Oceanic Safety Systems PROGRAMMABLE SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST User manual

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THE PROGRAMMABLE, SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST (PSLV)
User Manual
Contents
I. USER AGREEMENTAND WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAMMABLE, SUBMERSIBLE LIFE VEST (PSLV) ................ 2
II. SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 6
IV. HAVING SUFFICIENT CO2 IS ESSENTIAL ..................................................................................................................11
III.INTRODUCTION: ...........................................................................................................................................................11
V. PSLV COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 13
VI. PSLV COMPONENTS................................................................................................................................................... 14
VII. TO PUT ON THE OCEANIC VEST ............................................................................................................................... 16
VIII.FEATURESANDOPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 17
IX. PREPARING THEACTUATOR FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................. 22
X.SUGGESTEDGET-ACQUAINTED WATERTRIALSCHEDULE ...................................................................................... 26
XI. CARE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................ 30
XII.WARNINGERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................................................. 33
XIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................. 33
XIV. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 34
XV. REQUIRED INSPECTION & SERVICE ........................................................................................................................ 35
XVI.QUICK START REVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 37
XVII. NEW USER ISSUES................................................................................................................................................. 38

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I. USERAGREEMENTAND WARRANTYFORTHE PROGRAMMABLE,SUBMERSIBLELIFE
VEST (PSLV)
ThePSLVis designedto deliverthe operator,whoexceeds self-set parameters,to thesurface ina
face-uppositionwhere recovery andrescue attempts maybe possible. Thereis no guaranteethat the
operatorwill be ableto surface,with or withoutthe PSLV .Therecould be obstructionsin the path
(e.g.,overheadseaweed, other operators,or boats)that could preventsurfacing.The PSLV isonly
intendedtoinflate when theuser’sparameters are exceeded.Thereisnoguarantee of survival.
A. You Assume Risks and Responsibilities
Militarytypeactivitiesareinherentlydangerousand risky.Evenwiththebesttraining,planning, and
equipment,youmay be injuredor you maydie.If you chooseto participate inmilitary-typeactivities,
youaccepttherisk of injuryordeath on behalfofyourself, your heirs, beneficiaries,trustees,
successors,assigns,partners and executors.It is yourresponsibility to takeall necessary stepsto
reducethese risks. Therefore,it isyour sole responsibilityto obtainappropriate training, toconduct
appropriateoperational tests, obtainmaintenance, to check your appropriateequipment, to operate
onlywithinyour abilities andexperience, and toalways conduct activitieswith a capablesupport team.
B. IMPORTANT NOTICE
THISOCEANIC SAFETYSYSTEMS LLC (OSS)PSLV USERAGREEMENTANDWARRANTY
(“AGREEMENT”)ISANAGREEMENTBETWEENYOUAND OSS.YOUR USE OFTHEPSLV IS
SUBJECTTOTHETERMSAND CONDITIONS SETOUTINTHISAGREEMENT.THIS
AGREEMENTALSO SETS OUT OSS ’S WARRANTY OFTHE PSLV, EXCLUSIONSAND
LIMITATIONSOFOSS’SLIABILITYTOYOU,ANDOTHERIMPORTANTPROVISIONS.
IFYOUDONOTAGREEWITHANYTERM OFTHISAGREEMENT,YOUMUSTNOTUSEPSLV
. YOUMUSTREADTHEENTIREPSLV USERMANUALINCORRECTUSEOFTHEPSLVOR ITS
ACCESSORIESWILLINVALIDATE THIS WARRANTYAND CANCAUSE PERMANENTDAMAGE
TOTHE PSLVAND/OR ITSACCESSORIESAND CAN CAUSEYOU SERIOUSINJURYOR
DEATH. THISWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOUMAYALSO HAVE
OTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATETOSTATEAND COUNTRY.
