Preparation And Setup; General Filling Procedures - Aqua Lung SEA-4500 User Manual

PREPARATION AND SETUP

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with the correct setup, filling,
inspection and maintenance of the SEA-4500.
The SEA-4500 is packaged fully assembled and ready to use after it has been
filled with air. Before using it, however, it is very important to carefully read
and understand the procedures outlined in this manual for filling the unit and
performing a preflight inspection.

General Filling Procedures

NOTE: The average duration of air supply listed in the Technical
Specifications section of this manual is based on a completely
full SEA-4500 composite / carbon fiber cylinder, filled to 4500 PSI /
310 BAR with a volume of 13 cu. in. or 17.5 cu. in. of air. It is strongly
recommended that the SEA-4500 be filled to 4500 PSI / 310 BAR
(cold fill), in order to provide maximum breath volume.
1. Before attempting to fill the SEA-4500, ensure that the fill adapter and first
stage are completely dry – especially in the area surrounding the fill port.
2. The SEA-4500 is configured with a 4500 PSI/ 310 BAR composite / carbon
fiber cylinder. Examine the cylinder markings to verify it is rated for a fill pressure of
4500 PSI/ 310 BAR, has a current visual inspection and hydrostatic test date (Fig. 2).
NOTE: The SEA-4500 13 cu. in. or 17.5 cu. in. composite / carbon
fiber cylinders require hydrostatic testing every 5 years. (Fig. 2).
Month & Year of Manufacture (Hydro Date)
Figure 2
Maximum Fill
Pressure
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