Buoyancy Compensators manual - Scubapro

12. STORAGEStore your BC, after it has fully dried, by partially inflating and then placing it in a cool, dark,dry, location: ultraviolet rays will shorten the life of the fabric and cause colors to fade.Slightly grease (with SCUBAPRO Lubricant Grease), the AIR 2 and BPI couplings.Inspection and Service IntervalYour BC should be inspected and maintained at an Authorized Service Center at least oncea year, more often if you dive frequently. Any damage caused due to failure to properlymaintain the BC is not covered by the warranty.English! WARNINGDue to heavy usage, BCs used for rental/diving centres, professional purposes orother intensive use must be checked at least every 6 months. Overall conditionsand main safety parts such as the bladder, valves, elbow, corrugated hose, BPImust be inspected. If any of the above parts shows wear or diminished performanceit should be replaced immediately or removed from usage, if replacement is notpossible.13. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSShelf lifeShelf life is seven years for a new, unused BC when deflated and stored in a sealed containeror bag at typical room temperature, with no exposure to UV.Operating temperature rangeAir -20°C to +50°C -4°F to 122°FWater -2°C to +40°C 28°F to 104°F! WARNINGSpecial Instruction in cold water diving methods, and the specific use of thisproduct in cold water, is required prior to cold water diving (temperatures below10°C/50° F). This instruction is beyond the scope of this manual.Inspection and Service IntervalLP hose and Pneumatic Inflation Valve operating pressureLow Pressure Hose Fitting threadsO-Rings - Seals95 – 200 psi (6.5 – 13.8 bar)3/8 – 24 UNFEPDM – Buna/Nitrile - Silicone! WARNINGThis product is designed to use air or nitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing upto 40% oxygen. Use of gas mixtures with increased oxygen, or the addition ofhelium or other substances, may cause corrosion, deterioration, premature agingor component failure of metal and rubber parts. These actions may result in lossof buoyancy control or air holding integrity of the BC, resulting in injury or death.Non-standard gas mixtures may also present a risk of fire or explosion. Use onlynitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen.13