DUI BlueHeat User manual

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DUI BLUEHEAT™ OWNER’S MANUAL
Congratulations on purchasing a DUI BlueHeat™ System. It has been carefully
manufactured to exacting standards using high quality materials.When
properly used, it will make your diving more comfortable and enjoyable. DUI’s
BlueHeat™ is intended for use by certified divers trained in the use of
drysuits, or individuals under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor.
Even if you are experienced with the use of other electrically heated products,
it is the users responsibility to read and follow the information contained in
this manual. It includes many important safety techniques and information that
can help you extend the useful life of your BlueHeat™ System. ailure to
follow the information contained in this manual and information attached to
BlueHeat™ products may result in serious injury or death and will void all
product warranties. Diving Unlimited International, Inc., it's distributors and
agents shall not be liable for any injury, death or damages as a result of a user
failing to follow the instructions contained in this manual.
If the owner’s manual is unavailable or lost, you can download a copy from the
DUI website at www.DUI-Online.com or a copy may be obtained by
contacting DUI at:
DIVING UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1148 Delevan Drive
San Diego, CA 92102-2499 USA
800-325-8439
619-236-1203
619-237-0378 ax
[e-mail]
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TABLE O CONTENTS
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Definitions..............................................................3
CustomerSupport .......................................................3
ImportantSafetyInformation ..............................................4
ImportantSafetyPrecautions ..............................................6
Intended Use and unction of the BlueHeat™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LinerSizeChart .........................................................7
BlueHeat™SystemOverview ..............................................7
BlueHeat™ Smart Battery System (SBS™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SBS™BatteryPack......................................................12
SBS™Controller .......................................................14
SBS™Modes ..........................................................16
ValvePortInstallation....................................................17
BlueHeat™Liner .......................................................18
AccessoryWiringHarness ................................................19
DivePreparation........................................................21
PreDiveCheckandInspection ............................................22
DivingtheBlueHeat™System.............................................23
EmergencyProcedures...................................................25
PostDiveCare .........................................................26
Appendix..............................................................27
Why Li ePO4Batteries................................................27
O-ringCareandMaintenance ..........................................28
ResponsibleDiverCode .................................................30
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DE INITION O IMPORTANT WORDS USED
IN THIS MANUAL
Throughout this manual, we will use certain words to call your attention to
conditions, practices, or techniques that may directly affect your safety. Pay
particular attention to information introduced by the following signal words:
!!! DANGER !!!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
!! WARNING !!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION !
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If any portion of this manual is unclear, or if you are unable to obtain
satisfactory answers from your dive store or instructor, contact DUI at:
800-325-8439
619-236-1203
ax 619-237-0378
[e-mail]
www.DUI-Online.com
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IMPORTANT SA ETY IN ORMATION
!!! DANGER !!!
The BlueHeat™ liner, accessory gloves and socks are
designed to be used in a dry environment under a
drysuit. In the event the drysuit becomes flooded, the
entire BlueHeat™ System should be turned off.
!!! DANGER !!!
Never use the BlueHeat™ liner, accessory gloves or
socks under a wet suit or semi-dry suit.
!! WARNING !!
Follow all instructions and safety precautions. Improper
use or misuse of the BlueHeat™ System could result in
serious injury or death.
!! WARNING !!
Improper use or abuse of the BlueHeat™ System in
combination with a drysuit could result in loss of
buoyancy control, including uncontrolled descents and
uncontrolled rapid ascents, resulting in drowning,
decompression sickness, air embolism, injury or death.
!! WARNING !!
Improper use or abuse of the BlueHeat™ System could
result in exposure to thermal hazards, including
rapid body overheating (hyperthermia) or
cooling (hypothermia), resulting in stroke or seizure,
injury or death.
!! WARNING !!
Improper use or abuse of this BlueHeat™ System could
result in burns.
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