Deflation Methods using the i3 System

Your BC uses the i3 deflation and inflation system. This may be different than the inflation / deflation systems that you are familiar with. The i3 system simplifies buoyancy control by locating deflation and inflation control in one location. In addition, when using the i3 control for deflation, it is not necessary to remember which valve to activate for optimum deflation. Deflation via the i3 control opens all valves simultaneously venting air regardless of your position in the water. On BC’s equipped with the i3 system, air can also be vented from the BC manually.

It is very important to read the following instructions, and become thoroughly familiar with the correct methods for deflating and inflating your BC using the i3 system.