Aqua Lung Airsource Quick Disconnect - Manual (Page 10)

Oral Inflation
The oral inflator is a secondary means for adding air to the flotation cell. It may be
used when you are unable to, or do not wish to add air with the power inflator.
1. Before depressing the oral inflation/deflation button (Figure 9), exhale a small
amount of air into the mouthpiece in order to purge any water that may be trapped.
This will reduce the amount of water that may be introduced into the bc.
2. After the water is purged and without removing the mouthpiece from your
mouth, immediately depress and hold down the large red oral inflation/
deflation button and, with the same breath, continue to exhale into the
mouthpiece. Release the oral inflation button immediately after exhalation
in order to stop the release of air from the flotation cell.
3. repeat this procedure until the proper buoyancy is achieved.
Figure 9
oral inflate/deflate button
NOTE: It is important to prevent sand and other debris from entering the
mouthpiece. These objects can contaminate the valve mechanism and, under
certain conditions, prevent it from closing completely. If this should occur, oper-
ate the oral inflator several times while shaking it underwater. If this action is
not successful, terminate the dive until the situation is remedied.
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