User manual - xDEEP Diving Equipment
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1. DIVING EQUIPMENT XDEEP DIVING EQUIPMENT WRECKANDREEF Piotr Czernik Ul Ogrodnik w 3 43 227 G ra Polska Tel 48 12 44 66 998 e mail biuro xdeep pl2. properties which may negatively affect the working life of the BC The only maintenance procedure which may be performed by the user is rinsing the BC in fresh water It is recommended after diving in salt or chlorinated water On no account should detergents cleaning agents or solvents be used for cleaning the BC In case of heavy soil contact the producer for additional information Warning For safety reasons the BC should be overhauled after every 200 dives however not less frequently than once a year Such overhaul should be performed by an authorised xDEEP service centre 12 Specification Basic parameters Type Buoyancy Outer shell fabric Inner bladder fabric Spacing between backplate mounting holes Dry BC weight without harness Inflator Type Supply pressure Permissible tank parameters Tank type Maximum size Diameter Operating temperature Water temperature Air temperature Toroidal wing style BC ZEOS 28 13L ZEOS 38 17L HYDROS 40 18L HYDROS 50 22L Cordura 1100 dTEX Nylon 440 dTEX 11 inches 27 94 cm ZEOS 28 1 05 kg ZEOS 38 1 2 kg HYDROS 40 1 2 kg HYDROS 50 1 3 kg a type Between 6 bar and 17 23 bar 250 PSI ZEOS 28 and ZEOS 38 single tank only HYDROS 40 and HYDROS 50 double cylinder set ZEOS 28 15 L ZEOS 38 18 L HYDROS 40 2x15 L HYDROS 50 2x18 L Between 140 mm and 220 mm Between 2 C and 40 C Between 20 C and 60 C XDEEP
3. XDEEP DIVING EQUIPMENT ZEOS 28 ZEOS 38 HYDROS 40 HYDROS 50 User manual English 1 Introduction XOEEP Congratulations You have purchased a perfect product in which without any compromise we have connected the best existing materials made in Europe and in the USA with both our technical and recreational diving experience While designing it we have also consulted a considerable number of divers who use various configurations of equipment from many various producers We hope that our product meets your expectations regardless of whether you are a recreational diver or an experienced tech diver Pre use guidelines Before you use any of the products described in this manual carefully read all the information contained herein with comprehension Becoming familiar with this information is a prerequisite for safe and long term use of the products described in this document This manual is intended as a guide for correctly trained divers and so a number of matters related to diving are described here only roughly In no way can this manual act as a substitute for professional diver training or course Therefore before you start using any of the products described in this manual make sure that you have relevant qualifications issued by a registered diving organization If any of the information contained in this manual or if any information label placed on the Buoyancy Compensation Device is not clear contact the manufactu
4. YDROS 50 and HYDOS 40 buoyancy compensators has been certified as compatible with 89 686 EWG directive as far as it contains air compatible with EN 12021 norm Regarding the lack of EN norms for safety requirements while the use of it takes place with mixtures of higher oxygen content the above mentioned buoyancy compensator cannot be regarded as one which has been a subject of CE certification with gas mixtures with oxygen level higher than 21 2 as stated in 89 686 EWG directive Warning In non EU countries additional conditions law requirements and buoyancy compensator norms may exist Double check the current requirements in the country in which you intend to use it Warning The buoyancy compensator is not a safety jacket it does not guarantee a proper head up position on the surface 3 Safety rules XOEEP DIVING EQUIPMENT Danger xDEEP BCDs are designed to provide the user with safety and comfort Improper use may result in an accident therefore it is necessary to comply with ALL of the following rules 1 Before every dive carefully inspect all elements of the equipment including the BC For further information on the subject read Pre dive inspection 2 Do not dive with the BC if there are signs of defective operation damage or wear such a BC should be withdrawn from use until it is repaired by an authorized WreckAndReef distributor 3 During diving perform mutual buddy check visually inspe
5. a result of which it may supply air in an uncontrolled way or other irregularities in its operation may appear Before diving in cold water it is necessary that you practice emergency procedures should the inflator freeze 4 BC Elements 1 2 XOEEP Thanks to its modular design a xDEEP BC can be adjusted to every type of diving starting with simple recreational diving with the use of a single tank and finishing with deep technical diving which requires configuration with a double tank set and stages The BC can be used with any harness which has two mounting holes of 12mm and a spacing of 11 inches However we recommend using one of high quality CE certified xDEEP harnesses BC design Fig 2 Kompensator HYDROS prz d Fig 3 Kompensator ZEOS tyt Fig 4 Kompensator HYDROS tyt 1 Outer shell K Type Power Inflator Inflator hose Over pressure relief valve Mounting holes Mo XU P gt OOS AN Zipper 5 BC Elements 2 2 XOEEP K type Power Inflator A K type inflator is a reliable device made of shock proof technopolymer which is resistant to environmental conditions The inflator valve is made of metal which makes the inflator more resistant to freezing and it can be operated much longer than inflators made entirely of plastic The inflator is equipped with an inflator button 1 to inflate the BC with air a purge button 2 to deflate the BC or inflate it orally and a mouthpiece 3 to release the air th
