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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Date
May 01 2016
Title of document
INSTRUCTION MANUAL and WARNINGS FOR USE XK 1
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001
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AZARDOUS AREA AND RESIDUAL RISKS
The propeller is protected by a shroud. Therefore it is exposed on both the suction and
expulsion sides. Additional protections were not installed in these areas
since they would
significantly reduce fluid passage in the conduit
, drastically reducing propulsion
system performance
and thus scooter autonomy.
A protection grill on the flow suction
side can be easily clogged when near aquatic plants or algae normally suspended in the
water, forcing the diver to frequently stop to clean the grill which is not always possible in
safety conditions underwater. A grill placed on the flow output side would prevent any
cords or lines caught in the propeller to be removed, inhibiting ADV operations. This would
frequently distract the diver and cause him to forget that the greater hazard is represented
by the surrounding environment and diverting the his main focus away from the dive. For
the above reasons and, considering that the propeller is protected by a safety clutch, we
believe that the natural behaviour of being careful not to place hands or other body parts
between propeller blades is safer for the diver (who in correct use, is always behind the
propeller) than being distracted by cleaning and untangling any objects from the grills
around the propeller.
Entanglement and cut hazards
Do not insert any object or body part inside the flow duct, that could
obstruct the rotating propeller blades. When in use, besides the hand on
the trigger, a safety distance of at least 40 cm must be maintained
between the diver’s body and the propeller assembly.
A CAP OR OTHER HAIR RESTRICTION DEVICE MUST BE WORN BY DIVERS WITH
LONG HAIR. LONG HAIR MAY BECOME ENTANGLE IN THE PROPELLER IN THE
EVENT OF IMPROPER USE.
ALSO BE CAREFUL OF ANY OBJECTS SUCH AS FISHING LINES, DIVING
EQUIPMENT, FLOATING TOYS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MAY COME NEAR THE
PROPELLER.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE WORN
Crushing risk
Be careful not to place fingers between the two parts when closing the
maid body or head cap.
NEVER LEAVE THE ADV UNATTENDED ESPECIALLY NEAR
CHILDREN OR AMATEURS. ALWAYS TURN IT OFF BEFORE
EXITING THE WATER AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE
(see previous chapters).
