Halcyon HDV R 14 User manual

HDV R 14
Diving vehicle
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
and
WARNINGS FOR USE
05/2010

Welcome to the world of HALCYON
HALCYON congratulates and thanks you for your trust in purchasing our vehicle. Every
“underwater scooter” is the result of extensive experience and prolonged prototype testing.
A capable and creative staff, assisted by highly courageous diving experts with proven
professional and recreational abilities, have created this and other underwater vehicles to
assist and extend your underwater dives.
However, never overestimate your abilities and always take specific underwater diving
courses to be able to use your underwater vehicle in total safety.
Always remember that fun should NEVER put your life at risk.
The HALCYON staff

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WARNING !
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS
AND INFORMATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IT IS CAREFULLY AND
FULLY READ BEFORE USING THE UNDERWATER SCOOTER!
Observance of the instructions contained in this manual will allow you to carry out use,
transport and maintenance operations safely, while guaranteeing optimal vehicle operation
and reduced running costs. The company Halcyon is not liable for damage resulting from
negligence on behalf of the user or from failure to observe these instructions .
The Distributor HALCYON , declares that:
•the Halcyon diving vehicle (henceforth called “HDV”) shall be delivered to the buyer
in perfect working condition, complete with its use and maintenance manual;
•any person attempting to use the diving vehicle shall be deemed to have undergone
specific training in the use of similar diving vehicles and to have obtained the
necessary certification issued by a qualified agency;
•any person attempting to use the diving vehicle shall be deemed to have read the
use and maintenance manual provided, and hence the instructions contained
within, in particular:
-how to use the diving vehicle, with details regarding the diver’s correct
equipment configuration, the diver’s posture during use, the position that
must be maintained by the diving vehicle during the dive, and that the vehicle
must not be bound with systems hard to release to its user in any way
whatsoever.
-the environmental conditions where use of the diving vehicle is especially
dangerous, such as deep-water dives, obstructed environments, muddy or
suspension-filled environments; the special precautions to be adopted when
dives are effected in such environments and the need of having undergone
suitable training held by qualified agencies;
-dangerous behaviour that is to be avoided such as, for example, use of the
diving vehicle to accelerate the descent or ascent rate;
•it is therefore assumed that the user has been fully informed on how to use and
maintain the product as well as of its technical characteristics, and that he shall
scrupulously abide by these rules.
•It hence follows that any damage to persons or objects, deriving from incorrect
maintenance of the diving vehicle or from its use other than as stipulated by this
manual or without the precautions described within, cannot be attributed to defects
of the product.
The company Halcyon is not liable for losses or damages suffered by third persons
consequent to the use of this diving vehicle.
The HDV is not a toy, nor a suitable rescue means. It’s exclusive function is to help
expert divers in immersions to cover greater distances than could be normally covered
with fins only. The HDV and its components, specifically the battery and battery charger,
are intended for adult and expert use after carefully reading these instructions.

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In order to prevent any harm to things or individuals, the user of the battery and battery
charger supplied with our diving vehicles must first read the use and maintenance manual
and strictly observe the indications on correct use and product features, preventing
inexpert personnel or minors from handling, even inadvertently, the HDV and
supplied instruments.
Our HDV are equipped with a “cut off” device that protects internal components, impeding
operations when voltage is too low. When this device is triggered, it inevitably, shuts
off.
This feature must always be kept in mind to avoid any hazards for the diver who, when
planning a dive, will leave sufficient time to surface even without HDV power should the
battery, due to the amount of time under water, die.
HALCYON is not liable for any damages to persons and/or property caused by use other
than that described in this manual and in neglect of the precautions described herein.
Due to constant technological developments, HALCYON diving vehicles may be modified
at any time without prior notice.
This manual is not a substitute manual for an adequate course held by certified
agencies on the correct use of HDV on dives.
Use of the HDV under the influence of alcohol and drugs and in any situation in
which psycho-physical conditions are not suited for diving is prohibited.

