Amphibian Gear Smart Pack User manual
Thank you for purchasing of the products of Amphibian Gear trade mark that
were developed and produced on the basis of our own extensive experience in
diving in various underwater environments and using the most advanced
technologies.
We appreciate your choice and we wish you a lot of positive impressions and
safe dives in future.
Before use, carefully read this user manual.
ATTENTION! Before using your Smart Pack Amphibian Gear (suspension system),
learn the rules written in this document:
You need to be trained in scuba diving by means of the special training program in a
special training center and receive the relevant certificate of authorized organization,
which has the right to issue such a certificate. Use of diving equipment by uncertified or
untrained persons is dangerous and can cause serious injury or even death.
•You must train your buoyancy control skills, must be able to float, dive and stay
under water with confidence.
•Note that improper use of the Smart Pack suspension system or loss of control of
neutral buoyancy can cause the uncontrolled ascent or descend and lead to
serious injury or even death.
•Failure to follow these instructions can cause the loss of equipment, serious
injury or death.
•Read this manual carefully before starting to use this gear. It is strongly
recommended to learn all the features of this gear in a controlled environment,
such as in a swimming pool. You will need to choose the optimal weight and
learn how to use all the regulating items.
Note that Smart Pack Amphibian Gear is not a life-safety device and does not
comply with requirements for life safety devices.
Keep in mind that unforeseen changes in the design of the Smart Pack
suspension system or use of accessories (extra equipment), which are not
included in this set, can lead to malfunction or damage of the Smart Pack
Amphibian Gear suspension system, and result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This is NOT a life vest: it does not guarantee you a strictly vertical
position on the water surface. It is not designed to ensure you the "head up" position in
any situation. Therefore, it does not meet the standards for personal life saving devices.
If you get unconscious on the surface of the water while swimming without partner, it
can lead to serious injury or death.
Range of operating temperatures for use :
•Air : from – 20°Сto +50°С
•Water : from -2°Сto +40°С
Limitations on tank weights:
•With 30Lb wing – one tank with maximum volume of 18 liters (maximum capacity
of 13.60 kg)
•With 20Lb wing – one tank with maximum volume of 12 liters (maximum capacity
of 9.07 kg)
You must get skills in proper selection of weight within a diving training course. It is
very important to choose the right wing, in accordance with the total weight.
Smart Pack Amphibian Gear buoyancy control device :
Smart Pack (photo 1) is a universal BCD, consisting of a soft harness (photo 2) and
wing (photo 3). Smart Pack Amphibian Gear can be modified with pockets of different
design and purpose (photo 4). Smart Pack has a large number of regulations which
help to "fit" the gear on the diver figure.
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 4
W-Stream W-mini W-Standart
Amphibian Gear wing:
The outer shell of the wing is made of thick nylon (Cordura type) with density of
1680 g/m2
The inner camera is made of nylon with density of 420 g/m2. It has two layers
(nylon and polyurethane), and is specially developed for inflatable devices, resistant to
low temperatures and aggressive media.
The wing’s weight is 1,1 kg.
Smart Pack Harness
The system is made of high quality materials. A distinctive feature of the AG original
harness is the availability of additional fixing seams in places of the greatest static and
dynamic loads and excessive set of metal rings and buckles allowing you to create your
individual configuration. There are some more distinctive features of Smart Pack
harness. It has wide and soft crotch strap for greater comfort and fixation of the wing at
the right level. The system has a convenient handle for comfortable dressing and drying
after a dive in its upper part. Ergonomic side metal sliders do not fray the belts and
allow you to make the individual fit for your figure more effective.
Pockets for buoyancy compensators
Amphibian Gear offers a wide variety of different weight pockets for the buoyancy
compensators, as well as additional diving equipment and accessories. Some models of
weight pockets with emergency jettison system are integrated with extra pockets
additional equipment: masks, inflatable buoy, coil, plate, hook knife, etc. All the pockets
are made of durable nylon with high-quality accessories and Velcro fasteners resistant
to salt water.
How to attach the wings to the SMART Pack harness.
Prepare all the elements for the assembly as shown in the photo.
