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Freedivers Recovery Vest Mark II-S
copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2015
1.
Unscrew the compression cap until the trigger clicks into place.
2.
Visually confirm engagement of the trigger (see picture next page).
3.
Screw in the compression cap 3.5 revolutions using the dimple on the cap as a guide until the
green indicator is exposed. Do not leave cap fully screwed in, back it off 1/4 turn otherwise the
cap will stick tight.
4.
Remove old CO2 cartridges.
5.
Screw in, hand tight, two
NEW
CO2 cylinders. Start with the cylinder farthest from the screen.
6.
BE SURE TO TURN THE UNIT ON!
7.
Operate both the OPV and the oral filling valve and test for spring movement and make sure
nothing sticks. Inspect the cord and spring for normal movement. Check that the cord moves about
1/8-inch (~3mm).
8.
Inspect the electrical connection from the actuator to the remote communicator for tightness
and condition of the wire—it should be intact and not frayed or damaged.
9.
Inspect the actuator for leaks. We purposely designed the actuator cover with clear plastic for
inspection. Do not use if there is water intrusion. Evidence of water can be as obvious as a fluid level
to as subtle as small droplets visible, or the blue water indicator paper becoming damp and changed
in color to white. Note, the blue indicator paper becomes lighter blue with time and does not indicate a
leak.
PRE-DIVE CHECKLIST.
Before each use of the FRV, you must make a thorough visual inspection.
NEVER dive with a FRV that shows signs of damage to its bladder or actuator until it has received a
complete inspection and service from OSS.
Use the Inspection Checklist and tests. A checklist is
sewn into the back of your vest.
Turn the unit on and set it
1. Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds and observe three actuator and one remote lights light up.
2. Use the Mode button to advance between menu-setting screens. The battery-level screen
alternates between the “Batt” indication and the level of charge. Do not use at levels 10% or below
when the red light blinks and when the LCD messages “batt” - “LO.”.
3. To set Surface Minder mode to on, leave the “Surf” screen visible and wait for the lights and menu
to shut off.
4. To set Surface Minder mode to off, let the unit shut off with any screen other than “Surf” visible.
5. To set the trigger time, go to the set-time screen and use the Set button to advance the time in
seconds. To set a smaller number,
continually press the Set button
until the numbers
loop back to “0.” The number changes will accelerate quickly.
6. Set the depth similarly with the depth-trigger screen and where depth is measured in meters.
7. After the blue mode light goes out, press the remote and confirm the mode you selected—blinking
light for Surface Minder on, solid light for Surface Minder off.
VI. PREPARING THE ACTUATOR FOR SERVICE
DESCRIPTION OF MENU SCREENS:
Battery level :
The battery level screens alternate, batt and
the percentage of charge. When the charge level dips to 10%, the screen will read
“lo”
Trigger time:
Trigger depth:
Error screens:
Surface Minder: