owner's guide
WARNING: This owner's guide contains important information,warnings, and precautions. Do not attempt to use the Mako beforereading this manual in its entirety.
Страница 1: ...owner s guide WARNING This owner s guide contains important information warnings and precautions Do not attempt to use the Mako before reading this manual in its entirety...
Страница 2: ...s and components available Given proper use and maintenance using the procedures outlined in this manual it will provide you with many years of reliable service As you embark on your excursions rememb...
Страница 3: ...tive 18 MAINTAINING YOUR MAKO 19 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 19 POST DIVE MAINTENANCE 19 STORAGE 19 ANNUAL DEALER INPSECTIONS 19 DPV DIVING A SPECIALTY ACTIVITY 20 Additional Rules For Dive Planning 20 Diving...
Страница 4: ...D BULKHEAD SCREWS WASHERS 4 FOREWARD BULKHEAD BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY CONNECTION BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR BODY SEALS 2 LATCHING BUCKLES Before proceeding to the next section take the time to familia...
Страница 5: ...and lift the vehicle straight up and out of the carton Set down gently on the propellor shroud DO NOT at tempt to drop it out of the carton or lift the carton off and away from the vehicle 2 To remov...
Страница 6: ...battery compartment with the terminals connected to the battery leads facing up and aligned with the opening in the top center of the battery compartment The single wire that connects the two batteri...
Страница 7: ...he fore shell on a clean flat surface where it is not in danger of falling over standing vertically on its rubber bezel CAUTION DO NOT place the fore shell on its side or standing on its open end whic...
Страница 8: ...e the Power On and High Rate indicator lights to appear 11 After 4 hours of charging the batteries will be charged to 90 of their total capacity and the High Rate indicator light will turn off 24 hour...
Страница 9: ...DO NOT expose the charger to moisture salt air sand or dust Keep it clean and dry at all times 6 DO NOT smoke or allow an open spark or flame near the bat teries at any time 7 DO NOT charge the batte...
Страница 10: ...ant that these o rings remain clean and free of any grit or debris prior to installation Avoid applying excessive amounts of silicone grease as this will attract grit and other debris that may interfe...
Страница 11: ...fore shell are mated evenly and the lower o ring appears evenly seated between them before shutting the remaining two latches This is nec essary to prevent crimping of the o ring seal 13 When all fou...
Страница 12: ...the o ring seal around its entire circumference to ensure that it is properly seated and does not appear to be crimped or ex truding out between the fore shell and the main housing 3 Check all four l...
Страница 13: ...this will be covered in the section titled Operating the Mako Underwater 1 You select the desired pitch of the propellor by turning the adjustment knob located at its center First sight through the g...
Страница 14: ...ou are ready to ascend turn the vehicle off and swim it to the sur face being careful not to exceed a safe rate of ascent 4 DO NOT allow straps hoses hair hands or other objects to enter the propellor...
Страница 15: ...the prop shroud is directly in front of you Hold handles securely on both sides below the activation triggers until you are ready to move forward 5 When exiting the water ask for assistance as before...
Страница 16: ...2 Your arms should be slightly bent at the elbows so that the shroud is below you as you look directly downward 3 The side handles which contain the trigger mechanism should be held firmly with both h...
Страница 17: ...s will vary depend ing on your size weight and the drag created by your equipment Presumably you will be diving with a buddy who is also using a Dive Propulsion Vehicle to avoid diving alone Unless yo...
Страница 18: ...ile swimming with an inoperative vehicle it is recommended to hold it in its normal use position being extremely careful to avoid depressing the activation triggers in either of the side handles While...
Страница 19: ...opellor hub Ideally it is recom mended that you first immerse the vehicle in a large tub of fresh water and allow it to soak for several hours before giving it a final rinse CAUTION DO NOT expose any...
Страница 20: ...trogen absorption however you must now also pay attention to the limiting factors of battery life and run ning time This becomes especially critical whenever you are diving in conditions where current...
Страница 21: ...ossible amount of drag when deflated If you use a gauge console that is attached to a high pressure hose be sure to keep it closely secured to your BC in such a way to prevent it from dangling freely...
Страница 22: ...hrs 90 or 16 hrs 100 STATIC THRUST 15 50 lbs SERVICE INTERVAL Every 250 charging cycles BATTERIES 2 12 V 17AH Sealed Rechargeable RANGE Approximately 3 miles MAXIMUM OPERATING DEPTH 180 fsw MOTOR Perm...
Страница 23: ...t engage 1 Return to Authorized Oce anic Dealer for service MOISTURE HAS ENTERED THE VEHICLE 1 Housing o rings are worn or damaged 1 Return to Authorized Oce anic Dealer for service 2 O ring seating s...
Страница 24: ...divers of different sizes To shorten or lengthen the seat loosen the 1 nylon webbing thread ed through the 1 tri glide and slide the tri glide toward the vehicle to shorten or away from the vehicle to...
Страница 25: ...age or unauthorized service All correspondence regarding the Mako covered by this warranty agreement or in direct reference to this warranty should be accompanied by a copy of the original sales recei...
Страница 26: ...__________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED OCEANIC FACILITY Where inspections and service was performed DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE Include operations battery r...
Страница 27: ...AUTHORIZED OCEANIC FACILITY Where inspections and service was performed DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE Include operations battery recharging replacement of o rings annual dealer inspections a...
Страница 28: ...2002 Design 1995 Doc No 12 1827 R1 4 99 OCEANIC USA 2002 Davis Street San Leandro Ca 94577 USA Phone 510 562 0500 Fax 510 569 5404 Web http www oceanicusa com...
