Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AIR XS II Oceanic
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AIR XS II Regulator / BC Inflator System Owner's Guide OCEANIC ®.
2 THANK YOU for purchasing an Oceanic AIR XS II Regulator/ Inflator system. With this system, you have - • 2 methods to inflate the BC • 2 methods to deflate the BC • automatic venting of excess.
3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W ARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COPYRIGHT . . .
4 LIMITED TWO-YEAR W ARRANTY Refer to the W arranty Registration form provided by your Authorized Oceanic Dealer or register on-line at: www .OceanicW orldwide.
5 COMP A TIBILITY AND INSTALLA TION The AIR XS II low pressure inflator hose is compatible with all Oceanic first stage regulators. It may not be compatible with other manufacturers' first stages (thread size = 3/8-24 UNF).
6 CORRUGA TED HOSES/PULL CONNECTOR T wo corrugated hoses are joined by a Pull Connector . By pulling on the rounded Pull Connector you can operate the Rapid Exhaust V alve located in the upper (shoulder) unit while you are using the AIR XS II Regulator without having to remove the Regulator from your mouth.
7 INFLA TOR OPERA TION W ARNING: If you ever hear air , or see bubbles, escaping from the area ar ound any of the AIR XS II's connectors, or if the BC fails to hold air , immediately terminate or postpone the dive until the BC and AIR XS II can be serviced by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer .
8 BC DEFLA TION USING THE RAPID EXHAUST VAL VE (REV) The Rapid Exhaust V alve (REV) is located inside the upper (shoulder) unit of the Inflator Assembly . It is connected to the lower (power) unit by two Cables located inside the Corrugated Hose and coupled together inside the Pull Connector .
9 BC DEFLA TION USING THE MANUAL INFLA TOR/DEFLA TOR BUTTON T o deflate the BC through the Mouthpiece, hold the lower (power) unit higher than the top of the BC and depress the Round Button located on the right side of the Mouthpiece to vent the air from the BC.
10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our AIR XS II is a reliable piece of equipment that will continue to work like new for many years to come, if cared for properly . Follow the procedures below , and have the entire AIR XS II inspected and serviced annually by your local Authorized Oceanic Dealer.
11 As soon as possible at the end of each day of diving: • Flush the exterior of all components thoroughly with fresh water to remove dissolved salt and other contaminants. • Flush the Lower (Power) Assembly by running water into the Mouth- piece and out the Exhaust Ports.
12 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE • If possible, transport your BC and AIR XS II Assembly (preferably dry) in a padded carr ying case or equipment bag separated from sharp items (i.e. dive knife, spear gun, etc.) that might damage or scratch the components. • Y ou should also protect the AIR XS II from damage from heavy ob- jects (i.
13 GUIDELINE FOR MINIMUM SERVICE INTERV AL S Due to variations of use and storage time that the AIR XS II may be sub- jected to, the Guidelines and defined Intervals given herein are subject to the discretion of the Owner of the equipment. Inspection and/or service indicated must be performed only by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.
14 COLD W A TER DIVING Specialized training and skills required for cold water diving will reduce effects that cold water T emperatures can impose upon the operation of Oceanic Regulator Second Stage(s).
15 AIR XS II RECORDS Serial No. ________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Oceanic Dealer ________________________________ Dealer Phone No.
16 2002 Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Tel: 510-562-0500 Fax: 510-569-5404 http://www.OceanicWorldwide.com © 2002 Design, 2004 Doc. No. 12-2116-r02 (9/20/04) OCEANIC ®.
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If you already are a holder of Oceanic AIR XS II, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Oceanic AIR XS II.
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