Uwatec X-Tek, User Manual

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS ........................................................................................................ 2
CE CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................. 2
EN 250: 2000 norm regulations and what they mean ................................................3
Definition of ‘SCUBA’ according to EN 250: 2000 ......................................................3
Limitations provided by EN 250: 2000 .......................................................................3
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 4
Primary purpose of the Buoyancy Compensator ........................................................4
Initial set up ................................................................................................................4
WEIGHT SYSTEM: ................................................................................................................... 4
1. Traditional Weight Belt .....................................................................................4
2. Accessory Weight Pocket System ...................................................................4
3. Tank Counter Weight Pouches .........................................................................5
VALVE SET UP .......................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Inflator ....................................................................................6
OPERATION.............................................................................................................................. 6
Inflating the BC with the Power Inflation Valve ............................................................6
Inflating the BC with the Oral Valve .............................................................................6
Deflating the BC .........................................................................................................6
Deflating the BC with 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: SOFT TRAVEL BACK PACK ......................................................................... 30
Thread guide: SINGLE TANK ADAPTER .............................................................................. 31
Attachment: SOFT BACKPLATE ON X-TEK FORM HARNESS .......................................... 33
ADJUSTING THE SYSTEM: ................................................................................................... 34
Waist and Front Closures .........................................................................................34
AFTER THE DIVE .................................................................................................................. 35
Inspection and Service Interval .................................................................................35
TRANSPORT OF THE X-TEK SYSTEMS: ............................................................................. 36
Storage ....................................................................................................................36
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 37
X-TEK WING BLADDERS ...................................................................................................... 37
Bladder ....................................................................................................................37
Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 38
Attachment: CLAMPS FOR TWIN TANKS ................................................................38
Adjustment of the bands on the double tanks ..........................................................39