117 West Washington Street • Lake City, FL 32055 • USA
Phone (386) 752-1087 • Fax (386) 755-0613
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Page 1: ...117 West Washington Street Lake City FL 32055 USA Phone 386 752 1087 Fax 386 755 0613 www diverite com ...
Page 2: ...eyond repair through no fault of the user then and only then will we replace the affected component s To make a claim under this warranty the owner must have either completed and returned the Warranty Registration card at the time of purchase or registered his her warranty using Dive Rite s website www diverite com He or she must then return the damaged items to Dive Rite along with a copy of the ...
Page 3: ...and Care 33 The PPE Personal Protection Equipment mentioned in this manual was tested and certified according to 89 686 EEC Directive for a maximum depth of 50 meters 150 feet by ITALCERT Viale Sarca 336 20126 Milano Italy Notified Body No 0426 The device is in compliance with the EN 250 PPE of category III in accordance with 89 686 EEC Directive and EN 1809 PPE of category II in accordance with 8...
Page 4: ...basic skills of buoy ancy control including proper weighting ascents descents sur face swimming and resting and establishing neutral buoyancy under water This training must also cover both at the surface and under water the use of buoyancy control devices BCs oral inflation of BCs low pressure inflation of BCs and deflation of BCs using a variety of methods You must read and understand this manual...
Page 5: ...rol cord and elastic strap to help prevent the air cell from wrapping itself around the sides of the cylinder trapping air Failure to follow these instructions can prevent you from venting air from your BC and may lead to uncontrolled ascents This can further result in serious personal injury or death Before each use soak the Transpac II s tank bands in water and allow them to stretch Be certain t...
Page 6: ...strap first then put the weight belt on over it Failure to do so will hinder your ability to release your weight belt in an emergency Pre Dive Inspection Required The examinations described in this manual will help you identify equipment prob lems before unsafe conditions exist Nearly all equipment related diving accidents are preventable by Following the recommendations outlined in this manual Ha...
Page 7: ... special training and practice This should first be attempted under controlled conditions and the supervision of a certified instructor Never breath from your Transpac II s oral inflator manual deflator mouthpiece Your Transpac II s air cell may contain contamination or gas residue that may be hazardous if inhaled Use of the Transpac II s oral inflator manual deflator or overpressure relief valve ...
Page 8: ...ng and scuba diving skills Trusting your life to any single piece of equipment is just plain stupid It is not an emergency air supply Do not attempt to breathe from the air cell mouthpiece The bladder may contain gasses or residues that are hazardous to breathe The Transpac II is not a lift bag Attempting to use it as such places a diver at extreme risk of finding him or herself in a dangerous unc...
Page 9: ... shoulder strap 4 Three one inch 25mm D rings along each side of harness provide attachment points for light canisters pony bottles and other equipment 5 Self closing epaulet on the left hand shoulder strap helps you keep inflation hoses under control 6 Grommetted mounting holes for doubles enable positioning of cylinders at different heights ...
Page 10: ...ort and padded waist band transfer weight to hips 15 Attachment point for optional 1056D crotch strap Transpac II Components Your Transpac II is not merely a BC but rather a system of components that enable you to customize your Transpac II for a variety of applications In its most compact form you might use just the Transpac II harness and Travel Wings for traveling to a warm water dive destinati...
Page 11: ...of Transpac shoulder harness and standard or short back section lumbar support are available on special order Transpac II harnesses come with a padded Tek cummerbund that is in proportion to the length of the shoulder strap It is possible however to order your Transpac II harness with a different size Tek cummerbund or with the optional full length Sport cummerbund described on page 19 These are a...
Page 12: ...lfill Figure 4 Travel Wings Travel Wings 2071 Travel Wings are the most compact Transpac II air cell They can provide up to 30 pounds 14 kg of buoyancy and can accommodate back mounted single cylinders of up to 95 cubic feet 15 litres An elastic outer shell helps them maintain a streamlined shape A 27 inch 69 cm low pressure inflator hose is standard Travel Wings are an ideal choice for divers who...
