TravelPac/VoyagerPac Manual
Page 1: ...TravelPac VoyagerPac Manual ...
Page 2: ...with many years of out standing service Web Resources As you read through the manual watch for pointers and helpful tips from the Dive Rite pros To access our complete library and helpful videos at Dive Rite TV go to www DiveRite com Product Updates For product updates and new product release notifications SIGN UP for the Dive Rite newsletter and follow us on Facebook at www Facebook com DiveRiteT...
Page 3: ...250 2000 5 2 3 Limitations Provided by EN 250 2000 5 3 0 Important Precautions Relating to CE Certification 6 4 0 General Information 8 5 0 Harness Air Cell Features 9 5 1 Technical Specifications 10 5 2 Air Cells 12 6 0 Optional Accessories 13 7 0 Sizing 14 7 1 Shoulder Pads 15 7 2 Sideplates with Adjustment Strap 15 8 0 Attaching Single Cylinders 17 8 1 Tank Height Adjustment Strap 17 8 2 Thread...
Page 4: ...4 BC Deflation 28 11 0 Pre Post Dive Procedures 32 11 1 Pre Dive Inspection Valve Test 32 11 2 Post Dive Cleaning 33 11 3 Transportation Storage and General Protection 35 11 4 Inspection and Service Interval 35 Important Your TravelPac VoyagerPac will have a sewn in label that lists both the serial number and date of manufacture Record this information in the space provided in the back of this man...
Page 5: ...eRite com Make sure you fully understand this BC s features and function and adjust the straps correctly before diving If in doubt ask your authorized Dive Rite dealer for help Before diving you should have the proper training from a qualified instructor and obtain certification from a recognized training agency Your training should include a minimum of entry level open wa ter scuba diver training...
Page 6: ...ch strap first and then put the weight belt on over it Failure to do so may hinder your ability to release the weight belt in an emergency This in turn can cause serious injury or death Changes to the TravelPac VoyagerPac or use of af ter market accessories can prevent its proper func tion or result in damage to the BC This can cause serious personal injury or death The TravelPac VoyagerPac is not...
Page 7: ...to use it as such places a diver at extreme risk for dangerous uncontrolled ascent This BC is not a breathing device Never breathe from the BC Your BC may contain gas residue liquid or contamination that may result in serious personal injury or death if inhaled In accordance with European standards Dive Rite BCs can only be considered certified where all com ponents are present as per the original...
Page 8: ...antee a head up position of the wearer on the surface CE0426 is the conformity marking according to 89 686 CDD Directive The number 0426 identifies the Notified Body ITALCERT for the controls on the product according to Article 11A of the 89 686 CDD Directive only for PPEs of III category 2 1 EN 250 2000 norm regulations and what they mean The requirements and tests defined by the EN 250 2000 stan...
Page 9: ... mouthpiece or half mask for diving or complete mask e carrying system 2 3 Limitations Provided by EN 250 2000 The Scuba unit can be comprised of separate components such as cylinder s regulator s pressure gauge The Dive Rite BCs described in this manual can be used with SCUBA components units certified according to directive 89 686 EEC and EN 250 2000 norm The air contained in the cyl inder must ...
Page 10: ...applications approved in writing by Dive Rite nCylinders must only be filled with atmospheric com pressed air according to the EN 12021 norm Should moisture be present in the cylinder beside causing corro sion of the cylinder it may cause freezing and subsequent malfunction of the equipment during dives carried nIn temperatures lower than 10 C 50 F cylinders must be transported according to local ...
Page 11: ...ine Dive Rite parts nUse of Dive Rite equipment for purposes other than their intended use can lead to serious injury or death nThe content of this manual is based upon the latest infor mation available at the time of going to print Dive Rite reserves the right to make changes at any time nAll dives must be planned and carried out so that at the end of the dive the diver will still have a reasonab...
Page 12: ...ht system and other accessories nThe air cell and low pressure inflator can be used to help offset buoyancy loss due to wet suit or dry suit compres sion The air cell is not however intended to compensate for intentional overweighting nThe air cell can also be used to facilitate resting or swim ming at the surface It is not intended to substitute how ever for overweighting or failure to have reser...
Page 13: ... molded foam lumbar support pad and ergonomic shoulder pads The TravelPac is available in sizes XS XL the VoyagerPac is available in sizes XS XXL Figure 5a TravelPac VoyagerPac harness features nThe BC evenly balances weight across the hips and back distributing the weight of single or double tanks The dual density foam hip pads hug the lower back giving critical ...
Page 14: ...give plenty of head room for easy maneuvering in the water nNeutrally buoyant the TravelPac VoyagerPac weighs less than 3 kg 7 lbs and packs flat for travel Optional weight pockets slide easily onto the waist belt 5 1 Technical Specifications nSoft backplate constructed of 1000 denier ballistic nylon for maximum tear and abrasion resistance nMarine grade stainless sideplates provide custom fit and...
