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- Page 1 User Manual...
- Page 2 Ul.Ogrodników 3, 43-227 Góra Poland Phone: +48 12 44 66 998 e-mail: biuro@xdeep.pl Important! This manual includes two types of designation, which you should pay special attention to. They indicate warnings or other information which may be crucial for health and life of the user or other people. You should...
- Page 3 80-416 Gdaosk Polska GHOST buoyancy compensators has been certified as compatible with 89/686/EWG directive, as far as it contains air compatible with EN 12021 norm. Regarding the lack of EN norms for safety requirements while the use of it takes place with mixtures of higher oxygen content, the above mentioned buoyancy compensator cannot be regarded as one which has been a subject of CE certification with gas mixtures with oxygen level higher than 21% (+/- 2%) as stated in 89/686/EWG directive.
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Page 4: Safety Rules
3 Safety rules Danger! xDEEP BCDs are designed to provide the user with safety and comfort. Improper use may result in an accident, therefore it is necessary to comply with ALL of the following rules. 1. Before every dive, carefully inspect all elements of the equipment, including the BC. For further information on the subject, read: “Pre-dive inspection”. - Page 5 NextGEN diving harness of M or XL size, in basic or easy-to-unfasten version. GHOST buoyancy compensator may be equipped, as an option, with two-part weight pockets installed in NextGEN harness (see Chapter 6 – ‘Optional droppable weights’) or trim pockets. On the following pages of this manual we described particular elements of the system and also their configuration and adjustment.
- Page 6 5 Parts of GHOST system 2/2 K-type Power Inflator A K-type inflator is a reliable device made of shock- proof technopolymer which resistant environmental conditions. The inflator valve is made of metal, which makes the inflator more resistant to freezing and it can be operated much longer than inflators made entirely of plastic.
- Page 7 6 Optional droppable weight pockets GHOST system enables to install, on the waist strap, xDEEP two-part weight pockets of 2 x 3kg or 2 x 6kg. The pockets are mounted with bolts to the holes in the central part of the plate: Fig.4.
- Page 8 7 Optional trim pockets Although GHOST system provides perfect trim in most of the suits, in some cases (e.g. dry suit with very thick undersuit) you may need to have the weight distributed in a special manner. Depending on the needs, you can install additional trim pockets thanks to which you get the optimal distribution of the centre of gravity, regardless of the type of suit you use.
- Page 9 8 Adjusting 1/2 When you order a complete buoyancy set, you're going to receive all parts assembled and ready to use. However, to improve the comfort and safety of the user, in the end you should adjust the shoulder straps and the crotch strap.
- Page 10 9 Adjusting 2/2 Fig.9. Strap adjustment – step 1 Fig.10. Strap adjustment – step 2 In the harness with quick-adjustment buckle you adjust the strap by pulling loose ends of the shoulder straps (tightening) or by bending the press of the buckle up (loosening). Fig.11.
- Page 11 Fig.12. Optimal height for attaching 80cf tank In order to help you find the perfect point where to attach the tank, GHOST provides the centre of buoyancy marker in the form of oval hole in the central part of the bladder. While attaching the tank, make sure the hole is placed in the middle of the cylinder (without the valve and tank neck).
- Page 12 10 Connecting the Scuba Tank 2/2 In order to connect the tank with the BC in a reliable and safe manner you should connect the webbing as indicated in the pictures below: Fig. 10. Installation of the tape the buckle Danger! Before connecting the tank, carefully wet the connecting straps.
- Page 13 GHOST system enables to change the position of the compensator with single tank adapter relative to the harness, making it possible, as a result, for shorter people to lower the diving tank and, at the same time, retain perfect trim and safe tank attachment.
- Page 14 12 Connecting the LP hose To allow for proper operation of the inflator it must be connected to the LP port of the 1st stage of the regulator using the LP hose supplied with the BC. Danger! LP hose connection using the 1 stage of the regulator must be made to the low pressure (LP) port only.
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Page 15: Pre-Dive Inspection
13 Pre-dive Inspection Before every dive it is necessary to follow the inspection procedures for checking the correct operation of all BC elements. Even if on a given day you have already dived using your BC, before diving again make sure that all of its elements are working correctly. -
Page 16: Operation
14 Operation Buoyancy on the surface In order to ensure maximum buoyancy on the surface, before getting into the water (or directly after ascending) inflate the BC using inflator button. Stop inflating the BC when the automatic dump valve activates. Danger! Before jumping into deep water from a boat or a bank inflate the BC using the inflator button. -
Page 17: Post-Dive Maintenance
15 Post-dive maintenance Disconnecting After diving, take out the weight from the weight pockets (if applicable), disconnect the LP hose from the inflator, and then disconnect the tank. Draining Inflate the BC orally using the purge button of the inflator. Next turn the BC to keep the automatic dump valve at the lowest point of the BC. -
Page 18: Repair And Maintenance
16 Repair and maintenance xDEEP BCDs does not contain any elements which can be repaired by the user, and so all repairs (including lubrication or replacement of worn-out elements) should be performed only by trained technicians holding certificates issued by the producer (authorized service center). -
Page 19: Technical Specification
17 Technical specification Basic parameters Single shell toroidal type BCD Buoyancy 17 kg Bladder fabric Cordura 1100 dTEX Mounting bolts displacement 11 cali (27.94 cm) Dry weight (without the harness) 0.65 kg Inflator Type K-type Working pressure range From 6 bar to 17.23 bar (250 PSI) Permisible tank parameters Type Single tank... - Page 20 Ul.Ogrodników 3 43-227 Góra Polska Tel: +48 12 44 66 998 e-mail: biuro@xdeep.pl...