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Aqua Lung SEA MK User Manual

Aqua Lung SEA MK User Manual

Survival egress air (sea)
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Survival Egress Air
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Rev. 12/10

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  • Page 1 Survival Egress Air (SEA) User's Manual Rev. 12/10...
  • Page 2 This owner’s manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form with- out prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung America, Inc. ©2010 Aqua Lung International SeA owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Contents product description ............4 General precautions & Warnings ........ 5 preparation and Setup ..........6 ..........6 General Filling Procedures ......8 Filling the SEA from a SCUBA Cylinder ..... 12 Filling the SEA with a Compressor Fill Adapter Filling the SEA with the MRS-III Mobile Refill Station ..

  • Page 4: Product Description

    SEA USER'S MANUAL product description The SEA MK and SEA LV2 consist of the basic SEA first stage and cylinder assembly. The products differ in second stage configurations and color of first stage components as listed below: SeA Mk SEA Piston First Stage with integral fill port and choice of pin or dial •...

  • Page 5: General Precautions & Warnings

    SEA USER'S MANUAL General precautions & Warnings The SEA is intended for use only as an emergency device to assist a crewmember or passenger in making an emergency egress from a submerged aircraft. Due to its limited air volume, it is not intended for use while scuba diving, or egressing from depths greater than 45 ft/ 13.5 m.

  • Page 6: Preparation And Setup

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Component Identification First Stage w/ Integrated Valve LV2 Second Stage SCUBA Fill Adapter MK Second Stage Cylinder preparation and Setup The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with the correct setup, filling, inspection and maintenance of the SEA. The SEA is packaged fully assembled and ready to use after it has been filled with air.
  • Page 7 SEA USER'S MANUAL 2. Examine the cylinder mark- ings to verify that it is rated for a fill pressure of 3,000 PSI / 206 BAR. Maximum Fill Pressure Serial No. Month & Year of Manufacture DO NOT attempt to fill the SEA if the cylinder WARNING: markings indicate that it is assembled with a non stan- dard cylinder rated for a different fill pressure than 3,000...

  • Page 8: Filling The Sea From A Scuba Cylinder

    SEA USER'S MANUAL 6. Closely inspect the port opening to ensure that no debris, residue or moisture is present. CAUtIoN: If moisture is found to be present inside the port opening, indicating that water may have entered the SEA first stage and cylinder, DO NOT fill or attempt to use the SeA until it has received complete inspection and any required service by a qualified technician.
  • Page 9 SEA USER'S MANUAL 1. Using a calibrated pressure gauge, check the supply cylinder to ensure that it contains at least 2,700 PSI/ 186 BAR and less than 3,100 PSI / 214 BAR. It is very important to ensure that the SEA is filled to its total capacity but not overfilled.
  • Page 10 SEA USER'S MANUAL do Not attempt to fill the SEA from a supply WARNING: cylinder which contains more than 3,100 pSI / 214 BAR. doing so may weaken and damage the safety burst plug assembly and/ or SeA cylinder. NOTE: Part Numbers 108382 & 108545 do not have an on/ off valve;...
  • Page 11 SEA USER'S MANUAL 8. When at least two minutes have elapsed, and air can no longer be heard flowing from the supply cylinder into the SEA, turn the supply cylinder valve completely open. 9. To conserve the limited air supply of the SEA, it is strongly recom- mended that you perform a pre-issue inspection of the second stage purge while it is connected to the supply cylinder as follows: a.

  • Page 12: Filling The Sea With A Compressor Fill Adapter

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Filling the SeA with a Compressor Fill Adapter NOTE: The Compressor Fill Adapter (P/N 100656) is not included with SEA and must be purchased separately. Do not attempt to fill the SEA directly from a CAUtIoN: compressed air filling station unless you have received the necessary training and authorization to do so.
  • Page 13 SEA USER'S MANUAL DO NOT attempt to fill the SEA from a WARNING: compressor or air supply where the regulated pres- sure exceeds 3,000 pSI / 206 BAR. doing so may weaken and damage the safety burst plug assembly and/or SeA cylinder. NOTE: The SEA will fill with the valve handwheel in the completely closed position (red indicator ring visible).

