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When using the ADV, always keep your left hand far from the propeller, better is resting
against your body, on your side, or on your right hand to more comfortably control the
ADV.
Do not direct propeller flow at the sea bottom to avoid raising sand or mud.
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AZARDOUS AREA AND RESIDUAL RISKS
The propeller is protected by an external radial circular band. Therefore it is exposed on
both the suction and expulsion sides. Additional protections were not installed in these
areas
since they would significantly reduce fluid passage in the conduit
, drastically
reducing propulsion system performance
and thus vehicle autonomy.
A protection grill
on the flow suction side can be easily clogged when near aquatic plants or algae normally
suspended in the water, forcing the diver to frequently stop to clean the grill which is not
always possible in safety conditions underwater. A grill placed on the flow output side
would prevent any cords or lines caught in the propeller to be removed, inhibiting ADV
operations. This would frequently distract the diver and cause him to forget that the greater
hazard is represented by the surrounding environment and diverting the his main focus
away from the dive. For the above reasons and, considering that the propeller is protected
by a safety clutch, we believe that the natural behaviour of being careful not to place
hands or other body parts between propeller blades is safer for the diver (who in correct
use, is always behind the propeller) than being distracted by cleaning and untangling any
objects from the grills around the propeller.
Entanglement and cut hazards
Do not insert any object or body part inside the flow duct, that could
obstruct the rotating propeller blades. When in use, besides the hand on
the trigger, a safety distance of at least 40 cm must be maintained
between the diver’s body and the propeller assembly.
A CAP OR OTHER HAIR RESTRICTION DEVICE MUST BE WORN BY DIVERS WITH
LONG HAIR. LONG HAIR MAY BECOME ENTANGLE IN THE PROPELLER IN THE
EVENT OF IMPROPER USE.
ALSO BE CAREFUL OF ANY OBJECTS SUCH AS FISHING LINES, DIVING
EQUIPMENT, FLOATING TOYS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT MAY COME NEAR THE
PROPELLER.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE WORN
Crushing risk
Be careful not to place fingers between the two parts when closing the
maid body or head cap.
NEVER LEAVE THE ADV UNATTENDED ESPECIALLY NEAR
CHILDREN OR AMATEURS. ALWAYS TURN IT OFF BEFORE
EXITING THE WATER AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE
(see previous chapters).
