Brownie’s THIRD LUNG F280X Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

1. Lift Velco

  flap on the side of the 

tube cover.

2. Turn the valve cover counter-
clockwise exposing the valve.

3. Insert the inflation nozzle into the 

valve and turn clockwise to lock.

4. Located at the end of the black 

heat hose is a male QRS fitting 
which fits snugly into the clear tube. 

With the compressor running, insert 

the male QRS fitting into the clear 
tube and begin filling. 

5. At about halfway through the filling 

process, check to see that the tube 
is positioned uniformly in the cover. 

Fill until tube is firm to the touch, but 
avoid overfilling. Shut off engine by 

turning kill switch to “Off.”
6. Press fabric cover back into place 

and clip the inflation nozzle onto 
available D-ring.

7. Deflation is very quick and easy. 

Remove the valve cover by turn-
ing counter clockwise and simply 

depress the quick-deflate button in 

the center of the valve. You may also 
lock the valve open by depressing 

the quick-deflate button and turning 

it clockwise. Replace valve cap, turn 
clockwise to secure. Press fabric 
cover back into place. Turn engine 
off until you are ready to launch the 
unit.

STEP 4
THE TUBE INFLATION AND DEFLATION

STEP 3
STARTINg THE UNIT
Serious burns may resulting from touching hot surfaces of the Engine.  Please read the Engine Owner’s Manual.

 

1.  Make sure the oil reservoir and gas tanks are full.  Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual.

 

2.  Put the fuel switch in the “ON” position. 

 

3.  Turn the kill switch to “ON.” Start the engine. 

 

4.  If it is cold, it might be necessary to choke it. As it warms, return the choke to the open position.

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Summary of Contents for THIRD LUNG F280X

Page 1: ...RE IS ALWAYS ON THE LINE Use only unleaded fuel containing no more than 10 ethanol w w w B r o w n i e D i v e c o m 3001 NW 25th Avenue Suite 1 Pompano Beach FL 33069 USA Ph 954 462 5570 Fx 954 462 6115 This manual is also available online ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2010 by Brownie s Third Lung All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any means without permission in writing from the publisher Edition 08 2010 ...

Page 3: ...Single Head 14 Parts List and Exploded View for AC1 15 Rebuild Instructions for AC2 Twin Head 16 Parts List and Exploded View for AC2 17 Warranty 18 Engine Warranty and Repairs 18 Regulator Update 19 Technical Bulletin Valves 20 Notes 21 SPECIFICATIONS Single Head Compressor SPECIFICATIONS Twin Head Compressor Air Displacement 6 CFM 170 LPM Air Displacement 12 CFM 340 LPM Air Delivery 4 CFM 50 PSI...

Page 4: ... answer the following questions on your past or present medical history with a YES or NO If you are not sure answer YES If any of these items apply to you or you are not sure we must request that you consult with a physician prior to participating in SSA surface supplied air diving Take the RSTC Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver s Physical Examination to your physician ...

Page 5: ...written explanations illustrations photographs and streaming video to clearly convey each subject Brownie s makes it easy for students of all ages including children to enjoy learning Each chapter concludes with a multiple choice quiz to test your understanding and comprehension of the topics covered Incorrect answers are automatically reviewed and retested Once you have successfully completed the...

Page 6: ...ng air Even so precautions must still be taken to ensure a totally pure air supply Never operate the equipment in a toxic fume environment such as near running outboard engines exposed chemicals or fuel spills The unit is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and should never be run in an enclosed area STEP 1 Remove the dust cap from the socket located on top of the compressor slip the clear PVC staff into the soc...

Page 7: ... onto available D ring 7 Deflation is very quick and easy Remove the valve cover by turn ing counter clockwise and simply depress the quick deflate button in the center of the valve You may also lock the valve open by depressing the quick deflate button and turning it clockwise Replace valve cap turn clockwise to secure Press fabric cover back into place Turn engine off until you are ready to laun...

Page 8: ...you should follow the same pattern as previously stated STEP 8 HOW TO ADJUST THE DROP WEIGHT CUMMERBELT 1 Unclip the front buckle 2 Undo the Velcro underneath the buckle 3 Lay the belt flat open Unzip the sleeve located on the back of the belt You will see that there is a piece of elastic with the Velcro adjustments on both sides The belt should be adjusted evenly on both sides so the front buckle...