•harness
•wing
•two sets of screws
•two straps
Place the suspension system on the wing so that the holes of harness and wing
were in the same point. Fix the wing to the harness with screws as shown in the photo.
For reliable fixing, use a coin to tighten the screws.
Thread the tank belt through the first sling of the harness as shown in the photo.
Note that the belts are threaded with force. It gives the tight fixation, and the entire
construction will have greater firmness in-service.
Now thread the tank belt through the second sling of suspension system as shown in
the photo below.
Congratulations, you have almost assembled a SMART Pack set, you just need to fix
the tank belt buckles. The result is on the photo below.
How to install the W-MINI pockets on the tank belts for perfect trimming.
Attention! Weight, mounted on tank belts, should not be too heavy. They are mounted to
compensate the positive buoyancy of certain types of aluminum tanks and rarely are
more than 3.2 kg in total. Remember that this weight can’t be dropped as easily as
weights placed on the belt. Pay attention to your gear configuration and think about your
safety first.
Prepare your buoyancy compensator and pockets for installation.
Fasten a small pocket on the tank belt closer to the buckle, and then thread the
belt through the first sling of the harness.
Thread the tank belt through the second sling of the harness and then put on the
second pocket. Try to place the pockets as close as possible to the back for better
balance.
Congratulations on your successful installation of balancing pockets! The result is
shown in the photo below.
How to install the weight pockets W-MINI or W-Standard on the waist belt.
Prepare your waist belts as shown in the photo below. Remove the buckles and D-
rings sliders, free the waist belt of the large side slider (on the part of the short faces).
Put the pocket on the waist belt, and then slide the belt back to the side slider hole
(from the short face). Fix the buckles and D-rings on their places.
Repeat the same procedure for the other side of a waist belt. You will see the
result below.
Installation of weight systems W-Standard is similar to W-MINI installation.
How to install W-Stream weight pockets
Prepare the harness as shown in the picture below. Free waist belt, remove
buckles, D-rings and soft side pads, remove the soft cover from the back.
Thread the waist belt in a metal slider of weight pocket.
Next, fix the side soft pad, threading the waist belt into the plastic slider. Place the
metal side slider, as shown in the picture below, and thread the strap through the weight
pocket.
Then, thread the waist belt through the sling at the side soft pad. For more
accuracy, look at the picture (top view).
Perform the same actions on the other side of the waist belt. The result should be
as shown in the photo.
How to install the W-Big weight pockets.
Installing of large weight systems is just as easy as installing the W-MINI pockets.
Thread the waist belt as shown in the photo.
Next, fix the large side slider.
Thread the waist belt through the weight pocket once again.
Perform the same actions on the other side of the waist belt. The result should be
as in the photo.
Waist belt with a buckle:
Fit the lap belt buckle as shown in the figure. Adjust the length of the waist belt, moving
the buckle.
Fixing the tank using the tank belts:
Fit the tank belts as shown in the picture. For better fixation, tank belts can be
moistened.
How to attach the Smart Pack to the tank:
Attach the Smart Pack to the tank, as shown in the picture.
Connection of the tank belt:
Adjustment of Smart Pack to the diver figure
Before any dive, make sure that Smart Pack is fitted correctly (adjusted) to a figure
of a diver taking into account the type of suit used during diving (photo 5).
Putting the Smart Pack on your suit, adjust the Smart Pack so that its straps fitted
to the waist, shoulders (but not too tight), and crotch strap does not interfere with the
movements. It must be easy to put two fingers between shoulders and straps of the
Smart Pack. Adjust the D-rings and clamps into the right position.
Sequence of the adjustment when dressing the Smart Pack:
1. Waist strap – accurately place the lower edge of the harness and the waist strap
at the waist (not too high).
2. To fix the waist strap and the entire harness at the right level, you need to adjust
the lower crotch strap so that it would not allow the harness to rise.
3. Adjust the width of the chest strap so that the angle between it and the shoulder
strap is around 90 degrees.
4. Only after doing the above listed actions tighten the slings that connect shoulder
straps and waist straps. The direction of force application - the lower part of the diver's
back.
