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Contents

Introduction .................................................................. 1

Warranty Information .................................................... 3

General Information and Speciﬁcations ...................... 4

Function of the Zeagle System ..................................... 7

Fitting and Assembly ................................................... 9

Double Tank Mounting Options .................................. 12

Pre-dive Assembly and Inspection ...............................15

Donning Procedures .....................................................19

Diving with the Zeagle System .....................................20

Emergency Procedures ................................................21

Maintenance .................................................................23

Available BCD Accessories ..........................................24

Service Record ............................................................25

Summary of Contents for Buoyancy Compensator

Page 1: ...Buoyancy Compensator Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...re you use your BC for the ﬁrst time be sure your Dealer has performed the Dealer prep check list Please save and refer to this Owner s Manual from time to time to enable you to fully understand and beneﬁt from this ﬁne product SCUBA Diving is an extremely enjoyable pastime when done with proper training good equipment and knowledge of both your equip ment and your diving environment This Zeagle B...

Page 3: ...eciﬁcations 4 Function of the Zeagle System 7 Fitting and Assembly 9 Double Tank Mounting Options 12 Pre dive Assembly and Inspection 15 Donning Procedures 19 Diving with the Zeagle System 20 Emergency Procedures 21 Maintenance 23 Available BCD Accessories 24 Service Record 25 ...

Page 4: ...tructor with thorough knowledge and experience in the use of Zeagle Systems Inc equipment An annual inspection performed by an authorized Zeagle Dealer is required for the safe operation of this system Your Zeagle BC is NOT a personal ﬂotation device and should not be used as a life jacket The BC does NOT guarantee a heads up position of the wearer at the surface All emergency procedures should be...

Page 5: ...uses the following WARNING graphic and symbol to designate that special attention needs to be given to the manual otherwise a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided may result in injury or death SCUBAdiving is an adventuresome activity and some risks are involved Please be sure that you and your dive partner have current certiﬁcations and follow all of the recommend ations of your c...

Page 6: ...rior dimensions of the cylinder water capac ity Zeagle Systems Inc maximum recommended cylinder capacity is 120 ft3 19 liters Once again if you have a question consult your local authorized Zeagle Dealer Failure to comply with the following information may result in an im proper buoyancy conﬁguration You must maintain neutral buoyancy while diving to prevent injury or death Your over all buoyancy ...

Page 7: ...the bladder assembly as shown on page 8 A typical label for a BC will look like the example below This particular label indicates that the bladder assembly is rated at 19 kg 44 lbs buoyancy Special Instruction in cold water diving methods and the speciﬁc use of this product is required prior to cold water diving tempera tures below 10o C 50o F This instruction is beyond the scope of this Owner s M...

Page 8: ...merbund The side panels should ﬁt around the waist top of the hip NOT over your rib cage or diaphragm with at least a four inch overlap on the touch fastener Velcro closure The side panels are attached using six 6 plastic screw fasteners and can be adjusted by moving the side panels to a different set of grommets on the vest section See the Illustration on page 9 It is imperative that the BC not b...

Page 9: ...e through the webbing slots at the back of the vest just as the removed single tank bands did see cylin der band illustration on pages 10 thru 13 The stamped metal ends of the straps are threaded through the eye of the metal tabs on the Blad der Cover see illustration below There are two plastic buckles on the Bladder Cover Winglets which clip over the weight pockets to hold the buoyancy forward D...

Page 10: ...Fitting and Assembly 3 Note that one extra plastic barrel screw is installed in an unused grommet hole when the BCD leaves the factory This extra screw can be used if one is lost NEVER breathe from the bladder assembly The bladder as sembly was not designed as an auxiliary air source and may contain harmful contaminants which if inhaled may cause injury or death ...

Page 11: ...the non slip plate and then under the bottom center backplate straps as shown in Illustration A 2 Thread the upper cylinder band under the top center backplate straps on BC as shown in A 3 After threading the bands through the BC thread the bands through the buckle as per Illustration B 4 Threading instructions are also embossed on the side of the plastic buckle 5 After Looping the webbing through...

Page 12: ... single cylinders please note that the single size cylinder bands only go under the center 4 inches 10 2 cm of vertical webbing on the back plate and the rubber plate is installed as illustrated on pages 10 and 12 Threading The Standard Quick Release System On A Twin Cylinder Back Plate Fitting and Assembly Standard System Optional Quick Release System An alternate method of attaching twin cylinde...

Page 13: ...g Optional Backplate for use with Double Tanks Backplate Available in Black Anodized Aluminum p n 519 BP01A Stainless Steel p n 519 BP01S Titanium p n 519 BP01T For Ranger Ranger LTD Tec Tec Pac 911 and SAR BCDs May require modiﬁcation of built in Lumbar Pads ...

