Apeks WTX-D - Pre-Dive Inspection

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WARNING: If you can hear any leaks, or if the bladder begins to deate within 10 minutes,
DO NOT attempt to use the BC until it has received service from an Authorized Apeks Dealer
or Distributor.
PRE-DIVE INSPECTION
Before each use, the BC must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. NEVER dive
with a BC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valves until it has received a complete inspection
and service from an Authorized Apeks Dealer or Distributor.
WARNING: Loss of the releasable weight pouches can occur if they are not properly
secured. Involuntary release of both weight pouches can cause a sudden increase
in buoyancy causing a rapid ascent, and could lead to serious injury or death due to
arterial gas embolism, decompression sickness, or drowning.
4. Make a nal check of the cylinder band tension to ensure both bands have been secured properly.
Re-tighten if necessary.
5. If you have the optional SureLock™ weight system on your BC, check both weight pouches to
ensure that they are correctly fastened before entering the water.
1. Connect the power inator to a source of clean air, via the MP quick disconnect hose. Depress and
release the inator button intermittently to ensure that the airow is unobstructed, and that airow
stops completely when the button is released (See Ination via Power Inator).
2. Manually operate the dump valve by pulling on the pull knob and cord assembly to release air from
inside the BC, then fully inate the BC until the (OPR) valve opens (See Deation via Dump Valve
/ Flat Valve). Examine the operation of the (OPR) / dump valve by repeatedly inating the BC to
ensure the valve opens to relieve excess pressure, yet closes immediately afterwards to allow the
bladder to remain taut and fully inated.
3. Check the function of the oral inator button and (OPR) / power inator dump valve (See Deation
via Oral Inator / Power Inator Dump Valve) to ensure a rapid and unobstructed exhaust from
each valve. Fully inate the BC once again, and disconnect the power inator from the compressed
air supply and listen for any leaks.
NOTE: If applicable, perform steps 1-3 above on the redundant bladder.