INTERSPIRO OX10 MOLLE BC User manual

OX10 MOLLE BC
User manual
34299A01
2022-06
ENGLISH

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................... 5
Safety notice ............................................................................. 5
Safety terminology and symbols ................................................. 7
Technical description .................................................................. 8
Before use ...................................................................................... 11
Assembling ............................................................................. 11
Filling the buoyancy / emergency air cylinder ............................. 19
Mounting the air cylinder in the cylinder pouch ........................... 20
Inflation regulator and hose ...................................................... 21
Fitting weights and ballistic plates ............................................. 23
Regular inspection ................................................................... 24
Donning .................................................................................. 24
During use ...................................................................................... 26
Pre-dive checks ....................................................................... 26
Deflating ................................................................................. 26
Inflating with power inflator ....................................................... 26
Inflating with oral inflator ........................................................... 26
Rapid droppable weight pockets ............................................... 27
After use ......................................................................................... 28
Post-dive maintenance ............................................................. 28
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Introduction
This user manual contains important safety, maintenance, and operation
information. Read this manual thoroughly before diving.
Safety notice
This product, achieving neutral buoyancy for the user, has been tested in
accordance with EN1809, and is to be used according to local regulations.
Manufacturer: Interspiro AB, Box 2853 18728 Täby Sweden
It is approved for use together with the Interspiro OX10 diving apparatus.
This is not a lifejacket: it does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer
at the surface.
Interspiro is not responsible for:
• combinations of products, unless put to market by Interspiro
• changes or adaptations made to the product by a third party
Warning
Before using the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system, the user
must have received full training in its use, have read and
understood these operating instructions and demonstrated
proficiency to a responsible trainer or supervisor. Failure to
do so may result in injury or death for the user and can have
serious consequences for people to be rescued and/or items
of value to be saved.
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Warning
All users of the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system must be
certified by a nationally or internationally recognized scuba
certification agency. Furthermore, all users of the Divator
system must be adequately trained in its use by a certified
diving instructor with knowledge and experience in the use of
the Divator diving system.
Warning
All users of the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system must
periodically undergo training in emergency procedures in
shallow water to maintain preparedness in the event of an
actual emergency.
Warning
High pressure gas systems must be handled with care.
Damage to high pressure gas system components may result
in injury or death. Interspiro is not liable for damages incurred
as a consequence of failure to follow the instructions in this
manual.
Warning
Before using the Divator / OX10 / IS-Mix system, the user
must ensure that the system has been properly inspected and
maintained.
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Warning
The breathing gas shall meet the requirements for breathing
gas according to EN 12021.
Safety terminology and symbols
In this document, the terms WARNING and NOTICE are used to indicate
potential hazards. Read the accompanying information carefully and follow the
safety instructions.
Warning
The WARNING type of hazard statement signifies that there is
a risk of serious injury or death.
Notice
The Notice type of hazard statement signifies that there may
be a risk of damage to equipment or property.
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Technical description
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1. Adjustable shoulder strap, left and right
2. Shoulder dump pipe
3. Rapid droppable weight pocket with yellow drop handle, left and right
4. Waist dump pipe
5. Cummerband, left and right
6. OX10 attachment buckles
7. Front ballistic plate pocket
8. BCD inflator
9. Medium pressure quick release connector
10. Medium pressure hose
11. Upper sternum strap
12. Carry handle
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1. Convoluted inflation hose with elbow dump
2. Inflation regulator
3. Inflation cylinder
4. Shoulder dump / over pressure valve
5. Weight pocket, left and right (optional)
6. Droppable weight pocket, left and right
7. Waist dump / over pressure valve
8. Cylinder pouch
9. Bungee hose retainer
10. Velcro protector (not shown) used to protect back from ballistic plate velcro
on cummerband
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Technical information
• Weight = approximately 5,5 kg with filled cylinder and inflation regulator
(without weights).
• Cylinder = 0,35 litre x 300 bar, din 5/8" female connection, 1375 grams filled
with air.
• Dimensions = 60 x 60 cm with connected cummerbund and straps. About 25
cm thick.
• Buoyancy M size = 21 litres or 205 N.
• 6 kg weights in two droppable weight pockets (3 kg each).
• 4 kg weights in two weight pockets (2 kg each).
• 2 Ballistic plate pockets with size L: 290-330 mm W: 250-260 mm H: 10-20
mm.
• BCD operating temperature:
Air: -10 to +50 °C
Water: -2 to +40 °C
• Inflator regulator medium pressure hose supply pressure = 6,5 to 7,5 bar.
• Shelf life of an unused BCD is 7 years.
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Before use
Assembling
The Interspiro OX10 molle BC allows for fine tuning / adjustments between
many different diver’s sizes. This offers a “tailored” fit for the diver’s unique
body shape. The adjustments will take some time to do, but since this BCD is
intended to be personal they will only be needed to be done once.
These mounting descriptions are for a basic size setting. If adjustments to
these settings needs to be done, then just alter the threading up, down or
sideways some molle bands to achieve a more correct size.
During the following fitting and sizing procedures, stop between procedures
and try on the OX10 Molle BC to assure that a correct and good fit has been
achieved before continuing with the next step.