Page 9: ...gee necklace attached so the regulator may hang easily around the neck for quick retrieval in an out of air situation See Figure 10 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 STEP 10 LAUNCHING BOAT LAUNCHING 1 Place the compressor assembly into the float and fasten connections 2 Run the heat transfer hose through the center hole 3 Snap the 60 foot down line to the heat hose 4 Lower the float into the water 5 S...

Page 10: ...y 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 assemb...

Page 11: ...ted on other page POSSIBLE CAUSE Too many diver s for the depth attempted SOLUTION Move to shallower water POSSIBLE CAUSE Air leak in hose system SOLUTION Check all fittings Pouring water on the connections may help detect leaks POSSIBLE CAUSE Compressor may require servicing SOLUTION Have unit inspected and repaired by a qualified technician CONDITION System frozen Inability to pull engine starte...

Page 12: ...il around parts inside the housing Drain the oil again 15 You may want to turn the engine up side down to ensure there is no more water emerging If there is spray more starter fluid into the hole to dry any more water 16 Fill with oil put in new spark plug replace the air cleaner reconnect compressor hose and assemble the carbure tor and muffler Do not use any more starter fluid To do so could be ...

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Page 14: ...s items 12f valve restraints items 12e and flapper valves items 12d from plate 7 Using a 5 32 Allen wrench remove screw item 11b from center of piston head Remove cap item 11c and cup item 11d 8 Install new piston sleeve item 11a over bare piston head onto piston rod 9 Slowly pull engine start cord or manually turn fan item 4 to position piston at maximum extension 10 Place piston cap item 11c int...

Page 15: ...AC VPA Valve Plate Complete 1 12a AC VALVE PLATE Valve Plate AC Units 1 12b AC1 2 17 Gasket Special 1 12c AC VPO Oring 1 12d AC1 2 18 Flapper Valve 2 12e AC AL RESTRAINT Restraint Aluminum 2 12f PFMSSS6C 25 Screw Flat Head 6 32 x 1 4 2 13 VRV 3001B V 60 Pressure Relief Valve 1 15 AC HEAD Head Single AC 1 15a 06115 06 Plug Brass 3 8 2 15b HMMSSS10C1 Bolt Trim HH CS 10 24 x 1 4 17 AC2 DC Dust Cap w ...

Page 16: ...s items 12f valve restraints items 12e and flapper valves items 12d from plate 7 Using a 5 32 Allen wrench remove screw item 11b from center of piston head Remove cap item 11c and cup item 11d 8 Install new piston sleeve item 11a over bare piston head onto piston rod 9 Slowly pull engine start cord or manually turn fan item 4 to position piston at maximum extension 10 Place piston cap item 11c int...

Page 17: ...C1 2 17 Gasket Special 2 12c AC VPO O Ring 2 12d AC1 2 18 Flapper Valve 2 12e AC AL RESTRAINT Restraint Alum 2 12f PFMSSS6C 25 Screw Flat Head 6 32 x 1 4 2 13 VRV 3001B V 60 Pressure Relief Valve 1 15 AC HEAD Head AC 1 15a 06115 06 Plug Brass 3 8 3 15b HMMSSS10C1 Bolt Trim HH CS 10 24 x 1 8 16a 28 158 Elbow St 3 8 90 Deg 2 16b 00069 0806 Elbow 5 8 x 3 8 Brass MNPT 2 16c 102 1006 Barb 5 8 x 3 8 Bra...

Page 18: ...oper use improper maintenance neglect of care alteration or unauthorized repair All repairs made not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner s expense RETURN GOODS POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS To return merchandise to Brownie s for service or credit 1 Call our sales department to obtain a RMA number 2 Pack authorized items in sturdy container NOTE Always COMPLETELY drain all ...

Page 19: ...arby There is a substantial reduction in sideways torque placed on the second stage from the hose A reduction in torque a reduction in jaw effort to grip the regulator The bottom hose position and integrated swivel provides unobstructed range of motion Regulator recovery remains unchanged There is no need to re learn a technique due to a change in design Additional features Proven performance of t...

Page 20: ...restraints are NOT backward compatible with the previous valve plate design Compressors requiring service to replace flapper valves and or restraints will be required to also replace the valve plate to accommodate the new parts For your convenience we have produced a single part number for a preassembled valve plate assembly including the valve plate flapper valves valve restraints screws round o ...

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Page 24: ..._________________ __________________________ Brownie s Third Lung 3001 NW 25th Avenue Ste 1 Pompano Beach FL 33069 Place Postage Here F o l d a l o n g t h i s l i n e F o l d a l o n g t h i s l i n e Cut here Cut here Cut here cut here ...

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