Zeagle 1BCD Manuel utilisateur

Buoyancy Compensator

Owner’s Manual

Systems, Inc.

Introduction

Thanks for Choosing Zeagle!

We value your decision to invest in a Zeagle Buoyancy Control

System. Please have your authorized Zeagle Dealer familiarize you with the

operation and care of your new Zeagle Buoyancy Compensator* (BC) and go

over your Owner’s Manual with you. Have your Dealer sign the appropriate

line on the service record at the end of this manual, after he has performed this

service. Before you use your BC for the first time, be sure your Dealer

has performed the Dealer prep check list. Please save and refer to this

Owner’s Manual from time to time to enable you to fully understand and

benefit from this fine product.

SCUBA Diving is an extremely enjoyable pastime when done with

proper training, good equipment, and knowledge of both your equipment and

your diving environment. This Zeagle Buoyancy Control System is intended

for use only by individuals practicing safe diving principles.

*Buoyancy Compensator (BC) and Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)

are synonymous for the same piece of SCUBA diving equipment.

Contents

Introduction .......................................................................... 1

Warranty Information ........................................................... 3

General Information and Specifications ............................... 4

Function of the Zeagle System ............................................. 7

Fitting and Assembly ............................................................ 9

Pre-dive Assembly and Inspection ....................................... 15

Donning Procedures ............................................................. 19

Diving with the Zeagle System ............................................ 20

Emergency Procedures ......................................................... 21

Maintenance.......................................................................... 23

Service Record...................................................................... 24

Local Dealer ......................................................................... BC

Warranty Information

LIFETIME GUARANTEE TO THE ORIGINAL

OWNER

Your BC is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship.

This guarantee does not cover damages from accident, abuse, neglect,

alterations, improper usage, or failure to provide reasonable care. To

validate your warranty you must fill out and return your warranty

registration card within 30 days. All warranty claims will be handled

through an authorized Zeagle Dealer.

Owner’s Responsibilities

•Zeagle Systems, Inc. requires that the end user of this system be certified

by a nationally or internationally recognized SCUBA certification agency

and adequately trained in its use by a certified SCUBA instructor with

thorough knowledge and experience in the use of Zeagle Systems, Inc.

equipment.

•An annual inspection performed by an authorized Zeagle Dealer is

required for safe operation of this system.

•Your Zeagle BC is NOT a personal flotation device and should not be

used as a life jacket. The BC does NOT guarantee a heads up position

of the wearer at the surface.

•All emergency procedures should be practiced periodically in shallow

water (3 m or 10 feet) to maintain preparedness in the event an actual

emergency should occur.

•The owner shall complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card to

Zeagle Systems, Inc. within 30 days of purchase.

•For assistance with preparation, questions or service, contact your local

authorized Zeagle Dealer or Zeagle Systems, Inc.

General Information and Specifications

This Buoyancy Compensators Owner's Manual contains

important safety, maintenance, and operation information.

Read this manual thoroughly before diving.

Important information on the assembly, operation, and maintenance

of your BC is designated throughout this manual with the

'IMPORTANT' graphic and symbol above.

This owner's manual also uses the following "WARNING" graphic

and symbol to designate that special attention needs to be given to the

manual, otherwise, a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in injury or death.

SCUBA diving is an adventuresome activity, some risks are in-

volved. Please be sure that you and your dive partner have cur-

rent certifications and follow all recommendations of your certi-

fying agency and that all equipment is used and maintained ac-

cording to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Failure to fol-

low these guidelines can result in serious injury or death.

Tank Pictogram

19 XX

MAX liters

General Information & Specifications

SCUBA Cylinder Selection and Configuration

The maximum single and double cylinder size specifications (in liters) for the

BC is found on a tank pictogram on the warning label. This label is found on

the BC, inside the vest. If the double cylinder pictogram has a "XX" in it, then

the BC has been designed for single cylinder use only. If the single and double

cylinder pictograms have numbers in them, then the BC has been designed for

either single or double cylinder use. The number in the pictogram indicates the

largest cylinder size recommended, in liters.

Cylinder capacity is the volume of the SCUBA cylinder. When expressed in

cubic feet, the volume is given for compressed gas. When expressed in liters,

the volume is given for the actual volume of the cylinder based on the interior

dimensions of the cylinder. Zeagle Systems, Inc. maximum recommended

cylinder capacity is 19 liters (120 ft3). Once again, if you have a question,

consult your local authorized Zeagle Dealer.

Failure to comply with the following information may result in an improper

buoyancy configuration. You must maintain neutral buoyancy while diving

to prevent injury or death.

