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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions and Notes General Precautions and Warnings Enriched Air Nitrox Use Your Regulator at a Glance Features Venturi Lever Inhalation Control Knob Reversibility First Stage Environmental Protection Second Stage Environmental Protection Preparing to Dive Pressurizing your Regulator Diving www.XSscuba.com... - Page 3 Table of Contents Cold Water Diving Post Dive Procedure Care and Maintenance Dealer Inspection and Service Warranty Annual Service Record Cover & back photo credit @dive_the_cave www.XSscuba.com...
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Page 4: Introduction
Your Vortex Regulator has been built, and tested, to the highest standards. It is the result of quality engineering, material selection and precise assembly methods. Each Vortex regulator is 100% tested prior to final packaging so that you know it works right the first time you breathe it. -
Page 5: Warnings, Cautions And Notes
Warnings, Cautions and Notes It is important to pay special attention to the information provided in warnings, cautions and notes, which are accompanied by the following symbols: A WARNING indicates any situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. A CAUTION indicates any situation or technique that could cause damage to the product, and could subsequently result in injury to the user. -
Page 6: General Precautions And Warnings
WARNING: Keep your regulator in good working condition by having it serviced annually at an authorized Highland / XS Scuba Dealer. Service, disassembly or adjustment must not be attempted by persons who are not properly trained to work on this regulator. - Page 7 WARNING: DO NOT leave the cylinder standing unsecured with the regulator attached to the valve. Should the cylinder get knocked over, permanent damage may occur to the regulator and the cylinder valve. WARNING: DO NOT use the regulator first stage as a carry handle when lifting or transporting the cylinder as this can damage the regulator and / or the cylinder valve.
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Page 8: Enriched Air Nitrox Use
Your Highland regulator has been prepared for use with enriched air nitrox (EAN) where the oxygen percentage does not exceed 40% (EAN40). This is because your regulator was built to a high standard of cleanliness using EAN compatible parts and lubricant. - Page 9 Standard compressed breathing air, often referred to as “Grade E” does not necessarily meet this criterion. Grade E breathing air may contain certain levels of hydrocarbons, including traces of compressor oils, that while not considered harmful to breathe, can pose a risk in the presence of elevated oxygen content.
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Page 10: Your Regulator At A Glance
Your Regulator at a Glance Yoke / Knob connector Rotating turret w/ 5MP ports 2 HP ports stage heat exchanger DIN Connector Miflex braided hose stage heat exchange Venturi lever Inhalation control knob Purge cover Comfy-bite mouthpiece Preparation and Set Up CAUTION: XS Scuba recommends Your regulator has 2 high pressure ports and 5 medium that you have your XS Scuba Dealer... -
Page 11: Features
FEATURES Venturi Lever You will notice a lever on the side of the second stage opposite the hose connection. Moving this lever back and forth changes the direction of the air internally in the second stage. When pulled back, towards your mouth, to the plus “+”... -
Page 12: Inhalation Control Knob
Inhalation Control Knob The Inhalation Control Knob, located next to the venturi lever, adjusts the effort required to initiate each inhalation cycle. As it is turned in (clockwise), the opening effort will increase. Turning the knob out (counter-clockwise) will decrease the opening effort to make breathing easier. -
Page 13: Reversibility
Reversibility The Vortex second stage is a reversible second stage. It comes in a right hand (RH) configuration with the hose entering it from the right when it is in your mouth. However, a trained Highland Technician, using a LH/RH Reversal Kit, p/n RPH650, can reverse it so that the hose comes in from the left when it is in your mouth. -
Page 14: First Stage Environmental Protection
In cold water, it is possible for ice to form in this chamber, interfering with normal operation of the regulator. The Highland Vortex features an environmental dry system, which seals off the ambient chamber and prevents water from entering it. It is comprised of... -
Page 15: Second Stage Environmental Protection
To minimize this possibility, the Highland Vortex Regulator has a heat exchanger, or heat sync, which surrounds the second stage valve. This part allows the warmer ambient water to “heat”... -
Page 16: Preparing To Dive
Preparing to Dive Attaching the First Stage to a Cylinder Valve – Yoke Connection Partially loosen the yoke screw to remove the dust cap. Vent a small amount of air from the cylinder valve to blow out any dust, debris or moisture. Inspect the condition of the cylinder valve-oring. -
Page 17: Pressurizing Your Regulator
Attaching the First Stage to a Cylinder Valve – DIN Connection Vent a small amount of air from the cylinder valve to blow out any dust, debris or moisture. Inspect the o-ring at the leading edge of the DIN connector. Replace if missing or damaged. Line up the regulator’s DIN connection with the valve inlet. - Page 18 Replace the valve o-ring and reseat the regulator. If leakage persists, return the regulator with cylinder to your local Highland / XS Scuba Dealer for inspection and repair. WARNING: Do not dive if your regulator or its accessories are leaking.
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Page 19: Diving
Diving If you are making an entry or are surface swimming with the regulator out of your mouth, be sure to set the venturi lever in the minus “-” position and have the inhalation control knob turned all the way in. Once you place the regulator into your mouth, move the venturi lever to the plus “+”... - Page 20 There are many variables that can lead to a regulator freeze up besides just the water temperature. Other factors include depth, duration, moisture content of the breathing gas, breathing rate, lung volume and most importantly diving technique! Before attempting to dive in these temperatures, it is important that you and your buddy be properly trained, and certified, in cold water diving procedures.
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Page 21: Post Dive Procedure
Here is a partial list of procedures to reduce your risk of regulator freeze up: • Protect your regulator from contact with water prior to the dive. • Protect your regulator from the cold air prior to the dive. Keep your regulator and all its accessories in a warm, dry place. - Page 22 Shut off the cylinder gas supply by turning the cylinder valve handwheel until lightly snug. Depress the second stage purge button to drain the remaining gas from the regulator and hoses. Keep the purge button pressed in until no more gas can be heard exiting the regulator.
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Page 23: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance As soon as possible after the dive, it is important to soak or rinse your regulator in fresh water. Warm water (<120°F / 49°C) is best. The best method is to soak it in a tub of water while it is still connected to the cylinder and pressurized. This keeps rinse water out of the hoses and the first stage. - Page 24 If soaking is not possible, then, as a minimum, rinse with a garden hose. Do not use a high-pressure nozzle as this could compromise the 2nd stage internal parts. Be sure to rinse the inside of the second stage via the mouthpiece as well as the venturi lever and inhalation control knob. After rinsing, shake any residual water out of the second stage.
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Page 25: Dealer Inspection And Service
Storage can be hard on a regulator as seals and other soft parts can take a set and dry out. You must obtain factory authorized service from a Highland / XS Scuba Dealer at least once a year. Your regulator may require more frequent service depending on the amount of use it receives and the type of environmental conditions that it is subjected to. - Page 26 • This warranty does not cover normal wear. Factory prescribed service by an authorized XS Scuba Dealer is required at least once annually. • Some parts are subject to wear under minimal or normal use. O-rings, seats, filters, diaphragms, valves, tie wraps, mouthpieces and hoses should be inspected for wear on a regular basis. Replacement of these items is usually necessitated based upon normal wear rather than defects.
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Page 27: Annual Service Record
ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD Dealer’s Name Technician’s Name Service Performed Date www.XSscuba.com... - Page 28 www.XSscuba.com RM0397 rev 22A www.XSscuba.com...
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