Valve Set Up; To Attach The Quick Disconnect Coupling; Operation; Ink Ating The Bc With The Oral Valve - Scubapro X-Tek Mode D'emploi

To attach the optional weight pockets system please refer to page 12.
WARNING
!
The Removable Pocket and pouch must be secured with the quick release buckle fully and correctly engaged.
The loss of the pocket during diving may causes positive buoyancy and an uncontrolled ascent that could result
in serious injury or death.
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VALVE SET UP

SCUBAPRO X-TEK BC´s are completed by the BPI System(Balance Power Ink ator). The power ink ator, when connected
to the tank and regulator by a low pressure hose, makes it possible to control buoyancy in the water (ink ation/ dek ation of
the BC) by using ink ate and dek ate buttons.
Connecting the Power Ink ator The Power Ink ation Valve allows you to ink ate your BC using air from your SCUBA cylinder.
Its LP hose, threaded on a LP port of the j rst stage regulator, is connected to the Power Ink ation Valve by the Quick
Disconnect Coupling.

To attach the Quick Disconnect Coupling:

1 Make sure that both j ttings are free of contamination prior to connecting them together.
2 Pull back the collar of the Quick Disconnect Coupling while pushing the hose j rmly onto the j tting plug found on the
power ink ation valve.
3 Release the collar when the coupling is fully seated on the plug. Pull gently but j rmly on the hose to check for a secure
connection.
4 To disconnect, pull the Quick Disconnect Coupling collar back and disengage the LP hose from the plug.
WARNING
!
Keep water out of the inl atable aircell of the BC. Repeated use of the oral valve or the Overpressure Valve
may allow water inside the BC, reducing the amount of buoyancy provided by the BC. This could result in
injury or death. Drain all water out of the BC prior to every use.
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OPERATION

Inl ating the BC with the Power Inl ation Valve
To ink ate the BC, press the Power Ink ation Valve Button. Air should enter the BC. For better control during ink ation use
short bursts of air by repeatedly pressing and releasing the power ink ator button.
Inl ating the BC with the Oral Valve
The Oral Valve is found on the end of the airway. It allows you to ink ate your BC with your exhaled breath.
Use of this valve for ink ation is recommended on the surface or on land prior to diving. It may be used when you cannot,
or do not wish to add air to the BC with the Power Ink ation Valve.
1 First exhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece of the valve to purge any water that may be trapped there.
2 With the same breath, continue to exhale while deeply depressing the Oral Ink ation Valve Button.
3 Release the Oral Valve Button when you inhale fresh air.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired amount of buoyancy is reached.
Del ating the BC
WARNING
!
Keep sand and other contamination out of the Oral Valve mouthpiece and valve button. Under certain
conditions, contamination can cause the valve to not close completely. If this occurs while diving, shake the
valve while depressing it several times. If the valve leaks or remains inoperable, terminate the dive. Diving
with a leaking Buoyancy Compensator or with valves that do not operate properly may result in a loss of
buoyancy control that could result in injury or death.
Del ating the BC with the Oral Valve (BPI)
Assume a head up position in the water. Raise the Oral Valve above and in front of your face. (This insures the Oral valve will
be positioned above the air bubble in the BC). Depress the Oral Valve button and visually conj rm that air is escaping from
the Ink ator. For best control, let air out in a series of short, measured amounts while observing the effects on your buoyancy.
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