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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Odyssea is specifically designed for military use with all types of back or chest worn underwater breathing
apparatus (UBA), semi-closed circuit or closed circuit rebreathers.
The Odyssea features a cylinder connector that allows you to attach an auxiliary air cylinder and inflate
the BC with compressed breathing air. The air cylinder comes equipped with a Groupe d' Etudes et de
Recherches Sous-Marines (GERS M20) connection. A breathable inflator allows you to breathe from the
bladder in an emergency situation.
The distribution of the buoyancy chambers provides excellent safety performance, either during buoyancy
ascent (vertical stability) or at the surface (natural support position with head and shoulders out of the water).
The bladder is constructed of heavy duty urethane and is enclosed in a 840 denier nylon bag that resists
cuts, tears and abrasion. Two drains with tethered caps on the lower lobes make draining fast and easy.
The bag is sewn throughout with high strength nylon. A crotch harness with split strap design provides
greater comfort while maintaining ease of adjustment.
The Odyssea must be fitted with an inconel cylinder to be completely non-magnetic.
SYSTEM LAYOUT
BC Air Breathing
The oral inflator is equipped with a breathing valve that allows the diver to breathe air from the buoyancy
compensator when inflated. This device is only to be used in case of an emergency. To breathe air from
your BC, first slightly exhale through the oral inflator mouthpiece in order to remove excess water trapped
in the mouthpiece's body (Fig. 1). Inhale through the mouthpiece to activate the breathing valve and deliver
air from the BC bladder. When done inhaling, exhale through the mouthpiece. A breathing valve permits
both inhaling and exhaling without any manipulation of buttons.
Oral Inflator
Mouthpiece
WARNING: Always keep in mind that breathing air from the BC also deflates the bladder and
changes your buoyancy. Always be prepared to add air to the BC from the auxiliary air cylinder
in order to maintain buoyancy and a breathable air supply.
Depending on the depth, the auxiliary air cylinder will only provide a few minutes of air, so you must
immediately start a controlled ascent to the surface.
CAUTION: The inside of the bladder must be kept dry and clean of all contaminants. If not maintained
properly, breathing from the BC in the case of an emergency could cause suffocation or asphyxiation
due to contamination.
Fig. 1
Odyssea (Export) Technical Manual
P/N 101239
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