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EVERYTHING FOR THE PERFECT DIVE...

Buoyancy

Compensator

Owner’s

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Summary of Contents for Buoyancy Compensator

Page 1: ...EVERYTHING FOR THE PERFECT DIVE Buoyancy Compensator Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING YOUR XS SCUBA BOUYANCY COMPENSATOR DeﬁnitionsofWarnings CautionsandNotes A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death to the user A CAUTION indicates a situation or technique that could cause damage to the product and could subsequently result in injury to the user A NOTE is used to empha...

Page 3: ...TION SERVICE 21 WARRANTY 22 DEALER INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD 23 This owner s manual is copyrighted all rights reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from XS Scuba Inc XS Scuba the XS logo Advantage Nekton Paragon X Lock Weight Release System Micro Pac AirWave I...

Page 4: ... with any hoses or accessories IN THE EVENT OF AN OUT OF AIR EMERGENCY OR UNCONTROLLED DESCENT DO NOT HESITATE TO REMOVE AND DITCH WEIGHT DO NOT USE YOUR BC TO LIFT HEAVY OBJECTS TO THE SURFACE Doing so may cause permanent damage to the BC and could easily result in an uncontrolled ascent DO NOT over inﬂate your BC or rely on using the power inﬂator to lift yourself toward the surface Control all ...

Page 5: ... the modern BC has evolved into a consolidated harness and pack system that carries the cylinder and serves as a ﬁxture point for ﬁrst stage regulators instrumentation and accessories For even greater convenience and comfort many models are now available with integrated weight systems that can supplement or replace the weight belt Your BC can also provide you with non emergency ﬂotation to help yo...

Page 6: ... With this system you have two methods to inﬂate the BC two methods to deﬂate the BC and automatic venting of excess pressure Be sure to read and understand these instructions describing how this system operates before attempting to dive with your XS Scuba BC Power Inﬂator This assembly is actually made up of two different valves The oral inﬂation valve can be used to manually inﬂate or deﬂate you...

Page 7: ...nd cord This Rear Dump Valve works best while you are in a heads down position or in a face down swimming position PrimaryAdjustmentPoints Shoulder Straps The shoulder straps of your BC are connected with side squeeze fasteners and can be easily adjusted by pulling upward on the buckle to loosen or downward on the D ring at the end of the strap to tighten Cummerbund Waistband The cummerbund is des...

Page 8: ...th this feature or it can be purchased separately as an accessory option Using two dimes you can disassemble the post pin on the female buckle to reverse the strap s direction or remove it altogether IntegratedWeightSystems Some XS Scuba BC models are equipped with built in compartments and pockets to hold X Lock Integrated Weight System and trim weights Either soft weight pouches ﬁlled with lead ...

Page 9: ... in these pockets can be dumped by grasping the strap on the bottom of the pocket and pulling downward ﬁrmly X Lock Integrated Weight System Some XS Scuba models are also equipped with two X Lock weight pockets located inside the front lower portions of the BC These pockets can be easily identiﬁed by their plastic pull handles that face toward the center of the waistband The X Lock pockets are des...

Page 10: ...turers have a high pressure port that is clearly marked HP with a small restrictive oriﬁce that is visible when the plug is removed If your regulator has all 3 8 ports and you cannot decide if a port is LP or HP bring it with the hose to your dealer for installation If you can identify your regulator s LP ports follow this procedure 1 To select the best LP port mount the ﬁrst stage on a cylinder v...

Page 11: ...height and position 2 While holding the cylinder secure pull the free end of the cylinder band until there is a very tight ﬁt between the pack and the cylinder 3 Close the buckle halfway to hold the cylinder band taut and thread the end of the band through the open slot in the end of the buckle 4 Pull the cam buckle closed so that it snaps down against the cylinder Fasten the end of the webbing se...

Page 12: ...ht that supplements the releasable weight carried on your weight belt or your BC s X Lock Integrated Weight System pockets Do not install weight into the trim weight compartments unless you are certain you can achieve positive buoyancy at depth by ditching your releasable weight while your BC is completely deﬂated You may otherwise experience difﬁculty ascending to the surface in an emergency situ...

