WTX Series Owner’s Manual 23
WARNING: If you can hear any leaks, or if the bladder begins
to deate within 5-10 minutes, DO NOT attempt to use the BC
until it has received service from an authorized dealer.
USING YOUR WTX SYSTEM
Predive 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 valving until it has
received a complete inspection and service from an autho-
rized dealer.
1. Connect the power inator to a source of clean, com-
pressed air, via the MP quick disconnect hose. Depress
and release the inator button intermittently to ensure
that the airow is unobstructed, and that the airow
stops completely when the button is released.
2. Manually operate the overpressure relief (OPR) valves
by pulling on the attached ball and cord to release air
from inside the BC, and then fully inate the BC until the
OPR valve opens. Examine the operation of the OPR
valves by repeatedly inating the BC to ensure that they
open to relieve excess pressure, yet close immediately
afterward to allow the bladder to remain taut and fully
inated.
3. Check the function of the oral inator button and over-
pressure relief/ manual dump valve (see Deation
Methods on page 26) to ensure a rapid and unobstruct-
ed exhaust from each valve. Fully inate the BC once
again, and disconnect the Power Inator from the com-
pressed air supply and listen closely for any leaks.
4. Make a nal check of the cylinder band’s tension to en-
sure that it has not loosened due to stretching. Retighten
if necessary.
5. Before entering the water, check both weight pouches to
ensure that they are correctly fastened to the BC.
Note: If applicable, perform steps 1-3 above on the second
bladder of the redundant bladder model.
Inspection Checklist:
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