MANUAL
LIBERTY HEAVY
LIBERTY HEAVY USER MANUAL
Date of issue: 1 . 9 . 2021
Author: Jakub Šimánek
Published by Divesoft s .r .o .
www .divesoft .com
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Page 1: ...MANUAL LIBERTY HEAVY...
Page 2: ...n 8 Assembly 10 Canister preparation 11 Assembly 16 Fixing the Tanks 17 Fixing the canister with the head 17 Hose routing 2 3 litre version 18 Diluent routing 19 Oxygen routing 19 Hose routing 2 7 lit...
Page 3: ...3 Location of additional equipment 24 Assembly of the loop and Dive checks 24 Maintenance 25 Storage 25...
Page 4: ...failure of a given part may have on the rebreather s basic functionality A number of systems have multiple backups The logic of the Liberty Heavy s control never prohibits the start of a dive even in...
Page 5: ...manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for use of the Liberty Heavy if the apparatus has been modified in any way that is not stated in this manual or in the technical guidelines issued by the...
Page 6: ...orm of the manual is always available in its complete updated form The electronic and printed forms of the manual may not be completely identical In case of insignificant changes correction of minor t...
Page 7: ...l Liberty Rebreather Liberty Heavy retains the complete head of the device including electronics handsets and all sensors However Liberty Heavy requires a different mounting than the classic Liberty T...
Page 8: ...f the on board cylinders from the classic 2 3 liter to the large 7 liter cylinders in DIR configuration Up to 4 cylinders can be mounted in various combinations The removable wire stand allows very pr...
Page 9: ...unted device Alternatively it is possible to replace the scrubber with a canister for a shortened version This version is not a standard part of the conversion kit and needs to be requested separately...
Page 10: ...WARNING ALWAYS USE THE OFFICIAL CHECKLIST OR DIVESOFT APP TO BUILD LIBERTY HEAVY Android Apple Checklists for CCR Liberty in pdf format are available at https www divesoft com en products ccr liberty...
Page 11: ...URE TO USE THE BUCKLE WILL RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HEAD FROM THE CANISTER DURING THE DIVE CATASTROPHIC FLOODING OF THE BREATHING LOOP AND RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TIP If using the canister...
Page 12: ...ike this All levers of the buckle are snapped the buckle is firmly attached to the head and canister and there is no gap between the head and canister Step 1 Open all the levers on the buckle and inse...
Page 13: ...mum position to separate the head from the canister The Liberty Heavy system is based on a frame that carries both the bottles and the canister The frame is always the same for all versions of Liberty...
Page 14: ...we want to use the so called GUE configuration with 7 liter bottles we use large brackets In both cases it is still possible to attach a second set of bottles via the additional holes for the attachme...
Page 15: ...ch configuration comes with just one set of brackets suitable for that configuration In case of combining different configurations it is possible to purchase separately brackets for the given configur...
Page 16: ...Assemble the Liberty Heavy by installing the wing counterlung assembly and backplate onto the bolts in the frame one at a time TIP To make it easier to mount the wing and other components to the frame...
Page 17: ...e and make sure the tanks are secured tightly enough Insert the remaining end of the strap into the elastic loops on the strap so that it does not float Fixing the canister with the head The head cani...
Page 18: ...down Diluent on the left oxygen on the right Both tanks have classic Nautec rebreather valves and are fitted with APEKS DST first stages with technical connections The first stages are rotated horizo...
Page 19: ...makes an arc over the top of the wing and is routed along the inspiratory hose The ADV hose follows the same route as the BOV hose It is routed through the front of the frame On the wing it runs from...
Page 20: ...rds Right post diluent first stage The high pressure hose from the pressure gauge runs crosswise behind the head to the left side of the diver where it is clamped into the D ring on the belt The 350 m...
Page 21: ...o gauge of standard length as on BMCL runs forward of the frame attached between frame and backplate with velcro straps and exits on the left side where the oxygen gauge is connected to the diluent ga...
Page 22: ...we have tried to make the unit as balanced as possible Yet of course it cannot be guaranteed that the trim will be tuned for everyone Fine adjustment of the horizontal balance is achieved by moving t...
Page 23: ...d set of cylinders For this option use the additional straps in the brackets This Mounting can be used in both 2x3 liter and 2x7 liter configurations You can also mount an additional bottle to inflate...
Page 24: ...er or heating system can be either classically on the belt or if you have space left the battery can be placed in the position of the second set of cylinders Assembly of the loop and Dive checks USE T...
Page 25: ...t necessary to separate the backplate from the frame and stand and it is possible to keep the wing and the center section of the counterlung However the counterlungs themselves must always be rinsed a...
Page 26: ...LIBERTY HEAVY USER MANUAL Date of issue 1 9 2021 Author Jakub im nek Published by Divesoft s r o www divesoft com...
