H2Odyssey INTRIGUE WS Bedienungsanleitung

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H2Odysey

USER / OWNER

BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR

DEVICE MANUAL

INTRIGUE WS SPORTPAK

INDEX

DESCRIPTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION #1

CAUTION #1 / #2 / #15

BCD USE and FUNCTION #3

FEATURES #4

CONSTRUCTION and MATERIALS #5

SCUBA CYLINDER MOUNTING #5 / #6

TANK POSITIONING STRAP #7 / #8

DONNING and ADJUSTMENT #9 / #10

DOFFING and DRAINING BCD #11 / #12

WEIGHT DROP SYSTEM #13 / #16

WARNING #13

REAR WEIGHT POUCHES #15 / #16

PRE-DIVE PROCEDURE #17

OPERATIONAL INSPECTION #17 / #18

DIVE BCD EXAM. / PRODEDURES #19

POST-DIVE EXAM. / PROCEDURE #20

NOTES #21

WARRANTY #22

BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

This warranty covers to the original owner, all defects in material or workmanship in any Buoyancy

Compensator sold by H2Odyssey.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This warranty does got cover damage, failure or loss caused by wear or tear, failure to per-

form normal maintenance on H2Odyssey items. Cosmetic damage such as scratches,

tears, punctures, discoloration or any damage failure or loss caused by:

1: Accident misuse neglect, abuse, or improper maintenance.

2: Failure to follow instructions in the USERS GUIDE.

3: Rental, Training Class, Military, or Commercial usage.

4: Use by uncertified (ie. PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.) persons.

FOR HOW LONG

The warranty coverage is limited lifetime on the Buoyancy Compensator Air Cell Radio

Frequency (RF) seams and airway assembly (inflator, corrugated hose and dump valve mech-

anism). The warranty coverage on low pressure hose assembly, sewn seams and non aircell

materials have a one (1) year limited warranty on H2Odyssey BCD’S to the original pur-

chaser, under the terms and conditions defined below.

Within the warranty period, H2Odyssey will at its option, either repair or replace (with

same or equivalent product) the defective in warranty product, part or accessory. Cost of labor

for warranty is not covered by warranty. The product must be accompanied by a dated proof

of purchase for warranty service. As a matter of warranty policy, H2Odyssey will not

refund the consumers purchase price.

NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Repair or replacement of defective products, parts or accessories specified above are Your

sole Remedy under this warranty and IN NO EVENT SHALL H2Odyssey BE LIABLE

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclu-

sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you.

HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE

Contact your authorized H2Odyssey Service Center or write to H2Odyssey,

975 Park Center Dr, Vista CA 92083 for the name and address of your nearest

authorized H2Odyssey Service Center.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary

from state to state.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The above warranty applies to product sold and serviced in North America and Caribbean.

Consult your local dealer or importer for details of warranty coverage in your country. Product

purchased in the United States, Canada, or Caribbean but serviced in other counties will be

subject to the warranty conditions in effect in the country of use and service.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

The ultraviolet rays of the sun will shorten the life span of the

BCD materials.

Keep sharp objects from coming into contact with the BCD.

Do not rest heavy objects on the BCD. Do not drag your equip-

ment over rough surfaces.

Periodically lubricate the quick connect coupling with silicone

lubricant.

Chlorine can be especially harmful to the BCD materials. Rinse

the BCD thoroughly after pool use.

Use only fresh water and mild soap to clean the BCD. Chemical,

strong detergents or solvents could damage the BCD.

It is recommended that the BCD be inspected yearly by an

authorized SCUBA repair facility.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your

H2Odyssey

Buoyancy Compensating Device (BCD). Your BCD is one of the

key elements of buoyancy control, and has been designed and

manufactured to combine design features and technology to pro-

vide you with fit and comfort in a high performance package that

will enhance your time spent in the underwater world.

This manual contains information about your BCD as well as infor-

mation which may affect your safety and the longevity of your

equipment. Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual

and become familiar with all of your SCUBA equipment before you

enter the water.

This information has been put together for your safety. Please

read and understand this manual completely before using your

new BCD.

Before using this product in open water, familiarize yourself with

its function and use in a controlled environment such as a pool.

Use all equipment you would normally use for an open water dive.

A BCD's function is to make diving more comfortable by allowing

a diver to maintain neutral buoyancy. It is NOT a substitute for

proper swimming and diving skills.

A BCD works in combination with your weight belt. It is very impor-

tant for you to be properly weighted. If you over-weight, you

reduce the BCD's capacity to provide positive buoyancy.

