Aqua Lung Black Ice BC - Manual (Page 30)

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INFLATION METHODS USING A POWERLINE INFLATOR
Your BC has been fitted with a Powerline Inflator. This section covers inflation using this system.
Power Inflation using a Powerline Inflator
For the power inflator to operate, the MP inflator hose must be
connected. To connect the MP hose, grip the grooved sleeve at
the connection fitting with your thumb and forefinger and slide
the sleeve back. Place the fitting over the quick disconnect
fitting (c), and firmly push inward while releasing the sleeve.
Check to ensure that the hose is securely attached. After the
hose is attached to the power inflator, pressurize the first stage
regulator by slowly opening the cylinder valve.
The working pressure of the powerline inflator is as follows: 103
PSI (7 BAR) minimum - 294 PSI (20 BAR) maximum.
To inflate your BC with medium pressure air, depress the
power inflator button (d). Do not hold the inflator button
depressed continuously underwater, as this could cause
you to become excessively buoyant. Instead, depress the
button in short bursts until you become neutrally buoyant.
WARNING: Do not rely on the power inflator as the only
means to inflate your BC. It is important to practice the
technique for orally inflating your BC so that you are pre-
pared for any type of malfunction or out of air situation
that could render the power inflator inoperable. You may
otherwise be unable to achieve positive buoyancy in an
emergency, which could lead to serious injury or death.
Oral Inflation using a Powerline Inflator
To orally inflate your BC, place your lips on the oral inflator
mouthpiece (a) and exhale a small amount of air into the
mouthpiece to purge any water that may still be in the hous-
ing. While continuing to exhale into the mouthpiece, depress
the oral inflator button (b) to inflate the BC. Immediately after
exhaling, release the oral inflator button to prevent air from
escaping.