Aqua Lung WTX-D Buoyancy System User Manual

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Elliptical Corrugated Hose

The Apeks technical airway found on each buoyancy cell includes a corrugated hose that has an elliptical

cross section. This allows for a lower profile, which reduces drag and lays cleanly over the shoulder. A

retainer loop comes installed on the elliptical hose to streamline the braided MP hose.

Safety Cable in the Airway

A safety cable can be found inside the corrugated hose of each Apeks technical airway. This safety

cable protects the corrugated hose from hyper-extension and tearing that can be caused by any undue

stresses such as snags.

Heavy Duty Inflator Brass Buttons

Technical diving equipment must be robust and reliable. Apeks’ new technical inflator exceeds the

challenge. The secret to its reliability is its simplicity. Fewer parts mean less to go wrong and ease of

service. Once you hold the precision marine brass buttons in your hand, you will quickly realize that this

is not a recreational inflator, but rather a serious tool to meet the dive at hand.

Loops for Optional Retractor Kit

The outer bag has loops sewn to the inside for an optional retractor kit. The retractors will assist in

keeping the buoyancy cell streamlined while diving. The retractor kit may be ordered separately from

your Authorized Apeks Dealer. Instructions for attachment are included with the retractor kit.

Braided MP Inflator Hose

The Apeks technical airway comes equipped with a light weight, braided MP inflator hose. This gives

the airway greater flexibility for inflation / deflation of the buoyancy cell compared to standard MP inflator

hoses that can be cumbersome and difficult to maneuver.

Mesh Drain and Grommets

A mesh drain and grommets will prevent water from pooling in the bottom of the buoyancy cell.

Flat Valve / Dump Valve / Over Pressure Relief (OPR) Valve

Each buoyancy cell comes with a flat valve / dump valve located on the left rear inside of the outer bag.

This easy-to-reach dump valve is convenient for releasing air while inverted and is more streamlined

when compared to a standard dump valve. The over pressure relief (OPR) valve feature allows excess

air to vent from the valve when the bladder is full, preventing damage to the buoyancy cell.

NOTE:

WTX-D18 buoyancy cell does not have loops sewn to the inside of the outer bag,

therefore cannot accommodate the retractor kit.