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Summary of Contents for Zeagle F8
- Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L U LT I M AT E P E R F O R M A N C E I N A N Y C O N D I T I O N...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Nitrox Use/First Stage Features .................................13 Cold Water Diving Information ..................................15 Innovative Product Features ..................................18 First Stages ..........................................18 Second Stages ........................................19 Special Features - F8 & F8 Octopus ..........................20 System Set-Up ............................................21 Operation ..............................................23 Rapid Adjustment Knob ..................................23 Flexible Purge Cover ....................................23 Venturi Control Lever ....................................25... -
Page 3: Introduction + Safety Information
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ZEAGLE REGULATOR PURCHASE! Your Zeagle Regulator has been designed and manufactured to the highest possible standards of performance and reliability. With the reasonable care outlined in this manual it will provide you with many years of diving enjoyment. -
Page 4: F8 Warranty Information
To validate your warranty, you must complete and return your warranty registration card within 30 days of purchase or register online at Zeagle.com. The warranty card includes the model no. and serial no. Please use this information if you chose to register your regulator online. - Page 5 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty applies only to regulators purchased from Authorized Zeagle Dealers located within the United States. Warranty coverage in countries other than the US varies.
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Page 6: Onyx Ii & Envoy Ii Warranty Information
Under this limited warranty, Zeagle will either repair or replace, at its sole option, any original equipment or parts that fail to perform as intended. To validate your warranty, you must complete and return your warranty registration card within 30 days of purchase or register online at Zeagle.com. - Page 7 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty applies only to regulators purchased from Authorized Zeagle Dealers located within the United States. Warranty coverage in countries other than the US varies.
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Page 8: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Remedy
Zeagle expressly limits any and all warranties, expressed or implied, to the terms of the limited warranty as set forth above. Your remedies are limited to those contained herein and are in lieu of all other remedies, whether based on breach of warranty or contract, negligence, strict product liability or other tort. -
Page 9: Regulator Systems
R E G U L AT O R S Y S T E M The Zeagle F8 Regulator is the top of the Zeagle Regulator line, designed to perform in any condition. The perfect travel regulator, the F8 is the lightest of the Zeagle regulator line. - Page 10 ONYX II R E G U L A T O R S Y S T E M The Zeagle ONYX II is an easy breathing high performance regulator. A high performance environmentally sealed regulator with adjustable first and second stages.
- Page 11 ENVOY II R E G U L AT O R S Y S T E M The Zeagle ENVOY II is a regulator with tremendous value with uncompromising performance. Best value, with an adjustable second stage.
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Page 12: Safety Information
Zeagle dealer worldwide. Zeagle Scuba equipment should be used by certified Scuba divers only. Zeagle regulators are manufactured using materials suitable for use with EAN (i.e., Nitrox, etc.) providing the oxygen content does not exceed 40%. The regulator must be kept “Oxygen Clean” and used only with EAN mixtures to maintain this status. -
Page 13: Nitrox Use/First Stage Features
WARNING NITROX (EAN) USE — ALL MODELS IMP ORTA NT NOTI C E - R E AD BE F O RE YO U U SE T HI S RE G UL ATO R Using Nitrox (EAN) requires special training and procedures. These regulators have been assembled, cleaned and made compatible for enriched air Nitrox (EAN) to a maximum 40% oxygen concentration at a maximum pressure of 3500 psi (241.3 BAR). - Page 14 Zeagle regulators must be serviced only by dealers or technicians trained and authorized to service Zeagle Scuba equipment. At no time should any unauthorized person attempt to repair the regulator or adjust components. Scuba equipment that is not properly serviced might malfunction during use, putting the diver at risk of serious personal injury or death.
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Page 15: Cold Water Diving Information
The second stages should have extra heat absorbing features such as the metal Heat-sink. The F8 and ONYX II include these freeze resisting features, and are the best Zeagle models for Cold Water. It is not possible to completely eliminate regulator freezing under all conditions. - Page 16 Avoid pushing the purge button in the second stage during cold water diving operations. Avoid high rates of breathing, and excessive inflation of buoyancy de- vices or dry suits. The deeper the dive the greater the risk. Do not practice unnecessary buddy breathing, etc. Do not use your regulator to fill lift bags, etc.