6. at is deflated or inhale the BC orally Fig 5 K type inflator 5 BC Adjustment XOEEP When you order a complete BC system you get all elements connected and ready for use For improved comfort and safety of use you should however make some final adjustments of the harness straps The adjustment description below applies to the most basic model of harness consisting of steel or aluminium plate and one piece of webbing which is popular among technical divers If you want to use a different model of harness specific details on connecting its elements are included in its manual Fig 6 Place of harness straps adjustment Fig 7 Place of crotch strap straps adjustment Harness straps and crotch strap are adjusted by moving the triglide fastener stopper along the webbing Proceed as follows 1 Put the webbing into the slot of the stopper on the side where you want to shorten the webbing so that there is some extra webbing in the central element of the tri glider Fig 8 Harness strap adjustment step 1 2 Pull the excess webbing through the slot in the stopper from the other side y Fig 9 Harness strap adjustment step 2 6 Connecting the LP hose xOEEP To allow for proper operation of the inflator it must be connected to the LP port of the 1st stage of the regulator using the LP hose supplied with the BC Danger LP hose connection using the aN stage of the regulator must be made to the low pressu
7. cting the BC against any leakages or other irregularities Arrange checkout procedures with your buddy and practice relevant diving signs once again before diving 4 Incase of an uncontrolled ascent you should immediately start releasing air from the BC in order to stop or slow down the rate of ascent 5 In order not to drown as a result of an uncontrolled descent in all cases you should be able to use an emergency source of buoyancy or remove the weight The BC CANNOT be the only source of buoyancy 6 Do not use your BC to lift or bring heavy objects to the surface Doing so may result in a serious accident due to damage done to the BC or an uncontrolled ascent For bringing objects heavier than 2kg use appropriate equipment such as a lift bag 7 To prevent the BC from damage avoid prolonged exposure of your BC to direct sunlight or extreme heat and keep it away from sharp objects 8 Do not inhale air from the BC It may contain harmful contaminants gases or dangerous bacteria which evolve in damp places 9 A BCis not a lifejacket and does not guarantee a head up position of the user on the surface Therefore you should always dive with a buddy in case of losing consciousness on the surface 10 Do not lift or move the BC by pulling the inflator hose Such practice may result in irreparable damage to the BC 11 When diving in cold water below 10 degrees Celsius you should take into account that the inflator may freeze as
8. er to connect the double scuba tank in proper and safe way read and understand the user manual delivered with the double set To install the BC on double tank set 1 Put the double tank set in the stable surface to have bolts on the top 2 Place the BC on the bolts The inflator s elbow adapter should be on the cylinder side 3 Place the backplate on the bolts 4 Tighten the screws 9 Pre dive Inspection xXOEEP Before every dive it is necessary to follow the inspection procedures for checking the correct operation of all BC elements Even if on a given day you have already dived using your BC before diving again make sure that all of its elements are working correctly 1 Check that no element of the BC show any signs of wear paying particular attention to the condition of webbing buckles the outer shell and the LP hose 2 Check whether all detachable elements are tightened correctly those are bolts valves hose adapter and single tank adapter if applicable 3 Check the BC s oral inflation putting the inflator s mouthpiece into your mouth and pressing the purge button while breathing out Using this method inflate the BC to at least half of its volume 4 Press the inflator button until the automatic dump valve is activated The automatic dump valve should open with a characteristic sound The air supply should stop immediately after release of the inflator button 5 Check the correctness of manual operation
9. opening of the dump valve by pulling on its string By doing so you should release air 6 Inflate the BC using the inflator button and then press the purge button checking whether air is being released from the oral inflator s hole Repeat this step a couple of times 7 Inflate the BC using the inflator button and leave it fully inflated for 15 minutes After the 15 minutes the BC should remain full If it is not do not use it until the defect is removed by an authorized WreckAndReef service center 8 During descent stop at three meters at the most and perform mutual buddy check visually inspecting the BC against any leakages Caution Air bubbles appearing on the outer shell do not necessarily mean leakage They may result from air being stuck in the structure of the fabric or under the inner shell 10 Operation KEER Buoyancy on the surface In order to ensure maximum buoyancy on the surface before getting into the water or directly after ascending inflate the BC using inflator button Stop inflating the BC when the automatic dump valve activates Danger Before jumping into deep water from a boat or a bank inflate the BC using the inflator button Getting into water with the BC not fully inflated may result in drowning Descent In order to descend press the purge button holding the inflator over your head Use the purge button with care as releasing too much air may result in an uncontrolled descent Neutral bu
