Pre-dive inspection – Aqua Lung WTX-D Buoyancy System User Manual

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WARNING:

If you can hear any leaks, or if the bladder begins to deflate within 10 minutes,

DO NOT attempt to use the BC until it has received service from an Authorized Apeks Dealer

or Distributor.

PRE-DIVE INSPECTION

Before each use, the BC must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. NEVER dive

with a BC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valves until it has received a complete inspection

and service from an Authorized Apeks Dealer or Distributor.

WARNING:

Loss of the releasable weight pouches can occur if they are not properly

secured. Involuntary release of both weight pouches can cause a sudden increase

in buoyancy causing a rapid ascent, and could lead to serious injury or death due to

arterial gas embolism, decompression sickness, or drowning.

4. Make a final check of the cylinder band tension to ensure both bands have been secured properly.

Re-tighten if necessary.

5. If you have the optional SureLock weight system on your BC, check both weight pouches to ensure

that they are correctly fastened before entering the water.

1. Connect the power inflator to a source of clean air, via the MP quick disconnect hose. Depress and

release the inflator button intermittently to ensure that the airflow is unobstructed, and that airflow

stops completely when the button is released (See Inflation via Power Inflator).

2. Manually operate the dump valve by pulling on the pull knob and cord asembly to release air from

inside the BC, then fully inflate the BC until the (OPR) valve opens (See Deflation via Dump Valve

/ Flat Valve). Examine the operation of the (OPR) / dump valve by repeatedly inflating the BC to

ensure the valve opens to relieve excess pressure, yet closes immediately afterwards to allow the

bladder to remain taut and fully inflated.

3. Check the function of the oral inflator button and (OPR) / power inflator dump valve (See Deflation

each valve. Fully inflate the BC once again, and disconnect the power inflator from the compressed

air supply and listen for any leaks.