Next,
test the regulator
by pressing
the urge button
Momentarily.
The air should
flow freely
and stop when
you release
the button.
A slight hissing
from the second
stage may stop
if the purge
button is pressed
or the mouthpiece
opening is blocked
momentarily.
If it does not,
notify your
instructor.
Some very sensitive
regulators may
begin to free
flow (release
air continuously)
loudly when
you press the
purge; put your
fingers across
the mouthpiece
and it should
stop.
Check
the exhaust
valve by exhaling
into the regulator.
Exhalation should
be easy. If
not, the exhaust
valve may be
stuck - notify
your instructor.
If both the
purge and exhaust
valves function
properly, take
a few breaths
from ,he regulator
as a final check.
The regulator
should breathe
easily and smoothly.
Sekure
hoses and streamline
your gear.
Dangling SPGs
and alternate
air sources
damage themselves
as they drag
on the bot tom
and the reef.
They create
drag while you
swim and they
can destroy
and kill sensitive
aquatic life.
Your
BCD and hoses
will have clips,
snaps and other
attachments
so that none
of your hoses
dangle. Ideally,
when swimming
underwater nothing
hangs below
your body line
more than about
20 cm/8 inches
- and less is
better. Typically,
you run the
SPG hose under
your left arm
and attach it
to the front
of your BCD
where you can
either see it,
or easily swing
it up and see
it. Your alternate
air source usually
runs under your
right arm (though
this may vary
with the type)
and attaches
in the triangle
formed by your
chin and the
corners of your
rib cages. You'll
use a clip or
holder that
holds it securely,
but releases
with a firm
tug.
Your
instructor will
help you secure
hoses and streamline
your gear. When
you're done, remember
to lay it down
carefully BCD
up, with the second
stage on top so
it stays out of
the sand or dirt.
Atlantis International
Bali Dive Center
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #350 Sanur, Bali
Phone : +62-361-284312
Fax : +62-361-282824
Mobile : +62-81-2380 5767
e-mail : info@balidiveaction.com
