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Page 2: ...th the Manual Dump Valve 7 Deflating the BC with the Oral Valve BPI 7 Over Pressure Valve Operation 7 Shoulder Valves 7 Lower Dump Valve 7 BC EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES 8 Pre Dive Visual Inspection and Valve Test 8 Low pressure Hose Pneumatic Inflation Valve 9 X TEK Systems 9 Thread Guide PRO HARNESS SYSTEM 11 Thread Guide PURE TEK HARNESS SYSTEM 21 Adjustment FORM HARNESS SYSTEM 27 Thread Guide S...

Page 3: ...rding to the specifications set by the said directive regulating the conditions for the release on the market and the fundamental safety requirement for Personal Protective Equipment PPE The CE mark denotes compliance with the fundamental requirements for health and safety The number next to the CE marking is the identification code for the notified body yearly controlling production compliance wi...

Page 4: ... must comply with the requirements for breathable air defined by EN 12021 norm The maximum operating depth is 50 meters 164 ft however divers must conform to the limits set by local regulations in force at the diving location IMPORTANT CAUTIONS For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment we call your attention to the following 1 Use the equipment according to the instructions c...

Page 5: ...ace These objects may be lost during the ascent creating a sudden increase in buoyancy and loss of buoyancy control Initial set up Low Pressure LP hose Connect the low pressure LP hose of the Power Inflation Valve to an unused LP port of the first stage which must have the same thread WARNING Do not attach a L P hose to a Scuba regulator high pressure HP port or to an air supply with pressure in e...

Page 6: ...ury or death 3 Tank Counter Weight Pouches WARNING Tank counter weights are not designed to be released in an emergency Failure to create adequate positive buoyancy in an emergency situation may result in injury or death The user of the BC must configure the entire diving system in a manner that provides rapid positive buoyancy as an aid for emergency ascent The total weight carried by the diver m...

Page 7: ...ug WARNING Keep water out of the inflatable aircell of the BC Repeated use of the oral valve or the Overpressure Valve may allow water inside the BC reducing the amount of buoyancy provided by the BC This could result in injury or death Drain all water out of the BC prior to every use OPERATION Inflating the BC with the Power Inflation Valve To inflate the BC press the Power Inflation Valve Button...

Page 8: ...aping from the Inflator For best control let air out in a series of short measured amounts while observing the effects on your buoyancy WARNING With all deflation methods only keep the valve open as long as needed This helps prevent excess water from entering the BC Do not depress the Oral Valve button when activating the Manual Dump Valve as water may enter the BC through the Oral Valve mouthpiec...

Page 9: ...t 1 Examine the entire BC for cuts punctures frayed seams excessive abrasion loose missing hardware and other damage of any kind 2 Inspect the Oral Valve Power Inflation Valve Manual Dump Valve and Over Pressure Valve s for cracks damage or contamination 3 Operate the Power Inflation Valve with the LP hose attached and charged with air pressure Oral Valve manual Dump Valve and Over Pressure Valve ...

Page 10: ...xtures with increased oxygen or the addition of helium or other substances may cause corrosion deterioration premature aging or component failure of metal and rubber parts These actions may result in loss of buoyancy control or air holding integrity of the BC resulting in injury or death Non standard gas mixtures may also present a risk of fire or explosion Use only nitrogen oxygen mixtures contai...

Page 11: ... Pro Tek Harness Pro system stainless steel backplate 1 QR buckle left shoulder shoulder pads 5 D rings back plates storage system crotch strap 50mm HD belt stopper X TEK Xtreme System Pro With this system you are prepared for extreme dives Two Layer Wing two redundant bladders stainless steel backplate and 50 mm high strength strap give you the security you need in any depth Horseshoe Wing with 4...

Page 12: ...ing of height of your tank you use the upper or lower hole at the backplate a b 2 Thread the right end of the strap through the right angled slot at the top of the back plate Repeat the procedure with the left side a b c 3 Thread the ends of the webbing through the top horizontal slits on the backplate a b c front view rear view ...

Page 13: ...the pad The exact adjustment of the shoulder pads is described on page 34 5 Thread a three bar slide on the right side to the shoulder pad 6 Thread a bent D ring to the top of the three bar slide Make sure that the curve of the D ring shows to the top 7 Thread the end of the strap through the second slot of the three bar slide a b ...

