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BC DEFLATION USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR/DEFLATOR BUTTON

To deflate the BC through the Mouthpiece, hold the lower (power) unit higher than the top of the BC and depress the Round Button located on the right side of the Mouthpiece to vent the air from the BC.

To ensure complete deflation of the BC, the Mouthpiece must be held higher than the top of the BC. While underwater, you will hear the air as it bubbles out through the Mouthpiece.

To prevent entry of water into the BC, be sure to release the Button before all bubbles stop flowing. To help eliminate unwanted water entry, use the Rapid Exhaust Valve method of deflation.

REGULATOR OPERATION

In the event that it is necessary for you to share air with another diver, you should offer your Primary Second Stage to the diver and you should use the AIR XS II Regulator. Although the AIR XS II Regulator will function properly with the Purge Button facing up or down, Oceanic recommends an operational position with the Purge Button facing up, similar to other Second Stage positioning.

Operation of your AIR XS II Regulator is similar to most other Second Stages. It provides air on demand with low inhalation resistance and it has a convenient Purge Button located on the top of the unit's housing and a comfortable Mouthpiece.

As with most other Second Stages, purging the AIR XS II Regulator of water can be accomplished in two ways. By pressing the Purge Button to initiate the flow of air and expulsion of water, or by exhaling a small puff of air into the Mouthpiece to expel the water.

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