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BC INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Pre-dive, and post-dive BC Examination helps to identify equipment problems before unsafe
conditions exist, preventing diving accidents. All equipment must be regularly inspected by
an authorized SCUBA Equipment repair facility.
PRE-DIVE VISUAL INSPECTION AND VALVE TEST:
a. Examine the entire BC For cuts, punctures, frayed seams, excessive abrasion,
loose/ missing hardware and other damage of any kind.
b. Check the proper tightening of the dump valves and the elbow ring.
c. Inspect for cracks, damage, or contamination of the:
1. Power Inflation Valve
2. SCUBACONTROL elbow
3. Corrugated Hose
4. Dump / Over Pressure Valves.
d. Operate the Power Inflation Valve with the LP Hose attached and charged with air
pressure. Check for proper operation and resealing of:
1. Power Inflate Button.
2. Deflate / Oral-Inflate Button.
3. SCUBACONTROL Pull Dump Valve.
4. Buddy Dump Valve.
5. Upper and lower Dump Valves, checking the Over Pressure function by fully inflating
the BC until excess air is released.
WARNING
DO NOT DIVE with a BC that does not pass any of the Pre-Dive, Dive or Post-Dive
inspection points and tests. Loss of buoyancy control or air holding integrity
could occur, resulting in serious injury or death.
BC INSPECTION PROCEDURES
e. Inflate the BC Through the Oral Valve until it is firm. Listen and check for leaks.
Let the BC Stand inflated for 30 Minutes or more, then check the BC for loss of air.
f. Soak the Super Cinch cylinder strap in water and fit the BC to a SCUBA cylinder. Pull up on
the BC while attached on the SCUBA cylinder, checking that the cylinder will not slip in the
BC while diving.
g. While wearing the BC, adjust the straps and other attachments on the BC for a
comfortable fit that does not restrict breathing. Make these adjustments with the BC
Inflated and while wearing the exposure suit you intend to dive with.
h. Check the operation of the Buckle Weight System. Make sure that the retention systems
are fully engaged and attached and that they can be released, and the Weight Pockets
removed from your BC, very quickly if necessary.
i. Check the mechanical buckles of the Rear rim weight Pockets to ensure they engage
properly and hold the lids closed securely.
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