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HDV R 14 1.1

 

Due to constant technological advancement, the manufacturer may modify the content of this manual without prior notice. 

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8  Safety instructions 

 

8.1 

Indicator label 

 

The following indicator label is found on the vehicle. It should not be removed, tampered 
with or destroyed. The user of the vehicle shall be responsible for replacing any worn out 
or illegible label with a new one, it must be requested to our after-sales service. 
HALCYON    will  not    be  liable  for  damages  and  accidents  happened  in  consequence  of 
behaviors in contradiction to the indications in it reported. 

 

 

IMPORTANTE!   NOTICE! 

LEGGERE IL MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ---- ATTENZIONE ALL’ELICA – PAY ATTENTION TO THE PROPELLER 
NON USARE LO SCOOTER PER AUMENTARE LA VELOCITA’ DI RISALITA - DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER TO INCREASE THE ASCENT SPEED 
RUOTARE L’INTERRUTTORE IN POSIZIONE OFF QUANDO LO SCOOTER NON E’ UTILIZZATO - TURN THE SWITCH OFF WHEN THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN USE 
RIMUOVERE LE BATTERIE DOPO L’USO - REMOVE THE BATTERIES AFTER THE USE 
NON FUMARE O USARE FIAMME LIBERE DURANTE L’APERTURA - DO NOT SMOKE AND DO NOT USE OPEN FLAMES DURING THE OPENING PROCEDURE 
PRIMA DI OGNI IMMERSIONE CONTROLLARE CHE I CONNETTORI ELETTRICI SIANO INSERITI, CONTROLLARE LE GUARNIZIONI DI TENUTA E ASSICURASI 
CHE LO SCOOTER SIA CHIUSO A FONDO 
BEFORE EVERY DIVE CHECK THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE INSERITED PROPERLY,CHECK THE GASKETS ENSURE THAT THE SCOOTER IS 
CLOSED COMPLETELY. 
LE BATTERIE VANNO RICARICATE IN LOCALI AERATI, NON DEVONO ESSERE RICARICATE ALL’INTERNO DI CONTENITORI ERMETICI, NON DEVONO ESSERE 
RICARICATE IN PARALLELO, SE PRESENTANO PERDITE DI LIQUIDO O RIGONFIAMENTI NON POSSONO ESSERE PIU’ UTILIZZATE 
BATTERIES  MUST  BE  CHARGED  IN  WEL-VENTILATED  ROOMS  AND  MUST  NOT  BE  CHARGED  INSIDE  AIRTIGHT  CONTAINERS.  THEY  MUST  NOT  BE 
CHARGED IN PARALLEL. DISPOSE OF LEAKY OR SWELLED BATTERIES 
NON BAGNARE I CONTATTI ELETTRICI - DO NOT WET ELECTRICAL CONTACTS --- NON USARE LO SCOOTER SE NON PERFETTAMENTE FUNZIONANTE - DO 
NOT USE THE SCOOTER IF IT IS NOT PERFECLY OPERTIONAL 
NON RIMUOVERE QUESTA ETICHETTA - DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL --- USARE SOLO IMMERSO – OPERATE IMMERSED ONLY  

 
Use by children prohibited round sticker. 
Rectangular sticker indicating the need to read the instruction manual.

 

 
 
 

                                           

 

 
 

8.2 

Training 

 

The  HDV  may  be  used  by  any  diver  but  it  is  assumed  that  whoever  is  effecting  the dive 
has  obtained  the  necessary  certification  issued  by  qualified  certification agencies.  At  any 
rate,  use  of  the  HDV  implies  that  the  user  has  undergone  specific  training  that 
permits him to use the vehicle safely and to fully appreciate its potential. Do not forget that 
the greatest danger is constituted by the underwater environment being explored. 

Summary of Contents for HDV R 14

Page 1: ...HDV R 14 Diving vehicle INSTRUCTION MANUAL and WARNINGS FOR USE 05 2010...

Page 2: ...ve staff assisted by highly courageous diving experts with proven professional and recreational abilities have created this and other underwater vehicles to assist and extend your underwater dives How...

Page 3: ...ng use the position that must be maintained by the diving vehicle during the dive and that the vehicle must not be bound with systems hard to release to its user in any way whatsoever the environmenta...

Page 4: ...ce is triggered it inevitably shuts off This feature must always be kept in mind to avoid any hazards for the diver who when planning a dive will leave sufficient time to surface even without HDV powe...

Page 5: ...nvironments 17 17 Positions and behaviours to be avoided when diving 17 18 Hazardous area and residual risks 18 18 1 Safety device 18 19 Electrical and mechanical safety systems applied to the HDV HDV...

Page 6: ...e health hazards that shall not however lead to serious or permanent harm This sign is a warning that failure of the user to adhere to the described operations may lead to damage of the vehicle Please...

Page 7: ...7 is also found at the rear In front is situated the head cap 8 By opening it we can access to the battery compartment the locking wheel 9 is inserted in the shell Figure 1 3 Using the vehicle The di...

