xDEEP ZEOS 28+ User manual

READ CAREFULLY.
YOUR COMFORT AND SAFETY
IS WORTH MORE THAN 15 MINUTES.
ENGLISH
USER MANUAL
ZEOS 28+ ZEOS 38+

CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU HAVE PURCHASED A PERFECT PRODUCT IN WHICH, WITHOUT ANY
COMPROMISE, WE HAVE CONNECTED THE BEST EXISTING
MATERIALS MADE IN EUROPE AND IN THE USA, WITH BOTH OUR TECHNICAL
AND RECREATIONAL DIVING EXPERIENCE. WHILE DESIGNING IT, WE HAVE ALSO
CONSULTED A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF DIVERS WHO USE VARIOUS
CONFIGURATIONS OF EQUIPMENT FROM MANY VARIOUS PRODUCERS.
WE HOPE THAT OUR PRODUCT MEETS YOUR EXPECTATIONS,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU ARE A RECREATIONAL DIVER OR AN
EXPERIENCED TECH DIVER.

INDEX
INTRODUCTION
06
BC ELEMENTS
16
CONNECTING THE SCUBA TANK
26
POST-DIVE MAINTENANCE
34
CE CERTIFICATION
10
BC ADJUSTMENT
20
PRE-DIVE INSPECTION
30
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
36
SAFETY RULES
12
CONNECTING THE LP HOSE
24
OPERATION
32
SPECIFICATION
38

01
INTRODUCTION

Before you use any of the products described in this
manual, carefully read all the information contained
herein with comprehension. Becoming familiar with this
information is a prerequisite for safe and long-term
use of the products described in this document.
This manual is intended as a guide for correctly trained
divers, and so a number of matters related to diving are
described here only roughly. In no way can this manual
act as a substitute for professional diver training or
course. Therefore, before you start using any of the
products described in this manual, make sure that you
have relevant qualications issued by a registered diving
organization.
If any of the information contained in this manual or
if any information label placed on the Buoyancy Compen-
sation Device is not clear, contact the manufacturer
for explanation:
XDEEP Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Sp. k.
Ul.Ogrodników 3, 43-227 Góra
Poland
Phone: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
PRE-USE GUIDELINES
6

This manual includes two types of designation, which you
should pay special attention to. They indicate warnings or
other information which may be crucial for health and life
of the user or other people. You should read them with
special attention:
IMPORTANT!
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA-
TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITU-
ATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR SERIOUS INJURY.
IT MAY ALSO INDICATE WRONG AND
DANGEROUS PRACTICES.
7

02
CE CERTIFICATION

The products described in the following instruction have
been a subject of certication in a recognized unit and
meet the requirements of 89/686/EWG directive and of
the norm EN1809:2001, synchronized with this direc-
tive, in its full extent; and of EN 250:2003 covering scuba
harness.
The compatibility assessment of ZEOS 28+/38+
has been conducted by:
Polski Rejestr Statków S.A.,
Recognised certication unit nr 1463
Al.Gen.Józefa Hallera 126
80-416 Gdańsk
Poland
ZEOS 28+, ZEOS 38+ buoyancy compensators has been
certied as compatible with 89/686/EWG directive, as
far as it contains air compatible with EN 12021 norm.
Regarding the lack of EN norms for safety requirements
while the use of it takes place with mixtures of higher
oxygen content, the above mentioned buoyancy compen-
sator cannot be regarded as one which has been
a subject of CE certication with gas mixtures with
oxygen level higher than 21% (+/- 2%) as stated in
89/686/EWG directive.
CE CERTIFICATION
10
WARNING
IN NON-EU COUNTRIES ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, LAW REQUIREMENTS AND BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR
NORMS MAY EXIST. DOUBLE CHECK THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE COUNTRY IN WHICH YOU INTEND
TO USE IT.
WARNING
THE BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR IS NOT A SAFETY JACKET: IT DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PROPER HEAD-UP
POSITION ON THE SURFACE.

03
SAFETY RULES

6.
Do not use your BC to lift or bring heavy objects to the
surface. Doing so may result in a serious accident due to
damage done to the BC or an uncontrolled ascent.
For bringing objects heavier than 2kg, use
appropriate equipment, such as a lift bag.
7.
To prevent the BC from damage, avoid prolonged expo-
sure of your BC to direct sunlight or extreme heat and
keep it away from sharp objects.
8.
Do not inhale air from the BC. It may contain harmful
contaminants, gases, or dangerous bacteria which evolve
in damp places.
9.
A BC is not a lifejacket and does not guarantee a head-up
position of the user on the surface. Therefore, you should
always dive with a buddy in case of losing consciousness
on the surface.
1.
Before every dive, carefully inspect all elements of the
equipment, including the BC. For furtherinformation on
the subject, read: “Pre-dive inspection”.
2.
Do not dive with the BC if there are signs of defective op-
eration, damage or wear, such a BC should be withdrawn
from use until it is repaired by an authorized XDEEP
distributor.
3.
During diving, perform mutual buddy-check, visually in-
specting the BC against any leakages or other irregulari-
ties. Arrange checkout procedures with your buddy and
practice relevant diving signs once again
before diving.
4.
In case of an uncontrolled ascent, you should immediately
start releasing air from the BC in order to stop or slow
down the rate of ascent.
5.
In order not to drown as a result of an uncontrolled
descent, in all cases you should be able to use an emer-
gency source of buoyancy or remove the weight. The BC
CANNOT be the only source of buoyancy!
SAFETY RULES
DANGER
XDEEP BCDS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE USER WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT. IMPROPER USE MAY
RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, THEREFORE IT IS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING RULES.
12

