Emergency ascent using the buoyancy compensator

Emergency ascent using the buoyancy compensator

Using the buoyancy compensator, the diver can quickly rise to the surface in an emergency:

  1. Dump the weights from the buoyancy compensator by pulling the red dumping handle on the left side.

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Dumping handle for dumping weights.

  1. Press the inflator button to fill the bladder.

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Fill the bladder by pressing the inflator button.

After an emergency ascent, you can fill the bladder on the buoyancy compensator at the surface, by manually blowing with your mouth in the mouthpiece while pressing the drain button.

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Manual filling through the mouthpiece.