USER MANUAL - Interspiro
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1. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH FOR THE USER AND CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES FOR PEOPLE TO BE RESCUED AND ITEMS OF VALUE TO BE SAVED This manual contains hazard indicators concerning some of the risks and dangers potential while using the Divator System These different types of hazard indicators correspond to the degree of hazard you may encounter DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used as a warning against unsafe practices Failure to comply with the instructions highlighted by the hazard indicators may result in the equipment not functioning properly serious injury or death DANGER All users of the DIVATOR SYSTEM must be certified by a nationally or internationally recog nized SCUBA certification agency Furthermore all users ofthe DIVATOR SYSTEM must be adequately trained in its use by a certified SCUBA instructor with thorough knowledge and experience in the use of the DIVATOR SYSTEM WARNING High pressure systems must always be handled with care In some cases damage to high pressure parts may result in injury or death Interspiro will not be liable for damages incurred as a consequenc2. both ends these protect the hose couplings from stress and make it possible to use the hose as a life line The diver and attendant are both responsible for securing the high pressure lifeline hose Assure that the high pressure lifeline hose does not get kinked or severely bent This is very important and must be carefully checked The maximum work pressure of the hose is 300 bar 4350 psi and the burst pressure exceeds 1500 bar 21760psi The tension load for the high pressure lifeline hose is minimum of 9000 N 900 kg or 2000 lbs The connection nipples at the hose ends can take a straight load of minimum 3000 N 300 kg or 600 Ibs 10 The high pressure lifeline hose is designed and tested in accordance to requirements for lifelines and can therefore act as a safety lifeline The high pressure lifeline hose including relieving loops hose belt and carabine hook can hold tensions that can be created during normal operational diving If the high pressure lifeline hose has endured exceptional carrying loads more than 1000 N 100 kg or 220 lbs it must be replaced It is normally not possible to exceed a load of 1000 N 100 kg or 220 lbs with hand power i e pulling by hand 1 4 2 REGULATOR P The P Regulator is attached to the end of the high pressure lifeline hose and is connected to the divers regulator The P regulator will supply the diver with a higher secondary pressure 10 0 3 bar 145 4 4 psi than the regulat
3. for leaks Make a note of the pressure in the first cylinder 10 Close the first cylinder valve and open the vent valve to release the pressure Close the vent valve 11 Open the other cylinder valve Check for leaks Make a note of the pressure in the cylinder Tag the open valve with the OPEN tag 12 Check that the pressure in the cylinder as shown on the gauge is sufficient to start your diving opera tion 13 Connect the vent handle to the P regulator and flush the hose with fresh air When the diver has completed his preparations check the following 11 Check that the cylinder valve on the DIVATOR SCUBA supply cylinder is completely open 12 Check that the high pressure lifeline hose is secured and correctly fastened to the divers belt 13 Check that the P regulator with quick connector is correctly connected and locked with the locking ring 14 Check that the handle on the reserve valve is in the upright position Or for Divator MKIII in the C closed position 3 3 DIVER OPERATING PROCEDURES 1 Prepare the DIVATOR SCUBA according to the instructions in the DIVATOR SCUBA User Man ual 2 Open the cylinder valve on the DIVATOR SCUBA 3 Check that the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder pressure is greater than 270 bar 3920 psi Close the cyl inder valve and breathe from the unit until the reserve valve becomes active as earlier described For Divator MK II Bail Out or MKIII check that the pressure in the cylinder is at