Page 14: ...p a b 9 Thread the second three bar slide between the second and the third loop as described above a b c d e 10 Thread the three bar slide without teeth on the webbing for the left strap Make sure that it is at the same height as the right shoulder strap is located ...

Page 15: ... the webbing is on the outside of the shoulder pad 12 Thread the end of the strap through the lower slot of the female Quick Release Buckle 13 Thread the webbing through the first loop of the shoulder pad 14 Thread the three bar slide and the D rings as described in section 5 8 above ...

Page 16: ...15 English a b c d e f g h ...

Page 17: ...16 i j k l 15 Thread the end of the webbing through the top of the three bar slide see 10 a b c 16 Snap the quick release buckle together a b ...

Page 18: ...d of the webbing for the bottom left strap from the inside out through the inner slot 18 Thread a three bar slide to the webbing and thread the end of it from the outside in through the outer slot a b c d e f rear view front view ...

Page 19: ...ut 4 inches 10cm away from the front of the backplate 20 Thread a flat D ring up to the three bar slide and then lead the end of the webbing through the second slot of the three bar slide a b 21 Attach the buckle as shown a b c d e f g ...

Page 20: ...19 English 22 Thread the right end of the webbing in the same manner as described in step 18 on Page 16 a b c d e ...

Page 21: ...backside of the plate Place the crotch strap in front of you so that the D ring with the three bar slide is facing up Thread the upper end of the strap from back to front through the lower slot of the backplate 24 Thread the end of the strap through the three bar slide and the D ring a b c d e ...

Page 22: ...s practice will prevent the weight belt from being released and may result in serious injury or death Thread Guide PURE TEK HARNESS SYSTEM 1 Place the webbing with the hole down onto the rear of the backplate Depending of height of your tank you use the upper or lower hole at the backplate a b 2 Thread the right end of the webbing through the right angled slot at the top of the back plate Repeat t...

Page 23: ...gh the backplate a b c front view rear view rear view d e f rear view front view 4 Thread a three bar slide and a curved D ring to the webbing on the right side Make sure that the curve is facing up a b c d 5 Thread a three bar slide and a D ring on the other side as described above a b c ...

Page 24: ...sh 6 Thread the left end of the webbing from the inside out through the inner slot 7 Thread a three bar slide to the webbing and thread the end of the strap from the outside in through the outer slot a b c d e ...

Page 25: ... bar slide to about 4 inches 10cm from the front of the backplate 9 Thread a flat D ring up to the three bar slide and then lead the end of the webbing through the second slot of it a b c 10 Attach the buckle as shown a b ...

Page 26: ...25 English c d e f g ...

Page 27: ...26 11 Thread the right side of the webbing as described in steps 6 7 8 on Pages 22 23 a b c d e f g h i ...

Page 28: ...STEM You have the option to position the shoulder straps at the Form Harness System in different ways 1 Thread the strap with the stainless steel buckle inward in order to position the shoulder straps further back a b Weight Pocket c d e f ...

Page 29: ...28 g h i 2 Thread the strap with the stainless steel buckle outward in order to position the shoulder straps on the outside a b c d ...

Page 30: ...29 English e f g h 3 To widen the placement of the straps you can adjust them to the desired position Use the same instructions as described above ...

Page 31: ...n front of you so you see the loops Unthread the D ring and the plastic stopper a b 2 Thread the Super Cinch belt without the grommets through the upper loop 3 Thread the Super Cinch strap with grommets through the bottom two loops and making sure the holes match those on the soft backpad ...

Page 32: ...TER Remove the D ring and the plastic stopper from the Super cinch strap and then thread it though the slots of the adapter Replace the plastic stopper first and the the D ring a b c Attachment of the single tank adapter to the X TEK Form Harness Pro Harness Pure Tek Harness in conjunction with the stainless steel backplate ...

Page 33: ...nsert the screw from the bottom of the backplate and through the grommets and tighten the nut from the top a b 3 Repeat on the bottom of the adaptor The single tank adaptor must be attached with two screws to be secure Failure to use two screws may lead to the bladder not being securely attached to the plate which might lead to the tank being lost and could lead to serious injury or death ...