  • Page 14: Filling The Sea With The Mrs-Iii Mobile Refill Station

    The MRS-III is a self-contained Mobile Refill Station with an onboard supply of approved breathing air pressurized up to 4500 psi. The MRS-III is designed to fill up to two (2) Aqua Lung SEA (Survival Egress Air) units simultane- ously to the operating pressure of 3000 psi. The following instructions are the same for filling one unit or two (Refer to the MRS III instruction book for more detailed instructions).
  • Page 15 SEA USER'S MANUAL 4. Unscrew the Fill Hose Connector from its mounting point and install the Fill Port Plug in its place for safekeeping pending re-installation. Inspect the Fill Hose Connector to ensure that the o-ring is present and seated evenly inside its groove and the male fitting is clean and free of any damage to its threads.
  • Page 16 SEA USER'S MANUAL 10. To conserve the limited air supply of the SEA, it is strongly recom- mended that you perform the following pre-issue inspection of the second stage purge while the SEA is connected to the MRS-III fill hose connector and pressurized via the MRS-III: a.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Lv2 Mouthpiece Position

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Adjusting the LV2 Mouthpiece position The LV2 second stage incorporates a unique feature that enables the user to adjust orientation of the second stage body in relation to the mouthpiece. This feature keeps the LV2 hose closer to the body and al- lows for more flexibility in various bottle-mounting configurations.
  • Page 18 SEA USER'S MANUAL Changing Position of mouthpiece 1. Mount SEA bottle in user preferred position. 2. Using side cutters, remove the mouthpiece clamp (16) and discard. 3. Rotate mouthpiece to preferred position. 4. Install a new mouthpiece clamp (16) with the clamp tab positioned in-line with the center of the right bite-tab on the mouthpiece.

  • Page 19: Pre-Issue Checklist

    NOTE: Pre-Issue checkout procedures are identical for the SEA MK and LV2, regardless of which second stage is used. 1. Carefully inspect the low pressure hose to ensure it is securely con- nected into its respective port on the first stage and onto the second stage.
  • Page 20 SEA USER'S MANUAL 5. Closely examine the pressure indicator dial to determine whether the needle is within the green zone, indicating that the SEA cylinder is full. 6. If equipped with a pin indicator, the pin should be exposed. If the pressure indicator does not indicate that the cylinder is completely full, repeat the filling procedure using a supply cylinder that is filled to 3,000 PSI / 206 BAR.

  • Page 21: Pre/Post Flight Inspection

    SEA USER'S MANUAL pre-Flight Inspection The pre-flight inspection shall be performed on the SEA prior to each flight by the air crew member to whom the unit is assigned. Pre-flight procedures are as follows: WARNING: Strict compliance of pre-flight and post-flight inspections shall be adhered to by all air crew members utilizing the SEA.

  • Page 22: Care & Maintenance

    For this reason, Aqua Lung recommends that the cylinder be completely emptied and the valves kept shut to prevent the entrance of moisture...
  • Page 23 SEA USER'S MANUAL DO NOT store the SEA partially filled. Doing WARNING: so may prevent the safety relief assembly from functioning properly in the event of fire or exposure to extreme heat. this may cause the cylinder to rupture or explode, possibly resulting in severe injury or death.

  • Page 24: Inspection & Service

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Inspection & Service 1. It cannot be assumed that the SEA is in good working order on the basis that it has received little use since it was last serviced. Remember that prolonged or improper storage can still result in internal corrosion and/or deterioration of o-ring seals and valve springs.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Technical Specifications *2.0 cf / 42.5 liters Cylinder Volume Cylinder Material Aluminum *10.5 in / 26.67 cm Cylinder Length with Regulator Rated Cylinder Pressure 3,000 PSI / 206 BAR *20 in / 50.8 cm Low Pressure Hose Length First stage Hose Connection 360 degree swivel Regulator First Stage...

  • Page 26: First Stage Exploded Parts Schematic

    SEA USER'S MANUAL S.e.A. First Stage with Cylinder Assembly 27b 27c 60 ± 5 in.lbs. 6.8 ± .5 Nm 90 ± 3 in.lbs. 10.2 ± .3 Nm 90 ± 3 in.lbs. 45 ± 3 in.lbs. 10.2 ± .3 Nm On/Off Valve 5.0 ±...

  • Page 27: Mk Second Stage Exploded Parts Schematic

    SEA USER'S MANUAL Mk Second Stage exploded parts 45 ± 3 in.lbs. 5.0 ± .3 Nm 50 ± 3 in.lbs. 5.6 ± .3 Nm Key # Part # Description ---------108344 overhaul parts kit, 2nd Stage Mk/LV2 MK Second Stage Assy, Spare ---------108315 ---------108468 MK Second StageAssy., Spare USCG/CBP...

  • Page 28: Lv2 Second Stage Exploded Parts Schematic

    SEA USER'S MANUAL LV2 Second Stage 45 ± 3 in.lbs. 5.0 ± .3 Nm 50 ± 3 in.lbs. 5.6 ± .3 Nm Key # Part # Description ---------108344 Overhaul Parts Kit. 2nd Stage, MK/LV2 ---------108402 LV2 Second Stage Assy., Spare --------- 14 -------820015P O-ring (10 pk)
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  • Page 32 SEA USER'S MANUAL Survival Egress Air (SEA) User's Manual 2340 Cousteau Court • Vista, CA 92081 Phone (760) 597-5000 • Fax (760) 597-4914 www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional/ ©2010 Aqua Lung International PN 108349 Rev. 12/10...

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