Ocean Reef NEPTUNE SPACE, Owner'S Manual

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NEPTUNE SPACE Owner’s Manual r el. 9.3 15
TROUBLESHOOTING
VISOR FOGS
Warning: Fogging is a Signal That Mask Is Not Positioned Correctly On Face!
a) orinasal mask positioned incorrectly or pinched.
b) orinasal mask improperly seated — check that it is properly tucked around
communication port and exhaust valve.
c) Top harness straps pulled too tightly — loosen.
d) Bottom harness straps not pulled tight enough.
AIR LEAKS
a) Hair/hood trapped inside mask skirt.
b) Sewing on hood — skirt will not necessarily seal on all hoods, especially if sewing on
hood is where mask skirt fits.
c) Straps pulled too tightly or improperly.
REGULATOR FREE-FLOWS
a) Adjustment knob opened too much — regulate by closing knob in face-down
position.
b) Purge button has sand/pebbles stuck inside.
c) Regulator needs servicing *.
d) 1st stage intermediate pressure not 140±3 psi / 9.5
→
9.8 bar.
REGULATOR HARD TO BREATHE THROUGH
a) Adjustment knob closed too much — regulate by opening knob in face-down
position.
b) Regulator needs servicing *.
c) 1st stage intermediate pressure not 140±3 psi / 9.5
→
9.8 bar.
FFM VIBRATES
a) Harness straps not adjusted properly — tighten bottom straps.
b) Adjustment knob opened too much.
c) Neptune Space adjustment too soft — make proper adjustment with adjustment
tool *.
d) 1st stage intermediate pressure not 140±3 psi / 9.5 → 9.8 bar.
*
OCEAN REEF recommends that the regulator be serviced at least once a year, or
after 100 dives. This should only be performed by an OCEAN REEF dealer or an
authorized OCEAN REEF repair station which uses original spare parts. This also
applies to any periodic serving and/or repairs required.