Oceanic Safety Systems PROGRAMMABLE SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST User Manual

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THE PROGRAMMABLE, SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST (PSLV)

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I. USER AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAMMABLE, SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST (PSLV) ................ 2

II. SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 6

IV. HAVING SUFFICIENT CO2 IS ESSENTIAL .................................................................................................................. 11

III. INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

V. PSLV COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 13

VI. PSLV COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 14

VII. TO PUT ON THE OCEANIC VEST ............................................................................................................................... 16

VIII. FEATURES AND OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 17

IX. PREPARING THE ACTUATOR FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................. 22

X. SUGGESTED GET-ACQUAINTED WATER TRIAL SCHEDULE ...................................................................................... 26

XI. CARE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................ 30

XII. WARNING ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................................................. 33

XIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................. 33

XIV. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 34

XV. REQUIRED INSPECTION & SERVICE ........................................................................................................................ 35

XVI.QUICK START REVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 37

XVII. NEW USER ISSUES ................................................................................................................................................. 38

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
XIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................. 33 XIV. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 34 XV. REQUIRED INSPECTION & SERVICE ........................35 XVI.QUICK START REVIEW .............................. 37 XVII. NEW USER ISSUES ..............................38 Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 2: User Agreement And Warranty For The Programmable, Submersible Life Vest (Pslv)
Be sure to save your sales receipt and present it whenever you return your PSLV for warranty service or when selling your PSLV to another person. The receipt contains the PSLV’s serial number. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 3 PSLV to any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured, supplied or approved by OSS; (d) accidents, fire, power changes, other hazards, acts of God and other causes beyond the reasonable control of OSS. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 4 PSLV and so that we can record the PSLV serial numbers for the current owner. This information is important for communication for such things as product updates, notices or for recalls. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 5 Oceanic Safety Systems LLC is OSS; and Programmable, Submersibile Life Vest PSLV; and Overpressure Valve is OPV. Submersion as if held under the water (hold down) is DIVE Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 6: Safety Information
OSS. It may not be distributed through the Internet or computer bulletin board systems without prior consent in writing from OSS. ©2013, Oceanic Safety Systems LLC. II. SAFETY INFORMATION...
Page 7 Warning DO NOT force theCO2 cylinders into or out of the actuator. Excessive force may damage the threads. To help loosen the threads, try soaking the apparatus in a 1-1 solution of warm water and vinegar for 3 hours. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 8 Caution In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Flush for 15 minutes with water and immediately seek medical attention. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 9 60% of new. Additionally, Lithium Ion batteries do not perform optimally at temperatures nearing freezing levels. For both reasons listed above, you should not use the PSLV in freezing temperatures with a battery charge indication of 50% or less. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 10 (RED) ON THE CHARGER. IT WILL TURN GREEN WHEN FULLY CHARGED. (Unfortunately, a few have forgotten to replace their charger plug and ruined their unit when it flooded—DON’T FORGET!) Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 11: Having Sufficient Co2 Is Essential
III. INTRODUCTION: The Programmable Submersible Life Vest (PSLV is designed to deliver the operator, who exceeds self- set parameters, to the surface in a face-up position where self recovery and rescue attempts by buddies may be possible. The system provides two new, unique, patented, protective features found in no other PFD.
Page 12 136 grams (2 x 68.) 10% of 136 is 14. Add 68 plus 14 to arrive at 82. See the lower arrow in the chart to the right. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 13: Pslv Components
PULL INFLATION COMPRESSION SPRING CAP CONNECTION TO INFLATION BLADDER ACTUATOR FRONT REMOTE BUTTON ACTUATOR CHARGING PORT BACK PLUG SPANNER WRENCH Used to assist cocking the REMOTE trigger spring COMMUNICATOR Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 14: Vi. Pslv Components