Page 14: ...13 Optional Double Tank Bands and Mounting Systems For Ranger Ranger LTD Tec Tec Pac 911 and SAR BCDs ...

Page 15: ...ls stretch the elastic by extending each side panel as far as possible before wrapping it around you and fastening the Velcro 3 Fasten the sternum strap It should be just above the breast line If you are wearing a dry suit be sure that the sternum strap does not obstruct the drysuit inﬂator hose or valve There are two sets of loops for the sternum strap If the sternum strap is too high the strap c...

Page 16: ...der on the bladder assem bly The RE Valve allows you to dump or exhaust air manually as you adjust for neutral buoyancy The RE Valve operates by simply pulling on the power inﬂator mechanism and corrugated rubber hose The RE Valve should be inspected before every dive for proper op eration Also inspect that both threaded caps on the RE Valve are tightened securely The exhaust cap must be tightened...

Page 17: ...ts to be sure they are held closed by the ripcord If the Ripcord has been pulled re thread the system Refer to the re threading section on following page Check to see that weight release system is secure ZIP Touch fastener pocket system Check to see that the Velcro touch fastener material ﬂap on the bottom of each weight pocket com pletely overlaps and is secure ...

Page 18: ...Repeat for all nylon loops Finish by pushing the cord between the pocket and the vest Repeat on the opposite pocket Cord If the Ripcord is not completely secure re thread using the following procedure Nylon Loops Cord Re threading The RipcordTM System Check to see that weight release system is secure Trim Weight Pull Out Pocket Velcro Touch Fastener System Check to see that the touch fastener mate...

Page 19: ...ing the bladder assembly winglets to the side of the vest to allow easy access to the weight pockets Load the Ripcord or Ziptouch pouches through the zippered opening on the pocket top Be sure the zipper is fully closed after loading Pull Out load the pouch though the Velcro Touch Fastener open ing Close the opening and load the pouch into pocket according to illustration Refasten the buckles secu...

Page 20: ...sh assembling the system per manufacturer s instructions Be sure you are familiar with the low pressure inﬂator system on your Zeagle BC Inﬂate the system and check for leakage Weights can be installed in the weight pockets before the BC is donned or after It may be easier to add your weights after you have the system on to avoid lifting the tank and weights together Con siderations include the am...

Page 21: ...art your descent As you descend and when you reach your desired depth you will need to add air to your Zeagle BC by pressing on the air inlet button of your low pressure inﬂator to attain neutral buoyancy It may be necessary to adjust the waist during the dive due to the compres sion and expansion of your diving suit You will need to add air to the BC as you descend and exhaust air from the BC as ...

Page 22: ... be done if absolutely necessary for example if your drysuit has ﬂooded making you extremely negative Without weights it may be very difﬁcult to control your ascent rate as you near the surface Weight release at depth should only be done according to the standards set by your certiﬁcation agency Ripcord System Zip Touch System Pull Out Pocket System ...

Page 23: ...llow the bladder to hold air from that level up Abort the dive and attempt to swim slowly 1 ft per 2 sec 0 3 m per 2 seconds or less to the surface Should excessive negative buoyancy be created your weights may need to be released Weight release at depth should only be done according to the standards set by your certiﬁcation agency Failure to hold air If for any reason the system should fail to ho...

Page 24: ...ladder by holding the exhaust button on the inﬂator system open and allowing fresh water to partially ﬁll the bladder Slosh the water around to dissolve any salt crystals salt crystals can damage the bladder over time Drain the bladder com pletely and repeat Hang the BCD upside down and allow it to dry while partially inﬂated Drain any residual water through the exhaust hose while the BCD is hangi...

Page 25: ...hot Weight Pouches 8042 12 lb 8043 20 lb Full Lumbar Pad 7275F Strobe Flashlight 8036 BC Pocket Clip Closure 8033CC Diver Tool Kits 8135 without slate 8135S with slate Spare Air Pocket 8055L Zeagle BC Knife 5402 Removable Rear Mounted Weight System 8051Z EMT Shears 8134 Tech Utility Pocket 2 zip compartments 8033 ...

Page 26: ...e com for dealer locations near you Your Local Zeagle Dealer Dealer to afﬁx stamp here Attach the original or a copy of your purchase receipt to this booklet and store it in a safe place Your receipt may be needed for warranty validation if you take your BCD to a different Zeagle Dealer for service SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE PERFORMED SERVICE CENTER TECHNICIAN Owner Orientation Dealer Preparation...

Page 27: ...2 5568 Fax 813 782 5569 www zeagle com FOR THOSE PRODUCTS BEARING THE CE MARK EC Type Examination by SGS Yarsley International Certiﬁcation Services Limited SGS House Portland Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4ET ENGLAND Notiﬁed Body No 0120 p n 175 1611 Rev B 01 2007 ...

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