Aqua Lung Black Diamond SL BC - Manual (Page 22)

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POST DIVE CARE & MAINTENANCE
With proper care, your BC will provide many years of reliable service.
The following preventive maintenance must be performed to extend the
life of your BC:
1. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Ny-
lon fabric can quickly fade when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet
rays, and extreme heat may damage the welded bladder seams.
2. Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water, which
can cause the BC fabric to discolor and decay prematurely.
3. Do not allow the BC to chafe against any sharp objects or rough
surfaces that could abrade or puncture the bladder. Do not set or
drop heavy objects such as block weights on the BC.
4. Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, aerosols, or chemical solvents.
5. To preserve the life of the bladder, rinse it inside and out with fresh
water after every day of use, using the following procedure:
a) Pressurize the power inflator with low pressure (LP) air via the
LP hose.
b) Using a garden hose, direct water through the oral inflator
mouthpiece to flush the interior of the bladder, and then thor-
oughly rinse the exterior of the BC.
CAUTION: Before rinsing, ensure that the power inflator is
pressurized with air. This will prevent debris and contami-
nants from entering the valve mechanism if the inflator but-
ton is accidentally depressed.
c) Completely drain the bladder of water, either through the oral
inflator or through the overpressure relief valve.
d) Inflate the BC, and allow it to dry inside and out. Store the BC
partially inflated, away from direct sunlight, and in a clean, dry
area. Do not store the BC in an enclosed space, such as a car
trunk, where temperatures may fall below 0ºF (-18ºC) or rise
above 120ºF (49ºC).
6. Thoroughly rinse the SureLock™ weight release mechanism, in-
cluding the female receptacle and male insert. Visually inspect both
parts of the mechanism to make sure they are free of any debris
(sand, salt, silt, rocks, etc.) that could hinder the smooth operation
of the SureLock™. Connect and release the SureLock™ mecha-
nism several times to ensure proper operation.