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Contents
1General safety and accident prevention regulations............................................................................................4
2Description and operating principle ......................................................................................................................5
3Using the vehicle.....................................................................................................................................................5
4Preliminary operations............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Opening the battery compartment....................................................................................................................6
4.2 Extracting the battery.......................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Recharging the battery.....................................................................................................................................7
4.4 Inserting the battery .........................................................................................................................................7
4.5 Closing the battery compartment .....................................................................................................................8
5Correct use...............................................................................................................................................................8
6Red battery low warning led.................................................................................................................................10
7HDV diving settings...............................................................................................................................................10
7.1 Inserting the ballast........................................................................................................................................11
7.2 Settings and trim adjustments........................................................................................................................11
8Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................................12
8.1 Indicator label.................................................................................................................................................12
8.2 Training..........................................................................................................................................................12
8.3 Equipment configuration and riding position...................................................................................................13
9Using the HDV diving vehicle...............................................................................................................................15
10 Entering the water with the HDV......................................................................................................................15
11 Exiting the water with the HDV........................................................................................................................16
12 “Parking” the HDV underwater........................................................................................................................16
13 Descent rate ......................................................................................................................................................16
14 Ascent rate ........................................................................................................................................................16
15 Using the HDV in apnoea .................................................................................................................................16
16 Depth and operating environments.................................................................................................................17
16.1 Obstructed environments...............................................................................................................................17
16.2 Muddy or suspension-filled environments......................................................................................................17
17 Positions and behaviours to be avoided when diving...................................................................................17
18 Hazardous area and residual risks..................................................................................................................18
18.1 Safety device..................................................................................................................................................18
19 Electrical and mechanical safety systems applied to the HDV HDV R 14....................................................19
19.1 Electronic engine control................................................................................................................................19
19.2 Electronic battery control................................................................................................................................19
19.3 Switch ............................................................................................................................................................19
19.4 Mechanical clutch on the propeller.................................................................................................................19
19.5 Trigger guard..................................................................................................................................................19
20 Running time.....................................................................................................................................................20
21 Speed.................................................................................................................................................................20
22 Precautions for use ..........................................................................................................................................20
23 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................21
24 HDV flooding, sinking.......................................................................................................................................21
25 Cleaning and storage .......................................................................................................................................21
26 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................22
27 Disposal and scrapping ...................................................................................................................................23
28 Handling ............................................................................................................................................................23
29 Storage ..............................................................................................................................................................24
30 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................................24
31 Spare parts........................................................................................................................................................24
32 Product identification.......................................................................................................................................25
33 Battery charge (general rules).........................................................................................................................25
34 How to correctly charge the battery................................................................................................................26
35 NiMH battery information.................................................................................................................................26
36 Ideal battery charging conditions....................................................................................................................27
37 Ideal battery depletion conditions...................................................................................................................27
37.1 Important note on battery depletion!...............................................................................................................27
38 “CUT OFF” battery protection system, operating principle and instructions for use................................27
38.1 Procedure to follow in the event the cut off device is triggered ......................................................................28
39 NiMH battery, frequently asked questions: ....................................................................................................28
40 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................29
41 RoHS and WEEE conformity............................................................................................................................30
42 Noise levels.......................................................................................................................................................31
43 Vibration levels .................................................................................................................................................31
44 After-sales service............................................................................................................................................31
45 CE conformity ...................................................................................................................................................32

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1 General safety and accident prevention regulations
Pay special attention to the hazard signs in this manual. There are 3 levels of hazard
signs:
This sign is a warning that failure of the user to adhere to the described
operations will expose him to health hazards that may lead to serious or
permanent harm.
This sign is a warning that failure of the user to adhere to the described
operations will expose him to possible health hazards that shall not,
however, lead to serious or permanent harm.
This sign is a warning that failure of the user to adhere to the described
operations may lead to damage of the vehicle.
Please read the instructions in this manual carefully, before using the vehicle.
Copyrights for this manual belong exclusively to the company HALCYON Reproduction of
this document, in part or in whole, is forbidden unless prior consent is obtained in writing.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
Although diving with the HDV is great fun and relieves you of substantial effort, do not ever
forget that it is a machine and …
IT CAN BREAK!
Never consider the HDV to be an aid in dangerous situations.
IT IS NOT A LIFE-SAVING DEVICE!
Always remember that you can ONLY COUNT ON YOUR OWN STRENGTH.