C. Initial Return Policy
Youmayreturntheunused PSLV within 30days afterthedateyou receive thePSLVforacomplete
refundlessshipping and handling. Beforeyouuse the PSLV, you agreetothoroughly read and
understandtheUserAgreement,theWarranty,andtheUserManual.WhenyouusethePSLV , you
haveagreedto the UserAgreement and Warranty.Onceused, the PSLVmay not bereturned.
D. Warranty Information
NOTE:Theoriginalpurchaser isautomatically registered. Ifyou are notthe original
purchaser,pleaseconsulttheOSS website: www.oceanicss.com for contactinformationtovalidate
yourwarrantyandtoupdatewarrantyregistration information within 15 daysoftransfer. Allwarranty
transactionsmust be accompanied by proofof originalpurchase. Besure to save your sales receipt
andpresentitwhenever you returnyourPSLVfor warrantyserviceor when sellingyourPSLVto
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Limited Lifetime Warranty Limitations and Exclusions: The Warranty Is Subject to the Following
Limitations and Exclusions:
1. Limited 5-year Warranty (Excludes Batteries and the Vest Soft Parts)
YourPSLV mustbe used inaccordance with theVUser Manual.TheWarranty does notapply to defects
ordamagecaused by: (i)misuse, neglect orimproperor rough handling(including punctures, bending,
compressing or dropping of the PSLV ); (ii) any use of the PSLV not in accordance with the PSLV User
Manual;(iii) using thePSLV withor connecting the PSLV to any product, accessorysoftwareand/or
servicenotmanufactured, suppliedorapproved byOSS ; (iv)normal wear andtear; or (v)accidents, fire,
powerchanges,other hazards,acts of Godand other causesbeyond the reasonablecontrol of OSS.
Cosmeticdamage(s),such as scratches,nicksand fraying arenotcovered under warrantyexceptwhen
theproduct is new, out of theoriginal packaging. TheWarrantywill be voidif: (i) the PSLV has been
opened, modified or repaired by any person other than OSS ; (ii) the PSLV’s serial numbers have been
removed, erased, defaced or altered in any way or is illegible, as determined by OSS in its sole
discretion;or (iii) the PSLVhasbeenexposed to chemical products,including, but notlimited to,solvents
andinsect repellants; (iv)This product has been usedin excess of 100meters (328feet) or inunmanned
submersionsincluding,butnot limited to,submersionsin an unmannedvehicleor on arope,(v)
damagedby accidents, fire,power changes, otherhazards, acts of God andother causes beyondthe
reasonablecontrolofOSS. Only theactuatorandthe vest havebeendesignedfor underwater use.Never
submergewith the charger connected to the PSLV .Doing sowill damagethe accessoriesand/or the
PSLV,and will also void theWarranty.
Warrantycoverage onyour PSLV covers the product for5 years subjectto theconditions listed above
andutilizesa prorated replacementpolicy below. OSSwarrantstothepurchaser for 5years, from the
dateof shipping, thatthe productwill be freefrom defectsin materials andworkmanship, providedthat it
issubjected to normal use, proper care and prescribed service subject to the limitations listed above.
Somecomponentsmaybereplacedwith another componentwith a differentserialnumber.The
replacementcomponentwill be eithercompletelyremanufactured and testedlikenew,oratouroption,
wewillmakethereplacement with newcomponents.
1 a. PSLV Components Replacement on a Pro-Rated Basis
PSLVproductsthatmalfunctiondue to materialor manufacturing defectswillbereplacedby OSS. In
fulfillmentofthe Warranty, OSSmay,at itssolediscretion, use partsthatarenew,equivalenttonew or
reconditioned,or may providea new,equivalenttonew orreconditioned PSLV inreplacement of the
PSLVyouhavereturned.
1 b. PSLV Lithium Ion Battery Warranty Limitations and Exclusions 2-year limited Warranty
TheLithiumIonBatteryWarrantyissubjecttothefollowing limitationsandexclusions:
(i) TheBatteryWarranty does notapplyif the PSLV isrechargedwhile in directsunlightorwhile
exposedto temperatures inexcess of 45°C(113°F) or while using acharger other thanthe charger
suppliedwiththeproduct.