4. the rubber ring on the P regulator relief valve does not have any deformations e Regularly check that the high pressure lifeline hose is correctly wound and that there are no twists e Dry all components of Divator DP 1 Surface Supply before long time storage for Storage should be in a dark and dry place 22 INTERSPIRO CENTRAL EUROPE NORTH amp SOUTH AMERICA AUSTRIA INTERSPIRO GesmbH www interspiro de Feldbacher Str 3 A 8200 GLEISDORF AUSTRIA TEL 43 0 311 236 133 FAX 43 0 311 236 133 22 E MAIL info interspiro de GERMANY INTERSPIRO GmbH www interspiro de Postfach 1220 D 76691 FORST BADEN GERMANY TEL 49 0 7251 8030 FAX 49 0 7251 2298 E MAIL info interspiro de SWITZERLAND INTERSPIRO AG www interspiro de G terstra e 47 CH 4133 PRATTELN SWITZERLAND TEL 41 61 827 99 77 FAX 41 61 827 99 70 E MAIL info interspiro ch THE NETHERLANDS amp BELGIUM INTERSPIRO BV www interspiro nl Televisieweg 113 NL 1322 BD ALMERE NETHERLANDS TEL 31 0 36 5363103 FAX 31 0 36 5384809 E MAIL infobv interspiro com INTERSPIRO Inc www interspiro us com 10225 82nd Avenue PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI 53158 5801 USA TEL 1 262 947 9901 FAX 1 262 947 9902 E MAIL sales interspiro us com UNITED KINGDOM amp IRELAND INTERSPIRO Ltd www interspiro com 7 Hawksworth Road Central Park TELFORD Shropshire TF2 9TU UNITED KINGDOM TEL 44 0 1952 200 190 FAX 44 0 1952 299 805 E MAIL infouk interspiro com SCANDINAVIA ASIA P
5. 1 comprises an automatic shuttle valve low air warning whistle pressure gauge adapter hoses for air supply cylinders and a connection to the high pressure lifeline hose for the diver The con nections to the air supply sources are suitable for both 200 and 300 bar 2900 and 4350 psi pressure DIN fittings pr Q N Carbine hook OPEN tag Vent handle Belt The following accessories are included with the DP1 Divator Surface Supply e OPEN tag Used to identify which air supply cylinder that is currently in use e Vent handle Used for protection of the high pressure lifeline hose ends when stowing for flushing the high pressure lifeline hose with fresh air before diving and for rapid venting of the high pressure lifeline hose after diving e Carbine hook Used to anchor the high pressure lifeline hose to the belt e Belt Used for ergonomic attachment of the high pressure lifeline hose to the diver When the supply pressure falls to 55 bar 800psi the warning whistle sounds and the air supply source must be changed by opening the unused supply cylinder The shuttle valve automatically switches to the higher pressure cylinder sealing off the previously used supply cylinder this enables the recently used adapter hose to be vented and the supply cylinder to be replaced The pressure gauge displays the pressure of the cylinder currently in use 1 3 1 DIVATOR DP1 SURFACE SUPPLY ADAPTER FOR TWO DIVERS Connection for Connecti
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7. INTERSPIRO USER MANUAL DIVATOR DP1 SURFACE SUPPLY a N EC Type examination Directive 89 686 EEC by SGS Yarsley ICS Ltd Weston super Mare BS22 OWA Notified Body No 0120 The DIVATOR DPI Surface Supply will be approved for a range of 0 50 meters 0 164 feet depth and for cold water temperatures down to 4 2 C 39 2 3 6 F in accordance with EN 250 The DIVATOR DPI Surface Supply has been successfully tested for cold water 1 7 C 29 F use to a depth of 60 meters 198 feet of sea water by the United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit NEDU Panama City FL The DIVATOR DPI Surface Supply together with DIVATOR MIL has been certified in accordance with prEN 15333 1 as a unit 2007 INTERSPIRO AB Sweden This publication contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved INTERSPIRO and DIVATORO are registered trademarks belonging to INTERSPIRO This publication may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval from Interspiro Changes or updates to this publication may be made without prior notice SAFETY NOTE WARNING BEFORE USING THE DIVATOR DP1 SURFACE SUPPLY THE USER MUST HAVE RECEIVED FULL TRAINING IN ITS USE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS USERS MANUAL AND DEMON STRATED PROFICIENCY TO A RESPONSIBLE TRAINER OR SUPERVISOR
8. VATOR DP1 Surface Supply the Bail Out Valve lever should be in the upwards position If the surface supply is interrupted the diver will receive an active breathing resistance warning and must then actuate push down the lever in order to switch to the SCUBA cylinders air source When actuated pushed down the Bail Out valve lever will be locked in the down position It is possible to push down the lever of the Bail Out Regulator prior to active breathing resistance warning however this action does not switch to the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder air Supply as long as there is pressure from the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply Note the lever will not reset automatically like the Standard Regulator with Reserve Valve version CAUTION Always ensure that the Regulator Bail Out Valve lever is in the up position prior to and during surface supply diving 13 2 PRE DIVE PROCEDURES 2 1 HIGH PRESSURE LIFELINE HOSE HANDLING To avoid kinking of the supply high pressure lifeline hose it is important to wind the hose in such way that it is free from twisting kinks Kinks can result in flow restrictions The high pressure lifeline hose should be wound up pressurized in figures of eight with a diameter greater than 500 mm gt 1 5 feet for each turn The diving attendant or other responsible person must ensure that the high pressure lifeline hose is handled in a way to reduce any possible twisting kinking of the high pressure lifeline hose NOTE T
