Zeagle Flathead-7 Owner's Manual

First stage/2nd stage

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  • Page 2 This owner’s manual uses signal words recommended by the American National Standards Institute (see ANSI Z535.4) to des- ignate levels of hazard seriousness. These signal words and their designations are as follows: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situ- ations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: Pages Introduction – Safety Information Warranty Information Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Cold Water Diving Information Nitrox Use / First Stage Features Second Stage Features Resistance Control Knob Dive / Pre-Dive Lever Octopus Use Wet Breathing Pre-Dive Check Post-Dive Care Maintenance Code Of The Responsible Diver...
  • Page 4: Introduction - Safety Information

    Congratulations on your Zeagle Regulator Purchase! Your Zeagle “Flathead” Regulator is the top of the Zeagle Regulator line and has been designed and manufactured to the highest pos- sible standards of performance and reliability. With the reasonable care outlined in this manual it will provide you with many years of diving enjoyment.
  • Page 5: 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. Shipping and Labor charges are not included and must be paid by you.
  • Page 6: 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...
  • Page 7 This owner’s manual is in no way meant to be a substitute for the instruction received from a certified scuba training agency. 2. Zeagle regulators must be serviced only by dealers or technicians trained and authorized to service Zeagle Scuba equipment. At no...
  • Page 8: Cold Water Diving Information

    The second stages should have extra heat absorbing features such as the metal Heat-sink. The Flathead-7 has these freeze resisting features and more, and is the best Zeagle model for Cold Water. It is not possible to completely eliminate regu- lator freezing under all conditions.
  • Page 9 COLD WATER DIVING ( continued 5. Do not practice unnecessary buddy breathing, etc. 6. Do not use your regulator to fill lift bags, etc. 7. Keep YOUR regulator in YOUR mouth. In an emergency, offer or take the spare regulator. When taking the spare regulator, do not hit the purge button to clear the water (if possible).
  • Page 10: Nitrox Use / First Stage Features

    FIRST STAGE FEATURES The first stage reduces the high pressure air contained in the cyl- inder to a constant intermediate pressure of approximately 135 p.s.i. (9.2 BAR). Zeagle first stages are designed to do this with outstanding reliability.
  • Page 11: Second Stage Features

    “post” type valve (fig. 3) or the optional DIN connector for cylinders utilizing a DIN valve (fig. 4). Zeagle offers a DIN to Yoke Converter p/n 330- 0001 (fig. 5) that allows DIN fitted regulators to be converted for use with a “post”...
  • Page 12: Resistance Control Knob Dive / Pre-Dive Lever

    DIVE “+” (back) posi- tion. NOTE: Ask your authorized Zeagle Scuba dealer for in-store instructions and training on the use of the Resistence Control Knob and the Dive / Pre- dive Venturi Lever.
  • Page 13: Octopus Use

    OCTOPUS (Alternate Second Stage) The diver controls available on the Zeagle (p/n 320-8110) Z Octopus second stage, make it an excellent choice for Octopus use. An Octopus Regulator is often subjected to conditions that may cause a free-flow. For example, jumping into the water or swimming in a strong current. To mini- mize this, move the Dive / Pre-Dive Lever forward to the “-”...
  • Page 14 DIN connector O-ring on the regulator is in place before installing the regulator into the valve. Always carry spare DIN connection O-rings (Zeagle p/n 160-0111-N7). 4. Turn the tank valve on slowly, check for air leaks and proper breathing function of the regulator.
  • Page 15: Post-Dive Care

    POST-DIVE CARE 1. After the dive, dry the dust cap and place it securely on the regula- tor inlet. On multiple tank dives, keep water out of the regulator inlet when changing the tanks. Neglect of these simple procedures is a major cause of corrosion and wear in scuba regulators.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    A service record has been provided at the end of this manual to assist you in keeping your regulator’s service up to date. Ask your Zeagle dealer for information on the following products to use with your Zeagle Regulator, adding to your diving enjoyment and safety.
  • Page 17 A. FIRST STAGE REGULATOR MODEL: Flathead-7 FEATURES: Balanced Diaphragm, Yoke or DIN Inlet available Yoke or DIN inlet available. 1.82 lb. (.83 kg.) WEIGHT (Flathead-7, Yoke) 1.80 lb. (.81 kg.) WEIGHT (Flathead-LT, Yoke) 120-150 psi (8-10 bar) INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE # LOW PRESSURE PORTS...
  • Page 18: Specifications / Service Record

    Service Record Date: Service: Date Purchased:...
  • Page 19 Notes: The date of purchase, dive store, and contact information at the store should be written on this page. A copy of the receipt could also be stapled to this page for future records.
  • Page 20 Zeagle Systems Inc. 37150 Chancey Road, Zephyrhills, FL, 33541 Phone: (813) 782-5568 Fax: (813) 782-5569 www.zeagle.com Revision- 07/2012 © 2012 Zeagle Systems, Inc. p/n 175-1653...

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