How should I prepare the Divesoft Liberty for long-term storage?
For storage longer than one week, clean and disinfect the Liberty, leave the breathing loop disconnected for ventilation and protect the unit from dust.
Before storing the rebreather for a period longer than one week, clean and disinfect the unit as usual (see manual section 3.5.3 Cleaning and disinfection).
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If the CCR Liberty is stored in a dry and clean environment, do not connect the corrugated-hose assembly with the DSV to the head or to the breathing bags and store the rebreather open. Dust occurs even in an environment with the same level of cleanliness as the home environment. Limit accumulation of dust by, for example, covering the unit with a washed cotton bed sheet. Store the detached corrugated hose assembly in a suitable ventilated container that will allow complete drying.
If you store the CCR Liberty in an environment with a lower degree of cleanliness, store it assembled and closed (without sorbent). Such an environment with a lower degree of cleanliness may be, for example, a home with pets.
Before putting the closed rebreather in storage, all parts must be thoroughly dried, including all creases in the corrugated hoses and the interior surface of the bags.
Charge the batteries at least once every six months.
If, after storing the unit for more than a month, you find that moisture persisted inside the apparatus or you can smell mustiness or mold from the corrugated hoses, it is necessary to disinfect the apparatus again. When storing the rebreather, make sure that no rubber parts (hoses, cables) are pinched or compressed.
Ensure that no other objects are leaned against the rebreather. Secure the rebreather against falling.