9. a cleaning solution consisting of 10 soap and fresh water 2 A degreasing agent can be used to clean badly polluted parts Before using such agent contact the manufacturer of it to check if it is suitable in combination with the type of materials used in Divator DP1 Surface Supply Follow the instructions received from the manufacturer 3 Mechanical parts must be carefully cleaned so that sand or dust are removed from the moving parts 1 2 LEAKAGE TEST The leakage of hoses and couplings is checked by pressurizing them and checking that the pressure is maintained maximum pressure drop 1 bar min 15 psi min If any part fails the leakage test Replace the part with Interspiro original parts Preparation Prepare two air cylinders filled to the same pressure but at least 250 bar 3630 psi 1 Connect the high pressure lifeline hose to the surface unit 2 Connect the adapter hoses to the cylinders but leave both vent valves open A and B in the following text refers to the A and B side of this image On the side 2 Close the vent valve 3 Open cylinder valve 4 This pressurizes the high pressure lifeline hose and adaptor hose on side 21 5 Listen for leaks along the length of the high pressure lifeline hose including P regulator and adap tor hose It may be necessary to use leak spray or soap water solution to detect leakage 6 Pay close attention that leakage is not coming from the shuttle valve housing o
10. andle Make sure the lifeline hose is not sharply bent 6 Check that the high pressure lifeline hose with couplings are free from damage mud and chemi cals 19 6 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING SCHEDULE This schedule is only valid for Divator DP1 diving equipment The schedule shows the minimum requirements for maintenance and testing as recommended by Inters Local requirements may differ due to environmental conditions and frequency of use To ensure trouble free operation it is essential that all parts that are included in the preventive maintena shall be replaced in accordance with the schedule below Ly X e gt m e a Fu Eg Es APPARATUS COMPONENT Q 3 q uy gt 1 Hose Life Line O O D 1 1 Hose 1 2 Strain Relief 1 3 Belt amp Carabine Hook 1 4 Coupling 1 5 P Regulator Q 2 Surface Unit O 000 2 1 Box O escoceses 2 2 Manifold Block O Inspection 1 Preventive Maintenance kit for Divator DP1 Surface Pa Cleaning Ordering number 460 190 701 UserTest 2 Preventive Maintenance kit for Divator DP1 Surface Pa Preventive Maintenance Ordering number 460 190 702 o Performance Tests 3 Preventive Maintenance kit for Divator DP1 P Regula Ordering number 460 190 703 4 The hose shall be replaced every 6th year For ordering number see spare part list 20 I MAINTENANCE 1 1 CLEANING 1 Clean the hose belt and carbine hook with
11. e of failure to follow the instructions in this manual WARNING Before using the DIVATOR SYSTEM the user must ensure that the system has been properly inspected and maintained see chapter 6 Maintenance and Testing Schedule chapter 7 Maintenance WARNING All users ofthe DIVATOR SYSTEM must periodically undergo training of appropriate Emergency Procedures in shallow water to maintain preparedness in the event an actual emergency should occur CONTENTS 1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION an 1 1 1 DIVATOR DP 1 SURFACE SUPPLY u 7 1 2 SYSTEMISCHEMATIG Sonia oda 7 STELL EE ET 8 1 4 HIGH PRESSURE LIFELINE HOSE coco 10 1 5 DIVATOR REGULATOR OPTIONS cien 12 2 PRESDIVE PROGEDURES 0 osa aca 14 2 1 HIGH PRESSURE LIFELINE HOSE HANDLING 14 2 2 WINDING FRAME EEE EE EN 14 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES ssen 15 31 CHECK LIS EEE EEE an rn 15 3 2 SURFACE ATTENDANT OPERATING PROCEDURES ccoo 15 3 3 DIVER OPERATING PROCEDURES m m nseststnrsesteressestnrsnsseerstseneseseene 16 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5 tddi decias 18 4 1 LOW AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE SURFACE ooo 18 4 2 SURFACE SUPPLY FAILURE DIVER cocer ile 18 9 POST DIVE PROCEDURES cos 19 6 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING SCHEDULE nninrrrrrvrvesvenvenvenvenvenvensvenvenvenvensens 20 T MAINTENANCE ne gd 21 RT RE 21 12 LEAKAGE TEST ee 21 1 3 REGULAR MAINTENANCE pai 22 1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 DIVATOR DPI SURFACE SUPPLY DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply features a unique patented supply hose and a surface supply d
