Apeks wtx series - Postdive Care and Maintenance; Avoiding Sunlight and Heat Exposure; Avoiding Chlorinated Water Use; Preventing Bladder Abrasion or Puncture

28 WTX Series Owner’s Manual
CAUTION: Before rinsing, ensure that the power inator is
pressurized with air. This will prevent debris and contaminants
from entering the valve mechanism if the inator button is
accidentally depressed.
Postdive Care & Maintenance
With proper care, your BC will provide many years of reliable
service. The following preventive maintenance must be per-
formed to extend the life of your BC:
1.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme
heat. Nylon fabric can quickly fade when exposed to the
sun’s ultraviolet rays, and extreme heat may damage the
welded bladder seams.
2. Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated
water, which can cause the BC fabric to discolor and de-
cay prematurely.
3. Do not allow the BC to chafe against any sharp objects or
rough surfaces that could abrade or puncture the bladder.
Do not set or drop heavy objects such as block weights
on the BC.
4. Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical
solvents.
5. To preserve the life of the bladder, rinse it inside and out
with fresh water after every day of use, using the following
procedure:
a) Pressurize the power inator with medium pressure
(MP) air via the MP hose.
b) Using a garden hose, direct water through the oral
inator mouthpiece to ush the interior of the bladder,
and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the BC.
c) Completely drain the bladder of water, either through
the oral inator or through the overpressure relief valve.
d) Inate the BC, and allow it to dry inside and out. Then
store it partially inated, away from direct sunlight, and
in a clean, dry area. Do not store the BC in an enclosed
space, such as a car trunk, where temperatures may
fall below 0ºF (-18ºC) or rise above 120ºF (49ºC).
6. Thoroughly rinse the SureLock™ weight release mecha-
nism, including the female receptacle and male insert.
Visually inspect both parts of the mechanism to make
sure they are free of any debris (sand, salt, silt, rocks, etc.)
that could hinder the smooth operation of the SureLock™.
Connect and release the SureLock™ mechanism several
times to ensure proper operation.