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GENERAL INFORMATION
CYLINDERS – SCUBA BOTTLES:
Control Code and Tare Weight (TW) are stamped on the upper shoulder of the bottle. The cylinder
is subject to a hydrostatic test every 5 years, and must be decommissioned if it fails the test.
All CO
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bottles, compressed air bottles and dive cylinders should be laid down on the ground
when not in use. A compressed air cylinder when left standing up can become a life-threatening
hazard. If it were to fall and shear its neck, it will become a life threatening projectile.
INFLATION HIGH PRESSURE HOSES:
Check for any cracks or cuts. If detected, change the hose (Never repair a high-pressure hose).
Neoprene O-rings do not have to be discarded and replaced after each use, but MUST be
checked for cracks and changed accordingly.
Adequate eye and hand protection gear must be worn at all times.
WARNING
NEVER REPAIR AN INFLATION HOSE always REPLACE IT.
NEVER RE-USE A CRUSHED GASKET always REPLACE IT.
SERVICE YOUR CYLINDERS REGULARLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
MAINTENANCE - EVERY 6 MONTHS:
Service all valves, valve inserts, valve caps and l/C valves by cleaning their threads, washers and
O-rings, and calibrate them where applicable. Service all I/C valves every 6 months or as required.
Change all O-rings every 12 months, as that is their life expectancy.
Check, clean and grease the intercommunicating valves with Triple-Guard grease Zodiac P/N
Z65134.
Strip all wooden parts of their paint yearly, and repaint them with 3 coats of polyurethane paint,
varnish, or good quality marine deck paint.
Check all overpressure valves, gas manifolds, and high pressure hoses for abrasions, cracks or
rust. Never repair high pressure hoses or O/P valves, but always replace them.
Perform a boat pressure test. In case of failing, inspect the boat with soapy water. Repair where
bubbles appear or contact your Zodiac Dealer.
BOAT PRESSURE TEST:
BUOYANCY TUBE FABRIC
BOAT BUOYANCY TUBE STABILISATION TIME
HYPALON / NEOPRENE
2 HOURS
If the boat has been folded and stored for a long period of time, the
stabilization period will be doubled.
During the boat’s stabilisation period, you must check the following:
Verify the air tightness of all valves.
Verify all boat buoyancy tube assemblies, when and where accessible.
Verify that there are no porosity or pin-hole leaks anywhere on an airtight structure.
Whatever your remarks may be on the verification above, it is imperative you
perform a pressure test, to quantify eventual leaks.
Naturally except, if there is a cut in the buoyancy tube which would impede the
buoyancy tube inflation.
