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Rapid Diver™ System
User's Manual
Rev 2/18
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from Aqua Lung International.
©2018 Aqua Lung International
Rapid Diver™ System User’s Manual PN 18563
Rapid Diver™ System PN 769410, 769401, 769402
TRADEMARK NOTICE
Aqua Lung®is a registered trademark of
Aqua Lung International
A NOTE is used to emphasize important points, tips and reminders.
A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death to the user.
A CAUTION indicates any situation or technique that could
cause damage to the product and could subsequently result
in injury to the user.
Congratulations and thank you for choosingAqua Lung. Your Rapid Diver System
meets all existing standards for quality and performance and has been designed
and manufactured with the greatest care.
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES:
Pay special attention to information provided in Warnings, Cautions and Notes
that are accompanied by one of these symbols:
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General Precautions and Warnings ............................................................ 4
Product Description...................................................................................... 7
Assembling a Rapid Diver System.............................................................. 8
Donning and Adjustment ........................................................................... 15
Ination Methods ........................................................................................ 18
Deation Methods....................................................................................... 19
Buoyancy and Cylinder Capabilities......................................................... 21
Pre-Dive Inspection .................................................................................... 22
Post-Dive Inspection .................................................................................. 23
Rapid Diver System and Accessories ...................................................... 24
Technical Specications ............................................................................ 26
Dealer Inspection and Service .................................................................. 27
Warranty Information ................................................................................. 29
Notes ............................................................................................................ 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Before using this product, you must receive instruction
and certication in SCUBA diving and buoyancy control from a
Military or government operated diving school (or any recognized
certication agency). Use of SCUBA equipment by uncertied or
untrained persons is dangerous and can result in injury or death.
WARNING:Beforeevery dive,perform acomplete pre-diveinspection
according to the procedure prescribed in this manual, to ensure that
all components are functioning properly and no signs of damage
or leaks are present. If you nd that your product is not functioning
properly or is damaged, remove it from service until it can be repaired
by an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer or Distributor.
WARNING: This manual provides user instructions for the Rapid
Diver Pro BC and Rapid Diver System as a complete unit. Products
that make up a Rapid Diver System will have user specic manuals
included with each product. Before diving with your new Rapid
Diver System it is important that you read each product specic
manual in its entirety. This allows you to become familiar with the
procedures for using each piece of equipment before, during and
after the dive. Improper use of your Rapid Diver System could lead
to serious injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT inhale from your oral inator. The BC may
contain harmful contaminants or gases, which could cause
suffocation or injury.
WARNING: Becomefamiliarwith yourBCin acontrolled environment
such as a swimming pool, in order to weight yourself properly and to
become comfortable with using its many features and adjustments.
WARNING: The use of some equipment requires additional training
beyond that of conventional SCUBAinstruction. Be sure to obtain
the appropriate instruction from a recognized training agency
based on the type of diving equipment being used.
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WARNING: This BC is designed for use with compressed air
or Nitrox/EAN (enriched air nitrox) mixtures not exceeding
40% oxygen. Any use of gas mixtures with increased oxygen
content or the addition of helium or other substances may
cause corrosion, deterioration and/or premature aging of the
BC leading to component failure of the metal and rubber parts.
The component failures could lead to a loss of buoyancy control
and/or pressure integrity of the BC resulting in injury or death.
Non-standard breathing mixtures may also present a risk of
re or explosion. The use of Nitrox/EAN requires additional
training. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury or
death. Use only nitrogen/oxygen mixtures containing no more
than 40% oxygen.
WARNING: This is NOT a life jacket or rescue device: It does not
guarantee a head-up position of the wearer at the surface. It is not
designed to provide face-up otation in all situations; therefore
it does not meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for a life preserver
or personal otation device (PFD). If you become unconscious in
the water without a buddy present to immediately give assistance,
you may suffer serious injury or death from drowning.
WARNING: TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS: This BC should be
exposed to temperatures no lower than -4°F (-20°C) and no higher
than 150°F (65°C).
WARNING:Specialinstructionandprocedures areneededwhendiving
in cold water (temperatures below 50° F / 10° C). This instruction is
beyond the scope of this manual. Use of this product without proper
instruction in cold water diving techniques could result in serious
injury or death. Consult a professional diving instructor prior to using
this product in cold water.
WARNING: Your BC is not a lift bag. DO NOT use it to bring heavy
objects to the surface. Doing so may cause permanent damage
to the BC and could also result in serious injury or death due to
arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness.
