Genesis Manual Rev1.6 Copyright 2018, Nellis Engineering, Inc.
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Figure 9 - Cover installation to disable motor controller in salt water
If the DPV becomes abnormally negatively buoyant during a dive, it may be flooding. If conditions
permit, swim it to the surface and remove it from the water. If it becomes too heavy or deco
obligations prohibit swimming it up, in open water, disconnect it from yourself, connect the tow
cord to a lift bag and send it to the surface with a lift bag that has at least 50lbs of lift for the
Genesis 1200 and 40lbs of lift for the Genesis 600. In confined water, disconnect it from yourself,
attach a lift bag to the scooter to maintain neutral buoyancy and swim it to open water, or leave
tied off to something in the cave or wreck to be retrieved later.
A small amount of water in the body is generally not a concern even if it is salt water. Remove the
battery module and dry it. Also, wipe out the inside of the body. If the leak source can be located
and repaired, it is recommended to still let everything air dry at least 12 hours in a warm, dry
environment before closing the DPV up.
If a large amount of water enters the DPV or it floods completely, dry off everything possible and
return it to the factory for repair as soon as possible.
Post Dive
Note
The propeller coupling has very strong magnets that require a quick, strong pull
to remove from the tail. When reinstalling the propeller assembly into the tail
section, ensure you have a firm grip on the propeller hub, insert it slowly and
expect a very strong pull as it goes in. Do not let it be sucked in unrestrained.
