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The Defender EBS is intended to be used as a device to assist an individual in self-rescue to escape
from an emergency situation involving submergence in shallow water for a brief period. It is not
designed nor tested for any other purpose.
Proper training is essential for your safety. Training experience must include in- water survival,
breathing compressed air underwater and emergency egress from aircraft.
You must be familiar with and trained in the use of this particular device to maximize your effective use
of it. Failure to respond to this warning could result in a situation leading to serious injury or death.
In order to prepare for, use and maintain this device properly, it is essential that you understand all of
these aspects through reading this manual and mastering the skills necessary to operate, inspect and
maintain it properly. Failure to do so could result in a situation whereby the EBS would not be an
available resource to assist with self rescue and possibly lead to serious injury or death.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EBS is comprised of a cylinder of compressed air with an integrated cylinder valve and pressure regulator
designed to interface with the user and deliver air at a reduced pressure suitable for breathing. When fully
charged to maximum operating pressure of
207 BAR
(
3000
PSI), the cylinder has the capacity to deliver
56.6
L (
2.0 Cubic Feet
) of air at atmospheric pressure.
The EBS has a limited capacity to deliver air for only a brief period in shallow water (4m;13 ft)
The time duration for supplying air will vary between individuals and breathing rates. This is an indicator
supporting the need for training to maximize effective use of the device.
EBS
User
Manual
ZE.01.05.0031 REV. A
