Rebreather Wing User Manual
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1. ibid etude REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL za REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL CHAPTER 1 PAGE 1 he Rebreather Wing RB Wing is a wing made for both beginners and for more experienced divers The RB Wing is only supported to be used with the Poseidon Rebreather Wing is made out of premium black version in Nylon 1680 partly backed for increased puncture Refer to Technical Data at the end of this manual for determination of compatibility resistance and a more effective retracted shape YKK Waterproof Zippers Equipped with inner Too negatively buoyantcylinders can prevent floatation and or ascent and cause serious bungy cord it gives the bladder superior deflation capabilities as well as a great volume increase injury or even death Four APRV s and an inflator with a mechanism in stainless steel make sure that air can be infla ted and deflated in a controlled and safe way The shape of the bladder is made to compensate for the weight of the cylinder when submerged and to give you total freedom to move in any direction The air passage behind the neck is narrow not to push your head forward or not to be in conflict with regulator and hoses when inflated RB Wing can be attached to either harness wey The inner bladder is made of laminated PA PE sandwiched TPU This gives the optimum combination of weld seam strength and salt water ageing resistance The lift capacity of RB Wing is 150 N and is made for a diver and equipment with2. Maintenance Technical Data No other maintenance procedures that you can do yourself other than those described in sec Maximum buoyancy tion After Dive is needed If your RB Wing is heavily contaminated and dirty or after your last 450 N dive for the season it is possible to wash the RB Wing in a washing machine Valves and inside PU bladder shall NOT be washed in a washing machine Unscrew all APRV s and the inflator Buoyancy figures reached within 5 8 seconds from the bladder Unzip the bladder and remove the inside PU bladder Tumble drying is prohibited Always let your RB Wing dry completely before storage over a longer period of time Always store the RB Wing partially inflated Dry Weight 1 8 kg Temperatures Store in a place which is not exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight Do not rest heavy objects on the BC Working surface temp Working water temp Expected lifetime for inside PU bladder is 10 years but can vary depending on usage 20 C to 50 C 39C to 40 C Poseidon recommends replacing the bladder after maximum 10 years from the date of manu _ AF to 1229F 1 279F to 1049F facture or earlier depending on condition and usage Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to chlorinated water such as in swimming pools Wash your BC immediately after any use in chlorinated water Chlorinated water can oxidize fabrics and materials on your BC shortening its life and cause colours to fade Damage and fadin
3. a negative weight in water that does not in total exceed 15 kg RB Wing is available in one size only Approvals Certifications The RB Wing are approved according to the EU Directive for Personal Protective Equipment 89 686 EEC and meets or exceed the requirements of EN 1809 1997 Type examination certificate number 0078 806 136 0513 0011 issued by Institute National de Plong e Professionnelle Entree n 3 Port de la pointe Rouge 13267 Marseille Cedex 08 France Notified body number 0078 Independent performance testing according to directive and standards is conducted at accredited laboratories INPP Institute National de Plongee Professionnelle Marseilles Text photographs and figures copyright 2008 2013 by Poseidon Diving Systems AB Poseidon Diving Systems AB is certified according to ISO 9001 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Manual Version 1 0 May 2013 REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL 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 RB Wing under the zipper next to the
4. your wrist or APRV s on your drysuit Lean forward and the pre curved waistbelt will grab around your hips Then tighten the waistbelt until you feel that you comfortably can carry the load with your waistbelt lumbar support only Finally tighten the other shoulderstrap and adjust Put your weights into your weight pockets and lock the buckle Buoyancy control Adjusting the amount of ballast weight Ensuring the wing has sufficient lift capacity and that the amountof ballast weight is correctly chosen shall be performed in confined water Consult your SCUBA instructor for additional help in setting up your equipment and weight Wing capacity With all your standard equipment put on and cylinders at maximum filled make sure the RB Wing can keep you floating so that you can hold your air ways well above the surface Ballast weights With all your standard equipment put on and cylinders close to empty 10 20 bar dump all gas from the RB Wing bladder If you cannot submerge add 1 kg at the time to your ballast weights and repeat the test procedure If submerging takes place before the bladder is completely emp tied you may remove ballast weight instead Buoyancy calculation All different RB Wings are constructed for different purposes to enable certain kinds of diving and to ensure a maximum level of safety The lift capacity must ensure that at least 3 kg of posi tive buoyancy is achieved when inflated even if releasing ballas
5. R 1 PAGE 6 WARNING Always perform a pre dive and post dive inspection of the RB Wing Have your dive partner perform a crosscheck as well The predive and post dive RB Wing examinations help identify equipment problems before unsafe conditions exists Ensure you are using a regulator set at min max working IP 8 9 5 bar Make absolutely sure your weight system is not entangled and can be dropped off freely In case of inflator malfunction or freezing the inflator might continuously inflate the bladder Start by detaching the inflator hoseand continuously deflate the bladder by depressing the oral inflation button while holding the inflator at the highest possible position to increase deflation effectiveness After Dive Rinse the wing with fresh water outside and inside Inflate the wing either orally or by using the inflator With the wing almost fully inflated rotate it back and forth a few times so that the en trapped water collects inside Then let the water out through the inflator by holding the wing up side down with the inflator at the lowest point and depressing the oral inflation button Rinse your wing in fresh water both internally and externally after every dive After seawater have been emptied as described above fill approximately 1 2 litres of fresh water into the wing via the inflator Partly inflated rinse the wing internally and then let the water out as described above REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL
