Uwatec REBEL BC User manual

REBEL BC
MANUAL

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1 IMPORTANT WARNINGS........................................................................................3
2. EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION .................................................................................3
3. IMPORTANT CAUTIONS.........................................................................................4
4. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................4
5. INITIAL SET UP .......................................................................................................5
5.1 Standard cinch: cylinder strap set-up and attachment .....................................5
6. BALLASTING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................7
6.1 Standard weight belt........................................................................................7
6.2 Integrated Weight Pocket System (OPTIONAL)................................................7
6.3 Adding the leads:.............................................................................................7
6.4 Adding the optional weight pockets:................................................................7
6.5 DISCARD/ REMOVE the weight (of the optional weight pockets) from the jacket...7
7. VALVE SET UP.........................................................................................................8
8. OPERATION.............................................................................................................9
8.1 Ination............................................................................................................9
8.2 Deation ..........................................................................................................9
9. BC HARNESS ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL FEATURES .....................................10
10. BC EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES .............................................................11
11. STORAGE ..............................................................................................................12
12. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................13
13. PERIOD OF USE....................................................................................................14
14. EUROPEAN NOTIFIED BODY ..............................................................................14
15. SOURCE OF STANDARD......................................................................................14
16. SOURCE OF REQUIREMENT...............................................................................14
17. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................................................................14
18. RISK ASSESSMENT..............................................................................................15
SCUBAPRO REBEL BC MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SCUBAPRO Buoyancy compensator (BC)
for small divers which has been developed, tested and constructed to provide you with
the greatest safety and the highest wearing comfort. The materials used are the result of
decades of experience, research and development.
This instruction manual contains important care and maintenance information. Please read
through the manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper way to handle the BC.
Failure to follow the instructions can lead to serious consequences, even death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 IMPORTANT WARNINGS
⚠WARNING
This manual must be read and understood entirely before using the product. It is
advised that you keep this manual in your possession during the entire life of your BC.
FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
⚠WARNING
When diving you must follow the rules and apply the skills taught by a recognized scuba
diving certication agency. Before taking part in any diving activity, it is mandatory to
⚠WARNING
This instruction manual does not replace a diving instruction course!
2. EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION
All SCUBAPRO BCs described in this manual have obtained the European certication
according to European rules regulating the conditions for the release on the market
and the fundamental safety requirements for second category Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
CerticationtestshavebeenconductedaccordingtotheEN1809harmonizedstandard,
to ensure the compliance of the products to the fundamental requirements for health and
safetysetbyEuropeanregulation2016/425/EU.
TheCEandEN1809marksontheproductdenotetheconformitytosaidrequirements.
The manufacturer of this SCUBAPRO BC is:
Johnson Outdoors Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, Bremer Straße 4 90451 Nuremberg
GERMANY
⚠WARNING
THIS BC IS NOT A LIFEJACKET OR A RESCUE DEVICE.
Emergency face up oatation may not be provided for all wearers and in all conditions.
⚠WARNING
Ensure you have fully understood the jacket’s function and features and adjust the straps
appropriately before diving. If in doubt, ask your ofcial SCUBAPRO dealer for help.
⚠WARNING
This BC is not a breathing device.
Never breathe from the BC.
Your BC may contain gas residue, liquid, or contamination that may result in injury or
death if inhaled.

