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When using the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply, if the surface air supply is interrupted air will be taken
from the diver's SCUBA cylinders. The diver will receive active breathing resistance warning when
the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder pressure has dropped to approximately 65 bar (940 psi).
1.5.2 DIVATOR MKII REGULATOR WITH BAIL OUT VALVE
This regulator is identified with a yellow "Bail Out" tag on the high pressure gauge hose. The Divator
MKII Regulator with Bail Out Valve warns the diver when the supply from the surface is interrupted.
This is a feature that can be required for decompressions that require more air than might be available
when using the standard Regulator with Reserve Valve.
While diving with the DIVATOR MKII Regulator with Bail Out Valve and connected to the DIVATOR
DP1 Surface Supply, the Bail Out Valve lever should be in the upwards position. If the surface supply
is interrupted, the diver will receive an active breathing resistance warning and must then actuate
(push down) the lever in order to switch to the SCUBA cylinders air source. When actuated (pushed
down), the Bail Out valve lever will be locked in the down position.
It is possible to push down the lever of the Bail Out Regulator prior to active breathing resistance
warning ; however, this action does not switch to the DIVATOR SCUBA cylinder air Supply as long as
there is pressure from the DIVATOR DP1 Surface Supply. Note: the lever will not reset automatically
like the Standard Regulator with Reserve Valve version.
CAUTION! Always ensure that the Regulator Bail Out Valve lever is in the up position prior to and
during surface supply diving.
1.5.3 DIVATOR MKIII REGULATOR
The regulator unit comprises two pressure regulators in a connecting pipe with a reserve valve. The
primary pressure regulator has two hoses connected. One of them feeds the primary breathing hose with
its primary breathing valve regardless of whether it is connected to a full-face mask or a mouthpiece.
There is a quick coupling on the hose that interacts with the external Divator DP1 Surface Supply. The
other hose is intended for inflating dry-suits (Optional).
The secondary pressure regulator has two hoses connected. One of them feeds the secondary breathing
hose (the octopus hose) with its octopus breathing valve. The other hose is intended for Divator BCW,
buoyancy compensating vest (Optional). The regulator unit is connected to the cylinder valve with a
coupling that is tightened by hand. The pressure in the air cylinders can be controlled on the pressure
gauge, which is connected to the regulator with a high-pressure hose.
When using the Divator MKIII regulator in SCUBA configuration the CDR handle (Closed, Dive, Re-
serve) is automatically drawn to “dive” mode when the air pressure is let on. When the diver reaches
the 60 – 70 bar (870 – 1015 psi) level he receives a breathing resistance, and by “pulling for air” on the
CDR handle, he pulls the handle to “Reserve” position and can breathe the remaining air pressure in
his cylinder pack. The dive should now be terminated!
When using the Divator MKIII regulator in Divator DP 1 Surface Supply configuration the CDR handle
is pushed to “Closed” position and thereby blocking the air from the worn cylinder pack to reach the
breathing hose, all breathing air for the diver will be taken from the Divator DP1 surface supply hose.
If the air from the Divator DP1 Surface Supply is interrupted the diver will receive a breathing resist-
ance warning and has to “pull for air” by pulling the CDR handle to “Dive” position and will then be
able to breathe air from the cylinder pack with a higher pressure remaining suitable for decompression
time or longer return times.
Note: All air consumption from the secondary pressure regulator, Octopus or BCW, will always be
taken from the worn cylinder pack.