Hollis LTS BCD - Inflator and Dump Valve Use; Inflation Methods; Deflation Methods; LP Hose Attachment and Buoyancy Control

Doc. 12-4179-r01 (8/29/14)
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LTS BCD USER GUIDE
© Hollis (2014)
W LP Hose Connector
X Power Inflator Button
Y Mouthpiece
Z Deflate/(Manual Inflate) Button
working pressures: min = 120 psi (8 Bar), nominal = 140 psi (9 Bar), max = 160 psi (11 Bar)
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NOTE: Install the inator hose to your regulator per your regulator's instructions, or have an autho-
rized technician attach the LP hose to the regulator rst stage.
MANUAL INFLATION
To manually inflate the BC, depress the manual inflation button and blow into the mouthpiece. Be sure to
release the manual inflation button before you remove your mouth from the mouthpiece to ensure you do not
lose any air through the mouthpiece. Repeat until desired buoyancy is achieved.
POWER INFLATION
To power inflate the BC, depress the power inflator button. This can only be achieved when the low pressure
inflator hose is connected and under pressure from the regulator 1st stage. Use short bursts of air to inflate the
BC being careful not to add too much air.
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WARNING: If you depress the Power Inator fully, the BC will inate rapidly. Be careful not to overin-
ate the BC causing an unwanted rapid rise towards the surface.
DEFLATING THE BC WITH POWER INFLATOR OR DUMP VALVE
To deflate the BC using the inflator, hold the inflator higher than the top of the BC and depress the deflate but-
ton to release the air. To deflate using the dump valve or, lightly pull the knob outwards and upwards. For the
corrugated hose dump, simply pull on the inflator end of the hose. In all methods the vent must be at the high-
est point of the BC to ensure complete deflation of the BC. While underwater, be sure to release the deflate
button or dump valve before all air is released, to prevent water from entering the BC.
ATTACHING THE LP (LOW PRESSURE) INFLATOR HOSE
With the inflator hose attached to the regulator, connect the regulator to a pressurized SCUBA tank. Grasp the
QD (Quick Disconnect) end of the LP inflator hose and pull back the coupling release and press it onto the
connector on the inflator system and let go of the coupling. Make sure the LP hose is securely attached before
pressurizing the regulator system. Pressurize the regulator system by slowly opening the tank valve. Now
press the power inflator button until you hear air flowing into the BC.
BUOYANCY CONTROL
Using the inflation and deflation methods described will help you maintain neutral buoyancy throughout your
dive at different depths. A diver who practices buoyancy control can hover in mid water without varying depth.
Having good buoyancy control will allow a diver to shed unnecessary lead weight and use less energy creating
a longer, more relaxed dive.
Inflator and dump valve use