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1. ATMOSPHERE USER MANUAL ENGLISH Congratulations on the purchase of your new Poseidon Atmosphere Full Face Mask This product was designed engineered and tested to provide the highest performance characteristics while offering a very high comfort level We take particular pride in the personal craftsmanship that went into your mask and we hope you will enjoy many years of diving pleasure with it Our objective is that the equipment you are wearing should not be noticeable instead it should be at one with the experience and give you total freedom to achieve what every diver dreams about the ultimate dive To be at one with the water To have full control and at the same time feel the weightlessness when meter by meter you descent into a world of your own Nothing shall disturb your concentration No wheels or levers that need adjusting No regulators that resist your breathing when you have reached your target depth No suits that limit your freedom of movement or get damaged at the slightest encounter This vision has accompanied Poseidon since the legendary diving enthusiast and engineer Ingvar Elfstr m started the company in the late 50 s The same ideas motivate us now The name Poseidon represents constant development and improvement of diving equipment where everything is positioned correctly and everything functions even in the most extreme situations Products developed in cold Scandinavian waters that are among the toughest2. Refer to the Usage and Diving chapters of this manual for correct usage of this device ATMOSPHERE Fig 2 1 Face seal 2 Curved visor QJ Panoramic visor A Frosted side and curved surfaces 5 Head harness buckles 6 Pre dive switch 7 Jetstream PP 2nd stage regulator 8 Purge button 9 Neck strap 6 PATMOSPHERE USER MANUAL ENGLISH Usage pies NN is only approved for use with breathing _ gas according to EN 12021 air If a drysuit or wetsuit hood is used at the same time as the mask it must have a face seal with an outer surface similar to rubber to ensure a good seal An outer layer of Nylon fabric for example will not seal the mask effectively The contoured piece for equalization located inside the inner mask should be adjusted prior to first time use of the mask The piece can easily be removed and reattached in three different positions to suit the needs of the user Correct position is achieved when the nasal passages are blocked while upward pressure is applied to the lower part of the mask Remove excessive material from the piece with a knife if a lower position is needed and place the piece back to its place THE ULTIMATE DIVE Se Preparation for use 1 Carefully inspect the mask for any signs of deterioration or da mage 2 Check that the visor is clean and free from scratches or blemis hes likely to cause distortion or other difficulties with vision 3 Fully e
3. by prying the rectangular buckle loop from its groove in the buckle Fit a new rectangular loop to each strap of the new harness and refit by snapping the loops into 1 Lower visor clamp each buckle It should be noticed that the loops have one side thinner than the other It is the thin side which snaps into the buckle When refitted correctly the molded date indicator on the center of the harness is positioned towards the bottom of the mask and facing outward away from the mask ATMOSPHERE Accessories No other parts except the accessories listed below are allowed to be integrated with the POSEIDON Atmosphere Full Face Mask Communication The mask is designed to permit integration and compatibility with all standard existing underwater communication systems Contact your nearest POSEIDON dealer for purchase recommendations For correct use of the underwater communication system refer to its user manual Weights The mask can be fitted with external buoyancy compensating weights which also can be used for mounting torches video cameras etc The weights are designed for a standard lamp camera fitting system with a M8 threaded screw Do not use any lamp camera which is not suited for underwater head mounting application Spectacle kit A spectacle kit frame is available for installing prescription len ses into the mask Contact your optician for help with your lenses u 12 ATMOSPHERE USER MANUAL ENGLISH e AN
