H2Odyssey RAS1 Manual

H2Odyssey RAS1 Manual

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  • Page 1 Redundant Air Systems RAS2 RAS1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION .............1 OPERATION............1 COMPOSITION OF AIR..........2,3 SCUBA SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......3 1st STAGE & 2nd STAGE FEATURES ......4,5 FILLER ILLUSTRATION ..........6 1st STAGE & 2nd STAGE ILLUSTRATION....7 PRE-DIVE PROCEDURE ..........8-12 POST-DIVE PROCEDURE.........13 MAINTENANCE............13 CAUTION / WARNING ..........14 WARRANTY ............15,16 NOTES..............17,18...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Use of this equipment by untrained individuals is hazardousand can result in seri- ous injury or death. H2Odyssey will not beheld liable for any injuries resulting from this product even ifH2Odyssey has been advised of such occurances or damages.
  • Page 4: A.1 Composition Of Air

    WARNING H2Odyssey SCUBA Diving Regulators are designed to be used with CLEAN-FILTERED air. They may be used with “EANX” gas, com- monly called “NITROX”, providing that the standards for purity are in conformance. H2Odyssey Regulators may be used with natural air unless Nitrox ready.
  • Page 5 • If not specified otherwise the contaminants shall be kept to a minimum, but in any event shall not exceed the permissible exposure evel. • The mineral oil content shall be such that the air is without odor of oil. NOTE: The odor threshold is in the region of 0.3 mg/m3 •...
  • Page 6 H2Odyssey Regulators WARNING DO NOT ATTACH A LOW PRESSURE HOSE TO A HIGH PRESSURE PORT (MARKED HP) OR A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO A LOW PRES- SURE PORT. WARNING: ONLY Second Stages DESIGNED TO OPERATE AT120- 145 p.s.i. INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE CAN BE USED withH2Odyssey First Stage regulators.
  • Page 7 (0 deg. C); avoid breathing from Regulator or purging the Regulator when the ambient air is at or near freezing. WARNING Do not connect Low Pressure hoses to High Pressure Ports. NOTE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATING DEPTH FOR ALL H2Odyssey REGULATORS IS 50 METERS (164 FEET).
  • Page 8 Yoke Fill Adapter Connection to One Way Fill Valve Yoke Adapter Pressure Relief Valve Station Fill Adapter Connection to One Way Fill Valve Filling Station & K-Valve Adapter Pressure Relief Valve...
  • Page 9 Redundant Air System Features Stages RAS1 RAS2 Stage On / Off Valve Quick Disconnect One Way Fill Valve Button Gauge Pressure Indicator (optional) (optional)
  • Page 10: Pre-Dive Procedure

    fist stage which screws into the cylinder. If you notice ANY rust, corrosion, or other contaminates con- tact yourauthorized H2Odyssey Service Center or H2Odyssey, refer to How You Can Get Service on page 16.
  • Page 11 Station Fill Whip From Fill Station One Way Fill Valve Redundant Air System Station Adapter 4. Pressurize Regulator System.a. Remove black plastic cap from fill port on the RAS, attatch filler to fill port by turning clockwise until firmly snug. WARNING: Filling the Redundant Air System from a cylinder that is above 3000 P.S.I.
  • Page 12 c. Very slowly begin to fill tank until you hear air flowing then immediately cease opening valve. Note: Opening air station valve too quickly will result in a “Hot Fill”,filling this system with hot air will cause the tank to lose volume asthe air in the cylinder cools down.
  • Page 13 Hand tighten the nut onto the One-Way Fill Valve until is it completely snug, using your fingers only (be sure there is no slack or looseness- before opening the “fill-from-cylinder” valve). c. Very, very slowly and carefully open the valve on the “fill-from-cyl- inder”...
  • Page 14 6. Inspect Second Stage Regulator(s) and Quick Disconnect. Visually inspect the Second Stage Regulator(s) with careful attention to the mouthpiece area. Be sure there are no holes in the mouthpiece, and that the mouthpiece clamp is on and secure. Check all components in the Quick Disconnect to ensure that all nuts and bolts are securely screwed together and listen for hissing due to air leakage.
  • Page 15: Post-Dive Procedure

    / or Octopus be inspected and serviced on a yearly basis by a H2Odyssey Authorized Service Center to assure proper performance. For further information regarding H2Odyssey Service Centers,plRASe contact H2Odyssey, 975 Park Center Dr., Vista, CA 92081,or call 760-599-4097, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Standard Time. NITROX Version of RAS 1.
  • Page 16: Caution / Warning

    #5: Use this equipment in conjunction with other life support equipment while SCUBA diving. #6: Dive only to safe and accepted sport diving limits. #7: Have your H2Odyssey SCUBA equipment serviced annually by an authorized H2Odyssey Service Center. #8: DO NOT use this equipment if ANY unsafe or...
  • Page 17 Cost of labor for warranty is not covered by warranty. The product must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase for warranty service. As a matter of warranty policy, H2Odyssey will not refund the consumers purchase price.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE Contact your authorized H2Odyssey Service Center or write to H2Odyssey, 975 Park Center Dr., Vista, CA 92081, for the name and address of your nearest authorized H2Odyssey Service Center or call 800-999-0019 or visit our website at www.h2odyssey.com.
  • Page 19 NOTES NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: COUNTRY: POSTAL CODE: MODEL NUMBER: MODEL NUMBER: MODEL NUMBER: MODEL NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED: SERVICE DATES: SERVICE DATES: SERVICE DATES: SERVICE DATES:...
  • Page 20: Notes

    Notes:...

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