filled with

fresh water is useful for rinsing all of your diving equipment.

2. If warm water soaking is unavailable, rinse the Airsource in tap water. If no

air pressure is supplied to the Airsource, dO NOT depReSS The pURGe

BUTTON! Pressing the purge button can cause water and mineral deposits

to reenter the unit, which can accelerate deterioration over time.

3. Remove any remaining excess water from the Airsource by thoroughly wip-

ing it dry with a soft towel. After it is dry, reconnect it to a scuba cylinder

and depress the purge button and the power inflator button to rid the unit of

excess water. Do not store the Airsource with air pressure supplied to it.