Zeagle Buoyancy Compensator Manuale utente
Buoyancy Com pen sa tor
Owner’s Man u al
Introduction
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Thanks for Choosing Zeagle!
We value your decision to invest in a Zeagle Buoyancy Control
System. Please have your authorized Zeagle Dealer familiarize you with
the operation and care of your new Zeagle Buoyancy Compensator*
(BC) and go over your Owner’s Manual with you. Have your Dealer sign
the appropriate line on the service record at the end of this manual, after
he has performed this service. Before you use your BC for the first time,
be sure your Dealer has performed the Dealer prep check list. Please
save and refer to this Owner’s Manual from time to time to enable you to
fully understand and benefit from this fine product.
SCUBA Diving is an extremely enjoyable pastime when done
with proper training, good equipment, and knowledge of both your equip-
ment and your diving environment. This Zeagle Buoyancy Control
System is intended for use only by individuals practicing safe div-
ing principles.
*Buoyancy Compensator (BC) and Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
are synonymous for the same piece of SCUBA diving equipment.
Contents
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Introduction .................................................................. 1
Warranty Information .................................................... 3
General Information and Specifications ...................... 4
Function of the Zeagle System ..................................... 7
Fitting and Assembly ................................................... 9
Double Tank Mounting Options .................................. 12
Pre-dive Assembly and Inspection ...............................15
Donning Procedures .....................................................19
Diving with the Zeagle System .....................................20
Emergency Procedures ................................................21
Maintenance .................................................................23
Available BCD Accessories ..........................................24
Service Record ............................................................25
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Warranty Information
LIMITED LIFETIME GUARANTEE TO THE
ORIGINAL OWNER
Your BC is guaranteed against defects in materials and workman-
ship. This guarantee does not cover damages from accident,
abuse, neglect, alterations, improper usage, normal wear & tear or
failure to provide reasonable care. To validate your warranty you
must fill out and return your warranty registration by regular mail
or e-mail, within 30 days of purchase. All warranty claims will be
handled through Zeagle, or an authorized Zeagle Dealer.
Owner’s Responsibilities
• Zeagle Systems, Inc. requires that the end user of this system be
certified by a nationally or internationally recognized SCUBA certific-
ation agency and adequately trained in its use by a certified SCUBA
instructor with thorough knowledge and experience in the use of
Zeagle Systems, Inc. equipment.
• An annual inspection performed by an authorized Zeagle Dealer is
required for the safe operation of this system.
• Your Zeagle BC is NOT a personal flotation device and should
not be used as a life jacket. The BC does NOT guarantee a
heads up position of the wearer at the surface.
• All emergency procedures should be practiced periodically in shal-
low water (10 feet or 3 m) to maintain preparedness in the event an
actual emergency should occur.
• The owner is ultimately responsible for completing the Warranty
Registration by filling out the form included with the BCD and mailing
it to Zeagle Systems, Inc., or by going to the Product Registration
page at www.zeagle.com. One of these methods must be completed
within 30 days of purchase.
• For assistance with preparation, questions or service, contact your
local authorized Zeagle Dealer or Zeagle Systems, Inc.
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General Information and Specifications
This Buoyancy Compensator's Owner's Manual contains
important safety, maintenance, and operation information.
Read this manual thoroughly before diving.
Important information on the assembly, operation, and mainte-
nance of your BC is designated throughout this manual with the
"IMPORTANT" graphic and the symbol shown above.
This owner's manual also uses the following "WARNING"
graphic and symbol to designate that special attention needs to
be given to the manual, otherwise, a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death.
SCUBA diving is an adventuresome activity and some risks
are involved. Please be sure that you and your dive partner
have current certifications and follow all of the recommend-
ations of your certifying agency and that all equipment
is used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in serious injury or death.
Tank Pictogram
19 XX
MAX liters
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General Information & Specifications
SCUBA Cylinder Selection and Configuration
The maximum single and double cylinder size specifications (in liters) for
the BC is found on a tank pictogram on the warning label. This label is
found on the BC, inside the vest. If the double cylinder pictogram has a
"XX" in it, then the BC has been designed for single cylinder use only. If
the single and double cylinder pictograms have numbers in them, then
the BC has been designed for either single or double cylinder use. The
number in the pictogram indicates the largest cylinder size recommend-
ed, in liters.
Cylinder capacity is the volume of the SCUBA cylinder. When ex-
pressed in cubic feet, the volume is given for compressed gas. When
expressed in liters, the volume is given for the actual volume of the
cylinder based on the interior dimensions of the cylinder (water capac-
ity). Zeagle Systems, Inc. maximum recommended cylinder capacity is
120 ft3 (19 liters). Once again, if you have a question, consult your local
authorized Zeagle Dealer.
Failure to comply with the following information may result in an im-
proper buoyancy configuration. You must maintain neutral buoyancy
while diving to prevent injury or death.
Your over-all buoyancy depends on a combination of the buoyancy of all
your diving equipment added to your own body's buoyancy. The Zeagle
System is designed to work with a variety of tank sizes and configura-
tions.
Cylinder dimensions and capacity are two quantities
which are important to understand when configuring
your equipment. Cylinder dimensions are the actual,
outside dimensions of a SCUBA cylinder (also called
the tank). Zeagle BC's are designed specifically for
SCUBA cylinders which have a maximum diameter
of 8 in (20.3 cm) and maximum height of 31 in (78.7
cm). Consult your local authorized Zeagle Dealer if
you have any questions regarding cylinder dimen-
sions.
