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BCD Inspection

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Date Member Supplier Cost Comment

Itemlist

This procedure applies to the following items:

(bd001), (bd002), (bd003), (bd004), (bd005), (bd006), (bd007), (bd008), (bd009), (bd010), (bd011), (bd012), (bd013), (bd014), (bd015), (bd016), (bd017), (bd018), (bd019), (bd020), (bd021), (bd022), (bd023), (bd024), (bd025), (bd026), (bd027), (bd028), (bd029), (bd039), (bd040), (bd041), (bd042), (bd043), (bd044), (bd045), (bd046), (bd047), (bd048), (bd049), (bd050), (bd051), (bd052), (bd053), (bd054), (bd055), (bd056), (bd057), (bd058), (bd059), (bd060), (bd061), (bd062),

Required Items

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Item Attributes In Stores?
Disinfectant Cleaner true
Dump Valve APPartNo = AP5
 false
Schroder core tool true
Gauze false
Ultrasonic Bath true
pull knob APPartNo = AP5A
 true
BCD Mouthpiece APPartNo = AP18A
 true
SOS Whistle APPartNo = AP14
 true
Convoluted hose APPartNo = AP19
 true
Hose Coupling kit APPartNo = AP20
 true
Diaphram cover APPartNo = AP18
 true
Waist Buckle APPartNo = BK5
 false
Release Buckle APPartNo = BK10
 true
25mm Fastex Buckle APPartNo = BK11
 true
50mm Fastex Buckle APPartNo = BK12
 true
Camband APPartNo = BK3
 true
UBUC Label false

Instructions

Inspect

Buddy ManualVisually inspect the BCD Material and fittings for wear and damage. Operate the quick release snap connectors and ensure they operate smoothly

Wash

Wash the BC water with a little Disinfectant Cleaner. Ensure that the inside is flushed out several times.

Inflate

Inflate the BCD until Dump Valvethe over pressure valve starts to vent. Verify that the rate of inflation is satisfactory. If it is not then disassemble the inflate using the Schroder core tool extract the Gauzeand clean all components using the Ultrasonic Bath. Re-assemble

Inspect

check for leaks around the valves. Operate all valves and ensure they work and re-seal. Check that vents all have pull knobfirmly attached. Check that the BCD Mouthpieceis firmly attached. Every club BCD should have a SOS Whistleattached. The Convoluted hoseshould be in good condition and well attached with Hose Coupling kit. The Diaphram covershould be in good condition. Check any Waist Buckle is operational and will not slip, that buckles such as Release Buckle, 25mm Fastex Buckle or 50mm Fastex Buckle are in good shape. Check the Camband is in good shape.

Store

Replace the BC in the stores, store partially inflated

Record

Verify that a UBUC Label is attached and log completion of the inspection, the items operational status and any conditional comments.