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same directive that sets forth the marketing conditions and key safety requirements
for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE Category III) regarding product quality
assurance and according to the European Standard EN 250.
REFERENCES TO EN 250 - OBJECT- DEFINITIONS - LIMITS
Object: The requirements and tests provided for in EN 250 are aimed at provid-
ing a minimum safety level for the operation of diving breathing apparatuses at a
maximum depth of 50 m / 164 feet.
Scuba - Definition (EN 1 32): Self-contained, open-circuit compressed air underwa-
ter breathing apparatus is an apparatus which has a portable supply of compressed
air carried by the diver, allowing him to breathe underwater.
Scuba- Minimum equipment (EN 250):
a) Air cylinder/ cylinders
b) Demand regulator
c) Safety device, e.g. pressure gauge / computer or reserve or alarm.
d) Carrying frame or holding device for air cylinder(s) to mount
the harness or carrying system, e.g. backpack and/or straps.
e) Face piece: mouth piece assembly or full face mask or
diving helmet.
f) Operating instructions.
SCUBA - Component Units (EN 250): The EXO-26 BALANCED REGULATOR
FULL FACE MASK described in this guide is to be used only with the KMDSI
first stage regulator certified together with this mask according to EN250. It may
be combined with other SCUBA components such as cylinders and pressure gauges
certified in compliance with EC directive 89/686 and EN 250. The air contained
in the cylinders must comply with the requirements for breathable air set forth in
EN 1 32 - Appendix A.
DEFINITIONS (EN 250)
COLD WATER DIVING - water temperature below +1 0°C (50°F).
WARM WATER DIVING - water temperature over +1 0°C (50°F).
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 50 m / 164 feet.
STORAGE TEMPERATURES: +70
o
C / -30
o
C (max/min)