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WARNING: Although this manual provides some basic guidelines
for certain buoyancy control techniques, it is not a substitute for
training from a professional diving instructor. Failure to weight
yourself properly may create a hazardous condition that could
lead to serious injury or death. If you are unsure how to weight
yourself in order to achieve optimum buoyancy underwater and
on the surface, do not dive until you have obtained the necessary
instruction from your diving instructor or an Authorized Aqua
Lung Dealer or Distributor.
WARNING: In an emergency such as an out of air situation or
uncontrolled descent, it is important to remove and jettison
weight immediately. DO NOT depend solely on using your BC
power inator to lift you to the surface.
WARNING: In the event of an uncontrolled, rapid ascent, it is
important to immediately begin venting air from the BC. Continue
venting air to slow your ascent rate if neutral buoyancy cannot
be reestablished.
If you have any questions regarding your Buoyancy Compensator or
these instructions, please contact your Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer
or Distributor. Distributor information is available on the Aqua Lung
website at: www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional
NOTE: CE Conformity - This BC conforms to EN 1809: 2014.
It was controlled by the l’Institut National de Plongée Professionnelle,
organisme notié n°0078, entrée n°3 port de la pointe rouge 13008
Marseille -France.
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(1) Rapid Diver Pro BC
(2) Soft pack
(3) Core Supreme (ACD) Regulator
(4) Cylinder bands Long
(5) Cylinder bands Short
(6) 27 cubic foot (4 L) Steel Cylinder
(7) Two Gauge Console
(8) Cutting Shears
(9) Micro Mask (Black)
(10) Soft Case
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rapid Diver System consists of the following items:
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4
5
6
9
10
8
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NOTE: Components that are included with the Rapid Diver System will vary
depending on the part number ordered.
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When you rst receive your Rapid Diver System, it will be unassembled in
its box. It is beyond the scope of this manual to cover the assembly of Life
Support equipment, as this requires professional training. It will be necessary
to take your Rapid Diver System into an Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer to have
your Rapid Diver System assembled.
ASSEMBLING A RAPID DIVER SYSTEM
1. Place the BC on a at surface with the
front cylinder mount face-up (Fig. 1).
NOTE: The short cylinder bands must
be used to set-up a front cylinder mount
conguration.
Front Mount Assembly
Fig. 1
Front Cylinder Mount
NOTE: The terms “Hook & Loop” are used throughout this manual. Hook & Loop is
commonly known as Velcro®, which is a trademarked brand of hook & loop. Some of
the BC components have hook & loop attachments.
NOTE: A water hydration bladder can t inside the soft pack pocket. Water hydration
bladders are not available through Aqua Lung.
A cylinder can be attached horizontally to the front cylinder mount on the Rapid
Diver Pro BC (Fig. 1). This will create a more streamlined position and allows
for greater range of motion in the water.
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3. The procedure for weaving the cylinder band through the cam buckle is covered
in Threading the Cam-Buckle section of this manual.
4. Open the cylinder band buckles and loosen the bands.
5. Insert the cylinder into the bands from the
right side. Position the cylinder so that the
valve on/off handle is pointed down towards
the diver’s feet (Fig. 4).
6. The procedure for securing the cylinder
band to the cylinder is covered in Securing the
Band to the Cylinder section of this manual.
2. Insert the open end of the cylinder band through the webbing on the bottom
of the BC. Position the ribbed side of the traction sleeve face up. Insert the
cylinder band into the top of the traction sleeve, under the front cylinder mount
straps and out the bottom of the traction sleeve (Fig. 2). The traction sleeve
should be positioned directly over the front cylinder mount (Fig. 3). Repeat
process for other cylinder band.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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7. Assemble the regulator rst stage to the cylinder valve (See manual provided
with regulator for attachment instructions). Make sure the rst stage faces
towards the diver (Fig. 5a).
8. Route the second stage regulator hose over the neck using the four hook and
loop attachments (Fig. 5b-e).
9. Connect the MP inator hose and secure it in place using the hook and
loop attachment (Fig. 5f). The procedure for connecting the MP inator hose
is covered in the Ination Methods section of this manual.
10. The two gauge console may be attached to the BC according to the
divers preference.
11. Slowly pressurize the system while carefully listening for leaks. If any leaks
are detected, do not dive with your Rapid Diver System until the source of the
leak has been corrected.
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