12. e open position down thereby shutting off the breathing resistance warning and making the reserve air volume available to the diver It is not possible to inadvertently or prematurely activate push down the reserve valve lever it will automatically reset itself up position until the air supply pressure has dropped to approximately 80 bar 1160 psi When using the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply all supply air will be taken from the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply as long as the DP1 Surface Supply pressure is greater than 20 bar 290 psi at a dive depth of 50 meters 150 feet or less Note The DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply has a low air warning whistle that is activated at 55 bar 790 psi 12 When using the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply if the surface air supply is interrupted air will be taken from the diver s SCUBA cylinders The diver will receive active breathing resistance warning when the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder pressure has dropped to approximately 65 bar 940 psi 1 5 1 DIVATOR REGULATOR WITH BAIL OUT VALVE This regulator is identified with a yellow Bail Out tag on the high pressure gauge hose The Divator Regulator with Bail Out Valve warns the diver when the supply from the surface is interrupted This is a feature that can be required for decompressions that require more air than might be available when using the standard Regulator with Reserve Valve While diving with the DIVATOR Regulator with Bail Out Valve and connected to the DI
13. e secured 2 Acoustic warning sound up to 725 psi 50 bar 3 Supply pressure gt 3920 psi gt 270 bar 4 Cylinder valve fully opened Divers SCUBA 1 Warning pressure Divator MKII Bail out gt 3920 psi gt 270 bar Divator MKII gt 870 psi gt 60 bar 2 Cylinder valve fully opened 3 Hose and lifeline connected and secured 4 Lever for reserve valve in upright position Hose shall always be pressurized during dive Art nr 97046 99 CE 01 20 www interspiro com 3 2 SURFACE ATTENDANT OPERATING PROCEDURES 1 Open the surface unit box Place the box in such a position so that the pressure gauge is easy to observe 2 Check that the high pressure lifeline hose is correctly wound from the last dive see instructions in the section Pre Dive Procedures 3 Visually inspect the o ring seals on the adapter hose cylinder connectors and on the surface unit connection to the high pressure lifeline hose If they show signs of damage or they are missing replace with new ones Connect the high pressure lifeline hose to the surface unit Secure the high pressure lifeline hose in a safe way to a fixed object Connect one adapter hose to an air supply cylinder Connect the second adapter hose to a second air supply cylinder oo Close the vent valves on the adaptor hoses 15 9 Open one cylinder valve Check that the audible alarm sounds and that the alarm stops after a short period when the pressure increases Check
14. entering the hose WARNING A pressurized high pressure lifeline hose is not to be connected to a diver under water under normal circumstances See Warning above 17 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 1 LOW AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE SURFACE In an emergency the surface supply can be used until the air supply pressure has dropped to approxi mately 20 bar 290 psi WARNING The high pressure lifeline hose should never be re pressurized during the dive ifthe pressure in the hose has been lower than 10 bar 145 psi Water may enter into the hose when depressurized and submerged as stated earlier 4 2 SURFACE SUPPLY FAILURE DIVER e If the diver has insufficient or no surface air supply immediately change to bail out supply by ac tuating the reserve valve lever e After actuating the reserve valve lever abort dive Start ascending towards the water surface 18 9 POST DIVE PROCEDURES 1 Wind the high pressure lifeline hose according to the instructions in section Pre Dive Procedures 2 Close the air supply cylinders valves and the cylinder valve on the bail out cylinder 3 Depressurize the Divator DP1 Surface Supply by gently opening the vent valves on the adapter hoses To depressurize faster use the purge button on the breathing valve or use the pressure vent handle 4 Disconnect the adapter hoses and park them in their parking connections 5 Disconnect the high pressure lifeline hose and connect both ends of the hose to the vent h