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⚠WARNING
In accordance with European standards, our BCs can only be considered certied where
all components are present, as per the original SCUBAPRO conguration, including the
low pressure hose supplied.
Any variation of the original conguration invalidates conformity to European
certication standards.
3. IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment, we call your attention
to the following:
1. Use the equipment according to the instructions contained in this manual and only after
having completely read and understood all instructions and warnings.
2. Use of the equipment is limited to the uses described in this manual or for applications
approved in writing by SCUBAPRO.
3.Cylindersmustonlybelledwithatmosphericcompressedair,accordingtotheEN12021
norm. Should moisture be present in the cylinder, beside causing corrosion of the cylinder,
it may cause freezing and subsequent malfunction of the regulator during dives carried
outinlowtemperatureconditions(lowerthan10°C(50°F)).Cylindersmustbetransported
according to local rules provided for the transport of dangerous goods. Cylinder use is
subjected to the laws regulating the use of gases and compressed air.
4.Equipmentmustbeservicedbyqualiedpersonnelattheprescribedintervals.Repairs
and maintenance must be carried out by an Authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer service facility
and with the exclusive use of original SCUBAPRO spare parts.
5. Should the equipment be serviced or repaired without complying with procedures
approvedbySCUBAPROorbyuntrainedpersonnelornotcertiedbySCUBAPRO,or
shoulditbeusedinwaysandforpurposesotherthanspecicallydesignated,liabilityfor
the correct and safe function of the equipment transfers to the owner/user.
6. The content of this manual is based upon the latest information available at the time of
going to print. SCUBAPRO reserves the right to make changes at any time.
7. All dives must be planned and carried out so that at the end of the dive the diver will still
haveareasonablereserveofairforemergencyuse.Thesuggestedamountisusually50
bars (725 psi).
SCUBAPRO refuses all responsibility for damages caused by non-compliance with the
instructions contained in this manual. These instructions do not extend the warranty or the
responsibilities stated by SCUBAPRO terms of sales and delivery.
⚠WARNING
Always perform a pre-dive and post-dive inspection of the BC.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Primary purpose of the Buoyancy Compensator
The primary purpose of a Buoyancy Compensator is to make you more comfortable by
enabling you to maintain neutral buoyancy at depth.
Youareneutrallybuoyantwhenyoumaintainaspecicdepthwithoutexpendingsignicant
physical effort to prevent an ascent or descent from that depth.

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⚠WARNING
Do not use your BC as an assist or “lift bag” for bringing objects to the surface. These
objects may be lost during the ascent, creating a sudden increase in buoyancy and loss
of buoyancy control.
5. INITIAL SET UP
Low Pressure (LP) hose
Connectthelowpressure(LP)hoseofthePowerInationValvetoanunusedLPportofthe
rststage,thatmusthavethesamethread(g.1).
LP
Fig 1
Fig. 1
⚠WARNING
Do not attach a L.P. hose to a SCUBA regulator high pressure (HP) port or to an air supply
with pressure in excess of 200 psi (13.8 bar). This may result in damage or explosive
failure of the Ination Valve or Low pressure Hose, which could result in injury or death.
5.1 Standard cinch: cylinder strap set-up and attachment
The SCUBAPRO® standard cinch lets you quickly release any single tank from the BC vest.
It must be installed as follows:
1. Rotate the buckle until it snaps into the open position. Slide the strap around the plastic
buckleasshowninthegure(Fig.2-4),wetthestrapbeforeclampingitinplaceonthe
tank, and adjust the length (Fig. 2-7).
2. If the BC has a hard backplate, place the cavity (S) of the backplate on the shoulder of the
tank (Fig. 2-6) and then fasten the strap (Fig. 2-5 and 2-7) of the quick-release belt (W1)
around the tank.
On BCs with hard backplates, the safety strap (L) (Fig. 2 – 6) is fastened at the top of
the backplate to prevent the BC from slipping downward while the strap is fastened and
closed. Once adjusted correctly, it helps relocate the right position for the tank on the BC
in an easy, repetitive way.

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3. Close the buckle (C) (Fig. 2 – 7). If the strap is too tight or too loose, open the hook and
loop strap and the buckle to readjust the length of the strap (Fig. 2-5) of the quick-release
belt (W1). For added safety, slide the loop (SL) (Fig. 2-5) around the strap end (T). In BCs
with a hard backplate, with the tank mounted to the BC you can lift the entire unit using
the handle integrated into the backplate.
Shake the unit to ensure the tank is properly fastened.
In BCs without a hard backplate, there is a second hook and loop strap that allows you to
easily position the tank to prevent unwanted shifting during the dive.
Fig 2-4
C
B
W1
W
L
TSL
SL T
S
W
T
SL
1
1
Fig 2-5
Fig 2-6
Fig 2-7
Fig. 2-4
Fig. 2-5
Fig. 2-6
Fig. 2-7
⚠WARNING
To prevent accidental loss of the cylinder, ensure the strap is done up tightly enough so that
the cylinder cannot move or slide on the BC. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
⚠WARNING
Soak the webbing of the SCUBA air cylinder strap and then tighten prior to each use
of the BC. Webbing may stretch when initially exposed to water. Failure to soak the
webbing may allow the cylinder strap to loosen around the SCUBA air cylinder. This
could result in injury or death.