Page 13: ... an uncontrolled ascent which could lead to serious injury or death due to embolism or decompression sickness The weight pockets should be installed while the BC is fully deﬂated either before or after it has been donned It is easier however to install them before donning the BC If the weight pockets are ﬁlled to their maximum capacity and installed into the BC XS Scuba strongly recommends that yo...

Page 14: ... with assistance from a buddy 1 Ensure that the side squeeze buckles of both shoulder straps are securely fastened Fully extend each strap to its maximum length by pulling up on the tab of the lower slide buckle and then pulling the webbing down until the D ring slides up near the buckle 2 While your dive buddy holds the cylinder supported behind you reach back to place your arms through the shoul...

Page 15: ...reaths Over tightening can restrict your respiration and blood circulation which can lead to serious injury or death Pre DiveInspection Before each use the BC must be visually inspected and tested NEVER dive with a BC that shows any signs of damage to its air cell or valves until it has been serviced by an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer Inspection Checklist 1 Connect the power inﬂator to a clean air s...

Page 16: ...eight pockets can cause a sudden increase in buoyancy and rapid ascent and could lead to serious injury or death due to arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness DivingWithYourXSScubaBC RulesForPersonalWeighting Before diving with your new XS Scuba BC it is important to establish the correct amount of weight you will need to wear to achieve neutral buoyancy without being too heavy negatively...

Page 17: ...re that your X Lock Integrated Weight System is not obstructed by any straps lines etc DO NOT add weight to your BC anywhere other than the designated weight compartments since doing so may prevent you from being able to ditch weight in an emergency Failure to ditch weight in an emergency may lead to serious injury or death due to drowning Before diving with a BC that features a X Lock Integrated ...

Page 18: ...tions Each method uses a valve that is in a different location and is designed either to vent air or dump it very quickly The method you should choose will depend on whether you are descending feet ﬁrst head ﬁrst maintaining neutral buoyancy underwater or controlling your ascent To release air as effectively as possible remember to utilize the valve that is at the highest point on the BC and neare...

Page 19: ... swimming position and is more convenient to use than the oral inﬂator Rear Dump Valve If your BC has a Rear Dump Valve located on the lower rear portion of the air cell it can be opened manually to quickly dump air by pulling on the ball and cord assembly This valve works best while making a head ﬁrst descent or in a face down swimming position CAUTION The proper function of the overpressure reli...

Page 20: ...sh the interior of the air cell and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of the BC Before rinsing ensure that the power inﬂator is pressurized with air This will prevent debris and contaminants from entering the inﬂator valve if the inﬂator button is accidentally depressed 3 Completely drain the air cell of water through the lower OPV dump valve by pulling the ball cord assembly 4 Fully inﬂate the B...

Page 21: ...egradation 2 You should obtain factory authorized service for your BC at least once a year from an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer regardless of the amount of use it has received This service includes a general air leak inspection and complete overhaul of the power inﬂator and OPV valve s Your BC may require this service more frequently depending on the amount of use and quality of maintenance that it ...

Page 22: ...his warranty does not extend to damages caused by improper use improper maintenance neglect unauthorized repairs modiﬁcations accidents ﬁre or casualty 3 Cosmetic damage such as scratches fraying and nicks are not covered by this warranty 4 This warranty does not extend to equipment used for rental commercial or military purposes WhatYouNeedToDo 1 Keep a copy of the original purchase receipt and s...

Page 23: ...l sales receipt and service records For the location of the dealer nearest you or additional information visit our website at www XSscuba com ServiceRecord Model _______________ Serial Number ______________ Purchase Date ___________ XS Scuba Dealer ____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ ______________...

Page 24: ...2740 S Harbor Blvd Suite E Santa Ana CA 92704 tel 714 424 0434 fax 714 424 0454 www XSscuba com 2005 XS Scuba Inc ...

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