15. ge pressure pressure Divator Regulator with Bail Out Valve optional Pressure Loss of Surface Pressure Gauge Supply Gauge Visible active warning can be added by using the Interspiro Divator HUD The DIVATOR Regulator with Bail Out Valve is intended for applications where the diver needs com pletely full SCUBA cylinders for his ascent when he experiences a loss of surface supply air The Interspiro Bail Out regulator is not recommended for use in SCUBA without surface supply dives because it does not provide an active warning when the diver s SCUBA cylinders have reached the reserve pressure level The optional Divator HUD provides a visible active warning that the SCUBA cylinders have reached reserve pressure 1 5 1 DIVATOR REGULATOR WITH RESERVE VALVE This is the standard regulator for use with both the SCUBA and DP1 Surface Supply configurations The diver gets an active breathing resistance warning when approximately 20 of the SCUBA cylinder air supply remains 60 70 bar 870 1015 psi The warning occurs on the high end of this pressure range when the air consumption rate is high The breathing resistance warning is created by reducing the air supply at the end of each inhalation The inhalation phase will be shorter and shorter and will be repeated a number of times until the valve becomes completely closed or until the reserve valve lever is actuated pushed down When actuated the reserve valve lever will be locked in th
16. he first time a high pressure lifeline hose is used it can twist about four turns when its pressu rized Therefore unwind the high pressure lifeline hose and stretch it out to it s full length Pressurize the high pressure lifeline hose to a minimum of 50 bar 725 psi and wind it in the correct way Release the pressure Secure the high pressure lifeline hose with rope or straps to hold it together during han dling and transport 2 2 WINDING FRAME Using a winding frame simplifies the winding of the high pressure lifeline hose considerably The Winding Frame consists of four poles to wind the high pressure lifeline hose around in the figures of eight The high pressure lifeline hose should be wound up pressurized in figures of eight with a diameter greater than 500 mm gt 1 5 feet for each turn When the high pressure lifeline hose has been wound onto the winding frame and the pressure in the hose has been released it should be secured with the supplied rubber straps to hold it in place during handling and transport The ends of the high pressure lifeline hose should always be protected from water and dirt Therefore always connect the ends of the lifeline hose to the supplied vent handle and make sure not to sharply bend the lifeline hose 14 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES 3 1 CHECK LIST The checklist below can be found on the inside lid of the Surface Unit INTERSPIRO DPI eee ROE use i Surface unit 1 Hose connected and lifelin
17. ive control panel enabling rapid deployment in remote locations Divator DP1 is a surface supply diving system with an operating pressure of up to 300 bar 4350 psi DIVATOR DP1 has two high pressure supply cylinder connections each are connected to a high pressure supply cylinder or cylinder pack A shuttle valve allows the attendant to change the supply cylinder or cylinder pack during the diving operation The Divator DP1 Surface Supply consists of Winding Frame optional Bend protector Carabiner Belt 1 2 SYSTEM SCHEMATICS DIVATOR SCUBA pearing DIVATOR DP1 Cylinder Pack Cylinder Pack alve 300 bar 300 bar Octopus Mask SURFACE SUPPLY 4350 psi 4350 psi ita or A Pressure Cylinder Pack G 300 bar SIUS 4350 psi gt x lt AS gt K Surface Unit Reserve gt P Regulator or Bail Out Valve ad Er sd NA DK x LI Drysuit High Pressure x Regulator BW Lifeline Hose 1st stage a Surface Unit optional 2nd diver Low Air Whistle Shuttle Valve o N SE x N 2nd diver connector 1 3 SURFACE UNIT a Automatic shuttle valve Connection to the High pressure lifeline hose Pressure gauge Low air whistle Bend protector Bend protector Adapter hose Adapter hose Bend protector Bend protector Vent valve Vent valve Connection to supply cylinder Connection to supply cylinder DIVATOR DP
18. least 270 bar 3920 psi 4 Open the reserve valve by bringing down the lever and confirm that you can breathe the reserve air 5 Check that the high pressure lifeline hose is pressurized Connect the quick coupling on the P regulator to the Divator manifold and secure it with the locking ring 6 Connect the eyelet carbine hook on the high pressure lifeline hose to your belt 7 Open the cylinder valve on the Divator MK II or Divator MK II Bail Out 8 Check that the reserve valve is in the upright position when the dive begins During the diving operation the surface attendant must observe the following e Check the pressure on the surface unit gauge frequently e Check frequently that the high pressure lifeline hose does not kink e Be ready to switch to the second air supply cylinder when the surface unit gauge reaches 55 bar 790 psi or when the audible alarm sounds e Ifnecessary plan for connection of further air supply cylinders 16 WARNING If the high pressure lifeline hose is connected to the diver and dived without being pressu rized the water pressure may become higher than the air pressure on the inside of the hose and may partially fill the inside of the hose with water If the surface attendant then realizes his fault and pressurizes the hose water could be supplied to the diver instead of air WARNING If the high pressure lifeline hose ever enters the water not pressurized there is the possibil ity of water