Use of this product requires training in buoyancy compensation

from an internationally recognized SCUBA certifying agency

(PADI, NAUI, SSI etc). Read the owner's manual and all warnings

and instructions that accompany this product. Misuse of this prod-

uct, or the use of improperly functioning equipment can result in

uncontrolled ascents, uncontrolled descents, or loss of buoyancy

control.

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CAUTION

This is NOT a Coast Guard approved surface flotation device and

will not provide face-up flotation for all users in all conditions.

Inflate the BCD slowly. Rapid inflation can cause an uncontrolled

ascent that could result in air embolism, serious injury, or death.

Practice is required to maintain a safe rate of ascent. The

Overpressure Valve (OPV) does not control or prevent uncon-

trolled ascents.

Adding weights in the pockets or attaching them to the BCD may

prevent you from easily releasing the weights in case of an emer-

gency. Excess weight may impair or prevent proper operation of

the BCD and may reduce the buoyancy of the BCD.

Always perform a pre-dive, dive, and post dive inspection of the

BCD and have your dive buddy perform the inspections of your

equipment as well. See the inspection procedures detailed in this

manual for further information.

Adjust the cummerbund and attachment straps for a comfortable

fit. A properly fitted BCD should not restrict your breathing when

fully inflated. Before each use, check all of the bands, straps,

quick- disconnect clips, and the cummerbund for wear. Have an

authorized scuba equipment repair facility replace worn or dam-

aged items before use.

Use of after-market accessories or changes to the BCD can pre-

vent the BCD's proper functioning and result in product damage.

Always soak the air cylinder band in water before each use to

allow the band to stretch. Failure to soak the band may allow the

cylinder to loosen during use resulting in loss of air supply, buoy-

ancy control, or equipment damage. Before each use check all

scuba tank buckles and bands for wear. Have an authorized

scuba equipment repair facility replace worn or damaged items

before use.

POST DIVE

BCD EXAMINATION and PROCEDURES

With proper care your BCD should provide many years of use.

Maintenance procedures are as follows:

AFTER DIVING:

Rinse the BCD thoroughly inside and out with fresh water after

every use. Use the following procedure:

A) Fill the BCD inner bladder approximately one fourth full of

fresh water.

B) Orally inflate the BCD and shake to distribute the water

throughout the inside of the BCD.

C) Hold the BCD upside down. Depress the oral inflator button

and allow the water to drain from the oral inflator mouthpiece.

D) Repeat this rinsing procedure one or two times more.

E) Rinse the exterior of the BCD by dipping it into a tub of fresh

water.

F) Rinse all valving to make sure that sand or other debris is

removed.

G) Hang the BCD out of the sun and allow to dry completely.

H) Partially inflate the BCD and store in a dark and dry location.

PLAN

YOUR

DIVE

YOUR

PLAN

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DIVE

BCD EXAMINATION and PROCEDURES

This is the final BCD check before you begin your actual dive. The

examination can be performed on the beach, on the boat, or on

the water's surface next to the boat.

OPERATIONAL INSPECTION

After your gear is assembled and you have put your BCD and

scuba cylinder on, perform the following operational check.

Check the PIV (3) and the OPV (7). Inflate the BCD using the PIV

(3) until the OPV (7) opens to exhaust the excess air. Use short

bursts of air instead of one long flow to better control the inflation

of the BCD.

Leave the BCD inflated for 60 seconds and check for any leaks. If

you are at the water's surface, you may not hear any leaks but you

may see a steady stream of air bubbles which could indicate a

leak. Use your dive buddy to help with this check.

Check the EDV (2): Deflate the BCD using the EDV (2). You

should hear the air exhausting out of the EDV from the mouth-

piece(1).

Check the OIDV (2): Orally inflate the BCD using the OIDV (2).

Leave the BCD inflated for 60 seconds and check for any leaks.

Deflate the BCD using the OIDV (2).

Have your dive buddy check the tank band for proper assembly

and tightness. (See instructions on page 6).

Check that all connections are secure.

If the BCD fails to pass any of these tests or there is any doubt

about any of the components, DO NOT DIVE WITH THE BCD.

Have the BCD inspected by an authorized repair facility.

CAUTION

Do not attach a high pressure hose to the Pneumatic Inflation Valve

(PIV). The Pneumatic Inflation Valve (PIV) handles only low pres-

sure air (150 psi or less). Read the inflator manufacturer's instruc-

tions concerning proper connection locations and procedures.

Product damage or personal injury can result from improper con-

nection.

These instructions do not necessarily incorporate all steps required

under all conditions for oral inflation of the BCD underwater. Oral

inflation of the BCD underwater requires special training and prac-

tice. This should first be attempted under controlled conditions with

the supervision of a certified instructor.

Never breathe from the BCD Oral Inflation/Deflation Valve (OIDV)

Mouthpiece. Your BCD may contain contamination that may be

hazardous if inhaled.

