"SBA" System Manual
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1. 10 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES COPYRIGHT NOTICE This service manual is copyrighted all rights are reserved This material may not be reproduced displayed modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder It may not be distrib uted through the internet or computer without prior written consent SBA CU2 Doc No 12 XXXX 2002 Design 2013 San Leandro CA USA 94577 TRADEMARK NOTICE ROMI and the ROMI logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of ROMI All rights are reserved WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES Pay attention to the following symbols when they appear throughout this document They denote important infor mation and tips A WARNINGS are indicators of important information that if ignored may lead to injury or death CAUTIONS indicate information that will help you avoid product damage faulty assembly or unsafe condi tions NOTES indicate tips and advice Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES A WARNING It is essential that the user read this guide to familiarize themselves with the proper setup care and use of this product If the instructions given in this guide are not understood and followed possible injury or death may result A WARNING Proper training is essential for2. and bleed the excess pressure from the fill whip 7 Remove the fill whip from the fill adapter 8 Turning counterclockwise remove the fill adapter from the fill port on the SBA CU2 9 Threading clockwise replace the port cap onto the fill port Tighten until hand tight CARE AND MAINTENANCE Transport and Storage If possible transport the SBA CU2 assembly preferably dry in a padded carrying case or equipment bag separated from sharp items that might damage or scratch the components You should also protect the second stages from damage from heavy objects As soon as possible at the end of each day of use If possible immerse the entire assembly in a warm fresh water bath and soak for one hour preferably while pressurized e Remove from the bath and rinse all components of the assembly with slow running fresh water DO NOT use full water pressure Flush the ambient openings and the exterior of all components thoroughly to remove dis solved salt and other contaminants Flush the second stage by running water into the mouthpiece and out the exhaust ports DO NOT depress the purge button if not pressurized while rinsing doing so will allow water to enter the first stage If possible lay the complete assembly flat in a cool dry place out of direct sun light and allow the components to dry naturally DO NOT inject or spray lubricants into or onto the first and second stages Doing so can attract contami
3. a SBA CU2 have DOT Department Of Transportation approved cylinders Important information is stamped along the neck of the cylinder You will find the following DOT 3AL3000 on all cylinders supplied with the SBA CU2 DOT Department OF Transportation 3AL Aluminum 3000 the working pressure in psi units Another relevant stamp to the user is the date of manufacture code Itis represented in a month year format This is important because the DOT requires a cylinder of this type to have hydrostatic retesting five years after the date of manufacture or the last hydrostatic testing date stamped on the cylinder by the inspector It may be more practical to simply replace the tank at this date Contact the distributor for available options and pricing A visual inspection should be performed annually or sooner if contamination is suspect HYDRO DATE month inspecter mark year 5 Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES THE SBA FIRST STAGE The first stage is threaded directly into the cylinder to create a more compact package The first stage delivers workable gas pressure to the second stage for breathing Additionally the first stage utilizes a compact onboard pressure gauge low pressure hose with swivel on off knob fill port extra low pressure port and extra high pressure port The additional ports allow for different configuration options The operation of the first stage is simple Th
4. safety One must be trained in breathing com pressed gases in water survival and emergency egress A WARNING Before each dive inspect and test this regulator for proper operation If any part does not function properly DO NOT USE A WARNING This device has a limited gas supply It is ONLY intended for emergency exit from shallow water depths of 45 ft 13 5 m It is not intended for evacuations from great er depth prolonged use or as standard SCUBA equipment A WARNING Air Supplies used with the regulators must meet requirements for breathable air Grade E in the U S A or EN 12021 Annex A standards in Europe A WARNING As with all underwater life support equipment improper use or misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death A WARNING Never overfill the SBA CU2 unit A WARNING The unit should always be pressurized during in water training to prevent corrosion and contamination of internal components If the unit has been exposed to water ingress or contamination it must be serviced and cleaned by a qualified techni cian A WARNING Discontinue use of any SBA CU2 unit post exposure to extreme heat in ex cess of 250 F 121 A WARNING Units shall be serviced and maintained on a regular basis by trained and authorized technicians The cylinder must be inspected and serviced in accordance with all local governing agencies The regulator components must be serviced annually Equipment that is not routinely servi
5. ROMII ENTERPRISES SBA CU2 USER MANUAL Distributed Exclusively By TIGER PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC 525 Bullis Rd West Seneca New York 14224 USA Office 1 716 674 8545 Fax 1 716 674 7497 2002 Design 2013 Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES CONTENTS GENERAL WARNINGS iniissiscnnciissnsicicsnsssiassuincnnsausnsigaannasuesunsududndiesssaanaisndsicmsuanstusuinastnansussandasnsmsanud 4 INTRODUCTION wissscsiccnssnsassainstwuciaiunatssssnsins tabendiandsduussnsaiadsnaiieniiniesidsauhsiuciunatanininssudahisiantiunuadaasaunias 5 THE CYLINDER ccicnsuicsdesensennsciunusncntninsnsensvavandsauusiisaandasied sndudnisieiiiunssuaiiussuntusisevaatuasosiusuduaddtinsmsaniuay 5 THE SBA FIRST STAGE sccssteticiintcncnshscnsinsssiussinndsscasnaasseianiamiunsaiusseiausnsdiundiatietaaGuandesiuuissudansuassiasde 6 THE CU2 SECOND STAGE 7 PILLING THE CYLINDER as 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE anann 9 REPAIRS AND SERVICE
