Aqua Lung WTX-D Buoyancy System User Manual

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Your BC comes equipped with a dump valve / flat valve

located on the left rear inside of the outer bag. The primary

function is to be an over pressure relief (OPR) valve, which

releases excess air pressure from inside the bladder. The

dump valve can also be opened manually by pulling on the

pull knob and cord assembly to quickly dump air.

To dump air as quickly as possible, always use the valve

at the highest point in the water column. For example, the

dump valve works best while making a head-first descent,

or swimming in a face-down position.

CAUTION:

The proper function of the over pressure relief (OPR) valve is vital to

prevent damage to the BC bladder. Unauthorized service or tampering may render

this valve inoperable, and could cause the bladder to leak or burst. This type of

damage is not repairable, and is not covered under warranty.

WARNING:

Most training agencies recommend that you should descend in an

upright, feet-first position, in order to maintain a slower and more controlled

descent. This is especially true if you experience difficulty equalizing your ears,

or if you are descending in low visibility conditions.

Deflation via Dump Valve / Flat Valve