19. on for high pressure hi lifeline hose igh pressure lifeline hose Connection to ordinary outlet of surface unit With the adapter for two divers optional the Divator DP1 is enabled to supply air for two divers simultaneously as with the version for one diver these divers will have a surface supply unit that is self compensating for depth variations The unit will also have the advantage that it is possible to have two divers at different depths using the same cylinder supply source 1 4 HIGH PRESSURE LIFELINE HOSE Eyelet for securing to diver Connection to outlet on Surface Unit Eyelet for securing at surface Bend protector P regulator with Quick Connection to Diver The Divator DP1 Surface Supply has been approved with an air supply hose up to 120 meters 396 feet in length for a maximum depth of 50 m 164 feet The high pressure lifeline hose is attached to the diver with a quick connection on the P regulator it attaches to the diver s manifold on the Divator regulator The quick connection has a locking ring and should be secured when diving The other end of the high pressure lifeline hose is attached to the surface unit with a DIN coupling that is tightened by hand The pressure in the high pressure lifeline hose varies between 300 0 bar 4350 0 psi depending on the air supply pressure 1 4 1 HIGH PRESSURE LIFELINE HOSE The high pressure lifeline hose has relieving loops and bend protectors at
20. or used for the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder The P regulator will automatically compensate the secondary pressure for depth variations done by the diver and no continuous adjustment is needed by the surface attendant Relief valve Quick coupling to diver Eb Anti freezing plastic cover and rubber cap Bend protector Locking ring High pressure lifeline hose from surface The regulator is equipped with a relief valve in the event there is a malfunction increasing the second ary pressure The cracking pressure is 16 18 bar 230 260 psi 11 1 5 DIVATOR REGULATOR OPTIONS The DIVATOR REGULATOR is available in two versions The standard version is the DIVATOR Regulator with Reserve Valve This version provides an active breathing resistance warning when the SCUBA cylinder pressure reaches the reserve pressure of 65 bar 942 psi This warning is provided in both the SCUBA and DP1 Surface Supply configurations The optional version is the DIVATOR Regulator with Bail Out Valve This version provides an active breathing resistance warning only in the DP1 Surface Supply configuration when surface supply pres sure is lost The Penn is an overview ofthe available regulator options and their characteristics SURFACE SUPPLIED SCUBA gr Passive Passive TYPE Active Warning Active Warning 65 bar 942 65 bar 942 Divator Regulator psi SCUBA Pressure psi SCUBA Pressure with Reserve Valve standard cylinder Gauge cylinder Gau
21. r whistle 7 Close cylinder valve On the B side 8 Close vent valve 9 Open cylinder valve This pressurizes the adaptor hose on the B side On the A side 10 Open vent valve relieve pressure and leave open 11 Listen that the shuttle valve changes over This occures during step 10 or step 9 above On the B side 12 Listen for leakages from B side adapter hose and shuttle housing 13 Close cylinder valve 14 Open vent valve and relieve the pressure 15 Disconnect adapter hoses and high pressure lifeline hose 1 3 REGULAR MAINTENANCE e The eyelets at the ends of the high pressure lifeline hose must be regularly inspected to ensure that no damage or chemical deterioration exists e Check the quick connect coupling on a regular basis e Check that the locking sleeve on the quick connect coupling is easily operated and that it is free from sand and dust e Inspect all hoses on a regular basis If there is any suspicion of chemical or mechanical damages such as overload a full inspection is required e Disassemble the anti freeze plastic cover and rubber cap on the P regulator to inspect if there is water inside or ifthe rubber cap is damaged Clean and dry carefully before reassembly e The rubber cap shall be mounted on the larger diameter grooves and the plastic cover on the smaller diameter e Carefully tighten the clamp for the plastic cover correctly assembled cover is easy to rotate e Check that
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