STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB
STEALTH 2.0 REC RB
Redundant bladder manual
STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB
ENGLISH
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INTRODUCTION
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CE CERTIFICATION
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SAFETY RULES
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Parts of the compensator in RB version
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BC configuration
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Pre-dive Inspection
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Operation
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Technical specification
Warning! Introduction The following manual is not a standalone document and merely touches upon the issues related to the operation of the following auxiliary buoyancy compensator bladders in the following compensators: STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC, STEALTH 2.0 TEC and STEALTH 2.0 REC in the RB version (with an auxiliary buoyancy compensator). Before proceeding with the usage of any of the above-mentioned products, please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the full manual for the compensator and the harness.
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Pre-use guidelines 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 qualifications issued by a registered diving organization. If any of the information contained in this manual or if any information label placed on the Buoyancy Compensation Device is not clear, contact the manufacturer for explanation:
Important! 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:
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in a serious accident which may cause death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause damage to the product or serious injury. It may also indicate wrong and dangerous practices.
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CE certification
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CE certification Safety rules The products described in the following instruction have been a subject of certification in a recognized unit and meet the requirements of 89/686/EWG directive and of the norm EN1809:2001, synchronized with this directive, in its full extent; and of EN 250:2003 covering scuba harness. The compatibility assessment of STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB, STEALTH 2.0 REC RB and STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB has been conducted by:
STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB, STEALTH 2.0 REC RB and STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB has been certified 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 compensator cannot be regarded as one which has been a subject of CE certification with gas mixtures with oxygen level higher than 21% (+/- 2%) as stated in 89/686/EWG directive.
Polski Rejestr Statkรณw S.A., Jednostka notyfikowana nr 1463 Al.Gen.Jรณzefa Hallera 126 80-416 Gdaล sk Polska
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.
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Safety rules 10.
DANGER
Do not lift or move the BC by pulling the inflator hose. Such practice may result in irreparable damage to the BC.
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.
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Before every dive, carefully inspect all elements of the equipment, including the BC. For furtherinformation on the subject, read: “Pre-dive inspection�.
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Do not dive with the BC if there are signs of defective operation, damage or wear, such a BC should be withdrawn from use until it is repaired by an authorized XDEEP distributor.
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During diving, perform mutual buddy-check, visually inspecting the BC against any leakages or other irregularities. Arrange checkout procedures with your buddy and practice relevant diving signs once again before diving.
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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.
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When diving in cold water (below 10 degrees Celsius), you should take into account that the inflator 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 inflator freeze!
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.
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To prevent the BC from damage, avoid prolonged exposure of your BC to direct sunlight or extreme heat and keep it away from sharp objects.
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Do not inhale air from the BC. It may contain harmful contaminants, gases, or dangerous bacteria which evolve in damp places.
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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.
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In order not to drown as a result of an uncontrolled descent, in all cases you should be able to use an emergency source of buoyancy or remove the weight. The BC CANNOT be the only source of buoyancy!
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Parts of the compensator in RB version
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Parts of the compensator in RB version BC configuration The STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB, STEALTH 2.0 REC RB and STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB are equipped with a complete and fully independent buoyancy source consisting of an inflator, a redundant bladder inside the compensator and dump valve.
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Pic. 1. Redundant inflator and dump valve in STEALTH 2.0 REC and STEALTH 2.0 TEC
1. Primary inflator; 2. Primary dump valve (automatic overpressure relief valve); 3. Redundant inflator; 4. Redundant dump valve (automatic overpressure relief valve).
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Pic. 2. Redundant inflator and dump valve in STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC
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BC configuration Pre-dive Inspection Before first usage, it is crucial to configure the compensator following the information included in the basic manual. The STEALTH 2.0 compensators in the RB version are equipped with a complete redundant inflator and a dump valve, which are connected to the redundant buoyancy bladder. Just like the main inflator, the redundant inflator must also be properly connected to the scuba diver’s body with a bungee gum loop or a double-sided carabineer.
WARNING You should avoid placing the heads of the main and redundant inflators too close to each other, since this increases the risk of mistaking them. The redundant inflator head should always be fastened in an easily accessible place so that its immediate usage is not obstructed.
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Pre-dive Inspection Operation WARNING The STEALTH 2.0 series compensators in the RB version are equipped with two buoyancy bladders, and as a result of this, with two inflators and two dump valves. During inspection before diving, be very careful so as not to mistake the inflator or the main inflator valve with the redundant inflator valve.
Before every dive it is necessary to follow the inspection procedures for checking the correct operation of all BC elements. Even if on a given day you have already dived using your BC, before diving again make sure that all of its elements are working correctly.
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Check that no element of the BC show any signs of wear, paying particular attention to the condition of webbing, buckles, the outer shell and the LP hose.
Check the correctness of manual operation (opening) of the dump valve by pulling on its string. By doing so you should release air.
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Inflate the primary bladder of the BC using the inflator button and then press the purge button, checking whether air is being released from the oral inflator’s hole. Repeat this step a couple of times.
