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MC System Care and Maintenance
With proper care, your Halcyon MC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preven-
tative maintenance must be performed to extend the life of your MC:
Preventative Maintenance
Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water. Prolonged exposure to chemically
treated water can damage the MC’s material.
Do not allow the MC’s wing 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 MC’s wing. Store
the wing partially inflated to reduce the possibility of puncture.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Nylon fabric may fade when exposed
to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and extreme heat may damage the integrity of the MC’s welded seams.
Avoid any contact with oil, gasoline, or other solvents or contaminants.
CAUTION:
Recommended working pressure of the Halcyon MC inflator is 120 psi to 160 psi.
CAUTION:
Operating temperature range of the Halcyon MC system is -20 celsius (-4 fahren-
heit) to 70 celsius (158 fahrenheit). All prudent/known safeguards and procedures should be
observed when diving in near or sub-freezing temperatures on the surface and below.
Post-dive Maintenance
To prevent permanent damage from corrosion, salt crystals, or chlorine attack, thoroughly rinse the
MC inside and out with fresh water after every day of use, using the following procedure:
1) Pressurize the power inflator with low pressure air, via the quick disconnect hose.
2) Using a garden hose or other fresh water source, direct water through the oral inflator to flush the
interior of the bladder, and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the MC.
CAUTION:
Before rinsing, ensure that the power inflator is pressurized with air. This will
prevent foreign particles and contaminants from entering the valve mechanism in the event
that the inflator button is accidentally depressed.
3) Completely drain the bladder of water, either through the oral inflator or through the overpres-
sure valve, being careful to avoid operating the power inflator.
4) Inflate the MC and allow it to dry inside and out before storing. Store the MC partially inflated,
away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry, clean area.
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