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Warning

All users of the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system must be
certified by a nationally or internationally recognized scuba
certification agency. Furthermore, all users of the Divator
system must be adequately trained in its use by a certified
diving instructor with knowledge and experience in the use of
the Divator diving system.

Warning

All users of the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system must
periodically undergo training in emergency procedures in
shallow water to maintain preparedness in the event of an
actual emergency.

Warning

High pressure gas systems must be handled with care.
Damage to high pressure gas system components may result
in injury or death. Interspiro is not liable for damages incurred
as a consequence of failure to follow the instructions in this
manual.

Warning

Before using the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system, the user
must ensure that the system has been properly inspected and
maintained.

OX10 MOLLE BC

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Summary of Contents for OX10 MOLLE BC

Page 1: ...OX10 MOLLE BC User manual 34299A01 2022 06 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... by copyright All rights are reserved Interspiro Oxydive and Divator are registered trademarks belonging to Interspiro This publication may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic or machinereadable form in whole or in part without prior written approval from Interspiro ...

Page 3: ...r cylinder 19 Mounting the air cylinder in the cylinder pouch 20 Inflation regulator and hose 21 Fitting weights and ballistic plates 23 Regular inspection 24 Donning 24 During use 26 Pre dive checks 26 Deflating 26 Inflating with power inflator 26 Inflating with oral inflator 26 Rapid droppable weight pockets 27 After use 28 Post dive maintenance 28 OX10 MOLLE BC 3 ...

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Page 5: ...t a lifejacket it does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer at the surface Interspiro is not responsible for combinations of products unless put to market by Interspiro changes or adaptations made to the product by a third party Warning Before using the Divator OX10 IS Mix system the user must have received full training in its use have read and understood these operating instructions an...

Page 6: ...tor OX10 IS Mix system must periodically undergo training in emergency procedures in shallow water to maintain preparedness in the event of an actual emergency Warning High pressure gas systems must be handled with care Damage to high pressure gas system components may result in injury or death Interspiro is not liable for damages incurred as a consequence of failure to follow the instructions in ...

Page 7: ... and NOTICE are used to indicate potential hazards Read the accompanying information carefully and follow the safety instructions Warning The WARNING type of hazard statement signifies that there is a risk of serious injury or death Notice The Notice type of hazard statement signifies that there may be a risk of damage to equipment or property OX10 MOLLE BC 7 ...

Page 8: ...pe 3 Rapid droppable weight pocket with yellow drop handle left and right 4 Waist dump pipe 5 Cummerband left and right 6 OX10 attachment buckles 7 Front ballistic plate pocket 8 BCD inflator 9 Medium pressure quick release connector 10 Medium pressure hose 11 Upper sternum strap 12 Carry handle OX10 MOLLE BC 8 ...

Page 9: ...der 4 Shoulder dump over pressure valve 5 Weight pocket left and right optional 6 Droppable weight pocket left and right 7 Waist dump over pressure valve 8 Cylinder pouch 9 Bungee hose retainer 10 Velcro protector not shown used to protect back from ballistic plate velcro on cummerband OX10 MOLLE BC 9 ...

Page 10: ... cummerbund and straps About 25 cm thick Buoyancy M size 21 litres or 205 N 6 kg weights in two droppable weight pockets 3 kg each 4 kg weights in two weight pockets 2 kg each 2 Ballistic plate pockets with size L 290 330 mm W 250 260 mm H 10 20 mm BCD operating temperature Air 10 to 50 C Water 2 to 40 C Inflator regulator medium pressure hose supply pressure 6 5 to 7 5 bar Shelf life of an unused...

Page 11: ...o these settings needs to be done then just alter the threading up down or sideways some molle bands to achieve a more correct size During the following fitting and sizing procedures stop between procedures and try on the OX10 Molle BC to assure that a correct and good fit has been achieved before continuing with the next step Back worn ballistic plate pocket and velcro protector optional Ballisti...

Page 12: ...ide 3 Thread the webbing on the velcro protector though the ninth molle band counting from the lower band on the BCD 4 Thread the webbing using the plastic reinforced part through molle bands on the BCD and on the velcro protector one at a time until the reinforced part goes through the last molle band on the BCD OX10 MOLLE BC 12 ...

Page 13: ...lcro on the ballistic plate pocket over the corresponding velcro on the velcro protector Now the ballistic plate pocket should be held firmly in place Velcro protector without ballistic plate If not using the ballistic plate pockets the velcro protector is meant to be put over the cummerbund to protect and cover the velcro material when using the BCD Comfort pad optional Use the molle bands on the...

