Brownie’s THIRD LUNG F280X, Owner'S Manual, Page: 10 / 24

BEACH LAUNCHINg
1. When launching from the beach, first determine whether the surf will allow safe entry.
2. Breaking surf may flip the unit. Having a gripI on the unit in and out of surf zone is essential.
3. DO NOT LET REGULATORS DRAG IN THE SAND. The float is equipped with straps to secure all hoses for easy
carrying.
4. Start the unit on the beach or in calm, waist deep water. The pressure release valve on the compressor should
evacuate a sporadic puff of air or a light continuous flow. Breathing on the regulators should stop the flow indicating
that the air is being properly regulated.
6. Push the unit into the current or wind and allow it to drift the length of the hose.
5. Deploy the diver hoses attaching them to the belts.
6. Swim the unit well away from the breaking surf. Remember, the wind may blow the unit back into the surf.
7. Play out the 60-foot down line spinning out any kinks.
8. Reverse procedure for returning to the beach.
STEP 11
USINg AS A DECK MOUNT
When using as a deck mount, or when inflating the tube, position the unit so
that the exhaust is pointing downwind and that there is plenty of circulating air
available to cool the engine. Also make sure that the exhaust is not too close
to the gunwale (gunnel) to prevent exhaust from bouncing back into the intake
air. The unit’s design is usually sufficient to prevent this but being aware of the
situation will totally ensure the air quality.
If the unit is used often as a deck mount, you might consider ordering hose
extensions to get additional range away from the boat. With the QRS fittings,
adding additional hoses is literally a snap.
STEP 12
SOME TIPS ON USE OF THE EQUIPMENT
Sudden bursts of energy might use up more air volume than the compressor can supply. This will result in restrictive breath-
ing. If you encounter this, simply SLOW DOWN your breathing or refrain from exerting great amounts of energy until your
respiration rate becomes normalized. Excitement, activity level, current flow, depth and experience level of divers will dictate
your dive.
STEP 13
THE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DIVE DAY
1. After the engine has cooled down, and with the air intake assembly in place start up the engine.
2. Thoroughly spray down the entire unit with fresh water WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
3. Do not force water into the compressor air intake or into the engine air cleaner.
4. Fresh water can be safely sprayed over the rest of the unit, including into the pull cord housing of the engine, which
is where salt laden air is drawn in for cooling purposes.
5. Wash the engine thoroughly including all the linkage. When you feel certain that you have completely washed off
and out, all the corrosive matter, continue washing the rest of the system, including all the hoses, belts, tube and
regulators. You may purge the regulator and wash it down ONLY while the unit is on and running, otherwise you
may flood the regulator.
6. Blow-dry the engine and compressor. (Handy blower is included in Care Kit).
7. Apply a very light coat of Corrosion X (supplied with Care Kit) to engine only. Do not spray on the compressor.
8. Turn off the gas feed switch and allow the engine to run until it shuts off. Unscrew the bolt underneath the carbure-
tor to drain the gas. (Remember that you will need to have some sort of container to catch the fuel as it is drain-
ing.) After the gas has drained out replace the bolt and turn the on/off switch to the off position. This will keep the
carburetor clean.
9. Add Stabil (supplied with Care Kit) to the gas if it is to be stored for more than a week (more information on storage
in next section).
10. Before disconnecting hoses and regulators make sure to release pressure in lines by purging regulators.
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