.6 BC Owner’s Manual

Standard Features

WARNING: A Buoyancy Compensator (BC) is NOT a life jacket! It is not designed to provide face-up flotation in all situations, and it does not meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for a life preserver or personal flotation device (PFD). If you become unconscious in the water without a buddy present to immediately assist, you may suffer serious injury or death from drowning.

Overview of Standard Features & Adjustments

Please take the time to acquaint yourself with your BC’s features, including standard inflation/deflation valves and adjustments that can be found on every model of an XS Scuba BC. Specific instructions for using these features will be provided throughout this manual. Additional options and special features will be explained in the section titled Optional Accessories & Special Features.

Valves

Integrated Inflator System – With this system, you have two methods to inflate the BC, two methods to deflate the BC, and automatic venting of excess pressure. Be sure to read and understand these instructions describing how this system operates before attempting to dive with your XS Scuba BC.

Power Inflator – This assembly is actually made up of two different valves. The oral inflation valve can be used to manually inflate or deflate your BC. The power inflation valve is connected directly to your regulator’s first stage, and can be used to inflate your BC with the push of a button.

Overpressure Relief Valve (OPV) / Rapid Exhaust Valve (REV) – The integrated Overpressure Relief Valve (OPV) vents excess pressure from the BC during ascent or if over-pressurized from the power inflator. This component of the Integrated Inflator System operates automatically so no instructions for its manual use are necessary.

The Rapid Exhaust Valve (REV), located within the upper shoulder unit of the integrated inflator, is connected to the lower Power Inflator by a cable located inside the corrugated hose. This valve can be opened to

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