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1.4 Safety information for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m / 8 ft
In addition to the safety information provided above, be sure to observe the following information when
diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m / 8 ft:
• Only divers with a valid diving license or accompanied by a certified diving instruc-
tor are allowed to use SEABOB for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m / 8 ft.
• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely healthy. Consult a doctor if
you are in doubt.
• Never dive alone. Especially when scuba diving in caves, make sure that you are
accompanied by another person with a second craft. It is important to ensure
that there are always multiple alternatives for exiting the cave should one alter-
native fail.
• Use only complete and fully functional diving equipment when diving. Ensure
that no air apparatus components or hoses are hanging free in the water where
they might get into the SEABOB's jet channel.
• Only dive when the visibility under water is good. Never dive without diving
goggles. You will only be able to detect underwater hazards in time by wearing
diving goggles.
• You must always ensure that you are able to resurface and return to the shore or
boat by yourself without the assistance of the SEABOB.
• Before diving, always check to make sure that the depth sensor is working prop-
erly. If the depth sensor is faulty, the motor’s safety cut-off will not function at
the set maximum diving depth (default setting 2.5 m / 8 ft). The depth sensor
reading on the display should be approx. "0.0 m" (0 ft) when the craft is on the
water surface. Double-check the reading before each use by briefly submerging
the SEABOB without activating the motor.
• The motor cuts off automatically if the set maximum diving depth (depth limit)
is exceeded and can only be switched back on when the craft has returned to a
diving depth that is above the depth limit.
• The maximum diving depth (depth limit) is factory set to 2.5 m / 8 ft. Users can
increase the depth limit to a maximum diving depth of 40 m / 131 ft (see Chapter
5.7.1 "Setting the maximum diving depth").
• For safety reasons, the factory-set depth limit of 2.5 m / 8 ft can only be changed
by first entering your Owner-PIN. This is done to prevent the setting of the maxi-
mum diving depth from being changed by unauthorized persons. After you have
finished scuba diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m / 8 ft, always reset the
maximum diving depth immediately to the default safety setting of 2.5 m / 8 ft
to prevent the risk of injury to others.
