General Precautions And Warnings - Aqua Lung Calypso User Manual

4 CALYPSO BC USER'S MANUAL
1. General precautions & Warnings
WARNING: Before using this buoyancy compensator, you must
have successfully received training and certification in the tech-
nique of SCUBA diving from a Military or government operated
diving school (or any recognized certification agency). Use of this
equipment by a person who is not certified by a recognized agency
shall render all warranties, express or implied, null and void.
WARNING: Use of SCUBA equipment by uncertified or un-
trained persons is dangerous and can result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING: In an emergency such as an out of air situation or
uncontrolled rapid descent, it is important to immediately remove
and jettison weight immediately.
WARNING: In the event of an uncontrolled, rapid ascent, it
is important to immediately begin venting air from the BC.
Continue venting air to slow your ascent if neutral buoyancy
cannot be re-established.
WARNING: your BC is not a life jacket or preserver. do not de-
pend on it to save your life under any circumstances.
WARNING: Do not inhale from the oral inflator. The BC may
contain contaminants or gases, which could cause suffocation
or asphyxiation.
WARNING: your BC is not a lift bag. dO NOT rely on it to bring
heavy objects to the surface. doing so may permanently damage
the BC, and could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: do not apply any type of aerosol spray to the BC.
doing so may damage certain plastic components, including
important valve connections.
WARNING: Repair, service, or disassembly must not be attempted
by persons who are not factory trained and authorized by Aqua
Lung America, Inc. Unauthorized service will render the warranty
null and void.