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Manuals, videos, spare parts and lifetime service — everything you need to keep your Pelagus TEC BC System diving for a lifetime.
📖User Manual
Complete assembly, configuration, pre-dive checks, maintenance schedule and safety guidance. Written by divers, for divers.
- • Full assembly diagrams
- • Torque & rigging specs
- • Pre-dive checklist
- • Rinse & storage protocol
- • Service intervals
🛠Spare Parts
🎥Assembly Videos
🎥Weighting Guide
🎥Harness Adjustment
🔧Service Information
Fresh water rinse — inflate wing and flush inflator.
Full inspection — webbing, buckles, OPV function test.
Bladder pressure test and inflator service.
Full harness inspection — replace webbing if worn.
316 stainless backplate — inspect, never replace.
Direct factory service. No dealer intermediary.
⏳Expected Service Life
The lifespan of any Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) depends on usage, maintenance, storage conditions, and environmental exposure. High-quality materials and proper care can significantly extend the service life of your equipment.
| Environment | Expected Service Life | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Storage | 10–15+ years | Stored in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and chemicals. Material remains flexible, seams experience minimal stress, and UV degradation is virtually eliminated. |
| Recreational Diving | 8–12 years | Used regularly but rinsed with fresh water after each dive, dried thoroughly, and stored correctly. Annual inspections and replacement of worn components help maintain performance and reliability. |
| Heavy Commercial Use | 5–8 years | Daily or frequent diving, repeated inflation and deflation cycles, constant exposure to salt water, UV radiation, boat decks, and transport wear increase material fatigue and accelerate normal ageing. |
| Poor UV Protection | 3–6 years | Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures, and improper storage can cause premature ageing. UV radiation gradually hardens PVC-based materials, reducing flexibility and shortening service life. |
Factors That Extend the Life of Your BCD
Salt crystals left inside or outside the BCD can accelerate wear on valves, inflators, dump valves, and metal hardware.
Recommended: Thoroughly rinse the exterior and partially fill the bladder with fresh water, shake gently, drain completely, then allow it to dry.
Moisture trapped inside the bladder can encourage mould and unpleasant odours while increasing the likelihood of internal contamination.
Recommended: Dry the BCD completely before storing it.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the biggest contributors to material ageing. Extended exposure can cause colour fading, material hardening, reduced flexibility, and premature surface cracking.
Recommended: Store in a cool, shaded environment whenever possible.
High temperatures can reduce the flexibility of PVC-based materials and place additional stress on glued or welded seams. Avoid storing your BCD in the boot of a hot vehicle, on a boat deck for extended periods, or near heaters and heat sources.
Storing the bladder with a small amount of air inside helps prevent the internal surfaces from sticking together and allows moisture to evaporate more effectively.
Although 316 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, regular rinsing removes salt deposits and helps maintain the appearance and function of buckles, D-rings, and backplates.
Inspect the following at least once a year: inflator operation, dump valves, OPV (Over Pressure Valve), webbing, buckles, D-rings, bolts and fasteners, seams and fabric condition. Early detection of wear can prevent unexpected failures.
A well-maintained technical BCD is a long-term investment. Proper cleaning, careful storage, and regular inspection can significantly extend its operational life while ensuring dependable performance dive after dive.
Pelagus 4 Life systems are engineered with premium materials selected for demanding diving environments. Combined with proper care and routine maintenance, they are designed to provide years of reliable performance for recreational and technical divers alike.
📝Warranty Registration
👤Register New Owner
Just picked up a new Pelagus TEC BC? Register as the original owner to unlock full lifetime warranty coverage, service history tracking and priority spare parts.
🔄Ownership Transfer
Selling or gifting your Pelagus? Transfer ownership so the new diver keeps continuous service history — and their share of the lifetime warranty.
📦Replacement Parts
Registered owners get direct access to the full parts catalog — shipped worldwide from South Africa.
- • Genuine factory parts only
- • Ship worldwide within 5-10 business days
- • Serial-linked ordering for correct fit
- • No dealer markup
- Harness webbing (full replacement)5-8 years
- Inflator service kitEvery 2 years
- Wing bladder8-10 years typical
- OPV valveAs needed
- Buckles & D-ringsLifetime — as required
📞Contact Pelagus
Talk to the team who engineered your gear. No call center — direct factory support.