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Manuale d'uso Direction for use • Manuel d’instructions Bedienungsanleitung • Manual de istrucciones MC9-MC9 S.C. LLIPSE LACK ALANCED NOT ADJUSTABLE LLIPSE ALANCED ADJUSTABLE LLIPSE ITANIUM LLIPSE LACK XS C OMPACT e r o g a t o r i regulators • detendeur...
All Cressi-sub regulators are certified for use up to 50 m/55 yd. Besides, in order to guarantee the maximum safety, the devi- and some for use in cold water with temperatures < 10° C/50°F, ces must be serviced only by the producer or an authorized- having got through the strict test at 4°C/39°F (+0 -2) prescribed...
These features are the results of several innovating technical The regulation system of intermediate pressure in MC9 balanced solutions taken by designing MC9 1st stage, making it one of the diaphragm first stage is the same as all other Cressi-sub first best performing small and light regulators on the market.
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WARNING: an underwater pressure gauge or a computer a warm place before use. with such function must be connected with the HP ports of The Seal Chamber’ s task is to make MC9 balanced diaphragm the first stage. first stage perfectly watertight, preventing water from seeping...
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MC9 first stage can be therefore used in cold water (at tempe- rature lower than 10 °C/50 °F), complying with 89/686/EEC directive of 21/12/1989, checked and certified by N. 0474 RINA –...
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The regulation system of intermediate pressure in MC5 balan- at his own high risk. ced diaphragm first stage is the same as all other Cressi-sub first stages, allowing an easy and quick adjustment of intermediate The first stage can be connected to the tank valve with an inter-...
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Both international yoke and DIN (at 200 or 300 bar) (2900÷4350 psi) connection are fully interchangeable and are replaced with each other very quickly (only at authorized Cressi-sub centres). Its satin finish guarantees the regulator’ s best surface perfor- mance, while contributing to its outstanding strength and relia- bility.
1.4 - Performance MC9 and MC9 S.C. balanced diaphragm 1st stage Working pressure (INT connection) 0÷230 bar - (0÷3365 psi) Working pressure (DIN connection) 0÷300 bar - (0÷4350 psi) Calibration pressure (200 bar feeding) 10 bar - (145 psi) Air supply...
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2.1 – Adjustable Ellipse Balanced 2nd stage Not adjustable Ellipse Balanced 2nd stage fig. 5 fig. 6 Ellipse balanced second stages are revolutionary air balanced Ellipse Balanced second stages are supplied with an air balanced regulators: they feature an elliptical shape, small weight (only 170 piston, showing a small diameter perforation all through its length.
SECOND STAGES of the piston spring. Practically, turning the knob clockwise ercomes up again pushed by its spring, and the nozzle is closed increases the breathing effort, while turning it anticlockwise by the piston. reduces it. In order to optimize the Venturi effect, Ellipse Balanced is sup- Two O-rings protect the mechanism from water seepage.
WARNING: In case of dives in cold water (temperature of 21/12/1989, checked and certified by N. 0474 RINA – Genoa, less than 10°C/50° F), Cressi-sub recommend to use a tank with tests in accordance with EN 250:2000 standard, which pro-...
Visit our web-site www.cressi.com, where you can find further in- as low as possible, guaranteeing same performance as larger formation relating to your equipment.
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between lever and diaphragm, concentrating it onto a single spot To optimize the Venturi effect, Ellipse is supplied with a new of the plate. The friction between lever and plate, as happens in ergonomic flow deflector with two operating modes, clearly other regulators, therefore...
Using the included Allen key to unscrew the HP and LP caps of Ellipse Cressi-sub is a downstream regulator, that is the valve the first stage, you can open and disassemble the second stage, automatically opens in case of calibration loss of first stage or of directly getting to its inner mechanism.
Cressi sub first stages, always keeping the same components and the same functions, while varying in The lever bends and opens the release valve, completely re- each type the colour of the cap.
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SECOND STAGES inside the case. In order to prevent the depression being too vi- WARNING: please remember to keep the flow deviator olent and sucking in the seal, that would cause auto-releasing lever on pre-dive mode while not using the regulator, other- (continuous high air flow), the ends of injector and case are de- wise it might start auto-releasing, even harshly, causing a great signed to direct a light air counter-flow towards the seal.
You can find your authorized Cressi-Sub center by rial, of the utmost resistance, lightness and high flow capacity. asking your dealer, or Cressi Sub S.p.A. itself (email: info@cressi-sub.it). XS Compact is a downstream regulator, that is with automatic...
19 WARNING: the second stage can be opened, disassem- bled and set only and exclusively at authorized Cressi-sub cen- The valve of XS2 is composed of a renovated modular poppet in tres; the setting values CANNOT and MUST NOT be varied by plastic and chromium-plated brass, which is interchangeable the user, so as not to affect the device performances.
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WARNING: Always remember to set the flow deflector’ s All Cressi-sub second stages are downstream, that is the valve lever in pre-dive (-) mode when not using the regulator; automatically opens in case of calibration loss of first stage or of otherwise, an accidental collision, the regulator falling into a sudden intermediate pressure increase.
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You can find your authorized Cressi-Sub center by asking your dealer, or Cressi Sub S.p.A. itself (email: info@cressi-sub.it). Inner components are in chromium-plated brass, stainless steel and acetyl resins; springs are in stainless steel, diaphragms in sili- cone, O-rings in NBR and the mouthpiece in comfortable hypoallergenic silicone.
Before using your Cressi-sub regulator, we recommend to carry out some easy though very important and unavoidable checks, A last acoustic test might discover and/or point out possible los- in order to avoid any kind of problem.
If your regulator is certified to be used in cold water (tempera- WARNING: in case SCUBA equipments are set and tures < 10° C/50°F), Cressi sub recommend to follow carefully the usedby more than a diver at the same time, their breathing...
Interventions carried out by untrained personnel may cause high risks to the diver’ s health and life. Cressi-sub decline any In case a regulator is used by more than a divers (diving centres, responsibility for any servicing or setting of the regulators car- clubs etc), we recommend to disinfect it by placing it for 2/3 ried out by unauthorized and uncertified personnel.
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DEALER MODEL SERIAL DATE TECHNICIAN'S NOTES ON PROCEDURES SIGNATURE (Date of the next NAME NUMBER NAME scheduled maintenance) Download Tab...
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Primi Stadi First Stages Premiers Etages Erste Stufen Primeras Etapas...
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