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XS Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 EVERYTHING FOR THE PERFECT DIVE... Buoyancy Compensator Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 A NOTE is used to emphasize important points or reminders. WARNING: This manual provides essential information for the proper use and care of your XS Scuba Buoyancy Compensator (BC). XS Scuba BC’s are designed with many features that are unique from other manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    XS Scuba, Inc XS Scuba, the XS logo, Advantage, Nekton, Paragon, X-Lock Weight Release System, Micro Pac, AirWave Inline, are registered and unregistered trademarks of XS Scuba. All All other names are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: General Warnings & Precautions

    ASCENT RATE. CONTINUE VENTING AIR TO SLOW YOUR ASCENT RATE IF NEUTRAL BUOYANCY CANNOT BE REESTABLISHED. • DO NOT attempt to modify your XS Scuba BC for use with more than one cylinder. Doing so could damage the structural integrity of the BC’s backpack and harness system, and could lead to its failure underwater.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    If you have any questions, please consult your Authorized XS Scuba Dealer. Intended Use & Function of Your BC The main purpose for wearing a Buoyancy Compensator is to achieve and maintain neutral buoyancy at all times while you are underwater, regardless of changes in depth or cylinder pressure.

  • Page 6: Overview Of Standard Features

    Please take the time to acquaint yourself with your BC’s features, including standard inflation/deflation valves and adjustments that can be found on every model of an XS Scuba BC. Specific instructions for using these features will be provided throughout this manual. Additional options and special features will be explained in the section titled Optional Accessories &...
  • Page 7 To fasten the cummerbund, simply pull the left side containing the loop Velcro waist, and then pull the right side snug over it. Finally, press firmly down to fasten the hook Velcro BC Owner’s Manual All XS Scuba ® snug across your ® ®...
  • Page 8 fill the weight compartment to its fullest capacity and provide the maximum comfort. If your XS Scuba BC is a weight integrated model, it is very important to read the following instructions in order to understand the difference between these two types of weight pockets and how to use them correctly.
  • Page 9 firmly. X-Lock™ Integrated Weight System Some XS Scuba models are also equipped with two X-Lock™ weight pockets, located inside the front lower portions of the BC. These pockets can be easily identified by their plastic pull handles that face toward...

  • Page 10: Preparation & Setup

    .10 BC Owner’s Manual Preparation & Setup XS Scuba recommends that you bring your BC, together with your regulator, to your Authorized XS Scuba Dealer for the installation of the low pressure (LP) quick disconnect inflator hose that is provided with your BC. If it is not possible to return with your regulator to your Authorized Dealer, you may install the LP inflator hose by carefully performing all the steps in the following procedure.
  • Page 11 Test this connection before every dive. If the cylinder is allowed to slip free from the BC while you are diving, you could become separated from your air supply, which could result in serious injury or death. BC Owner’s Manual on the ® XS Scuba, Inc...

  • Page 12: Integrated Weight Systems

    X-Lock™ Integrated Weight System pockets. For more information about weighting and performing a buoyancy check, refer to the section titled, Diving with Your XS Scuba BC. WARNING: The trim weight compartments should only be loaded with weight that supplements the releasable weight carried on your weight belt or your BC’s X-Lock™...

  • Page 13: X-Lock™ Weight Pocket System Installation

    BC. If the weight pockets are filled to their maximum capacity and installed into the BC, XS Scuba strongly recommends that you seek the assistance of a buddy before attempting to don the BC. You may otherwise risk injury, due to muscle strain or a temporary loss of balance.
  • Page 14 BC, and firmly run your hand over the flap. Finally, secure the release buckle. For information about using the X-Lock™ Integrated Weight System and ditching weight, refer to the section titled, Diving with Your XS Scuba BC. Donning the BC CAUTION: To avoid possible injury and/or damage to your equipment, XS Scuba recommends that you should always don your BC with assistance from a buddy.

  • Page 15: Pre-Dive Inspection

    Before each use, the BC must be visually inspected and tested. NEVER dive with a BC that shows any signs of damage to its air cell or valves until it has been serviced by an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer. Inspection Checklist: 1.

  • Page 16: Diving With Your Xs Scuba Bc

    Diving With Your XS Scuba BC Rules For Personal Weighting Before diving with your new XS Scuba BC, it is important to establish the correct amount of weight you will need to wear to achieve neutral buoyancy, without being too heavy (negatively buoyant) or light (positively buoyant). While...
  • Page 17 Release the button when done or while taking another breath, and repeat this procedure until the BC is satisfactorily inflated. BC Owner’s Manual XS Scuba, Inc...
  • Page 18 Air can be vented through the inflator by holding the inflator above your head and depressing the oral inflator button. This method is recommended for making an initial feet-first descent, but is not as effective while you are in a facedown swimming position. XS Scuba, Inc To regain buoyancy control during an...
  • Page 19 This type of damage is not repairable, and is not covered under the terms and conditions of the XS Scuba Warranty. NOTE: Most training agencies recommend that you should descend in an upright, feet-first position, in order to maintain a slower and...

  • Page 20: Post Dive Care & Maintenance

    .20 BC Owner’s Manual Post Dive Care & Maintenance With proper care, your XS Scuba BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventative maintenance must be performed to extend the life of your BC: • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Nylon fabric can quickly fade when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and extreme...

  • Page 21: Dealer Inspection & Service

    2. You should obtain factory-authorized service for your BC at least once a year from an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer, regardless of the amount of use it has received. This service includes a general air leak inspection and complete overhaul of the power inflator and OPV valve(s).
  • Page 22 Warranty applies only under normal sport and skin diving use and with proper care and maintenance. This warranty is non-transferable and limited to repair or replacement at the discretion of XS Scuba. BC must be returned with proof of purchase.

  • Page 23: Dealer Inspection & Service Record

    Whenever your BC requires annual service or warranty repair, it is important to bring it to an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer. Be sure to provide the dealer with photocopies of your original sales receipt and service records. For the location of the dealer nearest you or additional information, visit our website at: www.
  • Page 24 2740 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite E Santa Ana, CA 92704 tel: 714.424.0434 fax: 714.424.0454 www.XSscuba.com ©2005 XS Scuba, Inc.

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