10. oyancy Maintain neutral buoyancy for a given depth during the dive using the inflator and purge buttons as needed In order to ensure precise control over buoyancy you should press the inflator button for a short moment If more air needs to be added to the BC press the inflator button for a short moment several times During release of air from the BC hold the inflator over your head so the air may escape freely Ascent Ascending too quickly may result in decompression sickness Therefore you must control the rate of ascent by gradually releasing the expanding air from the BC with the purge button Danger Ascending or reducing the depth level too quickly may result in decompression sickness DCS Always pay adequate attention to buoyancy control and respect the ascent rate limits 11 Post dive maintenance XOEEP Disconnecting After diving take out the weight from the weight pockets if applicable disconnect the LP hose from the inflator and then disconnect the tank Draining Inflate the BC orally using the purge button of the inflator Next turn the BC to keep the automatic dump valve at the lowest point of the BC Pull the valve string at the same time pressing the BC with your hands to make water flow out by the open dump valve Repeat the procedure until all water is removed from the BC Rinsing Every time you use the BC in salt or chlorinated water it should be rinsed thoroughly inside and out with fresh wate
11. r Never use hot water for rinsing To rinse the BC inside press the purge button of the inflator and fill the BC approximately full with water by means of a garden hose spout or other source of fresh water Rotate the BC several times and next drain it according to the above procedure Warning Do not press the inflator button when rinsing your BC This may make damp and other contaminants enter the inflator valve which may cause subsequent damage to the valve Drying After every use you should dry the BC thoroughly When drying the BC should be fully inflated and hung in a dry airy and dark place When drying do not expose your BC to direct sunlight or extreme heat Storing Store your BC partially inflated and hung in a dry and dark place away from sharp objects lubricants fuels or solvents Warning To prevent your BC from damage you should never keep it wet for a longer period than a dozen or so hours 12 Repair and maintenance xOEEP xDEEP BCDs does not contain any elements which can be repaired by the user and so all repairs including lubrication or replacement of worn out elements should be performed only by trained technicians holding certificates issued by the producer authorized service center For repair of xDEEP BCDs only elements and spare parts supplied by the producer must be used Elements and spare parts from other sources although identical by all appearances may have slightly different
12. re LP port only Connection to the HP port may result in serious injuries as well as damage to the equipment In order to connect the LP hose to the inflator you should gently pull at the sleeve of the LP hose s nozzle step 1 and then put the nozzle onto the quick connector step 2 as presented in the pictures below Fig 10 LP hose connection step 1 Fig 11 LP hose connection step 2 Warning The inflator supply pressure value should be between 6 and 15 bar Before connecting the inflator to the LP hose make sure that the pressure from the regulator is within this range 7 Connecting the Scuba Tank 1 2 KOGER Danger An incorrectly connected tank may unexpectedly detach from the harness Such situation is extremely dangerous and may result in a serious accident or even death Therefore the tank connection has to be inspected closely Connecting the single SCUBA tank to ZEOS 38 and ZEOS 28 compensators In order to connect the tank with the BC in a reliable and safe manner you should connect the webbing as indicated in the pictures below Pro erecta y Wata E y Yun m gt anar 4 Fig 12 Installation of the tape the buckle Danger Before connecting the tank carefully wet the connecting straps Otherwise they may loosen and the tank may slip out 8 Connecting the Scuba Tank 2 2 XEGE Connecting the double SCUBA tanks to HYDROS 50 and HYDROS 40 compensators In ord
13. rer for explanation WRECKANDREEF Piotr Czernik Ul Ogrodnik w 3 43 227 G ra Poland Phone 48 12 44 66 998 e mail biuro xdeep pl Important This manual includes two types of designation which you should pay special attention to They indicate warnings or other information which may be crucial for health and life of the user or other people You should read them with special attention Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in a serious accident which may cause death or serious injury Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could cause damage to the product or serious injury It may also indicate wrong and dangerous practices 2 CE certification XOEEP The products described in the following instruction have been a subject of certification in a recognized unit and meet the requirements of 89 686 EWG directive and of the norm EN1809 2001 synchronized with this directive in its full extent and of EN 250 2003 covering scuba harness The compatibility assessment of ZEOS 38 HYDROS 50 and HYDROS 40 has been conducted by Polski Rejestr Statk w S A Recognised certification unit nr 1463 Al Gen J zefa Hallera 126 80 416 Gda sk Poland The compatibility assessment of ZEOS 28 has been conducted by VOP 026 Sternberk s p Jednostka notyfikowana nr 1380 Olomoucka 1841 175 785 01 Sternberk Czech Republic ZEOS 38 ZEOS 28 H
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