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General Information and Specifications
Operating Temperature Range
Table 1.0
180 N
(rounded down to nearest 10 N)
prEN1809
44 lbs / 19 kg
BUOYANCY
Total
Air -4o to +122o F -20o to +50o C
Water +28o to +104o F - 2o to +40o C
Surface Buoyancy of BC's
Your BC's buoyancy, has been rated by Zeagle Systems, Inc. Buoyancy
figures were measured in fresh water at sea level, and were rounded
down to the nearest pound. For buoyancies listed in the metric system,
buoyancy is measured in multiples of 10 Newtons, then rounded down to
the next lowest multiple.
The buoyancy of your BC is printed on a label, located on the bladder
assembly, as shown on page 8. A typical label for a BC will look like the
example below. This particular label indicates that the bladder assembly
is rated at 19 kg (44 lbs) buoyancy.
Special Instruction in cold water diving methods, and the specific
use of this product is required prior to cold water diving (tempera-
tures below 10o C / 50o F). This instruction is beyond the scope of
this Owner's Manual. Diving without this instruction could result in
injury or death. Consult your SCUBA instructor for this instruction
prior to using this product in cold water.
Shelf Life
The shelf life for a new, unused BC when deflated and stored in a dry
place at room temperature, with no exposure to ulraviolet (UV), light is
seven years. Refer to page 23 for Storage and Post Dive BC Cleaning
information.
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Function of the Zeagle System
The Zeagle Buoyancy Control System
The function of the Zeagle buoyancy control system is to add to your
diving enjoyment. It is designed to provide you with a comfortable way
of “wearing” your SCUBA system, a resting platform while on the surface,
and an easy means of controlling your buoyancy while diving.
Vest
The vest portion of the system should fit so that it wraps partially around
the front of the diver. See the Illustration on page 14. You should be able
to tighten the waist strap so that the vest fits quite snugly around the
waist, in order to prevent the BC from shifting during the dive. If you can
draw the two sides of the vest together and the fit is still not snug, you
need a smaller size vest. If the Vest is uncomfortably tight when the fully
extended strap is fastened, you need at larger vest. The ZENA lady's
BCD is different from other models, in that the vest portion is fastened to
the body of the BCD with two adjustable straps and is closed by a front
zipper. The ZENA is worn so that the top strap is at the narrowest part of
the waist, above the hips.
Side Panels (Cummerbund)
The side panels should fit around the waist (top of the hip) NOT over
your rib cage or diaphragm, with at least a four inch overlap on the touch
fastener (Velcro) closure. The side panels are attached using six (6)
plastic screw fasteners, and can be adjusted by moving the side panels
to a different set of grommets on the vest section. See the Illustration
on page 9. It is imperative that the BC not be worn too high on the
body as this will create an undesirably high center of gravity and could
restrict the ability of your diaphragm to move freely, resulting in discom-
fort or shortness of breath. Side Panel Extenders are available.
Shoulders
Length of the shoulder strap depends on personal comfort and the length
of your torso. Take into consideration different suits you may be wear-
ing with the system, and be sure to allow enough length so the pack
may be worn low as described above. The sternum strap should be just
above the breast line as shown on page 14. You should easily be able to
reach the quick release buckles. The sternum straps have high and low
attachment loops. The BCD leaves the factory with the sternum straps
attached to the higher loops. If this position puts the strap too close to
the neck or the strap is covering a Dry Suit inflator, then the strap can be
moved to the lower attachment points.
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Function of the Zeagle System
The Winglet Side Release Buckles
must be attached to the vest.
Surface Buoyancy
Label Location
Do NOT dive with the two winglet side release buckles detached!
Bladder Assembly
The bladder assembly attaches to the vest section via four stainless
steel slotted fasteners sewn to inner edge of the bladder assembly. Each
of these slotted fasteners slides over the two Single-Tank Bands. This
fastenes the Bladder to the Tank Bands. If the BC is to be used with
double tanks, then the single tank bands are removed and the optional
double tank straps (p/n 7281M) slide through the webbing slots at the
back of the vest just as the removed single tank bands did (see cylin-
der band illustration on pages 10 thru 13). The stamped metal ends of
the straps are threaded through the eye of the metal tabs on the Blad-
der Cover (see illustration below). There are two plastic buckles on the
Bladder Cover Winglets, which clip over the weight pockets to hold the
buoyancy forward. Do not dive with the two forward small side release
buckles detached! The shoulder straps should pass through the collar
at the top of the bladder assembly.
Shoulder strap goes
through the collar
The Tank Bands and the optional dou-
ble tank straps go through the same
backplate webbing slots.
Optional double-tank Straps are
required IF Double Tanks are
mounted to the BC.
p/n 7281M (2 required)
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Adjusting the Side Panels
1. Using two coins, unscrew the plastic barrel-screw fasteners.
2. Move the side panel to different set of grommets on vest and re in stall.
Fitting and Assembly
3. Note that one extra plastic barrel-screw is installed in an unused
grommet hole when the BCD leaves the factory. This extra screw can be
used if one is lost.
NEVER breathe from the bladder assembly. The bladder as-
sem bly was not designed as an auxiliary air source and may
contain harm ful con tam i nants, which if inhaled, may cause
in ju ry or death.
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