Octopus (Auxiliary Emergency Breathing System); Important Warning Reminders - Uwatec AIR2 Manual

! WARNING
Only SCUBA complying with EN250:2014 and marked "EN250A" or "EN250A>10°C"
may be used as an escape device by more than one diver at the same time.
2.4 Octopus (auxiliary emergency breathing system)
The octopus is usually considered as an auxiliary emergency second stage to be used by
the diver in case of need (such as malfunction of its primary second stage).
A SCUBA in octopus configuration is defined as an octopus second stage connected with
the same first stage of the primary regulator.
The EN250:2014 defines minimum safety requirements, testing and maximum depth (30
meters) in case the SCUBA is used by two divers at the same time with the octopus second
stage used as an auxiliary emergency breathing escape device by another diver.
The EN250:2014 also defines minimum safety requirements for auxiliary emergency breathing
devices integral to a BC inflation system used as a breathing escape device (AIR2).

3. IMPORTANT WARNING REMINDERS

For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment, we call your attention
to the following:
1. Use the equipment according to the instructions contained in this manual and only after
having completely read and understood all instructions and warnings.
2. Use of the equipment is limited to the uses described in this manual or for applications
approved in writing by SCUBAPRO.
3. Cylinders must only be filled with atmospheric compressed air, according to the
EN 12021 norm. Should moisture be present in the cylinder, beside causing corrosion
of the cylinder, it may cause freezing and subsequent malfunction of the regulator during
dives carried out in low temperature conditions (lower than 10°C (50°F)). Cylinders must
be transported according to local rules provided for the transport of dangerous goods.
Cylinder use is subjected to the laws regulating the use of gases and compressed air.
4. The equipment must be overhauled by qualified personnel at the set schedule.
Overhauls must be documented. When making repairs and during maintenance, only
SCUBAPRO replacement parts must be used.
5. Should the equipment be serviced or repaired without complying with procedures
approved by SCUBAPRO or by untrained personnel or not certified by SCUBAPRO, or
should it be used in ways and for purposes other than specifically designated, liability for
the correct and safe function of the equipment transfers to the owner/user.
6. The content of this manual is based upon the latest information available at the time of
going to print. SCUBAPRO reserves the right to make changes at any time.
SCUBAPRO refuses all responsibility for damages caused by non-compliance with the
instructions contained in this manual. These instructions do not extend the warranty or the
responsibilities stated by SCUBAPRO terms of sales and delivery.
! WARNING
Don't connect your AIR2 to the upper central LP port in the first stages equipped
with turret since the axial-direct High Flow could make your AIR2 not work properly.
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