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⚠WARNING
Check the correct position and secure t of the tank strap before each dive.
6. BALLASTING SYSTEM
The total weight must be calculated and tested in order to maintain a neutral buoyancy since
you change depth during the dive, by simply adding or releasing the correct amount of air.
The SCUBAPRO BC has been designed for three ballasting systems, based on the use of
the ‘Ecoweight’ (soft sealed weight) developed to improve comfort, to reduce wear of the
pockets and to protect the environment as well.
6.1 Standard weight belt
It is the traditional harness weight belt, separate from the BC.
6.2 Integrated Weight Pocket System (OPTIONAL)
The REBEL offers disposable weight pouches as an option. This allows a predetermined
amount of lead to be thrown off in an emergency. In most cases, you can do without a
weight belt entirely. An important aspect is that the lead is anatomically better distributed
and the back is prevented from being pushed through.
6.3 Adding the leads:
Open the zipper on the upper part of the weight pocket and put the lead inside. Make sure
that the fastex buckle is tightly closed at the bottom to prevent, that the lead can slip out.
Close the zipper completely.
6.4 Adding the optional weight pockets:
Open the velcro and put the weight in the optional weight pocket. Close the pocket with
the velcro. Open the zipper on the upper part of the weight pocket and put the lead inside.
Make sure that the fastex buckle is tightly closed at the bottom to prevent, that the lead can
slip out. Close the zipper completely.
6.5 DISCARD/ REMOVE the weight (of the optional weight
pockets) from the jacket
• Bring your body into an upright position
•Squeezethesidesofthequickreleasebuckletogetherandpullitdownuntiltheapand
Velcro is completely open. The bag opens, the lead /weight pockets fall down. Please note
that this should only be done in an emergency, as the lead slips out downwards.
• To remove the lead after the dive, please open the zipper and remove the lead upwards.
⚠WARNING
Practice fastening and releasing the weight pockets several times before diving.

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⚠WARNING
The Ecoweight and Removable Pocket must be perfectly secured with the buckles fully
and correctly engaged: the loss of the pocket during diving causes positive buoyancy
and uncontrolled ascent that could result in injury or death.
7. VALVE SET UP
SCUBAPROBCsarecompletedbytheBPISystem(BalancePowerInator).
The BPI, connected to the tank/regulator, makes it possible to control buoyancy in the water
(ination/deationoftheBC)byusinginateanddeatebuttons.
Connecting the BPI
ThePowerInationValveallowsyoutoinateyourBCusingairfromyourSCUBAcylinder.
ItsLPhose,threadedonaLPportoftherststageregulator,isconnectedtothePower
InationValvebytheQuickDisconnectCouplingthatworkswiththeaironoroff.
ToattachtheQuickDisconnectCoupling(g.6-C):
Fig. 6
B.P.I.
Fig 6
C
P
O
1.Makesurethatbothttingsarefreeofcontaminationpriortomatingthemtogether.
2.PullbackthecollaroftheQuickDisconnectCoupling,whilepushingthehosermlyonto
thettingplugfoundonthepowerinationvalve.
3.Releasethecollarwhenthecouplingisfullyseatedontheplug.Pullgentlybutrmlyon
the hose to check for a secure connection.
4.To disconnect,pull theQuick Disconnect Couplingcollar backand disengage theLP
hose from the plug.
⚠WARNING
Keep water out of the inatable aircell of the BC. Repeated use of the oral valve or the
Overpressure Valve may allow water inside the BC, reducing the amount of buoyancy
provided by the BC. This could result in injury or death. Drain all water out of the BC
prior to every use.

