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5.7 Diving to a depth of 2.5 m
In addition to the safety information and in-
structions relating to operation on the water
surface, be sure to observe the following safety in-
formation when diving:
• Only skilled and experienced swimmers are allowed to
use the SEABOB for diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m.
• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely
healthy. Consult a doctor if you are in doubt.
• Never dive alone.
• Before diving, always check to make sure that the
depth sensor is working properly.
• Maintain a safe distance from other objects and the
bottom of the sea or lake, particularly if there are
rocky bottoms, reefs and stones.
• Maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m) to other per-
sons and objects. Never dive under other swimmers,
watercraft or through underwater objects. Beware of
collisions!
• Be aware that it is very difficult to judge the distance
of objects under water. For better visibility, wear div-
ing goggles.
• Always keep an eye on the remaining operating time
shown on the display, and make sure you resurface
in time. When calculating the time it will take you to
return, be sure to take into account the limited power
of the craft in emergency mode.
5.7.1 How to dive with your SEABOB
1. Increase the power to approx. 50 %.
2. Bend your arms while pulling yourself closer to the
front of the SEABOB.
3. Push the SEABOB down, so that the bow of the craft
goes down into the water. The speed of the SEABOB
allows the craft to overcome its own buoyancy and
dive into the water.
4. After the craft is submerged, you can adjust the pow-
er to the level you want.
5. To resurface, straighten out your arms and pull back
on the Controlgrips, so that the bow of the SEABOB
moves upward. The higher your speed is, the easier it
is to turn the craft, since your body acts as a rudder in
the water.
Before resurfacing, ensure that there are no swim-
mers, watercraft or objects above you. Beware of
collisions that may cause injury to you or other people.
If the factory-set maximum diving depth of approx.
2.5 m is exceeded, the motor switches off automatically.
The buoyancy of the SEABOB causes the craft to resur-
face by itself. The buoyancy of the SEABOB varies from
model to model. When the craft has returned to a diving
depth that is above the depth limit of approx. 2.5 m, you
can resume operating the craft at the set power.
Never stick sharp objects into the depth sensor
or do anything else that could damage the depth
sensor. Prevent all dirt, sand, polish or other material from
getting into the water inlets on the depth sensor. A dam-
aged depth sensor or dirty inlets can impair operation
of the device, even leading to complete failure. Always
rinse out the depth sensor thoroughly with fresh water to
prevent the build-up of salt deposits. Use a garden hose
or similar equipment for cleaning. Never use a high-pres-
sure hose or steam jet. If the depth sensor is damaged
or the inlets are dirty, the motor’s safety cut-off will not
function at the set maximum diving depth (default set-
ting 2.5 m). This may damage the health of the user.
How to dive with your SEABOB