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OWNER’S MANUAL SP ARE AIR ™ MADE IN USA[...]
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2 Congratulations on purchasing your new SP ARE AIR system! This product is a sophisticated, high-quality alternate air source designed for recr eational divers. It is produced and tested by people with mor e than two decades of diving and manufacturing experience. W e use the finest quality materials and techniques in the construction of this prod[...]
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3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! WARNING: Do not use pr oduct until you have read and understand instructions and precautions. Submersible Systems, Inc. promotes r esponsible diving practices and the recommendations that have been pr omoted by all International T raining agencies, including, but not limited to: • Before any attempt is made to use[...]
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4 Model Specifications Model #300YEL/300-N Model #170YEL Maximum Capacity 3.0 cu ft / 85 liters 1.7 cu ft / 48 liters Length 13.4” / 34 cm 8.75” / 22.23 cm Diameter 2.25” / 5.71 cm 2.25” / 5.71 cm Maximum Pressur e 3000 psi / 200 bar 3000 psi / 200 bar Weight (full) 2.17 lb / .985 kg 1.51 lb / .687 kg Surface Breaths* 57 30 W ater V olume 2[...]
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Mount SP ARE AIR in a variety of locations on virtually any BCD! 5 ACCESSORIES (Included In Package) SP ARE AIR HOLSTER #973 Upside Down On Y our T ank Strap V ertical On Y our BC Across Y our Waist Diagonal[...]
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6 ACCESSORIES (Included in Package) SP ARE AIR REFILL ADAPTER #910S Adapter fits onto Standard SCUBA tank for easy refilling.[...]
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7 BEFORE YOU DIVE WITH SP ARE AIR • SP ARE AIR shipped empty - fill prior to use. SP ARE AIR is always ON and ready for use. The White Pr essure Indicator Pin should extend flush with the top of the Pressur e Indicator Gauge indicating that the unit is full. (The optional Dial Gauge indicator will show full when dial is at “3”.) If Pressur e [...]
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8 3. Snap Quick Disconnect Straps ar ound mounting point on BC and cinch up so Holster is snug against the BC. 4. Attach SP ARE AIR leash snug around neck of cylinder and clip other end onto Holster or BC D-ring. 5. Insert SP ARE AIR into Holster and secure velcro on top flap, attach Mouthpiece Cover . 6. T ry on BC and try removal of SP ARE AIR se[...]
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IMPORT ANT W ARRANTY INSERT Congratulations! Y ou've just joined the ranks of over 200,000 discriminat- ing divers who enjoy the peace of mind of diving with SP ARE AIR ™ . SP ARE AIR is the absolute best strategy for successful- ly dealing with out-of-air emer gencies, because it is a completely independent air supply . Submersible Systems [...]
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Important W arranty Information Retain this section for your r ecords _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Name Address _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________[...]
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Submersible Sy stems Limited One-Y ear W arranty Registr ation This registration card must be filled out and returned within 15 days of purchase for warranty coverage. Please print. Last Name First Name MI Street Address Apt. # City State Zip/Postal Code Country Phone Date of Purchase month/date/year Regulator Serial # Authorized Dealer’ s Name D[...]
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NO POST AGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES BUSINESS REPL Y MAIL FIRST -CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 1243 HUNTINGTON BEACH CA POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE SUBMERSIBLE SYSTEMS, INC 18072 GOTHARD ST . HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648-9942[...]
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9 AFTER YOU DIVE WITH SP ARE AIR 1. Visually check the Pr essure Indicator Gauge and pr ess Purge Button. 2. White Indicator Pin should be extended and airflow should occur . This ensures pr essure was maintained during your dive. NOTE: If Indicator Pin is not extended or no air flow occurs, water and contaminants may have entered the r egulator’[...]
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10 • If the SP ARE AIR Nitrox is used with equipment or connected to air supply systems which are not rated for Oxygen Service, it will be considered contaminated and will r equire cleaning for Oxygen Service prior to use again with Nitrox. • Equipment users must be trained and certified in the specific use of Nitrox by dive industry training a[...]
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HOW TO TRA VEL WITH SP ARE AIR 1. When taking Spare Air on commercial aircraft TSA (T ranspor tation Security Administration) requires air cylinders to be empty . Purge Spare Air until empty of air . 2. Remove regulator from cylinder (the y are attached hand tight) by turning counter clock-wise. Leav e o-r ing, washer etc. on the regulator . 3. P a[...]
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HOW TO REFILL SP ARE AIR NOTE: Always refill SP ARE AIR immediately after use, so the system is ready for subsequent use. CAUTION: DO NOT stand directly over top of SP ARE AIR regulator while filling. A feature of this adapter is that as you r otate the knurled ring on the adapter to the right it automatically closes the vent. When unscrewing to th[...]
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7. Remove Adapter from SCUBA tank and SP ARE AIR. 8. Replace black knurled Cap on Check V alve. NOTE: If air is escaping from the adapter during filling, close tank valve, wait for air to stop and retighten knurled ring by turning to the right. NOTE: If SCUBA tank WAS NOT FULL at beginning of refill pr ocedure, then the pressur e indicator will not[...]
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14 ANNUAL SERVICE RECORDS Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________[...]
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SP ARE AIR ACCESSORY ORDER FORM Call your local dive shop or log on to our website at www .spareair .com to order SP ARE AIR accessories or order direct by mail: Model# Description Price Qty 003DGS Dial Gauge Pr essure Indicator $64.00 Bag Drawstring Nylon Carrying Bag $12.00 961 Safety Leash (Lanyard that pr events accidental loss) $14.00 910S Scu[...]
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Mail order form to: Submersible Systems, Inc. 18072 Gothard Str eet Huntington Beach, CA 92648 USA or Log on to our website at www .spareair .com to purchase SP ARE AIR Accessories Distributor Stamp: 18072 Gothard Str eet, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 USA 800-648-3483 P: 714-842-6566 F: 714-842-4626 www .spareair .com Rev . 5/04 #098128NX[...]