Page 13: ...lift capacity of the air cell see page 15 for additional information on this feature A 27 inch 69 cm low pressure inflator hose is standard Trek Wings are a good choice for divers whose time under water is divided between diving singles and lightweight doubles They have also proven popular in areas such as Mexico s Yucatan Peninsula where local cave divers want an air cell that is well matched in ...
Page 14: ...Wings are a good choice for divers who while they may primarily use doubles want to be able to configure their air cell for use with single cylinders as well Figure 7 Classic Wings Classic Wings 2030 Diving s first air cell designed specifically for double cylinders Classic Wings provide up to 59 pounds 27 kg of buoyancy They are designed for use with medium to heavyweight doubles Classic Wings sh...
Page 15: ...re both exceptional buoyancy and built in redundancy More About Gusset Control Cords The gusset control cord found on Rec and Super Wings fulfills a variety of functions Among them When not inflated the cord helps compress the air cell to as small a profile as possible This reduces drag and helps protect air cells from damage By tightening the cord users can limit lift capacity to only that needed...
Page 16: ...ontrol cord settings This will help you find the setting that best fits your diving needs and your overall equipment configuration Before using your Trek Rec or Super Wings in open water or other more challenging environments spend time in a controlled environ ment such as a pool practicing venting your wings in a variety of positions The inability to vent such a high capacity air cell quickly and...
Page 17: ...0 The Transpac II s optional integrated weight system weight pocket inserts and seven and four pound trim weights Weight Pockets 2109 The Transpac II s optional integrated weight system holds up to 32 pound 15kg actual capacity may vary depending on the size and shape of the weights used Weight system components install easily on the Transpac II s 2 0 inch 50mm waist strap The weight system s pock...
Page 18: ...om Row Slate Pocket Two Zipper Pocket Thigh Pocket If you need the type of pocket normally installed on a wetsuit or drysuit thigh but don t have one this makes a handy alternative It also enables you to keep the same items with you when you change suits Includes internal key ring Item number 2761 Two Zipper Pockets The two zipper Diver s Pocket 2014 is large enough to hold slates tables and simil...
Page 19: ...nd Sport Cummerbund 2104 Some divers prefer a cummerbund that completely encircles the waist For these divers Dive Rite offers the Sport cummerbund The Sport Cummerbund is available as an after market accessory or may be special ordered with the Transpac II Size Range XS 24 in 60 cm to 28 in 70 cm S 28 in 70 cm to 34 in 85 cm M L 32 in 80 cm to 40 in 100 cm XL 38 in 95 cm and up When measuring for...
Page 20: ...II are the 1 0 inch 25 mm 1056 and 1056D Both crotch straps are equipped with slide release buckles the 1056D also includes a 2 0 inch 50 mm circular ring for use with diver propulsion vehicles DPVs TRANSPAC SHOULDER STRAP BASE PLATE WITH TEK D RING Figure 16 Tek D ring Tek D Rings 2769 These special D rings can be installed on Transpac II shoulder strap base plates They make excellent attachment ...
Page 21: ...is manual or equally important questions pertaining to information about the Transpac II you cannot find in this manual contact your local authorized Dive Rite dealer If there is no authorized Dive Rite dealer in your area contact Dive Rite directly using the contact information appearing on the front of this manual Attaching Your Transpac II Harness to Single Cylinders Attaching your assembled Tr...
Page 22: ...stainless cam band buckle Figure 18 shows how the harness Travel or Rec Wings air cell cam straps and single cylinder should look when fully assembled Notice that the air cell is sandwiched between the tank and harness Figure 18 Positioning of cam straps and air cell with single cylinders ...