10.
Do not lift or move the BC by pulling the inator hose.
Such practice may result in irreparable damage to the BC.
11.
When diving in cold water (below 10 degrees Celsius), you
should take into account that the inator may freeze, as a
result of which, it may supply air in an uncontrolled way,
or other irregularities in its operation may appear. Before
diving in cold water, it is necessary that you practice
emergency procedures should the inator freeze!
Cold water diving (in the temperature lower than 10°C)
signicantly increase the risk of inator freeze, which
may result in uncontrolled air ination or other irregular-
ities. In the case of inator freeze you should follow the
procedures of your diving federation which you’ve leaned
on your diving course.
In order to minimize the risk of inator freeze you must
follow these rules:
Diving in tight spaces, in the wrecks, under overhanging
reef walls and in the caves involves the risk of sudden
loss of buoyancy caused by the bladder’s puncture due
to the contact with sharp edges of wrecks or reefs or the
lock of the overpressure valve by the sediments falling
down from the ceiling. If the sudden loss of buoyancy
caused by compensator would happen, you should
immediately use the emergency source of buoyancy.
In order to minimize the risk related to sudden loss of
buoyancy we should:
1.
Use gas mixture according to the EN 12021 norm and
use only dry and clean cylinders lled in the authorized
stations. Increased humidity of the gas has a signicant
impact on the increased risk of inator freeze.
2.
Avoid adding large amount of air to the compensator at
one time since the high ow of air through the ination
valve considerably increases the risk of valve freeze
while diving in cold waters. Instead you should control
the buoyancy by adding small amounts of air at one time.
3.
Perform the BCD maintenance as per the time periods
specied in this manual. Worn-out parts in the inator or
any contaminants may trigger rapid growth of ice crystals
inside the ination valve causing the valve freeze.
4.
While diving in waters of temperature lower than 10°C,
remain at the surface as short as possible.
1.
Always have the emergency source of buoyancy available
and make sure that you can use it at any time.
2.
Keep proper distance from the wrecks and reefs. Sharp
edges may cause puncture or cut the compensator blad-
der resulting in sudden and irreparable loss of buoyancy.
3.
Avoid diving into places where sediments, rocks or other
solid particles may fall down from above, e.g. due to the
movement of ns or the ow of water. Falling particles
may block the overpressure valve in a closed or open
state, resulting in incorrect compensator operation.
13

04
BC ELEMENTS

Thanks to its modular design, a XDEEP BC can be
adjusted to every type of diving, starting with simple rec-
reational diving with the use of a single tank and nishing
with deep technical diving which requires conguration
with a double tank set and stages. The BC can be used
with any harness which has two mounting holes of 12mm
and a spacing of 11 inches. However, we recommend
using one of high quality CE certied XDEEP harnesses.
BC ELEMENTS
Fig. 1. Kompensator ZEOS (front)
01
Fig. 2. Kompensator ZEOS (back)
02
BC design
12
6
5
5
3
4
1. Outer shell
2. K-Type Power Inator
3. Inator hose
4. Over pressure relief valve
5. Mounting holes
6. Zipper
16

A K-type inator is a reliable device made of shockproof
technopolymer which is resistant to environmental condi-
tions. The inator valve is made of metal, which makes
the inator more resistant to freezing and it can be oper-
ated much longer than inators made entirely of plastic.
The inator is equipped with an inator button (1) to
inate the BC with air, a purge button (2) to deate the BC
or inate it orally, and a mouthpiece (3) to release the air
that is deated or inhale the BC orally.
K-type Power Inflator 05
1
2
3
17

18

05
BC ADJUSTMENT

When you order a complete BC system, you get all ele-
ments connected and ready for use. For improved com-
fort and safety of use you should, however, make some
nal adjustments of the harness straps.
The adjustment description below applies to the most
basic model of harness, consisting of steel or aluminium
plate and one piece of webbing, which is popular among
technical divers. If you want to use a dierent model of
harness, specic details on connecting its elements are
included in its manual.
BC ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 3. Place of harness straps adjustment
01
Fig. 4. Place of crotch strap straps adjustment
02
20