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Predive inspection procedures – Aqua Lung Airsource Quick Disconnect User Manual

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pREDIvE INSpECTION pROCEDURES

For your safety and to ensure the longest life of your equipment, we suggest the

following checklist to be followed each time before you enter the water:

1. Visually inspect the Airsource and the attached hoses for signs of deterioration

or damage. If such signs are present, do not dive with the equipment.

2. slowly open the tank valve to allow air to bleed into the regulator gradually.
3.

Confirm the medium pressure (MP) inflator hose is attached securely. Press

the second stage purge button on the Airsource to verify sufficient air flow.

The regulator should not continue to flow after the button is released.

4. Place the Airsource in your mouth and take several slow, deep breaths.

The regulator must deliver an adequate volume of air without requiring

excessive effort. If you are in doubt regarding this test, consult your scuba

instructor or an Aqua Lung

®

retailer for advice.

5. close the cylinder valve and purge the remaining air in the regulator. Try to

inhale normally from the second stage mouthpiece on the Airsource. This

should create a vacuum in the second stage, and there should be no signs

of air flowing into the regulator case. Air flow may indicate a leak at the

mouthpiece, diaphragm, or exhaust valve. If a leak is detected, do not use

the Airsource until it is repaired.

6. If the Airsource passes the above predive check, reopen the cylinder valve

in preparation for the dive.

7. Once you have donned all your gear and are ready to enter the water,

always have your dive partner perform a final inspection cross check of

the Airsource and all other gear.

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