POSEIDON EBS MKII User Manual

POSEIDON EBS MKII User Manual

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S.A.R
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POSEIDON EBS MKII
USER MANUAL
VERSION 2.1

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  • Page 1 S.A.R S.A.R POSEIDON EBS MKII USER MANUAL VERSION 2.1...
  • Page 2 For spare parts and maintenance related questions please contact an authorized Poseidon EBS MkII service center. The Poseidon EBS is intended for use as a generic underwater escape device but can be used as a helicopter escape device to assist aircrew members or passengers in making an emergency egress from a submerged aircraft.
  • Page 3 POSEIDON EBS MKII Page 2 S.A.R S.A.R Approvals/Certifications The Poseidon EBS MkII Manuals refer to EN 4856:2023. (see Technical Data for full detail). Manuals show that conformance for CE certification is provided by; EU TYPE-EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE UKCA TYPE-EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE No. 0598/PPE/23/2209 :...
  • Page 4: Functional Overview

    POSEIDON EBS MKII Page 3 S.A.R S.A.R Functional overview 1st stage regulator Cylinder valve Pressure gauge Serial number and date Cylinder Purge button Nose Clip Holder Mouthpiece Nose Clip 2nd stage regulator Cylinder valve in position OPEN Low Pressure Hose Turning the valve handle counter clockwise until the Green color in the hole indicate OPEN position.
  • Page 5 Inspect the o-ring on the 1st stage tank thread and make sure that sealing surfaces are clean and that the o-ring is lubricated with approved Poseidon product (art no 8516). Mount the 1st stage on the bottle tight and firmly (rec. 60 Nm).
  • Page 6: Filling Instructions

    Fill the Poseidon EBS to maximum filling pressure stated on the cylinder. 5. When the Poseidon EBS if filled, close the valve on the filling source. WARNING: Before you start filling the bottle, make sure you are well familiarized with these instructions.
  • Page 7 7. Release the pressure by using the purge button on the 2nd stage. 10. Open the valve on the Poseidon EBS and check the pressure. If pressure is 200 bar/2900 psi or 300 bar/4351psi depending on max cylinder pressure, it’s ok to use.
  • Page 8 S.A.R S.A.R 11. Attach the Nose Clip in correct position on Nose Clip Holder. 13. The Poseidon EBS MkII is now ready for use. WARNING: Before use, make sure all components are intact and without any visible damage. Do not use if there is any sign of damage to the equipment.
  • Page 9: Preparations Before Use

    If you suspect water has entered the first stage we recommend that you let a service technician, certified to service/repair Poseidon equipment, disassemble your first stage to dry and clean it. • The regulator should be rinsed in fresh water after every dive so as to avoid Deploying the EBS salt crystal formation around the functional parts.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Test pressure 450 bar (6526 psi) O-ring materials Nitrile, EPDM Ports 1 LP (UNF 3/8”) / 2 HP (UNF 7/16”) Lubricants Poseidon Regulator grease 8516 & silicone oil. Cylinder connection UNF 5/8”-18 Warranty 12 months Built in OPV In 2:nd Stage...
  • Page 11 POSEIDON EBS MKII Page 10 S.A.R S.A.R Performance during testing...
  • Page 12: System Overview

    POSEIDON EBS MKII Page 11 S.A.R S.A.R 1ST STAGE CYLINDERS Light weight first stages made of hard anodized high System Overview tensile aluminium for durability and performance in all CE - European standards conditions. 1st stage regulator UNF 5/8 incl. Cylinder valve and Cylinder CE 0.4L/24.4 in...

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