Page 15: ...low nTravelPac 2 9 kg 6 5 lbs nVoyagerPac 3 0 kg 6 6 lb Shelf life Shelf life is seven years for a new unused BC when deflated and stored in a sealed container or bag at typical room tem perature with no exposure to UV Operating Temperature Range nAir 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F nWater 2 C to 40 C 28 F to 104 F Special instruction in cold water diving methods and the specific use of this product in ...
Page 16: ...ravel 100 Newtons Single 12 Liter Compact lightweight ideal for travel Voyager 170 Newtons Single 15 Liter Versatile all around recreational air cell This product is designed for use with gas mixtures containing no more than 40 oxygen Use of mix tures with increased oxygen or the addition of he lium or other substances may cause corrosion de terioration premature aging or component failure This ca...
Page 17: ...ptional Accessories Optional accessories include nDive Rite Gravity Weight Pockets or 7 25 kg 16 lb or 14 5 kg 32 lb QB Weight Pockets n Dive Rite Bellows or Clipper Pocket nDive Rite Z Knife or Trauma Shears nDive Rite Lift Bag or Surface Marker Tube ...
Page 18: ... 0 to 5 3 44 57 kg 100 125 lbs M S M 160 170 cm 5 3 to 5 7 50 70 kg 110 155 lbs L M L 170 213 cm 5 7 to 6 2 66 84 kg 145 185 lbs XL XL 178 193 cm 5 10 to 6 4 79 102 kg 175 225 lbs XXL XXL 213 cm 6 2 95 kg 210 lbs Women s and Kids Sizing BC Size T Shirt Size Height Weight XS XXS XS 152 cm 5 0 48 kg 105 lbs S XS S 152 160 cm 5 0 to 5 3 44 57 kg 100 125 lbs M S M 160 170 cm 5 3 to 5 7 50 70 kg 110 15...
Page 19: ...just it 50 cm 2 0 in or more you should move up a size Remember moving up a size is only changing the shoulder pad length nFor women the shoulder pad should terminate just above the bust line for a proper fit 7 2 Sideplates with Adjustment Strap nThe sideplate is on the waist belt and its positioning is very important for fit and comfort Too far forward and you lose the hip support of the backplat...
Page 20: ... need to do some adjustments to get the most comfort and stability For sizing questions or concerns contact Dive Rite at 800 495 1046 or Support DiveRite com Video To understand how a TravelPac VoyagerPac should fit and see the critical fitting points go to www DiveRite com DiveRiteTV and see our how to videos ...
Page 21: ... items before use Failure to replace worn or damaged tank buck les and bands could lead to loss of tanks or of the BC assembly itself This could lead to serious injury or death 8 1 Tank Height Adjustment Strap What appears to be a carrying handle near the top of the air cell is actually what is known as a tank height adjustment strap It is designed to do two things nOnce adjusted it helps ensure t...
Page 22: ...teel As such it cannot break or fail the way plastic buck les sometimes do nNylon rollers at the base of the buckle help ensure smoother operation and made it easier to securely fasten the cam band The cam buckle itself thread largely the same way as most others Nevertheless this confuses many divers To help matters the slots on the under side of the buckle are numbered 1 2 and 3 representing the ...
Page 23: ... Owners Manual 19 of 40 Figure 8b Step one Please Note The single biggest mistake divers make when threading cam buckles is that they fail to flip the buckle over and thread the webbing from under neath Figure 8c Step two ...
Page 24: ... of 40 TravelPac VoyagerPac Owners Manual Figure 8d Step three At this point you want to pull the cam strap as tight as pos sible and continue to hold it while progressing to step four Figure 8e Step four ...
Page 25: ...linder cannot move or slide on the BC Failure to do so could result in seri ous personal injury or death The best way to make sure the cam bands are sufficient ly snug is to reach down see whether you can move them up or down the cylinder while fastened If they have been fastened correctly they should not move at all If they do move re tighten them ...
Page 26: ...Pac Voy agerPac nSlide your arms into the shoulder straps and fasten the chest strap Make sure the shoulders of the BC lie parallel to one another Do not over tighten the chest strap nFasten the waist belt making sure it is snug around the waist slightly below the navel nIf you tank is resting on a bench or table now lift the tank onto your back leaning forward slightly to carry the weight The tan...
Page 27: ...ted harness system It keeps the harness in place during water entry and keeps the BC from shifting upwards on the body reducing the likelihood of the tank touching the back of the head during a dive Please Note The TravelPac VoyagerPac comes stan dard with a 38 mm 1 5 in crotch strap with slide re lease buckle Additional crotch strap options of 25 mm 1 0 in with quick release buckle or 50 mm 2 0 i...