(ii) TheBatteryWarrantydoes not apply tobatteryfailurecaused by: (a) misuse,neglector
improperor rough handling(including punctures, bending,compressing or droppingof thePSLV); (b)
anyuse of the PSLV notin accordancewith thePSLV User Manual; (c) use of the PSLV withor
connectionofthe PSLV toanyproduct, accessory,softwareand/orservice not manufactured,supplied or
approvedby OSS; (d)accidents, fire,power changes, otherhazards, actsof God andother causes
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You are responsible for ensuring that the battery in your PSLV is adequately charged before
each use.The Warranty Periodis thetwo (2) year period commencing on thedate ofshipment ofthe
PSLV. Inthe event thatthe inflation unitbattery fails, OSS’ssoleliabilityandobligation to you,and your
soleright and remedy against OSS,is for OSS, at itsoption, to replace the batteryaccording to the
proratedbasis below.Thecondition ofthe batteryfor purposesof proratingreplacement costsisto be
determinedsolelyby OSS.
Prorated values for the Lithium Ion battery:
(i) Likenewandless than 1yearold—OSS pays100%,customerpays 0%.
(ii) Slightlyused andlessthan 2 yearsold—OSS pays50%, customerpays50%.
(iiI) Morethan 2yearsold— customer pays100%of replacement cost.
Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacement
ThePSLV battery can only be replaced or repaired by OSS. OSS offersabattery replacementservice
fora fee, which will beavailable for a period of a minimum of(10) years from the original date of pur-
chase of the PSLV.
1 c. V Vest soft parts: 2-year limited Warranty and Prorated values for replacement
The PSLV soft parts, defined asactuator pouch, straps andinflation bladderarethe leastdurable and
themostvulnerableparts subject topotentialuserabuse. Therefore, thewarrantyperiodis less than
otherPSLVcomponents.Toextendthe utility ofthesoftparts,besuretocarefully observe handling and
cleaningof your PSLVcomponents.Thesepartswillbe replaced on a pro-rated basis as determined by
thedate of shipment of the PSLVandthecondition ofthe parts as determined solely by OSS.
Pro-ratedvalue for Vest SoftParts:
(i) Like new and less than1 yearold—OSS pays100%,customer pays0%.
(ii) Slightlyusedand lessthan2 yearsold—OSS pays50%,customerpays 50%.
(iii) Veryusedandlessthan 2 yearsold—OSS pays25%, customer pays75%.
(iv) After2yearsorwhenwornout—OSS pays0%,customerpays100%.
2. Warranty Procedure
Ifyou believe youhavea warranty claimwith respect to thePSLV , pleaseconsultthe on-line help
resourcesavailableat www.oceanicss.comorthePSLV User Manualbeforesubmitting your warranty
claimand seeking warrantyservice. OSS willperform itswarranty obligations. Youareresponsible for
prepayingallshippingcosts(includinginsurance)incurred whensending the PSLVto OSS andfor
returningyourrepairedor replacement PSLVto you.
3. Transfer of Your PSLV
Youagreenotto sell,give, or lend your PSLV, or otherwisepermit anyperson to use your PSLV , unless
thatpersonhas agreed to thisUserAgreement andWarranty,andread the UserManual.You may sell,
give,or lend yourPSLVto anotherperson, provided thatyou give thatperson thisAgreementat the same
timeand notify themthat by usingthe PSLV, theyagree tobe bound bythis UserAgreement and
Warranty.You also agreetogive any persontowhom you give orsellyour PSLV, simultaneously withthe
PSLV, proofof your date of purchaseof yourPSLV, withoutwhich they will not beentitled to submit a
claimundertheWarranty.It isimportantto have thepurchaserregister their ownership withOSSso that
OSSmaycommunicate directly withthem regarding offers,upgradesand safety informationregarding
thePSLV andso that we can recordthe PSLVserial numbers forthe currentowner.This information is
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4. Terms of Warranty and User Agreement Apply to Borrowers, Transferees,Assigns, Users
Thetermsof this UserAgreement andWarrantyarebindingon all transferees,buyers, assigns, users
andborrowers of thePSLV,theirheirs, successors,executors, trustees, andbeneficiaries.