4. i an The POSEIDON Atmosphere Full Face Mask should clade alate a ee be serviced annually Service to a POSEIDON product should only be app lied at an approved POSEIDON Service Center by a POSEIDON certified service technician ATMOSPHERE General Approvals Min water temp Gas Demist system Inhalation resistance at 50 msw 166 fsw EN 250 EN 250 2000 Cold Water EN 136 1998 Mask excl Demand Valve NIOSH 84 205 Fit test Mask excl Demand Valve Unlimited According to EN 12021 air Flow through film 0 05 J I Total work of breathing at 50 msw 166 fsw EN 250 1 54 J I Face Piece Mask material Visor material Neck Strap material Black silicone Polycarbonate Black silicone Compatible 1st stage regulator All POSEIDON Xstream st stages 2nd stage regulator POSEIDON Jetstream PP Flow rate Safety valve opening pressure Technique 1800 63 cuft per min 18 1 bar 261 14 psi Upstream servo valve Hose Material Burst pressure Pull strength Safety inspection holes Wear protecting crimps Reinforced SBR NR CR gt 100 bar 1450 psi gt 1000 Newton 225 Ibft Both ends Both ends EST 14 ATMOSPHERE USER MANUAL ENGLISH Atmosphere Troubleshooting Symptom Check cause acion 2nd stage hose valve is opening Gas vents from 2nd stage when opening cylinder valve Gas is ente ring the hood Does
5. hould always be set to the position ET 10 ATMOSPHERE USER MANUAL ENGLISH Fig 5 THE ULTIMATE DIVE DR If the visor is scratched or contaminated so as to impair the vision then it should be replaced Unscrew and emove the two visor clamp 1 screws using a small Phillips head screwdriver Remove the two halves of the visor clamp from the ou 3 Rubber Groove 1 Upper Visor clamp ter facemask and take out the visor 2 from its groove 3 Clean the visor groove in the mask making sure that no loose debris is left in the groove Even the tiniest particle or hair may cause an unacceptable leak Insert the new replacement visor 2 into the rubber groove 3 on the outer facemask ensuring that it is positioned centrally by using the alignment marks at the top and bottom of the visor to coincide with those on the underside of the rubber groove on the outer facemask Replace the upper and lower halves of the visor clamp 1 ensuring that they slide smoothly over the rubber outer face mask and also align centrally with the marks on the underside of the rubber groove on the outer facemask Replace the two screws and tighten each side one to two turns alternately until the two visor clamps touch and then tighten to secure the visor Do not over tighten the screws 2 Visor The head harness should be replaced if it shows any sign of aging or deterioration Each strap of the head harness is easily removed from the mask
6. it only when regulator hose is pulled firmly occur Does it open spontaneously Does it stop within 1 2 conds se Is any part of the YES breathing mask placed under gas is the hood seal YES this is a normal function YES it may be Terminate dive 8 a 1st stage error service regulator YES this is a None normal flow to activate the servo mechanism NO the cracking Terminate dive and pressure is too have regulator ad low which in justed by authori creases the risk zed dealer for free flow Adjust the mask so it clears the hood leaking into the hood ATMOSPHERE WE INTEND TO CONTINUE TO PRO DIVING EQUIPMENT AS LONG DROP OF WATER REMAINS IN Box 8050 S 421 08 Vastra Fr lunda SWEDEN t 46 0 31 7342900 f 46 0 31 7342901 www poseidon se
7. the user ATMOSPHERE Important information Read this manual prior to using the Atmosphere Full Face mask Retain this manual for reference Review this manual periodically and prior to diving Only the Jetstream PP second stage regulator may be fitted and used with this mask The Poseidon Atmosphere Full Face Mask is to be used only in combination with Poseidon Xstream first sta ges 4 A 13 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Fig 1 THE ULTIMATE DIVE The face seal 1 is of cushion type with a convex reflex surface for excellent comfort and seal a technology originally developed for RAF fighter pilots Visor clamps 2 are curved to give a sufficient squeeze over the entire visor ensuring leak tight fit Inhaled gas is directed to flush the visor 3 for effective demis ting The mask has a large panoramic visor 3 giving an extremely wide field of view optically corrected for distortion free vision All 10 Equalization device adjustable curved surfaces and sides 4 of the visor are frosted to avoid distortion and reflection The visor is covered with a white protection film used to protect the optical surface when the mask is not in use Head harness buckles 5 are made of sturdy plastics and instal led into the mask withstand a pull load of gt 300 N The inner part fig 1 of the mask is equipped with a simple internal device to close the nasal passages for underwater equali zation
