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SEA-4500 User's Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

•  SEA-4500 balanced diaphragm first stage with integral fill port, dial pressure 

gauge, safety plug assembly, 360 degree swivel and On / Off  knob. Black 

aluminum components are utilized on first stage for a low reflective signature.

•  20 in (50.8 cm) or 27 in (68.6 cm) braided medium pressure (MP) hose with tool 

free swivel allows for quick and easy exchange of the second stage when needed.

•  Ergonomic low volume balanced second stage with indexable mouthpiece 

allows for variable regulator orientation.

•  Light weight composite / carbon fiber cylinder 13 cu. in. or 17.5 cu. in., 

4500 PSI / 310 BAR.

SEA-4500 Components 

(Fig. 1)

Figure 1

Fill Port

First Stage

360º Swivel

Braided 

Hose

Composite / Carbon Fiber 

Cylinder

Mouthpiece 

Cover

Indexable

Mouthpiece

Safety Plug Assy

Dial Pressure 

Gauge

Second 

Stage

On / Off 

Knob

Component Identification

Summary of Contents for SEA-4500

Page 1: ...Survival Egress Air SEA 4500 User s Manual Rev 09 14...

Page 2: ...eilly aqualung com grubin aqualung com jbutner aqualung com TRADEMARK NOTICE Aqua Lung is a registered trademark of Aqua Lung America Inc Warnings Cautions and Notes Pay special attention to informati...

Page 3: ...500 9 Filling SEA 4500 with a HP Fill Adapter 9 Adjusting Mouthpiece Position 12 Changing the SEA 4500 Mouthpiece 13 Pre Issue Checklist 14 Pre Flight Inspection 16 Post Flight Inspection 16 Care and...

Page 4: ...ervicetechnician Repair serviceandvisualinspection must not be attempted by untrained or unqualified personnel DO NOT attempt to overfill the SEA 4500 beyond 4500 PSI 310 BAR at 70 F 21 C Doing so may...

Page 5: ...ngtrainingexercises itisimportanttoensurethat theSEA 4500 is always pressurized whenever it is submerged in order to prevent theentranceofwaterintothesystem Wheneverthesystemhasbeen completely emptied...

Page 6: ...re MP hose with tool freeswivelallowsforquickandeasyexchangeofthesecondstagewhenneeded Ergonomic low volume balanced second stage with indexable mouthpiece allows for variable regulator orientation Li...

Page 7: ...fiber cylinder filled to 4500 PSI 310 BAR with a volume of 13 cu in or 17 5 cu in of air It is strongly recommended that the SEA 4500 be filled to 4500 PSI 310 BAR cold fill in order to provide maximu...

Page 8: ...closed To ensure the valve is closed check to see if the red indicator ring is visible in the handwheel Fig 3 4 Depress the second stage purge button to ensure that the system is completely depressuri...

Page 9: ...02865 may be purchased separately Fig 5 O Ring NOTE The HP fill adapter PN 102865 may be used to fill cylinders up to a pressure rating of 4500 PSI 310 BAR Fig 5 CAUTION DonotattempttofilltheSEA 4500d...

Page 10: ...ll adapter by turning it clockwise until finger tight WARNING DO NOT attempt to fill the SEA 4500 from a compressor or air supply where the regulated pressure exceeds 4500 PSI 310 BAR Doing so may wea...

Page 11: ...ng pre issue inspection of the second stage purge while the SEA 4500 is pressurized and connected to the fill adapter a Briefly depress the purge button to ensure that sufficient airflow is provided t...

Page 12: ...ons Figure 8 The mouthpiece to body default position is horizontal which allows the hose to route either to the right or left of the regulator second stage The mouthpiece boss on the body is hexagonal...

Page 13: ...ce to preferred position Fig 10 4 Install a new black clamp with the clamp tab positioned in line with the center of the right bite tab on the mouthpiece Since the mouthpiece is of a lower profile des...

Page 14: ...ny external damage such as dents gouges cracks or severe external corrosion 3 While the SEA 4500 valve is completely shut and the system is depressurized inspect the pressure gauge to ensure that it i...

Page 15: ...ge of water 8 Immediately after releasing the purge button listen closely to ensure that the second stage does not continue to allow any air flow 9 Turn the valve handwheel clockwise until it is compl...

Page 16: ...Inspect for contamination dirt and signs of corrosion CAUTION Do not press the purge button when the SEA 4500 is on Purging of the SEA 4500 will deplete the pressure below the GREEN ZONE and it will...

Page 17: ...on is not depressed while the system is submerged or wet Moisture may otherwise be allowed to enter the valves and the cylinder which will require that the system be returned to a qualified technician...

Page 18: ...e or exposure to extreme heat This may cause the cylinder to rupture or explode possibly resulting in severe injury or death 7 Store the SEA 4500 completely dry in a clean equipment box or sealed insi...

Page 19: ...d that moisture has entered the system Use in chlorinated swimming pool water will accelerate the deterioration of most rubber components and require more frequent service than in other typical condit...

Page 20: ...nnection 360 degree swivel Regulator First Stage Balanced Diaphragm Regulator Second Stage Balanced Second Stage Pressure Indicator Gauge 0 5000 PSI 0 345 BAR Over Pressure Relief Safety Plug Assembly...

Page 21: ...5 HP Fill Adapter 4500 PSI 310 BAR 820312 o ring Fill Port First Stage 360 Swivel Braided Hose Composite Carbon Fiber Cylinder Mouthpiece Cover Indexable Mouthpiece Safety Plug Assy Dial Pressure Gaug...

Page 22: ...22 SEA 4500 User s Manual NOTES...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...2014 Aqua Lung International 2340 Cousteau Court Vista CA 92081 Phone 760 597 5000 Fax 760 597 4900 www aqualung com militaryandprofessional Survival Egress Air 4500 SEA 4500 User s Manual...

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