5. Personal Injury or Death
YOUAGREETHATYOU UNDERSTANDANDACCEPTALLRISKSASSOCIATEDWITH
PERFORMINGMILITARY-RELATEDACTIVITIESORMILITARY-LIKEACTIVITIES,ANDTHATOSS,ITS
OWNERS,MANAGERS, PARTNERS,AGENTS,REPRESENTATIVES,HEIRS, SUCCESSORS,
BENEFICIARIES,ASSIGNS,EXECUTORS,TRUSTEESAND OFFICERSARE NOTLIABLETOYOU
ORANYOTHERPERSON, INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,YOURHEIRS,BENEFICIARIES,
TRUSTEES,SUCCESSORS,ASSIGNS,PARTNERS,EXECUTORS,ANDPERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES,FORANYLOSS, DAMAGE, COST, EXPENSEOR CLAIMARISINGOUTOF,
CAUSEDBYORRELATINGTOPERSONALINJURYORDEATHWHILEPERFORMINGMILITARY-
RELATEDACTIVITIESORMILITARY-LIKEACTIVITIES,EVENIFTHEPERSONALINJURYORDEATH
ISCAUSEDIN WHOLE ORINPART,ORDIRECTLYORINDIRECTLYBYTHEPSLV,AND
REGARDLESSOF WHETHER OR NOTTHEPSLV FUNCTIONED PROPERLYORWASDEFECTIVE
INANYWAY.
YOUHEREBYIRREVOCABLYWAIVEANDRELEASEANDAGREETO INDEMNIFYOSS,ITS
OWNERS,MANAGERS, PARTNERS,AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES HEIRS,SUCCESSORS,
BENEFICIARIES,ASSIGNES, ESECUTIVETRUSTEES,AND OFFICERSFROMANYANDALL
LIABILITIESOROBLIGATIONTOYOUORYOURHEIRS,BENEFICIARIES,TRUSTEES,
SUCCESSORS,ASSIGNS, EXECUTORSAND PERSONALREPRESENTATIVESFORANYLOSS,
DAMAGE,COST, EXPENSEORCLAIMARISING OUTOF,CAUSEDBYORRELATINGTOYOUR
PERSONALINJURYORDEATHWHILE SURFING,EVEN IFYOURPERSONALINJURYORDEATHIS
CAUSEDINWHOLE OR INPART,DIRECTLYORINDIRECTLY,BYTHE PSLV, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHERORNOTTHEPSLVFUNCTIONEDPROPERLYORWASDEFECTIVEINANYWAY.
6. NOTICE
Thiswarrantygives you specific legalrights.Youmayhave rightswhichvary from statetostateand
countrytocountry.
OCEANICSAFETYSYSTEMSLLC.DISCLAIMSAND EXCLUDESANYLIABILITYFORINCIDENTAL
ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. SOME STATESINTHEU.S.ANDCERTAINFOREIGN
COUNTRIESDONOTALLOWEXCLUSIONSORLIMITATIONSOFLIABILITYFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHISMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
Acronyms used in this manual:
Oceanic Safety Systems LLC is OSS; and
Programmable, Submersibile Life Vest PSLV; and
OverpressureValveisOPV.
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Themostcurrent version ofthe manual UserManualis available atthe OSS website:
www.oceanicss.com.
Youmustread this entire PSLV UserManual before using your PSLV .Incorrect useof the PSLVor its
accessorieswill invalidate your Warranty and can cause permanentdamage tothe PSLVorits
accessories and to the user of the PSLV.