Page 28: ...uckle to be slightly to the right so that they crotch strap can be centered Whatever placement you choose make sure it does not interfere with movement Video For more information see our helpful video series at www DiveRite com DiveRiteTV Adjusting the Side Plates Your TravelPac VoyagerPac comes set up to dive single tanks The movable waist side plate is approximately 10 cm 4 0 in from the edge of...
Page 29: ...nd the shoulder pad nSlide the D ring hardware down the same amount of spacing if desired and move the plastic belt slide down ward in order to shift the shoulder padding nAdding or removing hardware from the shoulder assem bly requires complete removal of the transition plate Use the steps listed above to complete this process Follow these same steps to add or remove hardware yet you will need to...
Page 30: ... nMake sure both fittings are free of contamination nPull back the collar of the quick disconnect coupling while pushing the hose firmly onto the nipple found on the power inflator nRelease the collar when the coupling is fully seated on the nipple Pull gently but firmly on the low pressure inflator hose to check for a secure connection nTo disconnect pull the collar back and disengage the LP hose...
Page 31: ...peatedly pressing and releasing the power inflator button 10 3 Oral Inflation The oral inflator is located on the end of the low pressure inflator assembly Oral inflation should only be used in the event of power inflator failure To use the oral inflator nExhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece to purge any water that may be trapped there nWith the same breath continue to exhale while ful...
Page 32: ...d amount of buoyancy is reached 10 4 BC Deflation Using the Oral Inflator Manual Deflator Button nTurn your body so that the point at which the large diam eter BC inflator hose is the highest point on the air cell nHold the inflator hose so that the mouthpiece is higher than the inflator hose connection point on the BC nDepress the oral inflation manual deflation button in short bursts until you r...
Page 33: ...h Using Remote Exhaust Valve TravelPac VoyagerPac air cells are equipped with a remote exhaust valve at the point where the large diameter BC in flator hose joins the air cell This valve is activated by pull ing down on the inflator assembly To vent air using the remote exhaust valve nTurn your body so that the point at which the large diam eter BC inflator hose is the highest point on the air cel...
Page 34: ...ump and can also be used for manual air cell deflation This may be helpful when in a head down feet up position when nei ther the oral inflator or remote exhaust valve are the highest points on the air cell To do so nTurn your body so that the overpressure relief valve is the highest point on the air cell nPull out on the pull dump cord until you hear air escap ing Stop pulling down on the valve t...
Page 35: ...eflation methods hold the valve open no longer than needed This helps prevent excess water from enter ing the BC n Do not depress the oral inflator button when activating the remote exhaust or overpressure relief valve as water may enter the BC through the oral inflator mouthpiece ...
Page 36: ...Dive Inspection Valve Test nExamine the entire BC for cuts punctures frayed seams excessive abrasion loose missing hardware and other damage of any kind nInspect the oral inflator power inflator remote exhaust and overpressure relief valves for cracks damage or con tamination nCheck to make sure the oral inflator remote exhaust and overpressure relief valves open when activated and seal properly w...
Page 37: ...h the BC inflated and while wearing the exposure suit you intend to dive with nIf using the optional integrated weight system make sure that the locking systems are fully engaged yet allow for weight to be dropped quickly Do not dive with a BC that is damaged leaks air or does not function properly Terminate any dive as safely and quickly as possible if the BC becomes damaged leaks air or does not...
Page 38: ... the BC air cell approximately one quarter full with clean fresh water through the oral inflator n Orally inflate the BC and shake to distribute water inside of the BC n Hold the BC upside down depress the oral inflator button and allow all water and air to drain from the mouthpiece n Repeat one or two more times n Rinse the entire BC with fresh water by dipping in a tub or spraying with a hose n ...
Page 39: ...neral Protection nThe sun s ultraviolet rays can fade and damage the Trav elPac VoyagerPac shortening its life Store the BC away from sunlight and excessive heat nKeep sharp objects from coming into contact with the BC Do not rest heavy objects on the BC or drag it over rough surfaces nAvoid excessive pool use Chlorinated water can lead to premature discoloration and shorten the products life 11 4...
Page 40: ...ac components proved to be damaged by faulty manufacture or material at no cost for the life time of the BC nThis warranty applies only to the original purchaser It does not cover commercial or rental use nor does it ex tend to units purchased from entities other than an autho rized Dive Rite dealer nThis warranty specifically excludes color changes light fastness or fading Dive Rite does not acce...
Page 41: ...uded from coverage under this warranty nDive Rite has no obligation to honor any extension of this warranty nThis warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied No other person or representative is authorized to assume for Dive Rite any other liability in connection with the sale of this product For additional information about our distributors and deal ers see our web site at www ...
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