Page 14: ...kles and pull back the 40 mm webbing Undo the side release buckles and pull back the 50 mm webbing Thread the ballistic plate pocket webbing under all but the last three molle bands starting from the lower end Thread it back over one band and under three molle bands OX10 MOLLE BC 14 ...

Page 15: ... and over molle bands until the webbing sticks out when two molle bands remain 4 Thread the female 50 mm side release buckle on the webbing and stick back the remaining part of the webbing under as many molle bands as are needed 5 Thread the 40 mm webbing over one molle band and under two put on the 40 mm tri glide and thread the webbing through one more molle band OX10 MOLLE BC 15 ...

Page 16: ...inder pouch Droppable weight pockets Stick in the two plastic cords from the Weight release handle in the two grommets you want to use height wise under the protective cover stick out the plastic cords in the grommets you want to use sideways Lock the protective cover over the weight release handle with the push button Take one plastic cord and sew it with the loops under a molle band and into one...

Page 17: ... the molle bands on the weight pocket under the molle bands where you want to place the weight pocket on the back of the BCD 2 Thread the bands under molles on the BCD and the weight pocket until all has been threaded OX10 MOLLE BC 17 ...

Page 18: ...rotch strap optional 1 Interlace the two loops from the elastic Y shaped crotch strap on both cummerbunds when inserting these in place 2 Open the webbing at the Tri glide and guide the webbing through the webbing at the lower inner back of the BCD 3 Adjust the length to your liking OX10 MOLLE BC 18 ...

Page 19: ...d If using the Elastic Y shaped crotch strap insert the loops during this process 2 Thread the molle bands over and under the molle bands on the BCD and cummerbund 3 Thread back the plastic reinforced molle bands under bands on the cummerbund Filling the buoyancy emergency air cylinder The cylinder is rated for 300 bar air according to EN12021 Before you start filling ensure that the cylinder has ...

Page 20: ...s and listen for leaks 3 When the cylinder is full or has equalised close both valves and depressurize the filling hose Mounting the air cylinder in the cylinder pouch 1 Loosen the three velcro bands on the cylinder pouch 2 Open the cylinder valve velcro holders Insert the cylinder in the pocket 3 First close the cylinder valve holder with velcro on both sides and then fasten the holder with velcr...

Page 21: ...Inflation regulator and hose 1 Put the inflation regulator through one bungee retainer Assemble the regulator in the cylinders female 5 8 screw thread and tighten moderately OX10 MOLLE BC 21 ...

Page 22: ...2 Guide the medium pressure hose through two bungee retainers on the back of the BCD and then through the bungee hose holder on the inflation hose OX10 MOLLE BC 22 ...

Page 23: ... valve Fitting weights and ballistic plates The positioning of the weights in the different weight pockets on the BCD is extremely important to achieve a correct support and a good balance in the water When the weights are properly distributed the BCD with the OX10 apparatus will hold the diver in a perfect swimming position If inflating the BCD the diver will first just achieve further buoyancy a...

Page 24: ...ick release connector to the power inflator 3 Inflate the BCD until the over pressure valves start to vent Check that the speed of the inflation rate is satisfactory Check for leaks especially around the valves once they have finished venting the excess pressure 4 Operate all the dump valves including the inflator dump and elbow dump on the convoluted inflation hose Make sure that the valves opens...

Page 25: ... velcro sides 6 If not using the ballistic plate pockets you can wrap the velcro protector over the cummerbund s inner and outer sides to protect the velcro from sand and seaweed 7 If you are not attaching the OX 10 apparatus directly you can connect the male and female 40 mm side release buckles at the waist to stop them from bouncing around Donning the OX10 apparatus 1 Connect one side shoulder ...

Page 26: ...inflator can add air In the event of a free flow the dump valves can be operated and or the medium pressure hose on the power inflator can be disconnected to prevent an uncontrolled buoyant ascent Inflating with power inflator For routine BCD inflation press the blue dome button on the power inflator This draws air directly from your air inflation cylinder Air should be added in short bursts to av...

Page 27: ...The plastic cords will pull out from the slots and release the weight pocket The handle will most likely be pulled out completely from the BCD and in an emergency these can be dropped Practise dropping the weights in a controlled environment like a pool where these parts can be retrieved by a fellow diver WARNING Dropping weights while diving is dangerous and will alter your buoyancy and could cau...

Page 28: ... BCD to dry naturally ideally inside an enclosed clean and dry room with circulating air Do not dry the BCD in direct ultraviolet sunlight close to a radiant heat source or close to an air conditioning device All these factors will affect or possibly damage the BCD 5 Before using the BCD again drain more water from the inside of it by holding a dump valve at a low position and pull on the deflatio...

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