Thismanualis copyrighted,allrights reserved.It may not,in whole orin part, becopied, photocopied,
reproduced,translatedor reduced toany electronic mediumor machine-readable formwithoutprior
consentinwritingfromOSS. It may notbedistributedthrough the Internet orcomputerbulletinboard
systemswithout prior consentin writing from OSS. ©2013, OceanicSafety Systems LLC.
Payspecial attention toinformation provided inwarnings, cautions and notes thatare accompanied by
oneofthesesymbols:
II.SAFETYINFORMATION
Warnings indicatea procedure orsituation thatmay result inserious injury or death if
instructionsarenotfollowedcorrectly.
Cautions indicateanysituation or techniquethat will resultin potential damageto the
PSLV,orrenderthe PSLV unsafeif instructions are not followedcorrectly.
Notes areused to emphasize important points, tips andreminders.
Symbols for Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
General Precautions & Warnings
Warning Thismanualprovides essential instructionfor the proper fitting,adjustment,
inspectionand care of your new PSLV.Because OSSutilizes patentedandpatentspending
technology,itis very importanttotakethetimetoread these instructionin order tofully
Warning ThePSLV ismanufacturedto utilize CO2cylinders,which could resultin
explosionhazards if mistreated.Please review the special warningand use
sectiondealingwith carbondioxide cylinders.
Warning ThePSLV is notfor usefor duration and/or depth attemptswhich ex-
ceedthe PSLV ’sspecifications.Youmustnot use the PSLV to extend your dive
profile.Using the PSLV can neverbe an excuse for unsafe practices. Don’tex-
ceed your safe dive profile and don’t depend on the PSLV to protect you from
unsafedive practices.
Warning ThePSLV will notprotect theunconscious user from avoiding acollision
withany hazard, including,but not limitedto, oncoming boats,kelp beds, oilrigs, or
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Warning YourPSLV isnota liftbag.DO NOT use it to bring heavy objectstothe surface.
Doing so may cause permanent damage to the PSLV .
Warning ThisPSLV isdesigned for use with carbondioxide cylinders only. Any useof
gasmixtures may cause corrosion, deterioration, and/orpremature agingof the PSLV
leadingtocomponent failure of themetal and rubber parts.The component failures could
leadtoa loss ofbuoyancy control and/orpressureintegrity of thePSLV resulting ininjury
ordeath.
Warning DONOTinhalefrom your oralinflator.The PSLV is not a breathingappa-
ratusor a sourcefor emergencyair.Airin the PSLVmay containharmful contami-
nantsor gasses, whichcould cause suffocationor air embolisminjuries
Warning Beforeevery dive day, performa complete pre-dive inspection accordingto the
procedureprescribedinthis manual toensurethat all componentsarefunctioning properly
andno signs ofdamage or leaks are present.If you findthat yourPSLV isnot functioning
properly or is damaged, remove it from service until it can be repaired by OSS.
Confirm that each cylinder is full:
Neverassumethe CO2 inflationgasis in thecylinder.The burdenof inspection of thecylinder is yours.In
orderto know ifthe gas isin thecylinder the firststep is to remove thecylinder from theinflation system
orpackageand look atthenarrow end; thepuncturesurface. This surfaceiswhere the inflationsystem
penetratesandallowsthegas to fill yourinflatable.Ifthis surface has anypuncturemarks,holes,or any
signthatis has beenpushed in DISCARDIMMEDIATELY.
EveryCO2 cylinders hasa ‘Minimumgross weight’markedon the side of thecylinder.This marking is
thesum of the empty steelcylinderAND the weight of CO2 thatis supposedto be containedin the
cylinder.Ultimately, weighingistheonly accurate method knowntoensurethat the full CO2chargeisin
thecylinder.Ascale,such asa digitalpostagescale, may be used if itis accurateenough for the
intendedmeasurement.For example:Acylinderwith a markedminimum grossweight of 68gMUST
weigh68gOR GREATER, neverless.If you weighacylinder and theactualweight is lessthan the
markedweight, remove itfrom serviceand discard it.Typically, CO2 filled cylindersdo notlose their
chargeunless:punctured,rusted,crushed,overheated,oraltered.