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Inflate the primary bladder of the BC using the inflator button and leave it fully inflated for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes the BC should remain full. If it is not, do not use it until the defect is removed by an authorized manufacturer service center.
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Deflate the primary bladder and perform the steps from 3 to 7 of this procedure for the redundant bladder.
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During descent, stop at three meters at the most and perform mutual buddy-check, visually inspecting the BC against any leakages.
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Caution: Air bubbles appearing on the outer shell do not necessarily mean leakage. They may result from air being stuck in the structure of the fabric or under the inner shell.
Check whether all detachable elements are tightened correctly; those are: bolts, valves, hose adapter and single tank adapter (if applicable). Check the BC’s oral inflation putting the inflator’s mouthpiece into your mouth and pressing the purge button while breathing out. Using this method, inflate the BC to at least half of its volume.
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Press the inflator button until the automatic dump valve is activated. The automatic dump valve should open with a characteristic sound. The air supply should stop immediately after release of the inflator button.
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WARNING Always follow steps from 3 to 7 of this procedure both for the main and redundant bladder.
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Operation DANGER The redundant buoyancy bladder should NEVER be used simultaneously with the main one, since this poses a threat in the form of the loss of buoyancy as a result of leaving a part of the gas in the bladder, which is not used for the control of buoyancy. Please ALWAYS release all the gas from the main bladder when you intend to use the redundant one.
DANGER Using the redundant buoyancy bladder by persons unfamiliar with its functioning may result in the loss of buoyancy (unintended ejection above the surface of the water), which may expose the user to severe injuries, or even death. Before you start using the STEALTH 2.0 series compensator in the RB version, please practice the functioning of the main and redundant bladders several times in shallow water.
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Using the compensator in normal conditions
DANGER
During normal diving, when there is no damage to the main source of buoyancy, which is the main buoyancy bladder, you should use the main bladder following the instructions given in the basic compensator manual.
You should pay special attention so as not to mistake the main inflator with the redundant one, since this can result in an uncontrolled loss of buoyancy, which can lead to an accident and injuries.
The redundant buoyancy bladder should remain empty except for when inspecting its operation or emergency situation practice. The redundant inflator should, however, be located in an easily accessible place, so that it is immediately available in an emergency situation.
WARNING For safety reasons, you should positively avoid connecting both inflators to the same cylinder or, what is worse, leaving the redundant inflator unconnected. In case of using two cylinders, each of the inflators should be powered from a different one.
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In a situation when the main inflator remains in an open position, constantly adding gas (e.g. due to freezing), you should first of all disconnect the LP hose from the main inflator head and eventually correct positive buoyancy, then subsequently switch to the redundant buoyancy source, acting similarly as in the case of a puncturing of the main bladder. Upon regaining control over the buoyancy, you should immediately proceed with surfacing, if needed adding gas with the assistance of the inflator and releasing with the assistance of the relief valve.
Using the redundant buoyancy bladder in emergency situations In an emergency situation when the main inflator, the bladder, or the relief valve are not functioning properly, you should react appropriately depending on the conditions and the scope of the problem:
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WARNING Never continue diving using the redundant bladder. When an emergency situation occurs, you should immediately stop diving and proceed to the surface.
In a situation when the loss of buoyancy is sudden and large, e.g. as a result of a big cut in the main bladder, you should immediately compensate the buoyancy with the assistance of the redundant inflator. After regaining control over the buoyancy, you should release the remaining gas from the main buoyancy bladder with the assistance of the relief valve and/or the inflator.
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In a situation when there is no loss of buoyancy or this loss is slight and slow, e.g. as a result of a puncture in the main bladder, or problems with adding gas to the main bladder, you should, in a few steps, gradually release the gas from the main compensator, simultaneously adding it to the redundant bladder. You should also control the buoyancy all the time, and upon completion of the operation, ascertain that the main bladder was emptied completely.
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Technical specification
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Technical specification Model
STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB
STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB
STEALTH 2.0 REC RB
Basic parameters Type
Maximum buoyancy of the primary bladder Maximum buoyancy of the redundant bladder
Independent side mount buoyancy compensator, mounted to the diver’s body with its own harness.
Independent side mount buoyancy compensator, mounted to the STEALTH 2.0 harness.
160 N 160 N
190 N 190 N
Outer shell fabric
Cordura 1100 dTEX
Inner bladder fabric
Nylon 440 dTEX
Weight of the dry compensator (without harness).
1.55 kg
130 N 130 N
STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB
STEALTH 2.0 REC RB
Primary and redundant inflator Type
K-Type inflator
Supply pressure
Minimum: 6 bar Maximum: 17.23 bar (250 PSI)
Permissible tank parameters Type
Maximum size
Side Mount configuration
2x15 Litres
4x15 Litres
2x15 Litres
Operating temperature
1.9 kg
Water temperature
Between -2°C and 40°C
Air temperature
Between -20°C and 60°C
1.8 kg
STEALTH 2.0 CLASSIC RB
STEALTH 2.0 REC RB
STEALTH 2.0 TEC RB
USER MANUAL
REVISION 0 06.12.2016
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