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BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR
USER GUIDE
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  • Page 1 HYDROS PRO BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR USER GUIDE ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing your HYDROS PRO USER GUIDE SCUBAPRO HYDROS PRO Buoyancy Compensator! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We are confident that you will enjoy an extraordinary performance from your BC, designed Important Warnings and manufactured using the most advanced technology. European Certification...

  • Page 3: Important Warnings

    IMPORTANT WARNINGS WARNING This manual, and its complete version, which can be downloaded from www.scubapro.com, must be read and understood in full before using the product. It is advised that you keep this manual in your possession during the entire life of your BC. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 4: European Certification

    EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION All SCUBAPRO BCs described in this manual have obtained the European certification, according to European rules regulating the conditions for the release on the market and WARNING the fundamental safety requirements for second category Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Page 5: Important Cautions

    GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT CAUTIONS For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment, we direct your attention to the following: WARNING 1. Use the equipment according to the instructions contained in this Manual and only after KEEP WATER OUT OF THE INFLATABLE AIRCELL OF THE BC. Repeated use of the having completely read and understood all instructions and warnings.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    WARRANTY WARRANTY SCUBAPRO warrants to the original consumer purchaser that, for the period of one year To obtain warranty services, you must deliver the affected component or part, together with from date of purchase, each SCUBAPRO product component not otherwise warranted, and your Original Owner Identification Card (for a component) or other proof of purchase to any each SCUBAPRO replacement part, purchased from and authorized SCUBAPRO dealer, will Authorized SCUBAPRO dealer, to SCUBAPRO 1166-A Fesler Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 or to...

  • Page 7: Design And Features

    DESIGN & FEATURES A technological breakthrough in BC design and construction, HYDROS PRO is a Premium Plus back-inflation BC designed for professional and serious recreational divers. Its ground-breaking design also makes it extremely travel-friendly without compromising quality, durability or performance.

  • Page 8: Secondary Features

    DESIGN & FEATURES DESIGN & FEATURES SECONDARY FEATURES HARNESS FEATURES 1. 3D ERGONOMIC DESIGN 1. DUAL-COMOUND BACKPLATE Fluid-Form gel harness conforms to the shape of the body for extreme comfort. Soft Monprene® Gel on the backplate provides ultimate stability and comfort.

  • Page 9: System Features

    DESIGN & FEATURES DESIGN & FEATURES iQ AIR CELL FEATURES SYSTEM FEATURES 1. CROSS FLOW 1. BUCKLE WEIGHT SYSTEM A full-donut Cross Flow design creates unrestricted internal Air-Flow to Simple, safe and reliable Quick-Release buckles use a fixed location for easy help reduce air-trapping, aid maneouvrability and allow for easy deflation one handed operation at any angle.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DRY WEIGHT LOW PRESSURE HOSE AND PNEUMATIC INFLATION VALVE Set up with Weight System Waist Strap 3.9kg / 8.5lbs LP hose and Pneumatic Inflation Valve operating pressure 95–200psi (6.5–13.8bar) Set up with Travel System Waist Strap 2.9kg / 6.5lbs Low Pressure Hose Fitting threads 3/8–24 UNF O-Rings-Seals...

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    SYSTEM SET UP - SELECT WEIGHT SYSTEM OR TRAVEL SYSTEM Your HYDROS PRO is actually 2 BCs in 1! It is supplied with two different Waist Strap systems that enable you to configure the BC for your exact type of diving and to quickly and easily change between the two systems as your diving environment changes.
  • Page 12 INITIAL SET UP INITIAL SET UP CONNECT LOW PRESSURE (LP) HOSE TO REGULATOR Connect the low pressure (LP) Hose of the Power Inflation Valve or A.I.R. 2 to an unused LP Port of the first stage. Ensure that the thread of the hose matches the thread of the LP port. WARNING Do not attach a L.P.
  • Page 13 Your HYDROS PRO features a highly-adjustable, alpine-style harness. To get the best effective length of the waist strap. results, you should fine tune your HYDROS PRO to suit your body type and size: ii. Release and remove the grey plastic snap-clip that secures the waist webbing to 1.
  • Page 14 INITIAL SET UP INITIAL SET UP 2. STERNUM STRAP HEIGHT a. Fasten the sternum strap buckle and tighten the strap by pulling the plastic D-ring to your left. b. Tightening the sternum strap adjusts where the shoulder straps will sit on your shoulders.