Handling and storage of cylinders
Use only “low force” piercing cylinders designed specifically for automatic life vests.
CO2cylindersare single use;dispose and recyclespent cylinders. Handlecylinders carefully. Do not
modifyor erase marksor otheritems on cylinders. Storecylinders ina dry and well ventilatedarea. Keep
cylindersawayfrom corrosive fluid.Keepcylinders away fromdirectsunlight at anambient temperature
of 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F).
Specific Warnings Regarding Carbon Dioxide (CO2) cylinders
Precautions for use in freezing temperatures: The expansion of the CO2 gas expands in hot
weather, and contracts incold weather.At-30 degrees F (-33 degrees C, the baldder fill isjust 87% of
the volume created at 70 degrees F (22 degrees C.)
Underfreezingconditions, the CO2gas charge fillsthe bladder moreslowly and lesscompletely.
Warning DONOTforce theCO2cylindersinto or outof the actuator.Excessiveforce
maydamage the threads.Tohelp loosen thethreads, try soakingthe apparatusina1-1
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DO
• Weighandconfirmcontents
• Handlecylinderscarefullyto avoid damage,especiallyto threads, whichcouldpreventproper
connectiontomatingparts.
• Handtightenthecylinderonly.Donot overtighten or use awrench.
• Alwayscarrythe PSLV inamanner which protectstheactuatorinthe event itis unexpectedly
dropped.
DO NOT
•Don’tstorecylindersexposed to the sun,orallowthem in hot environments.
•Don’tstoreusedand unused cylinderstogether.
•Don’tusecylinderswith no commoditylabelidentifying its contents.
•Don’tstrike or drop cylinders.
• Don’ttouchcylinders recentlyemptiedin air. The cylinderwill become socold that itmay cause
frostbite.
CO2 Cylinder DOs and DON’Ts
Specific Warnings and Cautions regarding batteries while being used. Because the battery is
sealedinto the actuator, it must notbe accessedor tampered with bythe user.
Caution Intheevent the batteryleaksand the fluidgets into one’seye,do not rubthe eye.
Flushfor15minutes with waterandimmediatelyseek medical attention.Ifleftuntreated,
thebatteryfluid could cause damage.
Warnings
•Donot place thebattery in fireor heat the battery.
•Donotdisassemble or modify thebattery.Thebattery(LithiumIonin the back unitonly)
containssafetyand protectiondeviceswhich, ifdamaged,may causethebattery to
generateheat,rupture,orignite.
•Donotplace the batteryon or nearfires,stoves, or otherhigh-temperature locations.
•Donot place thebattery indirect sunlight, oruse orstore the battery inside carsin hot
weather. Doingso may causethebattery to generateheat, rupture, orignite.Using the
batteryinthis mannermay also resultin a lossof performance anda shortened life
expectancy.
Use only “low force” piercing cylinders designed specifically for automatic life vests, which are
generally recognized by the inset dimple. The flat top cylinders designed for life vests are more
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Specific Warnings and Cautions regarding batteries while being discharged.
Warning Donot discharge the battery using any deviceexcept thePSLV. When the
battery is used in devices aside from the PSLV , it may damage the performance of the
batteryorreduce its lifeexpectancy.Ifthedevicecauses an abnormalcurrentto flow,itmay
causethebattery to becomehot,rupture, or igniteandcause serious injury.
Caution Thetemperature range over which the battery canbe chargedis 32°F (0 °C) to
114 °F (45 °C.) Charging outside of this range may cause excessive heating, breakage or
mayreducebatteryperformance.