Your buoyancy depends on the combination of all your diving equipment added

to your own buoyancy. The Zeagle System is designed to work with a variety

of tank sizes and configurations.

Cylinder dimensions and capacity are two quantities

which are important to understand when configuring your

equipment. Cylinder dimensions are the actual, outside

dimensions of a SCUBA cylinder (also called the tank).

Zeagle BC's are designed specifically for SCUBA cylin-

ders which have a maximum diameter of 20.3 cm (8 in)

and maximum height of 78.7 cm (31 in). Consult your

local authorized Zeagle Dealer if you have any questions

regarding cylinder dimensions.

General Information and Specifications

Operating Temperature Range

Table 1.0

180 N

(rounded down to nearest 10 N)

prEN1809

44 lbs / 19 kg

BUOYANCY

Total

Air -4oto +122oF -20oto +50oC

Water +28oto +104oF - 2oto +40oC

Surface Buoyancy of BC's

Your BC's buoyancy, has been rated by Zeagle Systems, Inc. Buoyancy figures

were measured in fresh water at sea level, and were rounded down to the

nearest pound. For buoyancies listed in the metric system, buoyancy is

measured in multiples of 10 Newtons, then rounded down to the next lowest

multiple.

The buoyancy of your BC is printed on a label, located on the bladder assem-

bly, as shown on page 8. A typical label for a BC will look like the example

below. This particular label indicates that the bladder assembly is rated at 19

kg (44 lbs) buoyancy.

Special Instruction in cold water diving methods, and the specific use of

this product is required prior to cold water diving (temperatures below

10oC/ 50oF). This instruction is beyond the scope of this Owner's

Manual. Diving without this instruction could result in injury or death.

Consult your SCUBA instructor for this instruction prior to using this

product in cold water.

Shelf Life

The shelf life for a new, unused BC when deflated and stored in a dry place at

room temperature, with no exposure to ulraviolet (UV), light is seven years.

Refer to page 23 for Storage and Post Dive BC Cleaning information.

Function of the Zeagle System

The Zeagle Buoyancy Control System

The function of the Zeagle buoyancy control system is to add to your diving

enjoyment. It is designed to provide you with a comfortable way of “wearing”

your SCUBA system, a resting platform while on the surface, and an easy

means of controlling your buoyancy while diving.

Vest

With the exception of the Speed-Pac, Scout, and Tech Pac, the vest portion of

the system should fit so that it wraps partially around the front of the diver.

The Speed-Pac is made with a harness which does not come around in front of

the diver. See Illustration on page 14. You should be able to tighten the waist

strap (the vest should fit quite snugly around the waist) in order to prevent the

BC from shifting during the dive. If you can draw the two sides of the vest

together you need a smaller size vest.

Side Panels

The side panels should fit around the waist (top of the hip) NOT over your rib

cage or diaphragm, with at least a four inch overlap on the touch fastener

closure. The side panels are attached using six (6) plastic screw fasteners, and

can be adjusted by moving the side panels to a different set of grommets on the

vest section. See Illustration on page 9. It is imperative that the BC not be

worn too high on the body as this will create an undesirably high center of

gravity and could restrict the ability of your diaphragm to move freely, result-

ing in discomfort or shortness of breath.

Shoulders

Length of the shoulder strap depends on personal comfort and the length of

your torso. Take into consideration different suits you may be wearing with the

system, and be sure to allow enough length so the pack may be worn low as

described above. The sternum strap should be just above the breast line as

shown on page 14. You should easily be able to reach the quick release buckles.

Function of the Zeagle System

Clips must be

attached to vest.

Surface Buoyancy

Label Location

Do NOT dive with the two forward small side release buckles detached!

Bladder Assembly

There are three basic bladder assemblies used on Zeagle BC’s. The bladder

assembly attaches to the vest section via two straps which slide through the

webbing at the back of the vest under the tank bands (see cylinder band

illustration on pages 10 & 11) and two buckles which clip over the weight

pockets to hold the buoyancy forward. Do not dive with the two forward small

side release buckles detached! The shoulder straps should pass through the

collar at the top of the bladder assembly.

NEVER breathe from the bladder assembly. The bladder assembly

was not designed as an auxiliary air source and may contain

harmful contaminants, which if inhaled, may cause injury or death.

Shoulder strap

through collar

Straps through

backplate webbing

1999

Adjusting Side Panels

1.Using two coins, unscrew the plastic screw fasteners.

2.Move the side panel to different set of grommets on vest and reinstall.

Fitting and Assembly

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