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Pre-dive Assembly and Inspection

Over Pressure Valve (OPV)

The over pressure / dump valve is typically located on the top left shoul-

der area of the bladder assembly. As its name implies, the OP Valve

prevents over inﬂation of the bladder. The valve automatically releases

air when the internal bladder pressure exceeds the valve's spring pres-

sure. The valve will automatically close when the internal bladder

pressure becomes less than the valve's spring pressure. The OP Valve

should be inspected before every dive for proper operation.

Manual Dump Valve (MD Valve)

Your OP Valve is equipped with a manual dump system to allow you to

easily dump air from the BC as you adjust your buoyancy. To manually

dump air using this system, pull the red "T" Handle down until proper

buoyancy is achieved.

Remote Exhaust Valve (RE Valve)

Your BC may be equipped with a remote exhaust valve. If it is, it is lo-

cated on the upper left, just over the shoulder, on the bladder assembly.

The RE Valve is another way to "dump" or exhaust air manually as you

adjust for neutral buoyancy. The RE Valve operates by simply pulling on

the power inﬂator mechanism and corrugated rubber hose.

The RE Valve should be inspected before every dive for proper op-

eration. Also, inspect that both threaded caps on the RE Valve, are

tightened securely. The exhaust cap must be tightened a minimum

1/12 turn (3/8 inch) after it ﬁrst contacts the body. The RE Valve was

designed to be serviced. Without proper tightening of these caps,

they may loosen over time and be lost.

Power Inﬂator/ Oral Inﬂator Mechanism

Your Rapid-Diver BC is equipped with a power inﬂator/oral inﬂator mech-

anism. This unit consists of an Oral Valve Mouthpiece, Oral Valve Button,

and Pneumatic Inﬂation Valve (PIV). The PIV can operate over a pres-

sure range of 95-200 psi (6.5-13.8 bar). To inﬂate the BC using the PIV,

attach the low pressure hose using the quick disconnect (QD) ﬁtting and

depress the PIV button. To inﬂate the BC using the oral inﬂator, depress

the Oral Valve Dump Button and breathe into the Oral Valve Mouthpiece.

CHECK ALL MECHANISMS BEFORE EVERY DIVE FOR

PROPER OPERATION AND LEAKS.

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