Use of the Oral Inflation/Deflation Valve (OIDV) or the

Overpressure Valve (OPV) for deflation may allow water to enter

the BCD bladder. Repeated use may allow enough water in to

reduce the amount of buoyancy provided by the BCD. Drain the

BCD of any accumulated water after each dive.

BCD's USE and FUNCTION

Your new BCD:

Provides surface flotation:

The BCD adds to your surface buoyancy and allows you to put

more effort into swimming instead of flotation. The BCD alone,

however, will not necessarily provide adequate surface flotation.

Provides neutral buoyancy at various depths:

When you have reached your desired diving depth, adding or

releasing the correct amount of air will assist in achieving neutral

buoyancy.

Allows adjustment of Buoyancy:

The BCD provides the diver with the ability to adjust their

buoyancy by releasing and adding air to the BCD.

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FEATURES

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H2Odyssey

BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR

OPERATIONAL INSPECTION (cont.)

Your

H2Odyssey

BCD is equipped with TWO (2) OPV’s.

One (1) is located on the LOWER RIGHT SIDE of your BCD.

The other on the INFLATOR HOSE. To check the LOWER

RIGHT SIDE OPV, inflate BCD until FIRM and pull on cord light-

ly coming out of OPV. If air is released, OPV is functioning.

Check OPV (7) operation by slowly over inflating the BCD. Fill

the BCD until it is firm, then continue to add air in small amounts.

Do this cautiously in case the valve is malfunctioning and does

not release. Once the maximum internal pressure for the BCD

is reached, the OPV (7) will open. You will hear air escaping

through the valve. If the OPV (7) fails to open or if there is any

question about its operation, have the BCD checked by an

authorized scuba repair facility. If the OPV (7) has a Pull Dump

Assembly, make sure it operates by pulling on the cord.

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PRE-DIVE

BCD EXAMINATION

The pre-dive, dive, and post-dive BCD examinations help identify

equipment problems before unsafe conditions exist. Equipment-

related diving accidents can be prevented by following these sim-

ple steps and having all equipment regularly inspected by an

authorized scuba equipment repair facility.

VISUAL INSPECTION

Examine the entire BCD for cuts, punctures, frayed seams.

Excessive abrasion or other damage. If there is any doubt of the

condition of the BCD, do not dive.

Inspect the OIDV/PIV Assembly for any cracks or damage. Check

the OIDV Button and OIDV mouthpiece for sand or other debris.

Check the EDV (2) EXHAUST DUMP VALVE and the OPIV (7)

housings to make sure they are free from damage, sand and or

other debris.

OPERATIONAL INSPECTION

After the visual examination, it is recommended to test the BCD's

operating systems.

Test the oral inflator by inflating the BCD through the oral inflator

mouthpiece(1). Check the inflation system and the BCD for leaks.

Let the BCD stand inflated for 30 minutes or more. Check the

BCD for any loss of air.

Test the power inflator by attaching the male quick connect (4) to

the pressurized L.P. hose (6) and depressing the power inflator

button (3). Check the inflation system and the BCD for leaks. Let

the BCD stand inflated for 30 minutes or more. Check the BCD

for loss of air. Allow the BCD to remain connected to the pressur-

ized L.P. hose. Deflate the BCD using the deflator button (2) and

allow to stand uninflated for 30 minutes or more. Leakage through

the power inflator (3) will be evident if the BCD self inflates.

Test the dump valve by pulling on the inflator assembly. The

internal cable will activate the upper dump valve (7). The valve

should close properly upon release.

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CONSTRUCTION and MATERIALS

Your BCD may employ either a single bag or double bag construc-

tion. The double bag BCD is constructed of a strong nylon fabric

outer shell and a durable polyurethane inner bladder. The urethane

bladder is radio frequency (RF) welded to provide a durable air

chamber. The single bag BCD is constructed of a single chamber

made from a 420 denier nylon fabric backed by a polyurethane

coating. This high strength fabric composite provides exceptional

resistance to tears, abrasions, and punctures. The single bag is

also RF welded to provide an exceptionally strong seal. All hard-

ware and related items on your BCD such as buckles, D-rings, and

webbing have been chosen for their superior strength and resist-

ance to the harsh conditions the diving environment places upon

them. With proper care, your BCD will provide years of service.

SCUBA CYLINDER MOUNTING PROCEDURE

Refer to the following diagrams to properly assemble the tank

strap.

1. Soak the mounting bands in water. Nylon expands as it

absorbs water. Soaking will permit the natural stretch of the

nylon webbing.

2. Place the SCUBA tank against the mounting plate on the back

of the BCD. Pull the end of the tankband around the tank.