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7. ced in a correct manner creates an usafe condition that could lead to serious injury or even death A WARNING Failure to obtain proper training in the specialized techniques and to prop erly equip for diving in cold water environments such as under ice could result in regu lator freezing This would place the user in risk of serious injury or death Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES INTRODUCTION The SBA CU2 was designed for simplicity reliability and compact size By combining the function of a valve and regulator first stage the SBA CU2 reduces weight bulk and a fail ure point The SBA CU2 utillizes a robust piston style first stage that greatly reduces mov ing parts while still providing good breathing characteristics Fewer parts also make it easy to service and maintain A unique reverse valve lever design reduces second stage bulk Variable mouthpiece positions a swivel hose and extra porting allow for improved configu ration options to meet your needs THE CYLINDER The SBA CU2 comes standard with a 2 0 cuft 56 6 L capacity cylinder This cylinder has an overall height of 9 25 23 5 cm and is full at 3000 psi 207 bar This provides on average 20 breathes at depths lt 20 ft 6 m dependant on the user s lung capacity and workload To accommodate other breathing requirements three optional cylinder sizes are available for shipment 1 5 2 5 and 6 cuft All cylinders shipped with
8. e high pressure ports are always active This means it is not necessary to operate the on off knob to fill the cylinder or check the internal pressure Opening the valve is only used to control the supply of gas to the second stage The on off knob is open when turned fully counterclockwise and closed when turned fully clockwise To prevent accidental activation of the second stage gas loss and unneces sary wear on the second stage valve seat the on off knob should be closed and the second stage purged when the unit is not in use 1 BursTPLUG 2 Fcap 3 O ON OFFKNOB 5 PRESSURE GAUGE 6 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 THE CU2 SECOND STAGE When the on off knob is turned on the second stage of the regulator assembly receives breathing gas at an intermediate pressure of approximately 140 psi 9 7 bar from the first stage and delivers it to you at ambient pressure during inhalation When you stop inhaling it then shuts off the flow of breathing gas and provides a path for exhaled gas Airflow may also be initiated at any time for testing by pressing the purge button to activate gas flow Water can be purged from the small internal air space by exhaling a small puff of breathing gas into the mouthpiece or by blocking the mouthpiece with your tongue and pressing the front mounted purge button to initiate a flow of breathing gas The mouthpiece is indexed to allow for ideal orientation and hose rout
9. ing when using differ ent mounting configurations A service technician may adjust this simply by removing the tie wrap repositioning the mouthpiece and then reinstalling a new tie wrap ITEM DESCRIPTION PURGE COVER 2 MOUTHPIECE EXHAUST VALVE ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES FILLING THE CYLINDER 1 Turning counterclockwise remove the port cap from the fill port 2 Ensure that the fill port and fill adapter are free of moisture corrosion and debris Clean as needed amp CAUTION When filling the unit use the fill station pressure gauge to ensure a complete fill It has greater accuracy than the onboard gauge which is intended as a 3 Turning clockwise thread the fill adapter onto the fill port until it is hand tight NOTE It is not necessary to open the valve with the hand wheel to fill the unit with air or to check the pressure with the onboard gauge FILL ADAPTER 4 Attach the fill whip to the fill adapter 5 DO NOT overfill the cylinder The cylinder should be slowly filled reaching 3000 psi 207 bar with the cylinder at a temperature of 75 F 24 C NOTE Rapid filling will result in incomplete cylinder fills A WARNING DO NOT attempt to fill the cylinder in excess of 3000 psi 207 bar Doing so could damage the cylinder burst disk or other components Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES 6 Close the supply valve compressor side
10. nation that may subsequently interfere with proper operation WARNING DO NOT remove the Purge Cover yourself Improper replacement of the Cover could result in an unexpected undesirable shut off of air delivery while under water Prior to storing the SBA CU2 Ensure that the complete assembly is clean and dry If you were unable to clean the regulator prior to transport or if it became exposed to other contaminated or wet equipment that was not thoroughly cleaned prior to transport clean it thoroughly and allow it to dry naturally as previously described Doc 12 XXXX r01 6 05 13 ROMII SBA CU2 USER MANUAL ENTERPRISES REPAIRS AND SERVICE A WARNING DO NOT attempt to disassemble the SBA CU2 assembly or to adjust the first stage without proper training and authorization from the distributor Doing so could cause malfunction while underwater resulting in serious injury or death It will also void any applicable warranty Once each year your complete SBA CU2 assembly should be inspected and serviced by an authorized technician Additionally the cylinder should be inspected in accordance with the local governing authorities More frequent service is required when being heavily used or used in contaminated water If there are any questions on service and technician qualifi cation contact the distributor Distributed Exclusively By TIGER PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC 525 Bullis Rd West Seneca New York 14224 USA Offi
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