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BC DEFLATION USING THE RAPID EXHAUST VALVE (REV)
The Rapid Exhaust Valve (REV) is located inside the upper (shoulder) unit
of the Inflator Assembly. It is connected to the lower (power) unit by two
Cables located inside the Corrugated Hose and coupled together inside
the Pull Connector.
The REV is operated by grasping the Pull Connector, or the lower (power)
unit and pulling it down (away) from the upper (shoulder) unit. The
Cables pull the Exhaust Valve open, venting air from the BC through the
Vents of the upper unit of the Inflator Assembly.
The amount of air vented depends on how far open the Exhaust Valve is,
the distance you pull the inner Cable, and how long the Exhaust Valve is
open. Short tugs vent small amounts of air for minor changes in buoy-
ancy, and a long pull will vent the entire BC in a matter of seconds.
Use of the REV eliminates water entry even if the Exhaust Valve remains
open after all air is vented from the BC.
BC INFLATION USING THE MANUAL INFLATE/DEFLATE
BUTTON
The Round Button located on the right side of the Mouthpiece is an In-
flate/Deflate manual actuator that allows air flow in to, or out of, the BC.
To inflate orally, place the Mouthpiece in your mouth, and after you be-
gin (and continue) to blow in, press the Button with your thumb. This
procedure purges the mouthpiece cavity of water, resulting in less water
entering the BC, potentially prolonging Bladder life.
Some air may continue to leak in to the surrounding water when you are
orally inflating the BC, even after you have released the Inflate/Deflate
Button. This is considered normal and will not impede the efficient oral
inflation of the BC.
