OCEANIC ® AIR XS II Regulator / BC Inflator System Owner's Guide
THANK YOU for purchasing an Oceanic AIR XS II Regulator/ Inflator system. With this system, you have • • • • 2 methods to inflate the BC 2 methods to deflate the BC automatic venting of excess BC pressure an Alternate Air Source Regulator Be sure to read and understand the instructions in this Owner's Guide describing how the AIR XS II System operates before attempting to dive with it.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COPYRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMPATIBILITY AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 INFLATOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Refer to the Warranty Registration form provided by your Authorized Oceanic Dealer or register on-line at: www.OceanicWorldwide.com COPYRIGHT NOTICE This Owner’s Guide is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic / 2002 Design. Oceanic AIR XS II Owner's Guide Doc. No.
COMPATIBILITY AND INSTALLATION The AIR XS II low pressure inflator hose is compatible with all Oceanic first stage regulators. It may not be compatible with other manufacturers' first stages (thread size = 3/8-24 UNF). Have your AIR XS II installed on your BC, and the low pressure inflator hose attached to your regulator first stage, by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. Connect the quick disconnect (QD) end of the inflator hose to the AIR XS II using the QD coupling.
CORRUGATED HOSES/PULL CONNECTOR Two corrugated hoses are joined by a Pull Connector. By pulling on the rounded Pull Connector you can operate the Rapid Exhaust Valve located in the upper (shoulder) unit while you are using the AIR XS II Regulator without having to remove the Regulator from your mouth. The extended length of the Hose Assembly prevents any resistance during head movement.
INFLATOR OPERATION WARNING: If you ever hear air, or see bubbles, escaping from the area around any of the AIR XS II's connectors, or if the BC fails to hold air, immediately terminate or postpone the dive until the BC and AIR XS II can be serviced by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. You must not dive with an AIR XS II or BC that exhibits any signs or symptoms of leakage.
BC DEFLATION USING THE RAPID EXHAUST VALVE (REV) The Rapid Exhaust Valve (REV) is located inside the upper (shoulder) unit of the Inflator Assembly. It is connected to the lower (power) unit by two Cables located inside the Corrugated Hose and coupled together inside the Pull Connector. The REV is operated by grasping the Pull Connector, or the lower (power) unit and pulling it down (away) from the upper (shoulder) unit.
BC DEFLATION USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR/DEFLATOR BUTTON To deflate the BC through the Mouthpiece, hold the lower (power) unit higher than the top of the BC and depress the Round Button located on the right side of the Mouthpiece to vent the air from the BC. To ensure complete deflation of the BC, the Mouthpiece must be held higher than the top of the BC. While underwater, you will hear the air as it bubbles out through the Mouthpiece.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your AIR XS II is a reliable piece of equipment that will continue to work like new for many years to come, if cared for properly. Follow the procedures below, and have the entire AIR XS II inspected and serviced annually by your local Authorized Oceanic Dealer. DISCONNECTING THE INFLATOR HOSE • Close the Cylinder Valve and purge (vent) the Regulator Assembly 'completely' of all pressure by depressing a second stage Purge Button.
As soon as possible at the end of each day of diving: • Flush the exterior of all components thoroughly with fresh water to remove dissolved salt and other contaminants. • Flush the Lower (Power) Assembly by running water into the Mouthpiece and out the Exhaust Ports. DO NOT depress the Purge Button if the Assembly is connected to the First Stage Regulator, doing so will allow water to flow into the sealed portion of the First Stage.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE • If possible, transport your BC and AIR XS II Assembly (preferably dry) in a padded carrying case or equipment bag separated from sharp items (i.e. dive knife, spear gun, etc.) that might damage or scratch the components. • You should also protect the AIR XS II from damage from heavy objects (i.e., dive light, regulator assemblies, tanks, etc.). • Prior to storing your AIR XS II, ensure that it is clean and dry.
GUIDELINE FOR MINIMUM SERVICE INTERVALS Due to variations of use and storage time that the AIR XS II may be subjected to, the Guidelines and defined Intervals given herein are subject to the discretion of the Owner of the equipment. Inspection and/or service indicated must be performed only by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. Personally owned equipment used for recreational diving activity: • Equipment used 100 dives or less per year should be serviced at least once per year.
COLD WATER DIVING Specialized training and skills required for cold water diving will reduce effects that cold water Temperatures can impose upon the operation of Oceanic Regulator Second Stage(s). WARNING: Failure to obtain proper training in the specialized techniques required for diving in cold water environments and failure to apply such techniques to handle situations that could result in Regulator freezing will place you in risk of serious injury or death.
AIR XS II RECORDS Serial No. ________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Oceanic Dealer ________________________________ Dealer Phone No.
OCEANIC ® 2002 Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Tel: 510-562-0500 Fax: 510-569-5404 http://www.OceanicWorldwide.com © 2002 Design, 2004 16 Doc. No.