Back worn ballistic plate pocket and velcro protector
(optional)
Ballistic plate pocket:
1. Thread the webbing on the ballistic plate pocket through all the molle
bands but start by skipping one band, from the top, and then skip one at
the end also.
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2. Thread back the plastic reinforced webbing over one band and then under
as many bands as are needed.
Do the same for the other side.
3. Thread the webbing on the velcro protector though the ninth molle band
counting from the lower band on the BCD.
4. Thread the webbing, using the plastic reinforced part, through molle bands
on the BCD and on the velcro protector, one at a time, until the reinforced
part goes through the last molle band on the BCD.
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5. Pull on the webbing so that the velcro protector lies flat against the back
part of the BCD. Tuck back the plastic reinforced part over some molle
bands, in under the velcro protector. Do the same for the other side.
Open the velcro flaps on the ballistic plate pocket.
6. Carefully position the velcro, on the ballistic plate pocket, over the
corresponding velcro on the velcro protector.
Now the ballistic plate pocket should be held firmly in place.
Velcro protector without ballistic plate
If not using the ballistic plate pockets the velcro protector is meant to be put
over the cummerbund to protect and “cover” the velcro material when using the
BCD.
Comfort pad (optional)
Use the molle bands on the back of the comfort pad to fasten it to the back of
the ballistic plate pocket.
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Front worn ballistic plate pocket (optional)
1. Start by undoing the side release buckles and pull back the 40 mm
webbing. Undo the side release buckles and pull back the 50 mm webbing.
Thread the ballistic plate pocket webbing under all but the last three molle
bands starting from the lower end. Thread it back over one band and
under three molle bands.
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2. Thread the plastic reinforced webbing back over one band and under two
molle bands.
3. Then thread the 50 mm webbing under the three top molle bands and over
two bands and then under and over molle bands until the webbing sticks
out when two molle bands remain.
4. Thread the female 50 mm side release buckle on the webbing and stick
back the remaining part of the webbing under as many molle bands as are
needed.
5. Thread the 40 mm webbing over one molle band and under two, put on the
40 mm tri-glide and thread the webbing through one more molle band.
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6. Put on the 40 mm side release buckle and thread the webbing back under
one molle band, through the tri-glide and tuck the remaining webbing
material under as many Molle bands as are needed. Repeat this process
with the other shoulder.
Cylinder pouch
Thread the three bands under the lowest molle bands on the BCD and under
the molle band on the cylinder pouch and then under the second molle band on
the BCD. Fasten the velcro on the bands with the velcro on the cylinder pouch.
Droppable weight pockets
Stick in the two plastic cords from the Weight release handle in the two
grommets you want to use “height wise”, under the protective cover, stick
out the plastic cords in the grommets you want to use “sideways”. Lock the
protective cover over the weight release handle with the push button. Take one
plastic cord and “sew” it with the loops under a molle band and into one band
on the droppable weight pocket, continue until all are done, stick in the rest of
the plastic cord in the closest grommet and “hide” the remaining plastic cord.
Repeat this process with the second droppable weight pocket on the other side
of the BC.
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Weight pockets (optional)
1. Thread the molle bands on the weight pocket under the molle bands,
where you want to place the weight pocket on the back of the BCD.
2. Thread the bands under molles on the BCD and the weight pocket until all
has been threaded.
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3. Thread back the plastic reinforced molle band under bands on the weight
pocket.
Elastic Y shaped crotch strap (optional)
1. Interlace the two loops from the elastic Y shaped crotch strap on both
cummerbunds when inserting these in place.
2. Open the webbing at the Tri-glide and guide the webbing through the
webbing at the lower inner back of the BCD.
3. Adjust the length to your liking.
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Cummerbund
1. Thread back the molle bands on the cummerbund over one band and
under the second band. Or as many or few as you want, to adjust the
size of the cummerbund. Stick in the cummerbund through the first (outer)
molle band on the inside of the BCD, over the second and under the third,
over the fourth and then under the last, fifth, molle band.
If using the Elastic Y shaped crotch strap insert the loops during this
process.
2. Thread the molle bands over and under the molle bands on the BCD and
cummerbund.
3. Thread back the plastic reinforced molle bands, under bands on the
cummerbund.
Filling the buoyancy / emergency air cylinder
The cylinder is rated for 300 bar air according to EN12021.
Before you start filling, ensure that the cylinder has a valid periodic test date
and are not damaged in any way.
Always close and open the cylinder valves lightly, “finger tight only”.
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Warning
Never decant from a gas cylinder with an unknown content.
Warning
As a precaution always stand to one side when opening high
pressure cylinder valves.
1. DIN 5/8”: Fill the buoyancy air cylinder from an air compressor or decant
from an air cylinder bank.
2. Slowly open the cylinder valves and listen for leaks.
3. When the cylinder is full or has equalised, close both valves and
depressurize the filling hose.
Mounting the air cylinder in the cylinder pouch
1. Loosen the three velcro bands on the cylinder pouch.
2. Open the cylinder valve velcro holders. Insert the cylinder in the pocket.
3. First close the cylinder valve holder with velcro on both sides and then
fasten the holder with velcro only on one side.
4. Tighten the three velcro bands on the cylinder pouch.
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