Page 8: ...Opening the battery compartment Stand the HDV upright on a flat surface resting it on the flow conveyor 5 Turn the front hand wheel 9 counter clockwise Rotating the hand wheel the shell 8 see fig 1 st...

Page 9: ...e connector 24 to the battery charger see battery charger instructions Next connect the battery charger power cord to the mains When charged disconnect the battery charge WARNING do not use the batter...

Page 10: ...ect use Check the preliminary operations scooter complete with gaskets and perfectly closed Proceed as follows to start the HDV Always make sure the switch 6 is in the off position submerge the HDV un...

Page 11: ...f the trigger 2 To change propeller rpm use the switch 8 rotating it to the positions described on the label see fig 8 A reference on the knob indicates the selection This latter operation can be cond...

Page 12: ...only works correctly when the HDV is running propeller submerged and rotating Note the sole purpose of the battery depleted signal is warn the diver that the battery is low HALCYON is not liable for t...

Page 13: ...nd re establishes the correct centre of gravity for the HDV to assume the right position underwater 7 2 Settings and trim adjustments You may need to adjust the float or trim settings trim is the HDV...

Page 14: ...UARNIZIONI DI TENUTA E ASSICURASI CHELOSCOOTERSIACHIUSOAFONDO BEFOREEVERYDIVECHECKTHATTHEELECTRICALCONNECTORSAREINSERITEDPROPERLY CHECKTHEGASKETSENSURETHATTHESCOOTERIS CLOSEDCOMPLETELY LEBATTERIEVANNO...

Page 15: ...o the diver The tow cord should be suitable dimensioned Use of a 4 6 mm cord made of non decaying synthetic material in good working order and with at least 100 kg 220 lbf haulage capacity is consider...

Page 16: ...bent drive the vehicle by pointing it in the direction to be followed but never hold the HDV which exerts all drive force on the tow cord If you prefer not to use the tow cord both handles must be use...

Page 17: ...oning correctly At this point the HDV is ready for use After entering the water the main switch must be switched on by rotating it The main switch must be turned to running mode only when the HDV is i...

Page 18: ...r boats Violent collisions could compromise the HDV s hermetic seal and irreparably damage it During decompression stops be careful the HDV does not cause uncontrolled depth variations turning it off...

Page 19: ...e those environments obstructed or otherwise in which visibility may suddenly fall to zero due to the suspension that is created by moving the bed sediment Dives in these environments are already VERY...

Page 20: ...than being distracted by cleaning and untangling any objects from the grills around the propeller Catching and cutting risk Do not introduce any object or body part in the flow conveyor in contact wi...

Page 21: ...c to protect electronic parts Cut off in addition to the one in the battery even the electronic control automatically turns off if powered with voltage under that prescribed Engine ignition sensor wit...

Page 22: ...r buddies 22 Precautions for use Do not expose the HDV to solar radiations closed into the car under the sun or exposed to excessive heat max 50 C 122 F Overh eating and successive deformation may occ...

Page 23: ...er sticks and the HDV remains running Shut off the HDV try to slide the starting piston driven by the trigger to get out any foreign bodies try to start again If the HDV continues to work the starting...

Page 24: ...not use any other type of oil We recommend the aerosol spray type which is usually used for diving equipment Occasionally lubricate the lock knob screw with normal mineral grease Never lubricate trigg...

Page 25: ...always closed The vehicle has been conceived for use in water environments When transporting it or loading it onto a car some precautions need to be taken due to its shape and weight Lift it holding a...

Page 26: ...instruction in chapter Preliminary operations Note remember to replace the body OR adequately lubricated with silicon oil before use 30 Technical specifications Size Length x breadth x height Mm in 66...

Page 27: ...LY READ THE BATTERY CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The battery should only be charged with the specifically supplied battery charger Charge the battery in a well ventilated covered area away from flammab...

Page 28: ...on in special conditions could cause accidents with consequent damages to people and property A new battery will only work at full regime after four or five complete charge cycles The battery may be c...

Page 29: ...equired to generate power avoiding abrupt cell heating 37 1 Important note on battery depletion After HDV use always remember to cut off motor power using the switch This is because the HDV electronic...

Page 30: ...off system triggers in any situation in hazardous situations or immersions where the driver at his full risk confided on surfacing by using our manufactured under water vehicle Please remember that th...

Page 31: ...the scooter in all cases I noticed the battery leaks liquid can I still use the battery No Do not use the battery It is hazardous to people and property I noticed some bumps on the battery can I stil...

Page 32: ...r factory defects Defects or damages due to humidity liquids or foreign objects introduced within the battery pack or that have rusted any part of the battery 41 RoHS and WEEE conformity With referenc...

Page 33: ...ge weighted square root of acceleration transmitted to the hand arm system does not exceed 2 5 m s2 44 After sales service The company s after sales service is at your disposal at all times Any reques...

Page 34: ...ARATION OF CONFORMITY HALCYON Manufacturing 1110 S Main St High Springs FL 32463 United States Declare under our sole responsibility as Distributor that the product Underwater scooter HDV R 14 Complie...

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