Aqua Lung SEA MK User Manual page 21

CAUTION:
ensure all components are securely fastened to the first and second stages.
5. Open the handwheel to pressurize the system.
6. Closely examine the pressure gauge as follows to ensure the cylinder is filled
to its maximum capacity as marked:
Dial Pressure Gauge - Ensure gauge reads "3000 PSI (207 BAR) " (Fig. 21).
•
• Pin Pressure Gauge - Ensure plunger is "Popped Up" (Fig. 22).
Figure 21
NOTE: The operational range for the SEA is 2600 - 3000 PSI (179 - 207
BAR) or in the "GREEN ZONE".
7. Remove the mouthpiece cover from the second stage. Immerse the SEA in
water to check for any signs of leakage coming from the first or second stag-
es. If any leakage is found, do not attempt to use the SEA until it has received
a thorough visual inspection and functional test by a factory trained service
technician. Upon completion of immersion test, remove the SEA from water.
8. Briefly depress the purge button to ensure that sufficient airflow is provided to
clear the second stage of water. Immediately after releasing the purge button, listen
closely to ensure that the second stage does not continue to allow any airflow.
9. Close the handwheel and depressurize the system, refill the cylinder to its
maximum fill capacity as marked. Reinstall the second stage into the mouthpiece
cover when finished.
Provided that these Pre-Issue inspection requirements have all been met,
the SEA is now ready for use.
DO NOT attempt to pressurize the SEA without first checking to
3000 PSI /
207 BAR
Plunger
Popped Up
Figure 22
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