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Redatto: Dario Chericoni - UTE

Approvato: Dario Chericoni - DIR

Revisione: 00

Edizione: 16 Aprile 2002

TECHNICAL

MANUAL

MT A026

OFFICINE

MECCANICHE

GENERALI

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FULLY CLOSED CIRCUIT OXYGEN REBREATHER CYCLIC TYPE

Summary of Contents for CASTORO C96 PRO

Page 1: ... Chericoni UTE Approvato Dario Chericoni DIR Revisione 00 Edizione 16 Aprile 2002 TECHNICAL MANUAL MT A026 OFFICINE MECCANICHE GENERALI OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FULLY CLOSED CIRCUIT OXYGEN REBREATHER CYCLIC TYPE ...

Page 2: ...187632128 or FAX 039 187632192 You must have a return authorization from O M G Upon approval from O M G return the defective part freight prepaid to O M G plant The part will be repaired or replaced at no charge as deemed necessary by O M G This warranty becomes null and void if The product has not been properly serviced and maintaned according to the appropriate O M G Manual Unauthorized modifica...

Page 3: ...LE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SIGNAL WORDS 3 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 TECHNICAL DATA 5 3 DESCRIPTION 6 4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 8 5 PRE DIVE PREPARATION 10 6 DIVE 13 7 MAINTENANCE 14 ...

Page 4: ...ally hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This words indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe pratices Due to the constant improvements of it s product O M G snc reserves the right to modify them saving the essential characteristics here to describe...

Page 5: ...RO has an innovative soft shield composed of keviar cordura wich keeps and protects the polyurethane rubber breathing bag from possible cutting and abrasion under special operating conditions An optional jacket w out buoyancy compensator allows to wear the C96 PRO fast and comfortably Moreover the jacket is equipped of several fast releasing weight pockets both on the back and sides so as to corre...

Page 6: ...gen Cylinder two type available volume 1 5 litres 2 litres pressure 200 bar200 bar material aluminium alloy steel Breathing Bag Volume 9 5 litres Carbon Dioxide Scrubber soda lime abt 2 kg Duration according to the activity up to 3 hours Maximum Depth 6 metres ppO 1 6 ATA Weight 6 kg ashore Dimensions L 400 mm x W 400 mm x H 110 mm 2 CASTORO c96 c96 by pro pro ...

Page 7: ... due to respiration acts The canister is made in such way that it becomes completely surrounded by a gas flow wich prevents the soda lime from beeing cooled down by surrounding water Hose connector Carries the inhalation and exhalation hose gases in proper manner to and from soda lime canister Inhalation and exhalation hose Both hoses are provided with non return valves wich control in proper mann...

Page 8: ...CASTORO c96 by 6 7 9 4 8 1 3 2 10 5 CASTORO c96 c96 by pro pro 11 CASTORO C96PRO Figure 2 Main Components ...

Page 9: ...ygen cylinder through the bypass valve into the breathing bag expanding same and assuming the environmental pressure The diver inhales the oxygen from the breathing bag through the inhalation hose and mouthpiece and exhales the respiration gases through the exalation hose into soda lime canister the non return valve contained in each hose controls in proper manner the flow direction The soda lime ...

Page 10: ...s lever is possible to restore the oxygen metabolized or to inflate quickly the breathing bag An high pressure gauge screwed on valve assy shows the pressure rate of the cylinder CASTORO C96PRO Figure 5 Functional Diagram ...

Page 11: ...essure gauge indicates zero unscrew the gauge hose nut with the spanner wrench size no 28 PN 400 900 and remove the gauge complete fom the rebreather connect the high pressure refilling hose to refilling connection open the shut off valve follows the relevant instructions to refilling the cylinder verify the cylinder test date discarge and replace if necessary unscrew the lock screw of the hose co...

Page 12: ...as passes through the scrubber without coming into full contact with the carbon dioxide absorbent screw the plug verify the canister O ring discharge and replace if necessary and put the canister into the rebreathing bag verify the seating of canister put down with care the canister and insert the torus gasket in the seating install the hoses connector complete and turning gently the same assuring...

Page 13: ... the shut off valve push down the bypass button and inflate moderately the breating bag submerge the rebreather in a tub of water and looking for leaks if a leak is detected it is necessary locate and repair it before the dive Leaks can occur any number of places check the breathing bag and hoses for punctures check all the fitting and hoses connector to make sure they are properly closed ...

Page 14: ... the bag from the other gases inside It s very important to make properly this operation to make sure wich no nitrogen gas is Still in the breathing bag put mouthpiece with the four way valve lever in up ward exhale all the air from the counterlungs through the four way valve rotate the four way valve lever in down ward inflate a little bit the breathing bag actuating the bypass button start the d...

Page 15: ...with fresh water hoses connector complete of hoses and four way valve disinfect this assy with a bactericide solution and rinse again rinse into the breathing bag disinfect with a bactericide solution and rinse again allow to dry all the components at a shady place before assembly lubricate with YNX grease PN 300 500 as illustrated in figure 7 ONLY CASTORO C96PRO Figure 7 Lubrication Chart CASTORO...

Page 16: ...ssor inflate the rebreathing bag localize and mark the damaged area roughen with emery cloth clean with gasoline and let dry up for about fifteen minutes roughen and clean the patch coat with Aquasure adhesive the surfaces of patch and breathing bag Aquasure adhesive contains toluene Use only in well airy area Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors do not use closed to heat or flames Do not ingest If...

Page 17: ... the surface roughened with a thickness of about 1 5 mm complete hardening takes place after one day test repair before using Aquasure adhesive contains toluene Use only in well airy area Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors do not use closed to heat or flames Do not ingest If swallowed do not induce vomiting Seek medical aid immediately Avoid contact with skin or eyes Keep out of reach of children...

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