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Freedivers Recovery Vest Mark II-S
copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2015
Warning
Factory prescribed service for this FRV must be performed any time the
FRV malfunctions. Disassembly of the hard and soft goods may only be accom-
plished by OSS. Unauthorized service will render the warranty null and void.
Warning
This FRV is designed for use with carbon dioxide cylinders only. Any use of
other gas mixtures may cause corrosion, deterioration, and/or premature aging of the
FRV leading to component failure of the metal and rubber parts. The component failures
could lead to a loss of buoyancy control and/or pressure integrity of the FRV resulting in
injury or death.
Warning
You must not use the FRV to extend your dive profile. Using the FRV
can never be an excuse for unsafe practices. Don’t exceed your safe dive profile
and don’t depend on the FRV to protect you from unsafe dive practices.
Warning
DO NOT inhale from your oral inflater. The FRV is not a breathing apparatus
or a source for emergency air. Air in the FRV may contain harmful contaminants or gas-
es, which could cause suffocation or air embolism injuries.
Specific Warnings Regarding Carbon Dioxide (CO2) cylinders Precautions for use in freezing
temperatures:
CO2 gas expands in hot weather, and contracts in cold weather. At -30 degrees °F (-33 degrees °C,
the bladder fill is just 87% of the volume created at 70 degrees °F (22 degrees C.)
Under freezing conditions, the CO2 gas charge fills the bladder more slowly and less completely.
Confirm that each cylinder is full:
Never assume the CO2 inflation gas is in the cylinder. The burden of inspection of the cylinder is
yours. In order to know if the gas is in the cylinder, the first step is to remove the cylinder from the
inflation system or package and look at the narrow end; the puncture surface. This surface is where
the inflation system penetrates and allows the gas to fill your FRV. If this surface has any puncture
marks, holes, or any sign that is has been pushed in, DISCARD THE CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY.
Every CO2 cylinder has a ‘Minimum gross weight’ marked on the side of the cylinder. This marking is
the sum of the empty steel cylinder AND the weight of CO2 that is supposed to be contained in the
cylinder. Ultimately, weighing is the only accurate method known to ensure that the full CO2 charge
is in the cylinder. A scale, such as a digital postage scale, may be used if it is accurate enough for the
intended measurement. For example: A cylinder with a marked minimum gross weight of 68g MUST
weigh 68g OR GREATER, never less. If you weigh a cylinder and the actual weight is less than the
marked weight, remove it from service and discard it. Typically, CO2-filled cylinders do not lose their
charge unless they are punctured, rusted, crushed, overheated, or altered.
Warning
Your FRV is not a lift bag. DO NOT use it to bring heavy objects to the surface.
Doing so may cause permanent damage to the FRV.
Warning
Before every dive day, perform a complete pre-dive inspection according to the
procedure prescribed in this manual to ensure that all components are functioning proper-
ly and no signs of damage or leaks are present. If you find that your FRV is not function
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ing properly or is damaged, remove it from service until it can be repaired by OSS.