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G U A R DIA N / FL IGHT / LADI ES EV E B CD M A N UA L...
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NORTHERN DIVER BCD MANUAL Thank you for your purchase. We’re sure you’ll love your new Northern Diver BCD. Please take the time to read this manual, and retain it for future reference. This manual provides you with easy access to the key features and functions...
Wigan North Western rail station is 2 hours & 3 mins from London Euston. We are more than happy to collect clients and return them after their visit. Northern Diver International Ltd. East Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9AE, UK Contact Northern Diver...
Obtain a full service for this BCD from NORTHERN DIVER at least once a year. The service consists of a complete check of the power inflator and a general air leak inspection of valve connections and bladder.
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Repair and disassembly must only be performed by NORTHERN DIVER unauthorized service will void the warranty and may cause this product to malfunction. The maximum depth covered by certification is 50 meters. Limitation to use of compressed air in compliance with EN12021 Maximum recommended cylinder capacity is 20 liters (See Fig.
AIRWAY Power Inflator Inflator’s working pressures are 110 psi(7.58bars) minimum, 160 psi(11.03bars) maximum, and 140 psi(9.65bars) nominal. Inflator button,press it to inflate BCD. (See Fig. 1) Manual button and mouthpiece, press it to deflate BCD or oral inflate BCD (See Fig. 2) FIG.
Attach female end onto inflator nipple. (See Fig. 6) Open the tank valve slowly and press the inflator button to hear the air flowing into BC. (See Fig. 7) Contact Northern Diver | +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44 | info@ndiver.com | www.ndiver.com...
THREADING THE TANK BAND AND BUCKLE NOTE: BCD is shipped with the tank band pre-threaded through the buckle. (See Fig.8, Fig.9, Fig.10, Fig.11, Fig.12 & Fig.13) FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 11 FIG. 10 FIG. 13 FIG. 12 Northern BCD Manual | East Quarry Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK...
(See Fig. 16) Close buckle and secure the Velcro closure of the tank band. (See Fig. 17) FIG. 15 FIG. 16 FIG. 17 Contact Northern Diver | +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44 | info@ndiver.com | www.ndiver.com...
DONNING THE BCD FIG.18 FIG.19 Loosen both straps to its maximum Open the sternum strap buckle length by lifting up on the bottom tabs of the buckle. FIG.20 FIG.21 Open the waist strap buckle if equipped, Have your dive buddy hold the BCD and open the waistband.
OVER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES Some BCD models have this feature. FIG. 28 FIG. 26 FIG. 27 It automatically releases air when the air pressure inside the bladder is nearly 2.4 psi (0.165bar) over ambient. (See Fig. 26) You can pull the ball to rapidly dump the air too. (See Fig. 27 & Fig. 28) The maximum outflow relief valve is the dump valve which assembles at the bottom or top of the BCD.
Adjust the ends and secure the Velcro. (See Fig. 29 Fig.30 & Fig. 31) The adjustment should leave an overlap of 4 inches when wearing the BCD. (See Fig. 32) FIG. 29 FIG. 30 FIG. 32 FIG. 31 Contact Northern Diver | +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44 | info@ndiver.com | www.ndiver.com...
DUMPABLE WEIGHT POUCH WARNING: You must practice the release of these dumpable weight pouches prior to each dive. Put weight into pouches (See Fig. 33 & Fig. 34) Insert weight pouches into BCD and secure with Velcro and/or buckles. (See Fig. 35 Fig. 36) Grasp the handles and pull them out firmly and completely out of BCD.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Improper maintenance will void the warranty and cause this product to malfunction. During use: Do NOT pull the BCD on the sand and stone. Do NOT sit on the BCD or set heavy/sharp objects on the BCD. Do NOT leave the BCD in direct sunshine unattended or for long periods of time.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER Limited Warranty Northern Diver warrants the original purchaser for 12 months from the date of purchase. The product will be free from defects in material and workmanship provided it receives normal use and proper care. The warranty must be made through Northern Diver or a Northern Diver agent and a receipt must accompany the product to be returned.
SERVICE RECORD Purchase date: BCD model: Serial No: OEM customer: OEM customer phone no: 1. Service person signature Date Notes: 2. Service person signature Date Notes: 3. Service person signature Date Notes: 4. Service person signature Date Notes: 5. Service person signature Date Notes: 6.
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The number 0120 near the CE identifies the Notified Body SGS, entitled for the EC quality control system for the final product according to Art. 11.B of Directive 89/686/EEC.” Contact Northern Diver | +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44 | info@ndiver.com | www.ndiver.com...
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