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Checking and use

BCD checks before, during and after a dive help identify equipment

problems before an unsafe situation arises. The entire equipment

must be inspected regularly by an authorized diving equipment repair

shop.

WARNING

NEVER DIVE with a BCD that did not pass any of the

inspections and checks before, during or after the dive. Loss

of buoyancy control or air-tightness can result in serious

injury or death.

Pre-dive visual inspection and valve check:

Inspect the entire BCD for cuts, punctures, frayed stitching,

excessive wear, loose or missing parts, and other damage.

Check that the drain valves and corrugated hose are tight.

Inspect the oral valve, inflator valve, manual drain valve, and

pressure relief valves for cracks, damage, or debris.

Actuate the inflator valve (with LP hose pressurized and

connected), oral valve, manual drain valve and pressure relief

valve(s) and verify that the valves are working properly and close

again. Check pressure relief valves with pull-cords by pulling on

the cord.

Using the oral valve, fully inflate the BCD. Check if any air

escapes. Keep the BCD inflated for at least 30 minutes and then

check if it has lost any air.

Soak the tank strap and attach the BCD to the tank. Lift the unit

by the BCD to ensure the BCD will not shift while diving.

Put the BCD on and adjust the straps and other attachments on

the BCD, so it is comfortable to wear and does not obstruct your

breathing. Make these adjustments with the BCD inflated and

wearing the wetsuit you will be using for the dive.

Check that all valves are working properly and visually inspect

your BCDs with your buddy before each dive.

If necessary, the waist belt can also be adjusted quickly and

easily under the back padding.