Page 34: ...to serious injury or death 1 Place the soft backplate onto the bladder with the loops facing down and the Super cinch buckles on the left 2 Place the bladder onto the back of the Form Harness Make sure that the grommets on the soft backplate bladder and Form Harness line up with each other 3 Insert the screws from the bottom through the grommets and tighten the nuts securely Tip Start at the top o...

Page 35: ... Waist and Front Closures Waist closures mostly use a buckle closure system 1 To properly adjust the webbing system thread first a three bar slide and a D ring on the right side of your system Don t forget the to take into account the extra thickness of the exposure suit you will be wearing 2 Place the strap over the right shoulder and stretch the right arm out to the side Point the thumb on the D...

Page 36: ...tor so that all the water can drain Disinfect the inner bladder on a regular basis to prevent bacterial growth Rinse the outer shell thoroughly with fresh water Clean all valves so that possible dirt is removed Place a small amount of silicone on the quick release collar for the power inflator attachement SCUBAPRO silicone grease Slightly inflate the bladder and hang it up for drying Do not dry or...

Page 37: ... chlorinated water Chlorinated water can oxidize fabrics and materials on your BC thereby shortening its life and cause colors especially neon to fade Damage and fading from prolonged exposure to chlorinated water is specifically not covered under warranty Storage Store your BC after it has fully dried by partially inflating and then placing it in a cool dark dry location ultraviolet rays will sho...

Page 38: ...If you want to deflate the bladder in a head down position you have to make sure that exhaust valves are at the highest position in relationship to the air bubble inside the bladder Please note that there may be air in both sides of the Horseshoe bladder For normal deflation of your BC you may have to assume a head up position WARNING Wing BCs are built for a stable position under water The X TEK ...

Page 39: ...cking nut from the side you have fasten the screw 4 Attach an additional washer and locking nut at the other side where the screw is exited 5 Tighten the nuts so hard that the clamps do not slip anymore 6 Slide the bladder with the eyelets on the outward screws 7 Slide the backplate on the outward screws 8 Attach a washer and a retaining ring to the screw and tighten with a wing screw Arrangement ...

Page 40: ...wing Attach the bands to the tanks The distance between the two tank valves is set by using the connector manifold The distance between the tank bands see sample drawing below has to be the same as between the valves To determine the distance you always measure from center to center of the object Middle Clamps Middle Tank ...

Page 41: ...he clamps See sample drawing page 37 3 Fit the clamps on the Double Tanks and fix it as described on pages 38 39 4 Rotate the connector careful into the valves Take a tape measure and gauge the distance between the valves to obtain the exact distance Space to be measured A B IMPORTANT Make sure that the space between the valves is exactly the same as those of the bands otherwise the valve manifold...

Page 42: ...kplate 23808000 X TEK Backplate Storage Pack 23809000 X TEK Shoulder Pad 23810000 X TEK Accessory Bag small 23811000 X TEK Accessory Bag big 23812000 X TEK Counter Weight Pockets 23817000 X TEK Buoy Bag 23813000 X TEK Inflator 23814000 X TEK Double Tank Clamps ss140mm 23815000 X TEK Double Tank Clamps ss171mm 23816000 X TEK Double Tank Clamps ss204mm 21200217 SCUBAPRO Quick Stop Valve 22193010 X T...

Page 43: ...42 Test according to DIN EN 1809 1998 1 Buoyancy Notified body 0299 BG Bau Arbeitsschutzzentrum Haan Zentrum fuer Sicherheitstechnik Zwengenberger Str 68 42781 Hann Germany ...

Page 44: ...PRO U K Vickers Business Centre Priestley Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 9NP England SCUBAPRO BENELUX Leuvense Steenweg 775 775 Chaussée de Louvain 1140 Brussels Belgium SCUBAPRO JAPAN Mitsubishi Juko Yokohama Bldg 22F 3 3 1 Minatomirai Nishi ku Yokohama 220 0012 Japan SCUBAPRO AMERICAS Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC 1166 A Fesler Street El Cajon CA 92020 USA SCUBAPRO FRANCE Nova Antipolis Les Terri...

Page 45: ...P N 45 021 005 10 2010 59681010 ...

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