Attach
the regulator. If the
regulator's out of reach,
lay the tank and BCD
down, with the BCD up,
before you go get it.
The
tank valve opening
may be covered by
a piece of tape
or a plastic cap.
If so, remove the
tape or cap (discard
tape properly -
please do not litter).
Check the valve
opening for an O-ring
(yoke system - for
DIN, check the regulator
first stage connection).
It should be clean
and free from cuts
or nicks. If you
need a new O-ring,
see your instructor.
Open the tank valve
slowly - just for
a burst - to blow
any accumulated
water or dirt from
the valve opening.
Aim it away from
people. If you're
certain there's
no water or debris,
you can skip this
step.
Remove the regulator
dust cap by loosening
the yoke screw (yoke
system) or unscrewing
(DIN system).
With the tank between
your legs and the
BCD away from you,
put the first stage
on the tank valve
so that the valve
opening meets the
first stage opening,
and so the second
stage hose leads
to the right. The
primary second stage
hose goes over your
right shoulder.
Tighten the yoke
screw until it is
just finger tight,
or for DIN equipment,
gently screw in
the regulator until
it is snug.
Attach the low pressure
hose from the regulator
to the BCD low-pressure
inflator.
at the working pressure
on the tank and
compare it to the
SPG, and you'll
have an idea how
full the tank is.
You'll quickly learn
the full pressure
for most tanks in
your areCheck your
air with the submersible
pressure gauge.
Turn
on the air and check
its operation. You should
now be ready to turn
on the air. Hold the
SPG in your left hand
away from you, facing
away, as you turn it
on - this is a precaution
in the unlikely event
the SPG leaks internally
and the face bursts;
modern SPGs have blow
out plugs so this isn't
likely to happen even
if it does have a leak.
Play it safe anyway
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