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2 Description and operating principle
The HDV consists of a perfectly watertight, streamlined, hollow body, see figure 1, inside
which the electric motor, rechargeable batteries and speed-reduction gear are housed. On
the outside, two manoeuvring handles (1) are found at the rear, one of which has an
integrated trigger (2) to control propeller rotation by means of a lever (3). At the front, a
handle (4) is used for gripping and carrying the vehicle. The propeller (10) is located at the
rear end and is protected by a surrounding circular strip which constitutes the flow
conveyor (5). The main switch (6) used to select one of the two speeds (7), is also found
at the rear.
In front is situated the head cap (8). By opening it we can access to the battery
compartment, the locking wheel (9) is inserted in the shell.
Figure 1
3 Using the vehicle
The diving vehicle distibuited by HALCYON is a vehicle that has been designed and
constructed for dive transportation purposes. Customers and third parties are forbidden
from carrying out any alterations that may substantially modify its intended purpose.
The vehicle has been designed, sized and constructed for the sole
purpose described above. Any other use or operation that does not
comply or agree with the instructions contained in this manual, may result
in damage to the vehicle. This would prevent the conditions for which it
has been designed and built from being achieved, and may compromise
its technical and safety characteristics. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to
persons and/or objects deriving from inappropriate use of the vehicle.

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4 Preliminary operations
Make sure the following parts are in the box:
A HDV R 14 model
A battery
A battery charger
A salt water ballast
This instruction manual
4.1 Opening the battery compartment
Stand the HDV upright on a flat surface resting it on the flow conveyor (5).
Turn the front hand wheel (9) counter-clockwise. Rotating the hand wheel, the shell (8)
(see fig. 1) start to lift. Continue rotating until the shell detaches from the engine body.
Remove the shell.
Note: always rinse, accurately clean and dry the HDV before opening it. Sand or mud can
enter the OR housing (19) (see fig. 6) and jeopardize the perfect hermetic seal.
4.2 Extracting the battery
Figure 2
Figure 3

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After removing the shell, stand the HDV vertically, detach the red connector (15) (do not
pull the wires), unscrew the ring nut (11), remove the terminal (12) (see fig. 2) and extract
the battery (14) pulling it upwards off the rod (13). (see fig. 3)
4.3 Recharging the battery
Figure 4
To recharge the battery, put it in a safe place away from people and flammable objects.
connect the charge connector (24) to the battery charger (see battery charger
instructions). Next connect the battery charger power cord to the mains. When charged,
disconnect the battery charge.
WARNING: do not use the battery charger with the power cord damaged or broken.
Electrical shock hazard with even fatal consequences.
4.4 Inserting the battery
With the HDV in vertical position, repeat the battery extraction procedure in reverse order,
being careful to insert the rear stops (16) between the battery support rods (see fig. 3).
After inserting the battery, connect the terminal (12) and tighten without forcing the ring nut
(11) (see fig. 5) being careful to only connect the red connector (15) if the HDV is
immediately used.
Figure 5

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4.5 Closing the battery compartment
Stand the propeller protection on a level surface. Carefully check that the lock O-ring (19),
(see fig. 6) is properly seated and that it is clean and suitably greased with silicone oil (the
one commonly used for underwater gear). Check that the rim of the body (20), is clean,
and if necessary pass a clean cloth to remove any dust or sand. Insert the front shell (8)
matching the screw (18) up with the hole (17). Turn the wheel (9) clockwise until it closes
completely and tighten using only two fingers.
Figure 6
5 Correct use
Check the preliminary operations (scooter complete with gaskets and perfectly closed).
Proceed as follows to start the HDV:
Always make sure the switch (6) is in the off position, submerge the HDV under water and
make sure nothing is caught between the propeller blades. If something is found between
the propeller blades, remove the HDV from the water and free the propeller blades of the
foreign object. Be extremely carefully since using hands or other parts of the body
between the propeller blades is potentially hazardous, even if a safety clutch is
installed between the propeller and engine. For this reason, avoid introducing your
hands in the propeller area and, if necessary for cleaning purposes or to remove
foreign objects, use or stick or other suitable tool.
Turn the switch (6) (see fig. 1) to the required speed. The on light, blue led, (25)(see fig.
7) should turn on.