- Page 17 WARNING Extreme cold water diving such as diving under ice requires specialized training, certification and procedures. Do not attempt these activities unless you are fully qualified and properly equipped to do so safely. WARNING The high-pressure outlets (HP Ports) are distinctly larger than the low-pressure outlets.
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Page 18: Innovative Product Features
Enriched air compatible: The F8, ONYX II, and ENVOY II are nitrox ready from the factory to 40% maximum oxygen concentration at 3500 PSI (241.3 BAR) maximum pressure. -
Page 19: Second Stages
Innovative Product Features — Second Stages & Octopus Balanced Poppet: Aerodynamic, pneumatically balanced poppet provides enhanced airflow and easy breathing, regardless of tank pressures. Super Alloy Valve Spring: This proprietary, special spring alloy is over 10 times the cost of conventional stainless steels, but has superior ten- sile strength and corrosion resistance compared to stainless steel. -
Page 20: Special Features - F8 & F8 Octopus
Cold Water Thermal Sink: High thermal conductivity sink helps transfer cold out of the second stage to reduce freezing effect in cold water. Zirconium Plated Valve Body (F8 ONLY): Zirconium plating provides added protection against rust and corrosion Seat Saving Orifice (F8 ONLY): This new orifice design dramatically prolongs the life of the rubber seat. -
Page 21: System Set-Up
If you are in doubt on how to do this, see our Zeagle professional retailer for assistance. Low Pressure Hoses (LP thread size 3/8"-24) Your regulator has 5 low pressure (LP) ports in a fixed orientation. - Page 22 CAUTION Do not assemble any low pressure hoses to the HP port of the first stage. The hose could rupture and could cause serious personal injury. Do not assemble the high pressure gauge to the low pressure port or the gauge will not indicate tank pressure. 2 High Pressure Ports...
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Page 23: Operation
Operation Venturi Control Lever Flexible Purge Cover Increased Resistance IN Easiest Breathing OUT ➛ Rapid Adjustment Knob... - Page 24 These regulators operate similarly to others of this type. There are some unique features of the Zeagle second stages you should be familiar with. RAPID ADJUSTMENT KNOB The rapid adjustment knob on the side of the regulator that can be used to “detune”...
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Page 25: Venturi Control Lever
VENTURI CONTROL LEVER Venturi Control Lever This lever controls the sensitivity of the regulator. The DIVE and PRE-DIVE Positions for the lever are marked on the case beside the lever. To avoid unexpected venturi free flows at the surface, or when entering into the water, the lever should be set in the PRE-DIVE (forward) position. -
Page 26: Seat Saving Orifice (F8 Only)
SEAT SAVING ORIFICE pat. # 5,80 3,073 When not being used, the orifice automatically retracts away from the seat just enough to prevent damage during storage. This dramatically increases the service life and maintains “like new” performance. - Page 28 CAUTION DO’S AND DON'TS Do set up your equipment carefully before each dive and check your entire system for signs of damage, loose hose fittings, and air leaks. Make sure the yoke knob or DIN connection is hand tight before turning on your air supply. Purge the regulator and take a test breath before entering the water.
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Page 29: Post Dive Care
POST DIVE CARE Chromed or plated brass components are subject to corrosion and require as a minimum reasonable maintenance fresh water rinsing after use in salt water and proper storage. Training agencies recommen a further wash in water after every dive to clean the regulator of salt, sand or dirt is all that is required. -
Page 30: Required Service
REQUIRED SERVICE It is required that your regulator is checked at least annually by an authorized Zeagle regulator technician. Unusually heavy use, or use in dirty or contaminated water may result in the need for more frequent service. A service record has been provided at the end of this manual to assist you in... -
Page 31: Service Record
DATE SERVICE RECORD... - Page 32 Toll Free: (888) 270-8595 www.zeagle.com 2/2017...