Apeks WTX-D - Deflation Methods; Deflation Via Oral Inflator

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DEFLATION METHODS
Throughout the course of a dive, it will be necessary to release air from the BC using one of the two
methods described in the following instructions (if your BC is equipped with a power inator dump valve,
this is a third method of releasing air). Each method uses a valve that is in a different location. The
method you choose at any time may depend on whether you are making your initial descent feet-rst,
head-rst, or maintaining neutral buoyancy underwater. Always remember to utilize the valve that is at
the highest point on the bladder, depending on your position in the water.
To deate the BC using the oral inator, lift the inator body
to its highest possible position (above the head). Press
the oral inator button (b) to start venting air. This method
is most effective on the surface when starting the initial
descent.
Your technical airway comes equipped with a standard airway elbow that attaches to a connector on the
bladder. Some technical airways may come equipped with an inator dump valve rather than the standard
airway elbow. The inator dump valve model has a cable inside the corrugated hose that attaches the K
inator to a dump valve at the top of the airway assembly. You can vent air from the BC by rmly pulling
straight down on the K inator. This dump valve provides an effective and convenient way to vent air from
the BC while in either an upright or face-down swimming position.
Power Inator Dump Valve Standard Airway Elbow
Deation via Oral Inator
Deation via Inator Dump Valve
b