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Aqua Lung Micra Air System User Manual

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  • Page 1 Micra Air System Micra Air System ™ ™ (M.A.S. & H.A.B.D.) (M.A.S. & H.A.B.D.) User's User's Manual Manual...
  • Page 2 ® , Aqua-Lung ® , Micra™, M.A.S.™, and Conshelf™ are registered trademarks of Aqua Lung International, Inc. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Pay special attention to information provided in warnings, cautions, and notes, that is accompanied by these symbols: A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death to the user.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Aqua Lung Satisfaction Guarantee™ .... 22 Two-Year Limited Warranty ........22 Restrictions ............23 Returning Your M.A.S. For Service ....... 24 Contacting Aqua Lung via Electronic Mail .... 24 Technical Specifications....25 Annual Service Record ...... 26 Aqua Lung International, Inc.

  • Page 4: General Precautions & Warnings

    4 Micra Air System Owner's Manual General Precautions & Warnings Before using the Micra Air System (M.A.S.), you must have successfully received training and certification in the technique of SCUBA diving from a recognized certifi- cation agency. (Recognized certification agencies include: PADI, NAUI, YMCA, SSI, NASDS, BSAC, CMAS, PDIC and all U.S.
  • Page 5 M.A.S. as soon as possible to an Autho- rized Aqua Lung Dealer for visual inspection and any necessary service before attempting to refill it. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Avia-...

  • Page 6: Cold Water Diving

    Introduction The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with the correct setup, filling, inspection, maintenance, and warranty registration of your new Aqua Lung Micra Air System (M.A.S.) or H.A.B.D. The M.A.S. is covered by Aqua Lung's exclusive 30-Day ™...

  • Page 7: Preparation And Setup

    SCUBA cylinder, and will require final assembly and preparation by an Authorized Aqua-Lung Dealer. Your Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer can answer questions you have pertaining to the information in this manual, and demonstrate the correct filling procedure.

  • Page 8: Filling Procedures - General

    (See Fig. 2.) If the markings do not indicate that it has been tested within the past five years, return it immediately to an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer to obtain visual inspection and a hydrostatic test. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to fill the M.A.S. if its markings do not indicate that it has been tested within the past five years by a qualified hydrostatic testing facility.
  • Page 9 Autho- rized Aqua Lung Dealer to obtain visual inspection. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to fill or use the M.A.S. if its EOI sticker is not present or does not indicate that the cylin-...

  • Page 10: Filling The M.a.s. From A Scuba Cylinder

    DO NOT fill or attempt to use the M.A.S. until it has received complete inspection and any required service by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. FILLING THE M.A.S. FROM A SCUBA CYLINDER NOTE: The H.A.B.D. system, sold under P/N 1028-00, does not include a fill adapter.
  • Page 11 Micra Air System Owner's Manual 11 Fig. 6 - Filling the M.A.S. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to fill the M.A.S. from a supply cylinder which contains more than 3,100 psi. Doing so may weaken and damage the M.A.S. cylinder, and could cause it to rupture and explode, possibly resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 12 12 Micra Air System Owner's Manual 9. To conserve the limited air supply of the M.A.S., it is strongly recommended that you perform a pre-dive inspection of the second-stage purge while it is connected to the supply cylinder as follows: a.

  • Page 13: Filling The M.a.s. With Compressor Adapter

    Micra Air System Owner's Manual 13 15. Examine the opposite side of the pressure gauge assem- bly to ensure that it is completely clean and free of any debris or signs of damage which may interfere with the movement of the indicator pin.
  • Page 14 14 Micra Air System Owner's Manual inlet fitting flush against the valve O-ring. Tighten the fill yoke screw clockwise into the small dimple on the backside of the fill adapter block only until finger snug (see Fig. 9). WARNING: DO NOT attempt to fill the M.A.S. from an air supply which exceeds 3,000 psi.
  • Page 15 If the O-ring appears to be in worn or damaged condition, it is important to obtain a new O-ring from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer before attempting to use the M.A.S. 12. Examine the opposite side of the pressure gauge assem-...

  • Page 16: Pre-Dive Checkout

    16 Micra Air System Owner's Manual Pre-Dive Checkout Before each use, the unit must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. NEVER dive with an M.A.S. which shows signs of damage or provides substandard per- formance until it has received inspection and service from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer.
  • Page 17 If leakage is found, do not attempt to use the M.A.S. until it has received service from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. NOTE: If the second-stage purge was checked during the filling procedure, it is not necessary to repeat steps 7 & 8.

  • Page 18: Mounting Options

    Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. When used as an alternate air source for SCUBA diving, the holster is an integral part of the Micra Air System, and allows you to mount the M.A.S. in a variety of positions according to your personal preference.

  • Page 19: User Care & Maintenance

    It is important to provide the proper preventative mainte- nance in order to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your Micra Air System. The following maintenance procedures should be performed routinely after each use of the equipment.
  • Page 20 For this reason, Aqua Lung recom- mends that the cylinder be completely emptied and the valves kept shut to prevent the entrance of moisture before storing the system for an indefinite period.

  • Page 21: Dealer Inspection & Service

    2. It is imperative that you obtain factory prescribed service for your M.A.S. at least once a year from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer, including a visual inspection of the cylinder, and complete overhaul of the regulator first and second-stages. Your M.A.S. may require this service more frequently, depending on the amount of use it receives and the environmental conditions it is used in.

  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    M.A.S. for warranty service. ™ THE AQUA LUNG SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If any Aqua Lung product that you have purchased from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer fails to meet your expecta- tions, Aqua Lung will replace or exchange the product free of charge within thirty (30) days of the original purchase.

  • Page 23: Restrictions

    QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. RESTRICTIONS The following restrictions apply to this warranty: 1. Factory prescribed service by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer must be performed at least once annually. 2. This warranty does not extend to normal wear.

  • Page 24: Returning Your M.a.s. For Service

    2. If you intend to ship directly to Aqua Lung America, Inc., for warranty service, you must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from the factory by calling 1-760-597-5000.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Micra Air System Owner's Manual 25 Technical Specifications Part Number: 1006-20 (Sport Diving Model) 1028-00 (Military Diving Model) Holster Material Nylon Cylinder Volume 2.5cf (M.A.S.) / 1.7cf (H.A.B.D.) Cylinder Material Aluminum Cylinder Length 12.5" (M.A.S.) / 10.5" (H.A.B.D.) with Regulator Rated Cylinder Pressure 3,000 p.s.i.

  • Page 26: Annual Service Record

    26 Micra Air System Owner's Manual Annual Service & Inspection Record ® Serial Number ___________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________ Store Name _____________________________ Date Dealer Name & Number Technician Name Stamp Aqua Lung International, Inc.
  • Page 27 Internet. These retailers are NOT authorized Aqua Lung Dealers. All authorized Aqua Lung Dealers must execute a Dealer Agreement that does not allow the sale of Aqua Lung products except "in-store." Many Aqua Lung dealers advertise on the Internet, but they are not allowed to deliver our products other than "over-the counter."...
  • Page 28 ® 2340 Cousteau Ct. Vista, CA 92083 Fax (760) 597-4900 Phone (760) 597-5000 www.aqualung.com Doc. No. 1006-97 - Rev. 10/99 Copyright ©1999...

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