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Buoyancy compensator devices

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Buoyancy Compensator Devices
Owner's Guide

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  • Page 1 J-1800 Buoyancy Compensator Devices Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 2 NOTICE The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) mentioned in this User’s Manual was assessed by ITALCERT – VialeSarca336, 20126 Milano ITALY, Notified body n° 0426. This device is in compliance with EN 1809:2014+A1:2016 (PPE belonging to category II) and EN 250:2014 (PPE belonging to category III). The CE marking means the compliance of the device to the Basic Health and Safety Requirements of Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/45.
  • Page 3 A warning indicates a situation that, if not void, will result in serious injury or death. A caution indicates a situation that, if not void, may result in serious injury or death. A Note indicates a situation that, if not avoid, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the BCD.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Warning and Cautions------------------------------ Airway------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching Low Pressure inflator hose---------------------- Threading the tank band and buckle----------------------- Attaching the BCD to tank------------------------------------ Donning the BCD------------------------------------------------ Over pressure Relief Valves---------------------------------- Cummerbund Adjustment----------------------------------- Dumpable Weight pouch------------------------------------- Non-Dumpable Weight pouch------------------------------- Maintenance----------------------------------------------------- Limited Warranty and Disclaimer--------------------------- Service Record---------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 5: General Warning And Cautions

    General Warning and Cautions Read owner’s guide and any labels affixed to the BCD thoroughly before using this product. If you do not completely understand these instructions, do not use this BCD. Do not use this BCD if you have not received proper training and certification in SCUBA diving.
  • Page 6 Prior to each dive, full inflate the BCD and inspect for leakage, damage and proper operation. Before diving this BCD in open water, it is important to familiarize yourself with it first in confined shallow water, do not enter open water until you have weighted yourself properly and become familiar with using all of its features and adjustments.
  • Page 7 Repair and disassembly must only be performed by IST dealers. 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.
  • Page 8 Marking When fully inflated in fresh water at sea level, approximate buoyancy capacity of each size is as follows which is printed on a label sewn on BCD: J-1800 BC’S LIFT Size Buoyancy 110N 110N 150N 150N...
  • Page 9: Airway

    Airway Power inflator Inflator’s Working Pressures are 110 psi (7.58bars) Minimum, 160 psi (11.03bars) Maximum, and 140 psi (9.65bars) nominal. Fig. 1 Inflator button, Press it to inflator BCD. (See Fig. 1-1) Manual button and Mouthpiece, press it to deflate BC or oral inflate BCD (See Fig.
  • Page 10 Rapid Exhaust Valve It automatically release air when the air pressure inside the bladder is nearly 2.4 pounds per square inch (0.165bar) over ambient. You can pull to dump air thru REV too. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 3...
  • Page 11: Attaching Low Pressure Inflator Hose

    Warning: Only attach the LP hose to the lower pressure (LP) port of regulator. Attach to the High Pressure (HP) port may cause the hose to burst and result in serious injury. Attaching Low Pressure inflator hose Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig.
  • Page 12: Threading The Tank Band And Buckle

    Open the tank valve slowly and press the inflator button to hear the air flowing into BC. (See Fig. 7) 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.
  • Page 13: Attaching The Bcd To Tank

    Note: Wet the tank band first, the nylon webbing stretches a little while wet. Note: Make sure the metal loop of the tank band is as close to the rear of BCD as possible, this will provide a great range of adjustment. Loop the tank locator strap over the tank valve;...
  • Page 14 Open the buckle and pull the free end of the tank band until the backpack fit the tank very tight. (See Fig. 15) Close the buckle half and thread the free end of the band through the end slot of the buckle (See Fig. 16) Close buckle and secure the Velcro closure of the tank band.
  • Page 15: Donning The Bcd

    Donning the BCD Loosen each strap to its maximum length by lifting up on the bottom tabs of the buckle. (See Fig.18) Open the sternum strap buckle (See Fig.19) and waist strap buckle if equipped, and open the waistband (See Fig.20). Fig.
  • Page 16 Pull the BC onto your back, adjust it comfortably fit your height; fasten close the waistband until it is close fit for your waist. (See Fig.22) Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 After your dive buddy released the BC/cylinder assembly, and the weight of the BCD was located on your hips and shoulders, bend forward at the waist and tighten the shoulder straps by pulling down on the D-rings located on the ends of the straps (See Fig.23).
  • Page 17: Over Pressure Relief Valves

    Over Pressure Relief Valves Some BCD models have this feature. Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 It automatically release 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 assembly at the bottom or top of BC.
  • Page 18 Put weight into pouches. (See Fig. 29 & Fig. 30, Fig. 29-1 & Fig. 30-1) Insert weight pouches into BCD and secure with Velcro and/or buckles. (See Fig. 31 Fig. 32, Fig. 31-1 Fig. 32-1) Grasp the handles and pull them out firmly and completely out of BCD. (See Fig.
  • Page 19: Cummerbund Adjustment

    Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 29-1 Fig. 30-1 Fig. 31-1...
  • Page 20: Dumpable Weight Pouch

    Fig. 32-1 Fig. 33-1 Warning: You must practice the ditching of these Dumpable Weight Pouches prior to each dive.
  • Page 21: Non-Dumpable Weight Pouch

    Non-Dumpable Weight Pouch Some BCD models have this feature. Non-dumpable label Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Put weight into weight pouches and secure with Velcro. (See Fig. 34 & Fig. 35)
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    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 BCD or set heavy/sharp objects on the BCD.  Do not put the BCD under sunshine unattended.
  • Page 23 After use: Rinse the outside of BCD thoroughly with fresh water. Fill the BCD one third full with fresh water through the inflator mouthpiece. Fully inflate the BCD, rotate and shake the BCD to rinse the interior thoroughly. Drain the water out through mouthpiece. Fully inflate the BCD and allow it to dry inside and outside.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer

    Limited Warranty IST warrants the original purchaser for a year 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 the same IST dealer and a sale receipt must accompany the product to be returned.
  • Page 25: Service Record

    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____________...
  • Page 26 4. Service person signature_________________Date____________ Notes: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 5. Service person signature_________________Date____________ Notes: _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 6. Service person signature_________________Date____________ Notes:...
  • Page 27 IST Sports Corp. Room A, 6F, No. 6, Alley 345, Yang Kuang St., Nei-Hu District,Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886 2 26272516 Fax: +886 2 26599056 E-mail: diving@istsports.com CE marked have been approved to EN 1809:2014+A1:2016 EC Type examination conducted by: ITALCERT S.r.l, Viale Sarca, 336 20126 - MILANO, Italy .

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