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8. OPERATION
8.1 Ination
InatingtheBCwiththePowerInationValve
ToinatetheBC,pressthePowerInationValveButton(g.6-P).AirshouldentertheBC.
Forbettercontrolduringinationuseshortburstsofairbyrepeatedlypressingandreleasing
the PIV button.
InatingtheBCwiththeOralValve
TheOralValveisfoundontheendoftheairway.ItallowsyoutoinateyourBCwithyour
exhaledbreath.Useofthisvalveforinationisrecommendedonthesurface,oronland
prior to diving. It may be used when you cannot, or do not wish to add air to the BC with
thePowerInationValve.
1. First exhale a small amount of air into the mouthpiece of the valve to purge any water that
may be trapped there.
2.Withthesamebreath,continuetoexhalewhiledeeplydepressingtheOralInationValve
Button(g.6-O).
3. Release the Oral Valve Button when you inhale fresh air.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired amount of buoyancy is reached
8.2 Deation
DeatingtheBCwiththemanualdumpvalveontheelbow
Stop and assume an upright position in the water. When in position, open the Manual Dump
Valve by:
a.pullinggentlyonthehoseassembly(g.7-A).
It is not necessary to use excessive pressure to pull on the hose assembly. Valve travel is
limitedandpullingharderwillnotincreasetheairow.ToclosetheManualDumpValve,
stop pulling downward, and release.
b.pushingonthebuttonthatprotrudesoutofthevalvecasing(g.7-C)(Patented):this
system could be useful also to purge air of another diver having problems (panic, beginner
diver, unconsciousness, etc.).
Fig 7
L
C
B
A
Fig. 7

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⚠WARNING
Keep sand and other contamination out of the Oral Valve mouthpiece and valve button.
Under certain conditions, contamination can cause the valve to not close completely.
If this occurs while diving, shake the valve while depressing it several times. If the
valve leaks or remains inoperable, terminate the dive. Diving with a leaking Buoyancy
Compensator or with valves that do not operate properly may result in a loss of
buoyancy control that could result in injury or death.
DeatingtheBCwiththeOralValve
Assume a head up position in the water. Raise the Oral Valve above and in front of your face.
(This insures the Oral valve will be positioned above the air bubble in the BC.). Depress the
OralValvebuttonandvisuallyconrmthatairisescapingfromthemouthpiece.Forbest
control, let air out in a series of short, measured amounts while observing the effects on
your buoyancy.
⚠WARNING
• The SCUBAPRO® Dual Manual Dump Valve (Patent) has a safety hand button that
releases air when pushed (g 7-C), in case of failure of the Manual Dump System
(broken cable, pin, etc.).
• With all deation methods, hold the valve open no longer than needed. This helps
prevent excess water from entering the BC.
• Do not depress the Oral Valve button when activating the Manual Dump valve, as
water may enter the BC through the Oral Valve mouthpiece.
LowerDumpValve(g.7-L)
An over Pressure Valve located at the lower rear of the BC is equipped with lanyard and pull knob.
This lower Dump Valve can be manually activated when the Diver operates them in a horizontal or
head down orientation in the water, positioning them at the highest point of the air bubble.
⚠WARNING
The deation devices with the maximum outow of gas are the shoulder valve g. (7-B)
and the lower valve (g 7-L).
OverPressureValveOperation
TheOverPressureValvepreventsover-inationoftheBC.Iftheinternalpressureexceeds
the spring pressure in the Over Pressure Valve, the valve automatically opens and releases air
to prevent damage to the BC. The valve will automatically close when the internal pressure
goes below the spring pressure in the Over pressure Valve.
9. BC HARNESS ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL FEATURES
⚠WARNING
Adjust the BC so that it does not restrict your breathing when fully inated. Restriction
of normal breathing while wearing your BC could result in injury or death. Before each
use, check all bands, straps, quick-connect clips, and/or cummerbund for proper
adjustment to the user.