8. tton on the regulator while keep ing your head in face down position If inhalation resistance feels unusually high make sure the dive mode switch is in dive position For underwater equalization simply press the lower part of the mask upward towards the chin The contoured silicone piece will then be pressed towards the nose blocking the nasal passages for equalization When out of water switch the regulator to pre dive mode Release the head harness straps by pushing forward on all the head harness buckles with the thumb until the head harness is extended Pull the mask up and over the head ATMOSPHERE After dive rinse the mask and regulator in fresh water keep the regulator pressurized during this operation Do not use cleaning chemicals of any kind to clean the regulator Neither may silicone or any other lubricant be poured or sprayed into the Full Face Mask Using the purge button of the regulator blow out water from the regulator and mask Shake the mask to remove excess water and hang up using the neck strap or head harness to dry at normal room temperature The mask should not be left to dry in direct sunlight Keep the mask stored in the packaging provided in a dark cool dry place at a temperature preferably between 10 C 50 F and 29 C 85 F Do not store the mask in direct sunlight or in places colder than 30 C 22 F or warmer than 70 C 158 F During long term storage the dive mode switch s
9. xtend all the head harness straps 4 First check that the dive mode switch on the second stage is in pre dive mode and then open the cylinder valve ATMOSPHERE ATMOSPHERE Fig 3 1 Place the neck strap around the neck if required If the neck strap is not going to be used it should be removed from the mask and not left dangling during use 2 Invert the head harness over the visor of the mask fig 3 leaving the face seal area clear place the chin firmly into the chin cup at the bottom of the mask and pivot the mask up to the forehead 3 Pull the harness over the back of the head while grasping the lower edge of the center of the harness fig4 4 Hold the front fitting of the mask in one hand so as to keep the chin in correct position tighten the lower straps of the head harness one at a time and then the top strap 5 Next tighten the two center straps and finally check the two lower straps for tightness and adjust if necessary 6 The straps should be tightened firmly so as to hold the mask securely onto the face In addition to causing discomfort over tightening the straps can distort the shape of the mask and redu ce the ability to seal to the face 7 Switch the dive mode switch to dive position fig 2 6 USER MANUAL ENGLISH THE ULTIMATE DIVE The Atmosphere Full Face Mask can easily be drained in case of water infiltration To drain the mask simply push the purge fig 2 8 bu
10. you can dive in If they work here they will work any where Poseidon s devoted followers are convincing proof of that Thank you for your confidence Yours faithfully Registered company Poseidon Industri AB The POSEIDON Atmosphere Full Face Mask is approved S lt ii according to the EU Directive for Personal Protective Equipment 89 686 EEC and meets or exceeds the requirements of EN 250 2000 for cold water diving NEDA Type approval certificate is issued by SGS United Kingdom Ltd gt Verena Ellesmere Port CH65 3EN UK a Wf Z Notified body number 0120 aa Pop rs ee Production quality assessment according to article 11 B of 89 SS EN ISO 9001 686 EEC assessed by SGS United Kingdom Ltd Ellesmere Port CH65 3EN UK Notified body number 0120 Independent performance testing according to directive and stan dards conducted at accredited laboratory ANSTI Test Systems Ltd Poseidon Industri AB is certified according to ISO 9001 The POSEIDON Atmosphere Full Face Mask conforms to European Harmonized Standard EN 250 and is certified for underwater use of a maximum depth of 50 meters It is required that the POSEIDON Atmosphere Full Face Mask only be used by fully trained certified Full Face Mask divers Use only replacement parts in the configuration as specified and supplied by the manufacturer Alteration of this mask will void all approvals and the warranty and may contribute to a reduction in protection for
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