Caution Thetemperature rangeover whichthe battery can be discharged is - 4 ° F (-20
°C)to +140 °F (+60 °C .) Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may
damagetheperformance ofthebattery ormay reduce itslifeexpectancy.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY INFORMATION TO HELP PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
Sincethe battery packwill discharge overtime in storage,it must be partially chargedevery few months
toextend cycle capacityor else it may failto charge or hold powerin the future. The batteryis best stored
atchargelevels between 20%through 80%. Donot allow thebatteryto remain ina fully dischargedstate
anddonot continually chargethebattery. Check thebattery level after adive trip. Ifthelevel is 40%or
more,put the PSLVaway.After 2to 3 monthsof disuse, rechargethe battery foran hourand recheck that
thecharge level isbetween 40% and80%—do not fully charge. Ofcourse, the daybefore a divetrip,
alwaysfullychargethebattery.
Thebatterytypically hasalifespan ofbetween300 and500cycles undernormalusage andoperating
conditions.Using the PSLVin a higheror lower ambienttemperature affects the totalnumberofcycles in
thebattery'sservicelife.
LithiumIonbatteries are lessefficientwith age andin near-freezing temperatures.Batteriesage naturally
overtimeand will notretainas much energy.After severalyears,a normal batterymay have adecreased
chargecapacityof60%of new.Additionally, Lithium Ionbatteries do notperform optimallyat
temperatures nearing freezing levels. For both reasons listed above, you should not use the PSLV
in freezing temperatures with a battery charge indication of 50% or less.
Specific Warnings and Cautions regarding the charging of Lithium Ion batteries.
Warnings
• Whenchargingthe battery, useonlythe specified chargersupplied by OSS.
• Do not attach the batteries to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette
lighter.
• Donot place thebatteries in ornear fire, or into directsunlight. When thebattery
becomeshot,thebuilt-in safety equipmentisactivated, preventing the batteryfrom
chargingfurther.Heating thebatterycandestroythesafety equipment and
causeadditional heating, breaking,or ignition ofthe battery.
• Donot continue chargingthe battery if it doesnot recharge within the specified
chargingtime of4 to 8hours. Doingso maycause thebattery tobecome hot,
ruptureandignite.
Caution Immediatelydiscontinueuse of the batteryif while using, charging,or storing the
battery,thebatteryemitsanunusualsmell,feelshot, changes color,changesshape,or
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CHARGING THE PSLV BATTERY: The PSLV is equipped with a powerful battery capable of driving
theunitformorethan30,8-hour days. The level-of-battery-charge screenalternatesbetween“Batt”and
thechargepercentage.Tochargethe unit, usea quarter toremovethe charge portscrew.Connectthe
batterychargerprovidedwith this unit wherethebattery charger green lightturnsred.Afullydischarged
batterywilltake4-8-hours to charge.Whenthebattery is fully charged,thelighton the wallchargerwill
changefromredto green. The chargerwillshutoff automatically whenthebatteryis full. Be sureto
replacethecharge plug orthe unit willflood.Takecare not tostrip the threads.Removing the charger
fromthewall socket, butleavingit attachedtothe actuator drainsthebattery.
DO
• Storebatterywith a charge level between 20% and80%
• Partiallychargethe battery every2 to 3months.
DO NOT
• Continuallychargethe battery to100% when notbeingused.
• Usethe PSLVwith a battery charge less than 50% in freezing conditions.
• Allowthebattery to remainin a fully-dischargedstate.
• Donot store thebattery in veryhigh or lowambient temperatures.
REMOVE THE CHARGE
PORT PLUG WITH A
QUARTER TO PREVENT
FLOODING, BE SURE TO
REPLACE THE PLUG.
CONNECT THE CHARGER AND LOOK FOR THE CHARGING LIGHT
(RED) ON THE CHARGER. IT WILL TURN GREEN WHEN FULLY
CHARGED. (Unfortunately, a few have forgotten to replace their
charger plug and ruined their unit when it flooded—DON’T FORGET!)
WRAP THE
CHARGER PLUG
CORDASA
REMINDER