This video demonstrates how to properly check your AirBuddy before diving in five easy-to-remember steps under the acronym: V-I-T-A-L (“Vital”).

1) “V” stands for a Visual check of all components to make sure that there is no obvious damage.
2) “I” stands for an Inspection of all air connections to make sure that they are properly attached and that both safety couplers (on the main unit and on the harness) are locked.
3) “T” stands for a Test run to check that the compressor runs and makes normal sound, it’s building up pressure, and the position switch and the siren work OK.
4) “A” stands for an Air flow check. Once you switch AirBuddy off, briefly press the purge button on the regulator to check that air is released.
5) “L” stands for Look again on the entire assembly to make sure that no components are missing or appear to be loose.

This video demonstrates the key features of AirBuddy and explains basic principles of how to prevent a potential water ingress mishap. AirBuddy has been designed so that the centre of gravity is as low as possible to act like a keel on a boat to keep it stable on the water surface. It is balanced to self-upright from about 110-degree tilt. It also contains a water trap and a position switch to help prevent a potential water ingress. Nevertheless, it is a floating compressor that draws the air from the surface, so a certain degree of user caution is required to prevent hazardous situations that could lead to water damage to certain internal parts.

This video demonstrates how to swap the battery for a consecutive dive. You can either completely remove AirBuddy from the float as if you were to disassemble it, or just loosen the Velcros to lower the float, remove the compression handle and open the lid. Swap the battery in 30 seconds, close AirBuddy and you’re ready to dive again.

This video demonstrates how to properly rinse your AirBuddy after diving. You should do this after diving in sea as well as swimming pool, which contains chlorine and various other chemicals that can be even more aggressive than salt.

This video demonstrates how to prepare the battery of your AirBuddy for air travel. You can find detailed instructions in the user manual provided with the purchase of your AirBuddy, or online on our website at www.airbuddy.com/download. On this link, you can also find our battery declaration as well as the IATA card with a summary of the aviation rules for passengers traveling with a lithium battery aboard a plane.