interior of the compensator,
• rinse the inside of the buoyancy compensator with clean, fresh water. To do
this, press the deflator button and fill the buoyancy compensator with water to
about 20% volume. Rotate the compensator several times and then pour out
the interior of the water according to the procedure described above.
• rinse the outside of the buoyancy compensator in clean, fresh water. These
activities are especially important after diving in salt or chlorinated water.
• in the event of diving in salty or contaminated water rinsing itself may not be
sufficient for cleaning the buoyancy compensator thoroughly, which is why it is
recommended that, where possible, the buoyancy compensator is soaked in
warm fresh water for at least 1 hour,
• after rinsing the compensator inside and outside, it is necessary to empty the
buoyancy of the bag through one of the pressure relief valves ensuring that all
the water from the inside has been removed.
WARNING
Never lift or carry the buoyancy compensator inflator by holding it. This can
lead to damage of the compensator.
WARNING
Leaving the cylinder/cylinder system unsecure can cause it to fall and damage
the buoyancy compensator.
Storage
• the buoyancy compensator should be kept suspended, partially filled in a dry,
well ventilated place, away from heat sources and not exposed to direct
sunlight and chemicals,
• the buoyancy compensator should be protected from the fumes of gasoline,
oil, alcohol and other chemicals,
• the buoyancy compensator inflator should be loosely packed, without folds
and twists,
• both during storage and during operation, the buoyancy compensator must be
protected from mechanical damage, especially against impact,
• parts of the buoyancy compensator are subject to ageing and must be
replaced every year, regardless of the frequency of use,
• prior to long-term storage of the buoyancy compensator, it is necessary to
ensure that there is no water inside.
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