Aqua Lung Pearl BC - Manual (Page 27)

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© 2012 Aqua Lung International
INFLATION METHODS USING THE POWERLINE INFLATOR
Your BC has been fitted with a Powerline Inflator. This section covers inflation using this system.
Power Inflation using a Powerline Inflator
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
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 plug (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.
To inflate your BC with low 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.
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 housing. 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.