Photo 5
Note: If while adjusting Smart Pack you have questions or need information on
installation of additional equipment, visit our website www.amphibian-gear.eu.
Care and Maintenance:
Your BCD Smart Pack is reliable equipment that was developed to withstand many
years of diving in different challenging conditions subject to proper maintenance. Follow
the procedures described below to ensure long service life of your Smart Pack.
You should apply for periodical inspection and annual maintenance in an
authorized center of Amphibian Gear.
Before every diving, make sure that the equipment is working properly. If some
part of the Smart Pack is not working properly, DO NOT DIVE and repair Smart Pack at
the Amphibian Gear’s dealer service center.
CHECK:
•Fix the Smart Pack Set on the tank and connect to the inflator. Check the proper
operation of the inflator buttons by inflating /deflating the wing with air from the tank.
•Check the inflator attachment for air leaks.
•Check the manual inflating of the wing with the help of the mouthpiece of the
inflator.
•Fill the wing completely with air and check for air leaks (sign of air leakage is the
systematic air bleed).
•Check the wing valve for spontaneous bleed air. In proper operating of the valve
the air is discharged with the help of the valve cord or by strong pressing on the
inflated wing.
•When using the weight pockets get sure that the pockets and weights are
properly fastened .
Maintenance after diving
To save your Smart Pack in the perfect state for many years do the follow our
recommendations after each dive:
• Fill the one-third of the wing with fresh water through the mouthpiece of the
inflator.
• Fully inflate the wing and then shake and rotate it wash the camera from salt
inside.
• Hold the wing "upside down" and drain all the water from inside through the
inflator.
• Carefully wash the outer surface of the wing and the entire Smart Pack with fresh
water.
• Keep your Smart Pack partially inflated in a dry ventilated place, avoiding direct
sunlight.
• Periodically use disinfectants sold in diving stores.
Transport your Smart Pack separately from sharp objects (knives, scissors,
underwater guns). During transportation protect the inflator and the valve of Smart Pack
from heavy items (accumulator batteries, regulators, tanks, etc.)
Warranties:
Smart Pack Amphibian Gear has a limited two-year warranty. Amphibian Gear in its sole
discretion makes free repairs or replacement of parts or the whole set of the Smart
Pack in case of faulty components or material.
•The warranty applies only to the retail purchaser, and does not apply to
commercial or rental use of equipment and to the equipment that was not purchased
from the authorized dealer of Amphibian Gear.
•The warranty excludes external color changes or discoloration. Amphibian Gear
is not responsible for discoloration of gear or staining other equipment parts.
•Replacement of components and parts of the Smart Pack is done only in case
when their malfunction is not caused by user error.
•For a complaint the owner must register the Amphibian Gear equipment on the
Amphibian Gear web site: www. Amphibian-Gear.eu.
•Equipment must be returned to the place of purchase or to the official dealer of
Amphibian Gear with a copy of an original invoice or a receipt.
•Warranty service will be performed only to registered owners.
•Note: Authorized dealers and distributors are not responsible for the
maintenance of the equipment purchased from unauthorized dealers, online dealers,
or dealers from other regions.
•The warranty does not cover parts of the Smart Pack Set that have mechanical
damages unrelated to the operation of the equipment, and the equipment that was not
serviced or repaired at the service center Amphibian Gear.
•Repair made under this warranty does not extend the warranty period.
•All the claims, especially after accidents, are excluded from the warranty
obligations. Amphibian Gear does not support extended obligations under this
warranty.
•This warranty covers all previously issued warranties. AG is not responsible for
liabilities or warranties issued by representatives unauthorized by the company.
Activation of the warranty:
•To activate your warranty you must register your Smart Pack in our website:
www. Amphibian-Gear.eu within 30 days from purchase
•Save a check or a receipt as a proof of purchase.
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and reproduce this user manual as a whole or partially without written permission of
Amphibian Gear.
Contact details:
Amphibian Gear, S.L. Antoni Gaudí,7, Calonge,17252, Spain
+34 972 989 683,
www.amphibian-gear.eu (com), info@amphibian-gear.eu
