Rebreather BCD User Manual
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WARNING:
Read user’s manual before use.
This is not a lifejacket: it does not guarantee a head up position of the
wearer at the surface.
Safe use of this product requires instruction in buoyancy control from a
certified instructor.
Inspect all components of this product for proper operation,
damage, wear or leakage before each use.
Do not inhale gases from inside bladder.
Rinse with fresh water thoroughly and drain after use.
Store partially inflated.
The information tag attached to the BCD (under the zipper next to the
symbol) contains the above information and shall not be removed from
the bladder.
Diving is a strenuous physical activity. Its difficulty may be increased by
conditions such as cold water, poor visibility, hard work, and increased
depth. Always try to exercise prudent judgement when determining
whether or not to dive. Never dive when tired or in poor health.
Check that weights can be dropped off freely. If BCD integrated weights
are not used, make absolutely sure the weight belt is not entangled when
put on. If it is entangled it can be prevented from dropping off freely, and
your emergency ascent can be jeopardised.
WARNING:
You must be familiar with the procedure to drop weights in case of an
emergency ascent.
Practice this procedure prior to your first use of your BCD in a perfectly
safe environment, i.e. in confined water which is not deeper than 3
meters.
Modifications of the product beyond what is described in this manual
are prohibited.
Modifications can impair the function of the BCD, and transfers the
responsibility to the person who does the modification.
Maximum load on any stainless steel D-rings is 1500 N, please refer to
technical data/Manufacturers approval.
Before use of the BCD in any configuration, you must have proper dive
training and hold a certificate for diving from a recognised training orga-
nisation. As part of this training, you must have learnt how to establish
neutral buoyancy, how to adjust the amount of ballast weights, safe
descent and ascent techniques, inflating and deflating a BCD, donning
and doffing both above and under the surface. With your new BCD you
must practice these procedures again, and adjust the amount of ballast
weights you may be used to.
Retain this manual for your reference. Review this manual periodically,
and prior to diving.
Improper use, or misuse, of this harness or buoyancy compensator
could result in serious injury or even death.
Diving deeper than 50m the requirement of EN 1809 for time to comple-
tely inflate bladder will be exceeded.
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