  • Page 15: Available Accessories

    UTILITY & CUSTOMIZATION 1. STAINLESS STEEL D-RINGS 3. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES HYDROS PRO is equipped with 6 Stainless Steel D-rings to allow for attaching extra equipment and accessories in easily accessible locations. 1. KNIFE & ACCESSORY MOUNT PLATE These D-rings are mounted directly onto the Military-grade webbing so that any load is applied directly to the harness.
  • Page 16 UTILITY & CUSTOMIZATION SMART PACK SYSTEM Using a Smart-Pack design, the HYDROS PRO is unbelievably compact for easy transport and storage. The shoulder and waist straps fold flat allowing the BC to pack into the wing, and thus easily fitting into a small bag such as the Carry-On Backpack that is included with 4.
  • Page 17 SMART PACK SYSTEM 5. FOLD RIGHT WAIST PAD. 6. WRAP AIR CELL WITH TANK LOCATOR STRAP. 7. OPTIONAL - WRAP CINCH BAND AROUND BC. OPERATION - KIT UP & GO...
  • Page 18 SINGLE CYLINDER ATTACHMENT SINGLE CYLINDER ATTACHMENT The SCUBAPRO Super Cinch Quick Adjust cylinder strap allows you to easily fasten your BC to any single SCUBA cylinder by following these steps: WARNING a. Wet the webbing of the Super Cinch Q.A. cylinder strap. To prevent accidental loss of the cylinder, ensure the strap is done up tightly enough so that the cylinder cannot move or slide on the BC.

  • Page 19: Valve System

    Connecting the BPI or AIR 2 allows you to inflate your BC using air from your SCUBA The HYDROS PRO is designed to be dived with twin cylinders up to 2 X 10 litre capacity, or cylinder. Its LP hose, threaded on a LP Port of the first stage regulator, is connected to the with a combined weight of up to 30kg / 65lbs.
  • Page 20 VALVE SYSTEM VALVE SYSTEM VALVE SYSTEM SET UP WARNING TO ATTACH THE QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING: AIR2 uses a dedicated quick disconnect coupling. When using AIR2 be sure to a. Ensure the air supply is turned off at the cylinder valve and that the air pressure is purged use only the SCUBAPRO dedicated hose supplied with the specific quick from the regulator system.
  • Page 21 There are two separate ways to inflate your BC. Firstly, Power Inflation which uses air There are five separate ways to deflate your HYDROS PRO BC: supplied from your cylinder by your regulator, and secondly, Oral Inflation which relies on exhaled air from your lungs.
  • Page 22 VALVE SYSTEM VALVE SYSTEM SCUBACONTROL PULL DUMP: LOWER LEFT LUMBAR DUMP VALVE: a. This valve can be operated in a horizontal or heads-down orientation. a. Stop and assume an upright position in the water. b. Locate the knob situated at the lower, left edge of the Air-Cell. b.
  • Page 23 VALVE SYSTEM VALVE SYSTEM DEFLATE/ORAL-INFLATION BUTTON: BUDDY DUMP BUTTON: a. Stop and assume an upright position in the water. a. Push down on the button that protrudes out of the SCUBACONTROL elbow valve b. Raise the Power Inflation Valve above and in front of your face so that it sits above casing on top of the left shoulder.

  • Page 24: Weight System

    Water salinity. f. Gently take up the slack in the webbing by pulling on the plastic D-ring. It is not necessary Your SCUBAPRO HYDROS PRO is fitted with two available weight carrying systems. Once you to overtighten the webbing.
  • Page 25 WEIGHT SYSTEM WEIGHT SYSTEM REAR TRIM WEIGHT POCKETS Accommodates 2 X 2kg / 4.5lbs in dorsally mounted, non-ditchable pockets that assist in achieving vertical flotation at the surface and also in achieving horizontal trim when swim- ming underwater. TO USE THE REAR TRIM WEIGHT POCKETS: a.
  • Page 26 WEIGHT SYSTEM PRE-DIVE ADJUSTMENT Your HYDROS PRO BC is equipped with adjustable quick-release buckles at the waist, WARNING shoulder and chest (sternum). To ensure maximum safety, comfort and performance, your BC should be properly adjusted when kitting up for each dive by following these steps in the...
  • Page 27 PRE-DIVE ADJUSTMENT PRE-DIVE ADJUSTMENT 2. STERNUM STRAP ADJUSTMENT 3. SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT a. Fasten the sternum strap buckle. a. Take up the slack in the Shoulder Strap webbing by pulling downwards on the plastic D-rings. b. Tighten the strap by pulling the plastic D-ring to your left. b.

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    GENERAL CARE INSPECTION & SERVICE INTERVAL Your BC should be inspected and maintained at an Authorized Service Centre at least once a year, more often if you dive frequently. Any damage caused due to failure to properly maintain the BC is not covered by the warranty. WARNING Always perform a pre-dive and post-dive inspection of the BC.
  • Page 29 BC INSPECTION PROCEDURES BC INSPECTION PROCEDURES WARNING e. Inflate the BC Through the Oral Valve until it is firm. Listen and check for leaks. Let the BC Stand inflated for 30 Minutes or more, then check the BC for loss of air. DO NOT DIVE with a BC that does not pass any of the Pre-Dive, Dive or Post-Dive f.
  • Page 30 POST DIVE - BC CLEANING STORAGE With Proper care and service, your BC should provide years of enjoyment. a. Dry the BC completely before storing. THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE AND CARE PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED: b. Store in a cool, dry place. a.
  • Page 31 DEEP DOWN YOU WANT THE BEST SCUBAPRO.COM Copyright © 2015 Johnson Outdoors Diving, LLC / SCUBAPRO...

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