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reels, etc., making sure they do not dangle and that they cannot come
into contact with the propeller or entangle themselves on the bottom or
on your buddy, creating
possibly serious hazard situations.
Correct equipment configuration
is a crucial factor for safe diving in general and
becomes vital when diving with the HDV. As a rule, the type and position of the diving
equipment should guarantee perfect streamlining and no elements should protrude or be
left dangling.
9 Using the HDV diving vehicle
Underwater diving is a potentially dangerous activity and incorrect use of the HDV further
increases the hazards of the dive itself.
Before use, make sure the battery is charged, that connectors are connected and that no
electrical parts are rusted. Check that the head cap is closed properly, check its condition,
especially following accidental bumps, or accidental scratches, and make sure that the
trigger and main switch are functioning 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
in water. Rotating the propeller out of the water may be dangerous and
damage the seal of the motor shaft.
Once in the water, the propeller is activated by pulling the trigger
incorporated on the right manoeuvring handle towards you. Releasing the trigger will stop
propeller rotation.
Speed can be regulated slow or fast, see the previous paragraph fig 7.
10 Entering the water with the HDV
Entering the water is one of the most delicate moments in the dive.
Various factors like the change in temperature, use of a respirator, the
weight of the equipment and other difficulties make the addition of the
HDV an inevitable added burden.
Before turning on or using the HDV, make sure that all the equipment
you use for the dive is correctly positioned and in good working order. Only use the HDV
after completing these checks. Incorrect dive preparation is highly dangerous and, in some
situations, the HDV may represent an additional hazard.
Pay particular attention when entering choppy water since waves could lift and launch the
HDV against you with even fatal consequences.
