Assembling Your Scuba Gear
opening scuba tank valve
Hold the face of the submersible pressure gauge against the cylinder or ground while opening the cylinder valve.
Opening the Cylinder
  1. Hold the submersible pressure gauge so that the face points towards the ground. An air leak inside the gauge could cause the gauge's cover to pop off, and holding the gauge face-down minimizes the risk of injury in the event this occurs.
  2. Slowly turn the valve knob counter-clockwise to open the valve. Continue to open the valve until it's completely open.
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