4 times, the screen will read “SOS.” When inflation is due to exceeding the time trigger, it will display the time trigger, for example “t 1:30”; exceeding the depth trigger will display the depth trigger for example, “d 10.” Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 15 Note While rinsing the PSLV at the end of the day, be sure to screw in and out the retainer to keep it functioning smoothly and to prevent it from corrosion or excess salt build up. SPACE SPACE CLOSED CLOSED OPEN ORAL INFLATION TUBE Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 16: To Put On The Oceanic Vest
Put your arms through the arm holes, shrug the vest collar up to your neck and connect the two “J” hooks in the front into molyweave. See this Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wJjZx0yPk Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 17: Features And Operation
1 or 2 meters deeper than the deepest dive you plan to make while operating. Keep in mind also that if you set the maximum depth deeper than the bottom you are operating over, this trigger will be useless. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 18 Consider this carefully when you set your maximum time and depth triggers. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 19 Note: Both the time and depth trigger numbers increase until they roll over and start again. Pressing the set button continuously causes the number values to accelerate until they roll over and start at “0” again. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 20 Note, even if the green blinking light is off, you can press either the remote button, or the mode button on the actuator to tell if the unit is on. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 21 Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 22: Preparing The Actuator For Service
Before each use of the PSLV, you must make a thorough visual inspection. NEVER operate a PSLV that shows signs of damage to its bladder or actuator until it has received a complete inspection and service from OSS. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 23 THE ACTUATOR IS BOTH COCKED AND THE SPRING IS FULLY LOADED. IF YOU SCREW THE SCREW CAP FULLY, BE SURE TO BACK IT OFF 1/4 TURN, OTHERWISE IT WILL STICK TIGHT. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 24 SCREW DOWN THE COMPRESSION TO EXPOSE THE GREEN BAND. THE UNIT IS NOT COCKED IF THE GREEN BAND IS NOT VISIBLE 2. REMOVE USED CYLINDERS . 3. REPLACE WITH TWO NEW CYLINDERS Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 25: Suggested Get-Acquainted Water Trial Schedule
Note also, that in any mode where inflation is commanded, the LCD will display the cause of the inflation, in this case “dELy.” Delay Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 26 CAUTION: This mode is potentially very dangerous and should only be practiced by very experienced divers as the risk of air emoblism is significant and could result in death. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 27 Doing so will allow water to enter the vest requiring you to drain and clean it later. If you want to release pressure while you are in the water, make sure you are on your back and that the OPV is in the air. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 28 If the vest is partially inflated and you require full inflation from any mode, the vest will fill fully and not burst from the additional inflation gasses. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
SPRAY THE SPRING CHAMBER HOLE AND SOAK THE ACTUATOR OVERNIGHT, THE CYLINDER CHAMBERS ARE SEALED FROM THE INTERNAL ACTUATOR SO THERE IS NO PROBLEM SOAKING THE ACTUATOR WITH THE CYLINDERS REMOVED AS SHOWN Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 30 Warning If you can hear any leaks, or if the bladder begins to deflate within 5 minutes, DO NOT attempt to use the PSLV until it has received service by OSS. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 31 Note: For civilian carry-on baggage, the Transportation Security Association (TSA) prefers that you separate the PSLV from your bag and send it through the scanner separately, just like a computer. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 32: Warning Error Messages
Only one cylinder discharges: Examine cartridges after activation to make sure both are pierced. A non-pierced cartridge indicates the cylinder was not screwed in all the way or there is a failure in the mechanism; return to OSS for repair. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 33: Product Specifications
European Union Directive, restrict the use of more than mandated levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants in electronic equipment. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 34: Required Inspection & Service
(2) weeks. CODs are not accepted. A signature is required when shipping to an individual. Return shipping will be by UPS Ground, if available, unless otherwise requested. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 35 OSS. It may not be distributed through the Internet or computer bulletin board systems without prior consent in writing from OSS. ©2014, Oceanic Safety Systems LLC. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 36: Xvi.quick Start Review
Useful for deep insertion or in an sinking overturned helicopter when you want more time to exit. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...
Page 37: New User Issues
I charged it!! Sure enough, it’s full of water. We suggest you wrap your plug around the charger cord while charging so you don’t forget to reinstall it. Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014...