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2.8.5
Preferences ................................................. 52
2.8.6
Calibration ................................................... 53
2.8.7
Faulty sensors ............................................. 54
2.8.8
Miscellaneous .............................................. 55
2.9
Games ............................................... 56
2.9.1
Sokoban ...................................................... 56
2.9.2
Snake .......................................................... 56
Section 3:
Procedures ...................... 57
3.1
Dive preparation ................................ 58
3.1.1
Replacement of CO₂ sorbent ....................... 58
3.1.2
Assembling the rebreather body ................. 61
3.1.3
Mounting the rebreather body .................... 62
3.1.4
Attaching the counterlungs and hoses ........ 62
3.1.5
Tank filling .................................................. 63
3.1.6
Battery charging ......................................... 66
3.1.7
Calibration of the oxygen sensors ............... 66
3.1.8
Preparing the bailout apparatus ................. 67
3.1.9
Setting parameters ..................................... 67
3.1.10 Directional valve check ............................... 68
3.1.11 Physical inspection ...................................... 68
3.2
Pre-dive inspection ............................ 69
3.2.1
Internal testing of the control units ............. 69
3.2.2
Negative pressure test ................................ 69
3.2.3
Positive pressure test .................................. 70
3.2.4
Solenoid testing .......................................... 70
3.2.5
Battery testing ............................................ 70
3.2.6
Helium-sensor test ...................................... 70
3.2.7
Comparison of pressure sensors ................. 71
3.2.8
calibration thereof ....................................... 71
3.2.9
HUD inspection ........................................... 71
3.2.10 BD inspection .............................................. 71
3.3
Diving ................................................ 72
3.3.1
Breathing high oxygen content gases ......... 72
3.3.2
Putting on the apparatus ............................ 73
3.3.3
Using the DSV ............................................. 73
3.3.4
Monitoring of devices .................................. 74
3.3.5
Switching to CCR mode ............................... 74
3.3.6
Water entry ................................................. 74
3.3.7
Submersion ................................................. 75
3.3.8
In-water check ............................................ 75
3.3.9
Descent ....................................................... 75
3.3.10 Controlling buoyancy and trim.................... 76
3.3.11 Mask clearing .............................................. 76
3.3.12 Increased physical exertion ........................ 77
3.3.13 Ascent ......................................................... 77
3.4
Post-dive procedures .........................78
3.4.1
Immediately after surfacing ........................ 78
3.4.2
Cleaning and disinfection ........................... 78
3.4.3
CO₂ scrubber maintenance ......................... 80
3.4.4
Battery care ................................................ 80
3.4.5
Dive log download ...................................... 80
3.4.6
Long-term storage ...................................... 81
3.5
Emergency procedures ......................82
3.5.1
Emergency ascent (bailout) ........................ 82
3.5.2
Oxygen-source malfunction ........................ 82
3.5.3
Diluent-source malfunction ......................... 83
3.5.4
Scrubber malfunction ................................. 84
3.5.5
Inadvertent release of the mouthpiece....... 85
3.5.6
Flooding ...................................................... 86
3.5.7
Loss of buoyancy ........................................ 86
3.5.8
Rescue on the surface ................................ 87
3.5.9
measuring ................................................... 87
3.6
Maintenance ......................................88
3.6.1
Tools and replacement parts ...................... 88
3.6.2
Detection of leaks ....................................... 88
3.6.3
Regular service inspection .......................... 89
3.6.4
Long-term maintenance ............................. 89
3.6.5
Firmware update ......................................... 89
3.7
Transport ...........................................93
3.7.1
By car.......................................................... 93
3.7.2
By boat ....................................................... 93
3.7.3
By plane ...................................................... 93
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