6. aks air or does not function properly Before each use inspect for proper operation leakage or damage Terminate any dive as safely and quickly as possible if the RB Wing becomes damaged leaks air or does not function properly Buoyancy compensating is achieved by inflating and deflating the RB Wing bladder Inflating the bladder using the power inflator is done by depressing the inflator button using short bursts Continuous depressing of the button can cause you to become excessively buoyant Orally inflating of the bladder is achieved by exhaling a small amount of air into the inflator Place your lips on the inflator mouthpiece and exhale while depressing the oral inflation button After exhaling release the oral inflation button to prevent air from escaping Deflating the bladder is done by using either the inflator s oral inflation button or any of the APRV s For deflation using the inflator oral inflation button hold the inflator in an upright position so that it becomes the highest point of the bladder and depress the oral inflation button Deflation of the bladder using an APRV is done by activating the valve that is placed on the highest portion of the bladder depending on the diver s attitude during the actual period of time The two APRV s placed on the rear lower portion of the bladder are activated by pulling the knob For activating the inflator integrated MDV pull the inflator as if to extend the corrugated hose CHAPTE
7. for bladder APRV Automatic Pressure Relief Valve A valve which automatically prevents overpressurisation possibly harmful to the RB Wing Often referred to as OPV Over Pressure Valve or dump valve The corresponding term in EN 1809 1997 is APRD Automatic Pressure Relief Device CHAPTER 1 PAGE 3 APRV Zip for bladder Manual inflation valve MDV Manual Deflation Valve A manually operated valve which permits deflation of the BCD This includes the APRV s the shoulder valve of the inflator when applicable and the oral inflation defla tion button on the inflator The corresponding term in EN 1809 1997 is MDD Manual Deflation Device REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL CHAPTER 1 PAGE 4 Assembly Adapter kit Attach the cansiter housing to your RB Wing with the Adapter kit Poseidon QMR art no 0005 100 or 11 inch adapter For Adapter assembly see separate manual Rebreather For assembly see separate manual Tech Harness with Backplate See separate manual N RB Wing REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL Donning If a wing is used with the harness connect the quick connector of the inflator feed hose to the inflator mechanism Ensure you have adjusted the RB Wing size to fit perfectly see section size adjustment Undo waistbelt buckle crotchstrap buckle and one shoulderstrap buckle Hang the RB Wing on your one shoulder preferably on the side where you have no instruments on
8. g from prolonged exposure to chlorinated water is specifically not covered under warranty Servicing It is extremely important for your safety that you keep your equipment in good condition You need not carry out any other maintenance than described in previous section The RB Wing should be inspected yearly by one of POSEIDON S authorised service locations Look for the POSEIDON Authorised Dealer sign Inspection does not include a service overhaul which only takes place if damages or malfunctions are discovered when inspected If you are using RB Wing with gasses having elevated oxygen content Nitrox you must inform the servicing location about it CHAPTER 1 PAGE 7 They will then always undertake a re cleaning of the inflator and your inflator feed hose Refer to the information label placed on the inside of the outer bladder for further information
9. raining and certification is required Modifications of the product beyond what is described in this manual are prohibited Modifications can impair the function of the RB Wing 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 RB Wing in any configuration you must have proper dive training and hold a certificate for diving from a recognised train ing 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 RB Wing donning and doffing both above and under the surface With your new RB Wing 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 REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL Functional Overview Information label inside of the outer bladder Rr POSEIDON DIVING SYSTEMS MODEL 0338 060 Cylinders litre i cym Fe Steel up to 232bar i i Zip
10. 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 RB Wing integrated weights are not used make absolutely sure the weight belt is not entan gled when put on If it is entangled it can be prevented from dropping off freely and your emergency ascent can be jeopardised 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 RB Wing ina perfectly safe environment i e in confined water which is not deeper than 3 meters CHAPTER 1 PAGE 2 WARNING NITROX Wings are not oxygen cleaned directly from the box Prior to use with anything else than air according to EN 12021 having an oxygen content in excess of 22 oxygen the inflator and feeding hose must be cleaned and serviced for oxygen use If the rebreather wing prior to the use with Nitrox have been used with other gasses it may be contaminated and must be re cleaned before use Using Nitrox there are special restrictions concerning maximum depth and exposure time which is dependent on the actual oxygen concentra tion Special personal t
11. t weights is forgotten CHAPTER 1 Pre Dive Checks e Check that your RB Wing is free from visible damages such as e g cuts punctures frayed seams excessive abrasion and loose missing hardware e Open your cylinder valve e Check the correct operation of the inflator mechanism by pressing the inflation button to inflate the bladder check for leakages and then shortly press the deflation button e Check the manual deflation device mechanism by pulling the inflator corrugated hose does not apply to models with elbow connection to the bladder e Check that you can reach both APRV s on the right and left side respectively Pull the Knob and make sure the correct operation of the APRV e Check that you can reach the handles of your QR weight system to release your own weights e lf a crotch strap is used check that it is locked and that is does not prevent the release of weights e Inflate the bladder sufficiently to Keep you floating directly after entering the water PAGE 5 REBREATHER WING USER MANUAL DIVING WARNING Be aware that the mesh at the bottom of the wing needed for effective draining of water do expose an increased risk for bladder puncture Make sure to protect this from coming in contact with sharp objects Avoid attempting to deflate an already empty bladder as this will allow seawater to enter A flooded RB Wing can cause buoyancy difficulties Do not dive with a RB Wing that is damaged le
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