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ZEAGLE DEFENDER EBS EMERGENCY BREATHING SYSTEM USER MANUAL PN 350-9300 ZEAGLE DEFENDER EBS 310 BAR SYSTEM PN 350-9310 ZEAGLE DEFENDER EBS 310 BAR SYSTEM w/ ON/OFF Document #: ZE.01.05.0030 REV B Revision Date: 11 March 2024...
A “Declaration of Conformity” is on the Huish Outdoors website at: https://www.huishoutdoors.com/eu-declarations/declarations-of-conformity/ The Zeagle Defender EBS is certified as an underwater escape breathing apparatus for use to a maximum depth of 4m in water temperatures of 4°C or greater. It is certified that the EBS meets the Essential Health and Safety Requirements in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Personal Protective Equipment.
The Defender EBS is intended to be used as a device to assist an individual in self- rescue to escape from an emergency situation involving submergence in shallow water for a brief period.
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WARNING: Units shall be serviced and maintained by trained and authorized technicians. The cylinder must be inspected and serviced in accordance with all local governing agencies. Equipment that is not routinely serviced in a proper manner creates an unsafe condition that could lead to serious injury or death. Cylinders should never be dragged or dropped.
It complies with ISO 11119-2 standards for certification and has a maximum working pressure of 310 bar (4500 PSI). All cylinders shipped with the Defender EBS are EU approved and labeled as follows in compliance with EU standards.
THE EBS FIRST STAGE The first stage regulator integrated with a cylinder valve is threaded directly into the cylinder to create a more compact package. The first stage delivers breathable AIR pressure to the second stage for breathing. Additionally, the first stage utilizes a compact onboard pressure gauge, low pressure hose with swivel, on/off port, and fill port.
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ON POSITION OFF POSITION NOTE: Do not supply excessive torque when turning the EBS On or Off, as this may damage internal components. NOTE: The high-pressure port, pressure gauge, and fill port are always active. It is not necessary to operate the on/off knob to fill the cylinder or check the internal pressure.
THE EBS SECOND STAGE The second stage regulator with an integrated mouthpiece is connected to the first stage by means of a flexible hose with a swivel connection. Its purpose is to provide a means to connect with the user’s mouth and supply air on demand for breathing. See instructions for use in EBS Deployment section of this manual.
EBS PREPARATION FOR IN-SERVICE USE CYLINDER PRESSURE - The EBS is required to be filled prior to use. Cylinder pressure to be 300 to 310 bar (4351 – 4500 psi) to be fully charged. Refer to the Cylinder Filling Procedure contained in this manual.
Fill Adapter Assembly (includes Female Quick Disconnect (QD) Connector) is available from Zeagle. Part Number 330-9420. Note: Fill Adapter DIN connection option for attaching to the High-Pressure supply is acceptable. The YOKE type (CGA) connector option is limited to a maximum pressure of 232 bar (3364 psi) and is not suitable for the greater pressure required to fully charge the cylinder.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FILL THE EBS CYLINDER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN BREATHING AIR THAT CONFORMS TO EN12021 OR THE EQUIVALENT CGA GRADE E STANDARD. INTRODUCTION OF OTHER GASES INCLUDING ENRICHED AIR NITROX (EAN) IS PROHIBITED. HANDLING OF OXYGEN- ENRICHED AIR REQUIRES SPECIALIZED TREATMENT OF INVOLVED EQUIPMENT AND IF NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY, COULD CREATE A HAZARD WITH A POSSIBLE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE If possible, transport the EBS assembly (preferably dry) in a padded carrying case or equipment bag separated from sharp items that might damage or scratch the components. You should also protect the second stage from damage from heavy objects. If the EBS is going in for maintenance, install the second stage purge cover after the EBS has been allowed to dry.
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They are to be serviced once every 24 months (2 years). Your complete EBS assembly must be inspected and serviced by an authorized technician using ONLY Zeagle or Huish Outdoors supplied parts and service kits. Service to include comprehensive inspection and disassembly, cleaning, and adjustment.
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