3. Make sure that the buckle is in the "open" position.

4. Thread the end of the band between the metal ring and the

plastic body of the buckle.

5. Feed the end of the band through the center slot on the top side

of the buckle.

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6. Feed the webbing end through the lower slot and then back

through the metal ring.

7. Remove excess slack from the tankband by pulling on the

webbing end.

8. Thread the end of the webbing through the top slot on the

buckle. Grasp the end of the webbing and pull the buckle

closed. Press the end firmly onto the hook and loop fastener

on the webbing.

9. Check the entire assembly for tightness. If the assembly is not

secure, retighten the webbing by unweaving the webbing end

through the last slot in the buckle. Pull firmly while "rocking"

the buckle to tighten. Always wet strap assembly before

attaching to Scuba Cylinder.

SCUBA CYLINDER

BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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DOFFING (REMOVAL)

of your

H2Odyssey

BCD

TO REMOVE YOUR BCD

A: Inflate your BCD slightly.

B: Open Cummerbund Buckle (3) completely.

C: Grasp LEFT Side of Cummerbund Flap and pull from VELCRO.

D: Open one Shoulder Strap Buckle (1).

E: You may now slide out of your BCD.

DRAINING YOUR BCD

A: Slowly INFLATE BCD until firm.

B: Remove Scuba Cylinder.

C: After removal of your Scuba Cylinder it is important that you

drain all of the water from inside of your BCD.

D: Turn BCD upside down and point Inflator DOWNWARD and

DEPRESS ORAL INFLATOR Button to release all of the air

and remaining water in BCD

E: Repeat if necessary to purge all water from inside of BCD.

F: Rinse inside (using fresh water) of BCD to remove any salt

water if present.

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BCD ADJUSTMENTS

SHOULDER and CUMMERBUND

H2Odyssey

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Figure 1

TANK POSITIONING STRAP

Description and Use

Your

H2Odyssey

BCD is equipped with a TANK POSITIONING

STRAP.

This strap will permit you to consistently replace the Scuba Cylinder

on to your BCD in the SAME location (relative to height)

each and every time you mount a Scuba Cylinder to your BCD.

To properly use the TANK POSITIONING STRAP:

A: Loosen the strap to its full open position.

B: Slide the BCD. on to a Scuba Cylinder at the required height

of the Scuba Cylinder Valve.

C: Verify the height of the Scuba Cylinder Valve is correct.

D: Draw up the slack on the TANK POSITIONING STRAP.

E: Lock the Scuba Cylinder Retaining Strap into position.

F: Verify desired height of Scuba Cylinder Valve.

G: If this position is correct, you may remove Scuba Cylinder.

H: Your

H2Odyssey

BCD will now REPEAT the location

of the Scuba Cylinder each time you put a different Scuba

Cylinder, of the same dimension, on your BCD.

NOTE:

If the location of the Scuba Cylinder Valve is incorrect, repeat steps

A through G until desired height is achieved.

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BCD TANK POSITIONING STRAP DONNING and ADJUSTMENT

of your

H2Odyssey

BCD

Your

H2Odyssey

B.C.D. has been designed to make

adjustments to the waistband and shoulder straps a “one

time” adjustment. Your B.C.D. may be used either with a Wet

Suit or Dry Suit with only a “one time” adjustment. Upon com-

pletion of adjustment, you may either doff or don the BCD

without further adjustment.

TO ENSURE A PROPER AND COMFORTABLE FIT

PLEASE FOLLOW INFORMATION ON PAGE 9/10.

A: Release Cummerbund Buckle Assembly (3).

B: Open Cummerbund completely (4).

C: Retract the Shoulder Straps completely to put the

“D-Rings”(2), closest to the Buckle (1).

D: Put the BCD on (no scuba tank) and pull on the “D-Rings”(2)

to bring the shoulder straps close to your body but not tight.

the straps should feel a little snug, but not tight. In the final

position the straps will feel snug, but comfortable to wear.

E: First, fold the RIGHT side of the Cummerbund flap (4) flat

across your stomach and then fold over the LEFT side of the

Cummerbund flap (4).

F: Press the VELCRO flap to connect the VELCRO to the other

flap. The Cummerbund (4) should feel snug, but not uncom-

fortable or too tight in any way.

G: When Cummerbund is adjusted completely, open adjustment

(webbing) on the Cummerbund Buckle (3) completely.

H: Snap Cummerbund Buckle and check adjustment. If adjust-

ment is to loose, open Cummerbund Buckle (3) and take-up

some slack in webbing and try again.

I: Continue until the Cummerbund Buckle feels snug, but not

tight.

J: Adjustment is now complete.

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