Page 23: ...in Figure 18 One final note You will most likely find your Transpac II works best with single cylinders if you remove the back spine pad Before each use check all scuba tank buckles and bands for wear Have an authorized repair facility replace worn or damaged items before use Failure to replace worn or damaged scuba tank buckles and bands could lead to loss of scuba cylinders or of the Transpac II...
Page 24: ...ings you should be aware of Figure 19 shows the tendency back inflation style BCs have when used in conjunction with single cylinders Air inside the cell causes it to wrap around the tank This traps air above the level of the BC hose elbow when the diver is in a normal swimming position Thus when the diver attempts to vent air from the BC he or she may not be able to do so Figure 19 Tank wrap up c...
Page 25: ...k wrap up to a minimum Do not use either the Classic Wings or Super Wings with single cylinders When using Trek or Rec with single cylinders always keep the elastic strap and gusset control cords as snug as possible Failure to do so can prevent you from venting air from your BC and may lead to uncontrolled ascents This can further result in serious personal injury or death Attaching Your Transpac ...
Page 26: ...33 or 1033W tank bands or their equivalent The bands should be spaced so that the bolt centers are exactly 11 0 inches 28cm apart Doubles used with Dive Rite Wings BCDs and traditional back plates are already set up this way Figure 22 Bolt clearance As shown in Figure 22 the bolts should protrude quite a distance from the center of the bands but not so far however that they will gouge the wearer i...
Page 27: ...e wing nuts Attaching Using Optional Crotch Strap The nature of the human body is such that while it is easy to design a harness capable of holding considerable weight when a person is in a vertical or horizontal position it is not as easy to support that weight when the person goes into an inverted head down position This is why users of doubles and other heavyweight cylinders often choose to add...
Page 28: ...crotch straps allows users to make major adjustments minor adjustments can be made at the compression release fitting at the front of the crotch strap If you need an auxiliary weight belt remember to fasten the crotch strap first then put the weight belt on over it Failure to do so will hinder your ability to release your weight belt in an emergency This could lead to serious personal injury or de...
Page 29: ...ional Considerations The design of the Transpac II s 2 0 inch 50mm waist strap allows the flexibility to install pockets in a wide variety of ways Depending on what pockets you choose and the length of the waist strap you have to work with there may be some limitations on how or where you can install pockets If you do install other pockets in addition to those of the weight system make certain the...
Page 30: ... effective way to do this is to first place the tab inside a small plastic bag before inserting it in the slot After the tab is in place pull the bag out the top of the slot Doing so will help ensure that both sides of the Velcro do not make contact until the tab is completely in place As the Figure 27 shows the shoulder strap webbing is designed to pass through two stainless belt slides weight re...
Page 31: ... If there is no authorized Dive Rite dealer in your area contact Dive Rite directly using the information appearing on the front of this manual Donning and Adjusting Your Transpac II A snug secure fit is among the chief benefits of the Transpac II system To help ensure a snug yet comfortable fit follow these steps 1 Before donning your Transpac II loosen the shoulder and cross chest straps 2 Don t...
Page 32: ...ngs contain a primary bladder which you inflate and deflate through the large diameter inflation deflation hose located on the left side of the air cell In the event of bladder or air hose failure these air cells also contain a back up bladder You inflate and deflate the back up bladder with the inflation deflation hose located on the right side of the air cell Figure 28 Location of primary and ba...
Page 33: ... and should only be attempted by a qualified technician working under the supervision of an authorized Dive Rite dealer or distributor Attempts to remove and or replace this component without the necessary training and tools may result in permanent damage to the inflation hose assemply or air cell Due to the type of material used in the construction of your Transpac II you should clean it only wit...
Page 34: ...e BC the rest of the way with air 3 Turn the BC over and over so that the fresh water has the opportunity to rinse all of the BC s interior surfaces 4 Repeat step 1 to drain the fresh water from the BC 5 Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 one or two more times 6 Rinse the exterior of the BC by immersing it in a tub or fresh water or spraying it gently with a hose 7 Inflate the BC until it is nearly full and l...
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