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Document XLDS Guide – Section One
Revised July 17, 2019
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SECTION ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Advantages
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Lightweight and portable
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Rapid set-up and deployment
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Ease of operation
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HP and LP cross connect capabilities for added
redundancy and safety
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Low maintenance
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Durable / Reliable
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Certified performance capabilities
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Modular System, allows the use of various high-
pressure supply sources
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Performance based on a minimum HP supply
pressure of 400 PSIG
Performance of the XLDS system is certified by
Dive Lab Inc. The XLDS user guide lists the
helmets and full-face masks and diver worn
systems that may be used with the XLDS and the
specifications and limitations of use. For
conventional surface supplied air diving, both the
2 and 3 diver RDC, and HP supply may be used
with many conventional helmets and full face
masks providing the maximum flow and pressure
requirements are met.
The User Guide
This User Guide explains in detail system start up,
operation and shut down procedures, as well as
basic care, maintenance and troubleshooting. The
guide defines the necessary support equipment
requirements and performance specifications.
The designation XLDS denotes the use of a two or
three diver system. Consisting of a two or three
diver air control console (RDC 2 or 3), ultra-
lightweight ¼” I.D. umbilicals, and a man worn
intermediate compensating system (ICS).
Whenever the XLDS is referred to in this user
guide, it refers to the entire system.
Both the 2 and 3 diver RDC units can also be used
for conventional surface supplied diving using
standard 3/8” (9mm) I.D. umbilicals.
