Owner's Guide

NOTE: The term breathing gas used throughout this owner's guide applies to enriched nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) mixtures as well as compressed Air.

When using Air with this regulator equipment, the Air used must meet EN132 Annex A standards.

STATEMENT FOR

OCEANIC REGULATOR EQUIPMENT

COLD WATER DIVING

All Oceanic Regulator First Stages are classified as being suitable for use in waters having Temperatures of 50°F (10 °C) and higher.

Due to operational limits, use in waters having colder Temperatures requires Oceanic Diaphragm style First Stages to be properly fitted with an Environmental Protection Kit to prevent the possible buildup of ice crystals in the Spring Cav- ity.

Due to the inherent design of Oceanic Piston style First Stages, they cannot be specially prepared to accomodate the operational limits imposed by waters having Temperatures below of 50°F (10 °C). Oceanic therefore recommends the use of Diaphragm style First Stages fitted with Environmental Protection Kits when diving in waters having lower Temperatures.

WARNING: Installation of an Environmental Protection Kit must be performed by the Oceanic factory or an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. Improper installation may cause First Stage failure while underwater resulting in serious injury or death.

Specialized training and skills required for cold water diving will reduce effects that cold water Temperatures can impose upon the operation of Oceanic Regulator Second Stage(s).

WARNING: Failure to obtain proper training in the specialized techniques required for diving in cold water environments and failure to apply such techniques to handle situations that could result in Regulator freezing will place you in risk of serious injury or death.

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