xDEEP Stealth 2.0 User Manual Download Page 2

1 Introduction 

 

Congratulations!  

You have purchased a perfect product in which, without any compromise, we have connected the best existing 
materials  made in Europe and in the  USA,  with both our  technical and recreational  diving  experience. While 
designing  it,  we  have  also  consulted  a  considerable  number  of  divers  who  use  various  configurations  of 
equipment from many various producers.  

We hope that our product meets your expectations, regardless of whether you are a recreational diver or an 
experienced tech diver.   

 

Pre-use guidelines 

Before  you  use  any  of  the  products  described  in  this  manual,  carefully  read  all  the  information  contained 
herein  with  comprehension.  Becoming  familiar  with  this  information  is  a  prerequisite  for  safe  and  long-term 
use of the products described in this document. 

This manual is intended as a guide for correctly trained divers, and so a number of matters related to diving are 
described  here  only  roughly.  In  no  way  can  this  manual  act  as  a  substitute  for  professional  diver  training  or 
course.  Therefore,  before  you  start  using  any  of  the  products  described  in  this  manual,  make  sure  that  you 
have relevant qualifications issued by a registered diving organization.  

If  any  of  the  information  contained  in  this  manual  or  if  any  information  label  placed  on  the  Buoyancy 
Compensation Device is not clear, contact the manufacturer for explanation: 

XDEEP Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Sp. K. 
Ul.Ogrodników 3, 43-227 Góra 
Polska 
Tel:  +48 12 44 66 998 
e-mail:  [email protected] 

 

Important! 

This  manual  includes  two  types  of  designation,  which  you  should  pay  special  attention  to.  They  indicate 
warnings or other information which may be crucial for health and life of the user or other people. You should 
read them with special attention: 

 

 

 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in a serious accident which 

may cause death or serious injury. 

 

Danger! 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause damage to the product or 

serious injury. It may also indicate wrong and dangerous practices. 

 

Warning! 

Summary of Contents for Stealth 2.0

Page 1: ...STEALTH 2 0 TEC Side Mount System User manual English Rev 2...

Page 2: ...no way can this manual act as a substitute for professional diver training or course Therefore before you start using any of the products described in this manual make sure that you have relevant qual...

Page 3: ...pensator has been certified as compatible with 89 686 EWG directive as far as it contains air compatible with EN 12021 norm Regarding the lack of EN norms for safety requirements while the use of it t...

Page 4: ...age done to the BC or an uncontrolled ascent For bringing objects heavier than 2kg use appropriate equipment such as a lift bag 7 To prevent the BC from damage avoid prolonged exposure of your BC to d...

Page 5: ...of the exposure protection worn and provides for weight placement around the center of gravity which ensures ideal trim The Stealth 2 0 Buoyancy Compensator The STEALTH 2 0 harness may be used with o...

Page 6: ...rated weight system The picture below shows the harness in its basic configuration with the weight system installed 1 Upper node partly under the weight pocket 2 Lower node under the weight pocket 3 C...

Page 7: ...adjustment of shoulder straps a waist strap and a crotch strap as well as by the adjustment of the distance between the lower and the upper node to accommodate the height of the diver The picture belo...

Page 8: ...ody The middle of the upper node indicated with the dotted line should be placed at the level of the shoulder blades The middle of the lower node also indicated with the dotted line should be placed e...

Page 9: ...ched to the upper node and attached to the left and right shoulder straps by a floating loop Although the first method is very popular it does have the disadvantage of trapping the D rings against the...

Page 10: ...it between the strap and the stiff part of the BC The compensator is equipped with three mounting points on either side Depending on the height and individual adjustment of the harness and bungee cord...

Page 11: ...ry suit and thick undergarments The harness is delivered in the standard configuration in which the central weight pocket is located in the highest place The central weight pocket may be mounted at va...

Page 12: ...cting the lower and the upper node is on top and remove the end of the strap from the lower tri glide 3 Pull the lower node downwards and remove the strap from the weight pocket 4 Remove the central w...

Page 13: ...om of the pocket 7 Move the central strap through the tri glide integrated with the lower node and remember to adjust the harness to your height and next secure the loose end of the strap with the sto...

Page 14: ...optimal placement of the weight regardless of the type of exposure suit used The pockets are mounted on the straps using two attached tri glides The typical places for trim pocket mounting are shown...

Page 15: ...the buckle and the remaining elements the rubber D rings from the waist strap 2 Eject the strap partially through the slot of the metal D ring in such a way that it would be possible to insert the scr...

Page 16: ...plate for steel cylinders The harness can be equipped with an optional plate commonly called a butt plate to provide additional comfort when using steel cylinders The plate is equipped with large and...

Page 17: ...point of the compensator used for fixing it to the crotch strap 9 Zipper providing access to the inner bladder K Type inflator A K type inflator is a reliable device made of shock proof techno polyme...

Page 18: ...ee cord mounting the compensator to the waist strap not shown in the picture 4 Mounting point of the compensator to the crotch strap Having ordered the compensator together with the harness you will r...

Page 19: ...s and position in such a way that its upper edge coincides with the edge of the upper node and then thread the shoulder straps 2 through the slits of the adjustment points of the compensator 3 in a wa...

Page 20: ...ing allowances for the length needed for the knots 2 Put the bungee through a suitable mounting loop of the compensator and install a bolt snap at the end of the loop 3 Tie up both ends of the bungee...

Page 21: ...the crotch strap in a standard way 2 Make another bungee loop which you will fix to the metal eye used for screwing the lower part of the bladder to the crotch strap Then tie the loop to the ends of t...

Page 22: ...on the left side Next unfasten the strap mounting the compensator in the central part and pull aside the weight pocket in such a way that you get access to its locking strap To get an even better acc...

Page 23: ...nto the quick connector step 2 as presented in the pictures below Fig 30 LP hose connection step 2 Fig 29 LP hose connection step 1 LP hose connection using the 1 st stage of the regulator must be mad...

Page 24: ...compensator To mount the compensator follow this instruction 1 Unclip the bolt snaps fixing the compensator to the flat D rings on the waist strap 2 Deflate the compensator when full 3 Put on the harn...

Page 25: ...nted around the body s center of gravity The trimming procedure is as follows You should have 50bar of gas in each cylinder and the compensator should remain empty Put the harness on with a weighting...

Page 26: ...tomatic dump valve is activated The automatic dump valve should open with a characteristic sound The air supply should stop immediately after release of the inflator button 5 Check the correctness of...

Page 27: ...cy you should press the inflator button for a short moment If more air needs to be added to the BC press the inflator button for a short moment several times During release of air from the BC hold the...

Page 28: ...inse the BC inside press the purge button of the inflator and fill the BC approximately full with water by means of a garden hose spout or other source of fresh water Rotate the BC several times and n...

Page 29: ...es although identical by all appearances may have slightly different properties which may negatively affect the working life of the BC The only maintenance procedure which may be performed by the user...

Page 30: ...tion The compensator sticks too far out from your back If you use lower recreational mounting points it will not be as flat as if using the upper overhead diving mounting points it does not however ma...

Page 31: ...00 dTEX Inner bladder fabric Nylon 440 dTEX Weight of the dry compensator without harness 1 4 kg Inflator Type K Type inflator Supply pressure Minimum 6 bar Maximum 17 23 bar 250 PSI Permissible tank...

Page 32: ...XDEEP Sp ka z ograniczon odpowiedzialno ci Sp K Ul Ogrodnik w 3 43 227 G ra Polska Tel 48 12 44 66 998 e mail biuro xdeep pl...

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