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Aqua Lung Regulator Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 R e g u l a t o r O w n e r Ê s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 This owner’s manual is protected by the law of 11 March 1957 concerning literary and artistic property. It may not, in whole or part, be copied, photoco- pied, reproduced, without prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung. © 2012 Aqua Lung International, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Pressurising the regulator 3.4 Divisible mouthpiece 4. DIVING WITH THE REGULATOR 4.1. COLD WATER DIVING 5. AFTER THE DIVE 5.1 Removal of the Regulator from the Cylinder Valve 5.1.1 General Procedures 5.1.2 Yoke Connector 5.1.3 DIN Connector 5.2 Cleaning 6.

  • Page 4: General Precaution & Warnings

    NEVER lubricate any part of the regulator (particularly the O-ring providing • the seal between the cylinder valve and the regulator) with any lubricant. DO NOT apply any type of aerosol spray on the regulator. Doing so may • cause permanent damage to certain plastic components.

  • Page 5: Enriched Air Nitrox Use

    1.2 ENRICHED AIR NITROX USE DANGER : This chapter contains important information concerning use with oxy- gen-enriched air (Nitrox/EAN). Do not attempt to use this product with enriched air without having entirely read and understood this chapter. If you do not do this, you risk serious accident or death.
  • Page 6 If it is your intention to use your new Aqua Lung regulator with Nitrox EAN (O2 not to exceed 40%), it is imperative that you maintain the internal cleanliness of the regulator (see section on Care and Maintenance).
  • Page 7 These items are marked Nitrox/O2. DANGER : If the regulator that you use is fitted with a yoke or DIN connection, it is designed for use only with compressed breathing air (21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen) which meets the EN 12021 standard.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Perhaps, more than any other item of equipment that you have bought, the bet- ter care you take of your regulator, the better it will perform for you. Its perfor- mance will be guaranteed by regular servicing at an appointed Aqua Lung Service Centre.

  • Page 9: Features

    It helps to maintain a high flow of air once you have started to take a breath. When the VAS is set to the “MAX” (or “+”) position, the regulator will provide maximum venturi assistance.

  • Page 10: Valve Adjustment Knob (Vak)

    You can use the VAK to tune your regulator to maintain its peak per- formance throughout the course of your dive, or you can leave it set in its mid- range position and dive with as you would any non-adjustable second stage.

  • Page 11: Legend Lx Regulator

    MBS to obtain improved breathing comfort. We recommend that you set the regulator on the MAX setting while you are brea- thing from it and set it on MIN when it is out of your mouth.

  • Page 12: Disassembly

    Before attempting to remove the second stage from the hose, confirm the regulator is not pressurized and the first stage is removed from the cylinder. Do not leave the first stage connected to a cylinder valve if the second stage is removed from its hose.

  • Page 13: Reassembly

    Kronos, Legend „supreme‰ For diving in cold-water conditions, or commercial diving in contaminated water, Aqua Lung offers an environmental first stage protection feature that seals the ambient chamber from the environment. This helps to prevent ice from for- ming and keeps contamination out of the main spring chamber.

  • Page 14: Preparation And Set Up

    (from contamination) are the ingredients that can cause com- bustion. This is why it is necessary to keep the interior of the regulator clean and the fraction of oxygen below 40% along with the slow opening of the valve.

  • Page 15: Din Connector

    (see chapter 2.4.1). For the Mikron, check that the sensitivity adjustment button System is screwed completely in (see chapter 2.4.3). 6. Fit your regulator to the cylinder (see Chapter 3.1), checking that the hoses are oriented correctly. WARNING: •...

  • Page 16: Pressurising The Regulator

    6. Place the regulator in your mouth and set the Venturi knob to position "+", for the Mikron and the Legend LX, completely unscrew the sensitivity adjustment button (anti-clockwise).

  • Page 17: Divisible Mouthpiece

    3.4 - Divisible mouthpiece The Mikron for the lady is equipped with a specific mouthpiece. It will per- fectly fit the small jaw. The silicone bridge is in contact with the roof of the mouth, if it is uncomfortable you have the opportunity to cut this bridge. Using a pair of scissors or a cutter you can cut the bridge.

  • Page 18: Diving With The Regulator

    4. DIVING WITH THE REGULATOR If the regulator is used as a secondary breathing system (octopus), it is recom- mended that you use a mouth piece plug to prevent the entry of any objects and that you set the Venturi knob to position "-", for the Mikron and the Legend LX, screw the sensitivity adjustment button completely in (clockwise).

  • Page 19: After The Dive

    This will help to prevent any contaminants from entering sealing sur- faces inside the regulator. NOTE : When you remove the regulator from the cylinder take care to prevent the entry of water into the regulator, particularly via the filter.

  • Page 20: User Care & Maintenance

    Aqua Lung Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should be performed routi- nely after each use to ensure that the regulator is cleaned, inspected, and pre- pared for the next use or for storage.

  • Page 21: Dealer Inspection & Service

    • Disconnect the regulator and wipe itr as dry as possible and then hang it by the first stage to ensure that all remaining moisture drains from the second stages. • Do not leave the regulator exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.

  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    8.1 USA only All warranty transactions must be accompanied by proof of original purchase from an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. Be sure to save your sales receipt, and present it whe- never returning your regulator for warranty service. 8.1.1 The Aqua Lung Satisfaction Guarantee™...

  • Page 23: Registering Your Product On-Line With Aqua Lung America

    8.1.4 Online Warranty Registration Bonus Aqua Lung offers several Online Warranty Registration Bonus e-coupons for selected products purchased through an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer in the U.S.A. In order to receive the Online Warranty Registration Bonus, the product warranty must be registered online within 30 days after purchase.

  • Page 24: Returning Your Regulator For Service

    9. Returning Your Regulator For Service Whenever your regulator requires annual service or warranty repair, Aqua Lung requires that you bring it or send it to your nearest Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. If you need to return products covered by this warranty, please provide your dealer with photocopies of your original sales receipt, your Annual Inspection &...

  • Page 25: Annual Inspection & Service Record

    11. ANNUAL INSPECTION & SERVICE RECORD Date Dealer Name Technician Name Observations Stamp B a c k t o t h e c o n t e n t s...
  • Page 26 Aqua Lung America Warranty program. If you would like to verify whether or not a retailer is an Authorized Aqua Lung America Dealer, please call or write to Aqua Lung America, Inc. using the address or phone number provided on the rear cover of this manual.

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