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Aqua Lung Calypso Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 R e g u l a t o r O w n e r Ê s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 This owner’s manual is protected by the law of 11 March 1957 concerning literary and artistic property. It may not, in whole or part, be copied, photoco- pied, reproduced, without prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung. © 2007 Aqua Lung International, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8.1 USA only 8.1.1 The Aqua Lung Satisfaction Guarantee™ 8.1.2 The Aqua Lung Limited Lifetime Warranty 8.2.1 The Aqua Lung warranty 10. Returning Your Regulator For Service 11. Contacting Aqua Lung AMERICA via Electronic Mail 12. ANNUAL INSPECTION & SERVICE RECORD...

  • Page 4: General Precaution & Warnings

    • Factory prescribed service for this regulator must be performed at least once annually by a factory trained Aqua Lung Service Technician who is employed by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. • DO NOT use the regulator first stage as a carrying handle when lifting or transporting the cylinder as this can damage the regulator or the cylinder valve.

  • Page 5: Enriched Air Nitrox Use

    1.2 ENRICHED AIR NITROX USE DANGER : This chapter contains important information concerning use with oxy- gen-enriched air (Nitrox/EAN). Do not attempt to use this product with enriched air without having entirely read and understood this chapter. If you do not do this, you risk serious accident or death.
  • Page 6 If it is your intention to use your new Aqua Lung regulator with Nitrox EAN (O2 not to exceed 40%), it is imperative that you maintain the internal cleanliness of the regulator (see section on Care and Maintenance).

  • Page 7: Introduction

    2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations – and thank you – for choosing Aqua Lung. Your new regula- tor meets all existing standards for quality and performance and has been des- igned and manufactured with the greatest care. Perhaps, more than any other item of equipment that you have bought, the bet- ter care you take of your regulator, the better it will perform for you.

  • Page 8: Features

    Hose length 730 MM 730 MM 730 MM 2.3 VANE ADJUSTMENT SWITCH (VAS) Calypso /Titan Kronos Titan LX/Legend Legend LX Most of our second stages are fitted with a Vane Adjustment Switch (VAS). The VAS can be found in one of two different locations depending upon which model you have.

  • Page 9: Valve Adjustment Knob (Vak)

    2.4 Valve Adjustment Knob (VAK) 2.4.1 LEGEND LX Regulator The VAK, located opposite of the hose connection on certain model second stages, adjusts the effort required to start the air flow at the beginning of the inhalation cycle. As it is turned “in” (clockwise), the opening effort will increase.

  • Page 10: First Stage Environmental Protection Series Titan, Kronos, Legend "Supreme

    Kronos, Legend „supreme‰ For diving in cold-water conditions, or commercial diving in contaminated water, Aqua Lung offers an environmental first stage protection feature that seals the ambient chamber from the environment. This helps to prevent ice from for- ming and keeps contamination out of the main spring chamber.

  • Page 11: Preparation And Set Up

    3. PREPARATION AND SET UP Aqua Lung America, Inc. recommends that you bring your regulator to your Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer for the installation of any accessory items, including ins- trumentation, LP quick disconnect hoses, and alternate air sources. DANGER : Whatever the connector, when pressurizing your scuba system, be sure to open the cylinder valve slowly to minimize the generation of heat.

  • Page 12: Mounting The First Stage Onto The Cylinder Valve

    3.1 Mounting the First Stage Onto the Cylinder Valve 3.1.1 Yoke Connector Partially loosen the yoke screw of the first stage regula- tor so that the dust cap can be removed from the filter and air inlet. With the cylinder valve facing away from you, release a small amount of air from the cylinder by turning the handwheel counter-clockwise to open the valve only slightly.

  • Page 13: Pre-Dive Checks

    3.2 Pre-Dive Checks 1. Carefully inspect all hoses at their fittings to ensure they are securely connected into their respective ports on the first stage. Inspect the length of each hose to ensure that the hoses are not blistered, cut, or otherwise dama- ged.

  • Page 14: Pressurising The Regulator

    3.3 Pressurising the regulator CAUTION : Before pressurizing the regulator check the condition of the hoses fitted to the regulator. 1. If a submersible pressure gauge is fitted check that its dial faces away from you. 2. SLOWLY open the cylinder valve to pressurize the regulator. When the valve is completely open, screw it back a quarter turn.

  • Page 15: Divisible Mouthpiece

    3.4 - Divisible mouthpiece The Mikron for the lady is equipped with a specific mouthpiece. It will per- fectly fit the small jaw. The silicone bridge is in contact with the roof of the mouth, if it is uncomfortable you have the opportunity to cut this bridge. Using a pair of scissors or a cutter you can cut the bridge.

  • Page 16: Diving With The Regulator

    4. DIVING WITH THE REGULATOR If the regulator is used as an alternative air source, it is recommended that you fit a mouthpiece cover to prevent the entry of any foreign bodies while the VAS is in “-“ position. , for the Mikron Regulator, screwed completely the VAK (clock- wise).

  • Page 17: After The Dive

    DIN valve to prevent the entrance of moisture or debris. 5.2 Cleaning Aqua Lung recommend disinfecting the regulator second stage with a 2% solu- tion of glutaraldehyde produced by the Anios company (Sterianos, Aqua Lung reference 382062) following the procedure described on the package.

  • Page 18: User Care & Maintenance

    6. USER CARE & MAINTENANCE It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your Aqua Lung Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should be performed routi- nely after each use to ensure that the regulator is cleaned, inspected, and pre- pared for the next use or for storage.
  • Page 19 • Disconnect the regulator and wipe itr as dry as possible and then hang it by the first stage to ensure that all remaining moisture drains from the second stages. • Do not leave the regulator exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. •...

  • Page 20: Dealer Inspection & Service

    O-ring seals. You must obtain factory prescribed service for your regulator at least once a year from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer, regardless of the amount of use it has received. Your regulator may require this service more frequently, depen- ding on the amount of use it receives and the environmental conditions in which it is used.

  • Page 21: Warranty Information

    8.1 USA only All warranty transactions must be accompanied by proof of original purchase from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. Be sure to save your sales receipt, and present it whe- never returning your regulator for warranty service. 8.1.1 The Aqua Lung Satisfaction Guarantee™...
  • Page 22 The following restrictions apply to this warranty: 1. This warranty does not cover normal wear. Factory prescribed service by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer is required at least once annually. 2. This warranty does not extend to damages caused by improper use, impro- per maintenance, neglect, unauthorized repairs, modifications, accidents, fire, or casualty.

  • Page 23: Returning Your Regulator For Service

    10. Returning Your Regulator For Service Whenever your regulator requires annual service or warranty repair, Aqua Lung requires that you bring it or send it to your nearest Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. If you need to return products covered by this warranty, please provide your dealer with photocopies of your original sales receipt, your Annual Inspection &...

  • Page 24: Annual Inspection & Service Record

    12. ANNUAL INSPECTION & SERVICE RECORD Date Dealer Name Technician Name Observations Stamp B a c k t o t h e c o n t e n t s...
  • Page 25 Aqua Lung America Warranty program. If you would like to verify whether or not a retailer is an Authorized Aqua Lung America Dealer, please call or write to Aqua Lung America, Inc. using the address or phone number provided on the rear cover of this manual.

This manual is also suitable for:

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