Genesis Manual Rev2.0 Copyright 2020, Nellis Engineering, Inc.
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If you will be storing the DPV for more than one month before the next dive, it is recommended to
monitor the battery voltage monthly via the Bluetooth app and charge as needed to keep the
voltage in the 62V to 67V range.
Always remember to remove the recharge plug
cover when not in use or the battery may be
permanently damaged by over discharge. Over
discharge is not covered by the warranty!
Care and Maintenance
The Genesis DPVs are designed so that minimum maintenance is required. A thorough rinse after
diving in salt water is the most important preventative maintenance item. Always slide the rubber
band forward of the body/tail connection to allow water to drain and dry between days of diving.
Whenever the DPV is opened, carefully check the o-rings, o-ring grooves and body sealing surfaces
for dirt or debris. Check the o-rings for nicks or deformation and generously grease with Dow
Corning Molykote 111 valve lubricant or equivalent. The body o-rings are Buna-N, size -168, 70
durometer. Two spare body o-rings are included as spares and it is best to keep them pre-greased
in a plastic bag with the spare orange plastic lock strips, inside the DPV, so they are always
available, should you need them.
Lubricate the recharge connector on the nose as needed with silicone spray lubricant or a very,
very small amount of silicone grease. Too much grease will attract sand and dirt which can
damage the sealing surfaces of the connector and also become packed in the bottom of the cover
and charger cable holes, preventing good contact.
CAUTION
Do not apply any petroleum based lubricants to the recharging
connector plug, cover or charger cable.
If the vacuum/pressure test plug on the nose has been removed, inspect the o-ring carefully and
replace if necessary (spare included). Use a Buna-N, size -904, 70 or 90 durometer o-ring and a
generous amount of silicone grease. Install the plug and then wipe off the excess grease.
The thick washers used on the 12 screws that fasten the nozzle struts to the tail cone are zinc
anodes. Should they develop a white powdery film, clean them with a toothbrush or soft wire
brush following a dive, as the powdery material will be softer when wet. The white powdery
