REVISED 09/07
CSAV NSW
COMBAT SWIMMER ASSAULT VESTTECHNICAL MANUAL
Page 1: ...REVISED 09 07 CSAV NSW COMBAT SWIMMER ASSAULT VEST TECHNICAL MANUAL...
Page 2: ...d reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung America 2007 AQUA LUNG INTERNATIONAL CSAV TECHNICAL MANUAL PN 76910...
Page 3: ...s of Adjustment 14 Dive Apparatus Configuration 16 Mariner Kampack Mariner Twinpack back mount 18 Twin Tank Harness back mount 19 MK16 setup back mount 22 MK25 setup chest mount 23 Predive Checklist 2...
Page 4: ...CSAV MILITARY LIFE PRESERVER TECHNICAL MANUAL Change No Date Title and or brief description Change made by 1 09 21 07 MK 25 FFM weight requirements G Rubin CHANGE RECORD...
Page 5: ...ation or uncontrolled rapid descent it is important to remove and jettison weight immediately In the event of an uncontrolled rapid ascent it is important to immediately begin venting air from the CSA...
Page 6: ...allows for size adjustments to be made for each individual diver evenly distributes the weight of the chosen diving apparatus on the body Outer container and Air Bladder 1000D outer bag with MOLLE sty...
Page 7: ...ally on the side of the vest or vertically on the back of the harness positioning depends on type of diving apparatus used Apparatus Attachment Straps female buckles are attached to the CSAV male buck...
Page 8: ...rtion can be attached to the CSAV using the built in MOLLE style straps The weight pouches can then be inserted or removed in the same manner as other weight integrated diving BCs When the weight pouc...
Page 9: ...CSAV MILITARY LIFE PRESERVER TECHNICAL MANUAL LP Inflator Hose An LP inflator hose can be attached to the powerline inflator for open circuit diving test operation and check for leaks...
Page 10: ...exceeds ambient The rapid dump valve can also be opened manually to facilitate rapid dumping of air The air bladder is heavy duty 200 denier urethane coated nylon The tested lift capacity of the CSAV...
Page 11: ...AL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Hardware must be removed prior to removing the bladder Unscrew the cylinders from the cylinder connectors Next unscrew the cylinder connectors from the bladder Unscrew th...
Page 12: ...all the bladder properly align the threaded connectors on the bladder with the holes on the jacket Stuff the bladder back into the vest and insert the connectors through the holes Reconnect the cylind...
Page 13: ...y experience a rapid uncontrolled ascent which could lead to serious injury or death if not immediately corrected To re gain buoyancy control during an uncontrolled ascent you must continuously exhaus...
Page 14: ...achieve the best possible fit for a wide range of divers The CSAV comes equipped with adjustable waistband grommets which when adjusted evenly on both sides can offer an extra 3 9 inches of waistband...
Page 15: ...ments can be made to both the waist band and the external chest strap for maximum comfort The vertical torso strap inside the vest can also be adjusted In addition the strap found at the back of the h...
Page 16: ...Mariner Kampack Twin Tank Harness or the MK16 rebreather Compressed air cylinders be low left are mandatory when diving the MK16 MK25 and optional when diving SCUBA DIVE APPARATUS CONFIGURATION Infla...
Page 17: ...d to fit three 3 existing Aqua Lung made SCUBA cylinder configurations shown in the three 3 photos below Twin cylinder with Mariner Twinpack PN 083400 shown with CSAV Strap Kit PN 769091 Single cylind...
Page 18: ...riner Kampack on tank and adjust to preferred height Tighten Kampack strap and secure onto tank Upon tightening attach CSAV to kampack Make sure to attach shoulder waist and back clips as shown above...
Page 19: ...in cylinders configured with the Twin Tank Harness use CSAV strap kit PN 769097 Attach tankbands and corresponding straps to the tanks using the strap kit provided When preparing the twinpack make sur...
Page 20: ...nds ensuring the buckles are fac ing the correct direction Pull the straps in until the wide webbing is against the tank bands Ensure the metal tank bands are tight Wrap the crotch strap around the bo...
Page 21: ...four 4 corresponding female buckles on the CSAV to the male buckles on the tankholders When attaching the bottom strap make sure to connect the buckles to the female buckles on the D ring inside of t...
Page 22: ...trap MK16 SETUP Strap Kit PN 769089 Shorten the straps to keep the MK16 high on the back NOTE There are two sets of metal double rings sewn into the shoulder straps on the adjustable harness Use the f...
Page 23: ...weight pouches refer to page 7 Install a 4 lb weight in each of the 2 backmounted SureLock ditch able weight pouches MK25 with FFM Diver preference per mission requirements Attach MK25 to front of CS...
Page 24: ...uration B Shoulder straps are routed outboard of CSAV bladder There are two methods for attaching the MK25 to the CSAV This is based on user preference as well as gear placement on the vest Configurat...
Page 25: ...e Rapid Exhaust Valve by pulling on the corrugated hose ______ 2 Install fully charged air cylinders or Install LP inflator hose ______ 3 Now either orally inflate or power inflate the CSAV until the...
Page 26: ...tials ______ 1 Depress the oral inflate button and direct fresh water into the airway to rinse the interior of the CSAV ______ 2 Disconnect the powerline inflator from the bladder Rinse with fresh wat...
Page 27: ...CSAV for fullness If the pressure has gone down significantly refill the vest and check the CSAV for leakage by submerging the vest fully in water and re test Repeat steps a g until no leakage is pres...
Page 28: ...breaking strength Harness C1 1A Mil W 4088 black nylon webbing with 7000 lb breaking strength 2 drain ports Powerline inflation system with overpressure relief valve Material Single bag welded constr...
Page 29: ...t cylinder 24827 LP inflator hose 27 42726 Powerline Inflator 710108USN Weight 4 lb MK25 CSAV 769082 Cylinder pocket 769083 Weight sheath 10 LB 769084 Weight pouch 10 LB 769093 Weight sheath 20 LB 769...
Page 30: ...769100 N A CSAV w o cylinders XL 769104 1 Container CSAV Universal 769101 2 Powerline Inflator 42746 3 Harness CSAV M L 769102 Harness CSAV XL 769103 4 Weight pocket 10 LB 769083 5 Bladder 769105 6 G...
Page 31: ...16 15736 Poppet Oral Valve 17 820092 O ring 18 15610 Cable Pin 19 15720 Filter Screen 20 15743 Push Rod 21 820016 O ring 22 15749 Push Rod Housing 23 15747 Button 24 15086 Button Cover 25 15746 Bezel...
Page 32: ...9 Ring Backup 8 009 N300 90 1 7 820010 O ring 2 010 E0540 80 1 8 101168 Washer 1 9 101167 Washer 1 10 101166 Spindle 1 11 101165 Seat valve 1 12 101305 Body valve 1 13 920516 Safety plug 3000 PSI Valv...
Page 33: ...37 820011 O ring 1 40 820043 O ring 1 41 778564 Valve Schrader 1 42609 Powerline Inflator with Dual Valve Service Kit PN Description Qty 101165 Seat 1 820038 O ring 5 584 E0540 80 1 820088 O ring 6 11...
Page 34: ...iversal connector 4 24827 Low pressure hose 27 2 42746 Airway complete powerline 1 769086 Strap kit CSAV MK 25 1 769092 Strap kit CSAV MK 16 1 769091 Strap kit CSAV SCUBA PAK 1 769097 Strap kit CSAV T...
Page 35: ...R CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY SO THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Restrictions The following restrictions apply to this warranty This warranty extends to inflator p...
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