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Due to its configuration, there is no natural reservoir to catch and hold any water that may
enter the Omega II, therefore you may experience a mist of water that will be constantly
expelled. There is no difference in breathing or relative wetness whether you are upside-
down or right-side-up. This makes it ideal as an octopus.
The unique side-exhaust directs bubbles away from your field of view. Excess water is ex-
pelled by tilting your head to the left (lowering the exhaust valve) when exhaling.
Upon entering the water, free-flow can occur if the exhaust valve section is placed in the
water before water has a chance to enter the mouthpiece. The 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 before pressure is exerted on the diaphragm
that may cause it to free-flow.
When planning to resurface, removing the Omega II from your mouth while still underwa-
ter floods the second stage with water, preventing free-flow.
Most Omega IIs are shipped from the factory with a 180 degree Swivel that reduces jaw
fatigue and provide for the convenience of underarm operation and ambidextrous opera-
tion.
Second Stage Swivel
The low pressure swivel shipped with the Omega II is also available as an accessory from
your Autorized Oceanic Dealer who can install one on any of your Oceanic Second Stage
regulators.
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