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Oceanic Alpha 8 Octopus, Owner'S Manual

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This owner’s guide is copyrighted, all rights are reserved.  It may not, in whole or in part,

be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or

machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic / 2002 Design.

Oceanic Regulator Owner's Guide

Doc. No. 12-2018

© 2002 Design, 1996

San Leandro, CA  USA  94577

TRADEMARK NOTICE

Oceanic, the Oceanic logo, DX4, DXi, PX2, SP4, CDX, Omega, Delta, Sub Zero, Alpha,

Gamma, Zeta, SlimLine, Swivel 180 Octo, Explorers, Air XS, and DataLink are all regis-

tered and unregistered trademarks of Oceanic.  All rights are reserved.

PATENT NOTICE

U.S. Patents have been issued to protect the following design features:  Orthodontic Mouth-

piece (U.S. Patent No. 4,466,434) and Second Stage Regulator (Delta) Depth Compensat-

ing Adjustment Mechanism (U.S. Patent No. 5,660,502).

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

For details, refer to the Product Registration Card provided by your Authorized Oceanic

Dealer.  For additional information, visit the Oceanic web site at -

http://www.OceanicWorldwide.com

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for Alpha 8 Octopus

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide REGULATOR Equipment All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 2: ...ro Alpha Gamma Zeta SlimLine Swivel 180 Octo Explorers Air XS and DataLink are all regis tered and unregistered trademarks of Oceanic All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued...

Page 3: ...TANK 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION KIT 17 REGULATOR SECOND STAGES 18 FEATURES AND OPERATION 18 ALPHA 7 GAMMA PONY BOTTLE AND EXPLORERS 19 DELTA 3 AND GAMMA 2 20 OMEGA II AND OMEGA II WITH SWIVEL 22 SECO...

Page 4: ...death Read and understand this Owner s Guide completely before diving with this Regulator If you do not fully understand how to use this Regulator or if you have any questions you should seek instruct...

Page 5: ...he regulator until you have read and understand all information provided with it STATEMENT FOR OCEANIC REGULATOR EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY AND USE WITH NITROX Unless specifically labeled otherwise Ocean...

Page 6: ...dical device It is not intended and must not be used to supply treatment oxygen in a medical emergency SCUBA complying with EN 250 is not intended for more than one user to breath from at a time If SC...

Page 7: ...nds the use of Diaphragm style First Stages fitted with Environmental Protection Kits when diving in lower Temperature water WARNING Installation of an Environmental Protection Kit must be per formed...

Page 8: ...you inhale Intermediate pressure gas is also available for inflation of a BC or dry suit WARNING Under no circumstances should adjustment of an Oceanic first stage regulator be performed by anyone oth...

Page 9: ...UP position Using the DOWN position produces the lowest overall regulator tank profile reducing the possibility of your head coming in contact with the first stage during your dives Also in the DOWN p...

Page 10: ...ad the hose clockwise into the port until secure then tighten it with an open end wrench of the appropriate size to a torque of 40 in lbs Second stage 9 16 wrench LP inflator 9 16 or 1 2 wrench HP gau...

Page 11: ...P hose and instru ment console from the regulator first stage without any tools It should be oriented so it is best protected from collisions with objects while underwater DataLink can be purchased fr...

Page 12: ...onnected the regulator system can again be pressurized REGULATOR ATTACHMENT TO A TANK WARNING Maximum working pressure for an Oceanic Yoke style connec tor is 3500 PSI 232 BAR and for a DIN style conn...

Page 13: ...for inspection and service If you wish to use your regulator on a DIN tank have your Authorized Oceanic Dealer convert the first stage with an Oceanic DIN Conversion Kit following the procedures given...

Page 14: ...e DIN connector wheel clockwise into the cavity of the tank valve until it is secure Slowly open the tank valve with the pressure instrument facing away from you and listen to ensure that no breathing...

Page 15: ...nverter is specifically designed for use with Oceanic brand first stages Although it may fit other brand first stages it was not designed to do so or tested for use with other brands Under no circumst...

Page 16: ...e against the valve o ring Turn the easy grip yoke knob clockwise until secure Slowly open the tank valve with the pressure gauge facing away from you and listen to ensure that no breathing gas is lea...

Page 17: ...ironmental conditions in which debris or sediment or ice or salt crystals might form in the spring cavity The kit is a unique dry seal system that uses no messy grease or chemicals Most DX4 first stag...

Page 18: ...provides a path for exhaled gas All Second Stage regulators have a level of sensitivity that can result in excess breathing gas being expelled when the Second Stage is not in your mouth while in the...

Page 19: ...tion to this general feature Alpha 7 Gamma Pony Bottle and Explorers Primary and Octopus These models are downstream demand valve second stage regulators that are lighter and smaller than most other p...

Page 20: ...ustment knob clockwise breathing resistance effort is increased This is done to prevent undesirable loss of breathing gas free flowing that often oc curs when a high performance regulator second stage...

Page 21: ...hen rotate the knob clockwise 1 2 to 1 turn High Flow Setting When diving deep facing a long swim up current or during other periods of heavy exertion it is desirable to make the Delta breathe as easy...

Page 22: ...er clockwise until it stops This relieves excess spring pressure from the poppet seat increasing its service life Immediately prior to the next dive reset the adjustment to the normal pre dive setting...

Page 23: ...best way to enter the water with the Omega II is with it in your mouth If this is not convenient point the exhaust valve end up and immerse the mouthpiece first to ensure that water fills the body be...

Page 24: ...arrangement of equipment and your style of diving i e whether you plan to offer the SlimLine to a buddy as an alternate breathing gas source or use the SlimLine yourself offering your buddy your prima...

Page 25: ...second stage CARE AND MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT and STORAGE If possible transport your regulator assembly preferably dry in a padded carrying case or equipment bag separated from sharp items i e dive knif...

Page 26: ...sure Flush the ambient openings of the first stage and the exterior of all components thor oughly to remove dissolved salt and other contaminants If the first stage is configured with a rubber like bo...

Page 27: ...orm Oceanic factory authorized service Once each year your complete regulator assembly should be inspected and serviced by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer More frequent service is recommended if you dive...

Page 28: ...d Stage Primary or Octopus Nominal Source Pressure 140 psi 9 5 BAR 5 psi 5 BAR Maximum Source Pressure 155 psi 11 BAR Thread Size 3 8 24 UNF Inhalation Effort 1 1 to 1 3 ciw cubic inches of water Delt...

Page 29: ...use Equipment stored more than 6 months should be inspected serviced as required prior to use Equipment used for dive training and or consumer rental activities Equipment should be inspected prior to...

Page 30: ...___________ Octopus Model ________________________________ Octopus Serial ________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Oceanic Dealer ____________________________...

Page 31: ...31 INSPECTIONS SERVICE Date Service Authorized Dealer Technician All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 32: ...91909 Web www OceanicUK com E mail hello oceanicuk com OCEANIC FRANCE Marseille France Tel 0033 491 25 37 78 Fax 0033 491 72 34 48 E mail oceanicfrance wanadoo fr OCEANIC AUSTRALIA Sorrento Victoria A...

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