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COLD WATER DIVING

Specialized training and skills required for cold water diving will reduce effects that cold water Tempera-

tures 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.

All Oceanic Regulator First Stages are classified as being suitable for use in waters having Temperatures of 

50°F (10 °C) and higher.

•  Refer to the Regulator Owner's Guide, Doc. No. 12-2018.

Summary of Contents for Air XS 2

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Page 2: ...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 PURGE BUTTON POWER INFLATOR BUTTON MANUAL INFLATE DEFLATE BUTTON MOUTHPIECE CORRUGATED HOSE TO UPPER UNIT PROTECTIVE CAP INFLATOR HOSE COUPLING COMPONENTS ...

Page 3: ... WARRANTY NOTICES 4 COMPATIBILITY AND INSTALLATION 5 FEATURES 5 INFLATOR OPERATION 6 REGULATOR OPERATION 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9 GUIDELINE FOR MINIMUM SEVICE INTERVALS 12 COLD WATER DIVING 13 OCEANIC WORLD WIDE 14 RECORDS 15 ...

Page 4: ...ed 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 12 2116 2002 Design 1998 San Leandro CA USA When using Air with this regulator equipment the Air used must meet EN132 Annex A standards The AIR XS II Regulator Inflator System is designed for minimum working pressures of 120 PSI...

Page 5: ...nd pull back the coupling release with your thumb and forefinger While holding back the coupling release press it onto the quick release fitting on the AIR XS II and let go of the coupling release while continuing to hold the hose onto the quick release fitting Ensure they are firmly attached prior to pressurizing the regulator inflator system NOTE Refer to the illustration on page 2 for identific...

Page 6: ...egrated into the upper shoulder unit is set to operate at a lower relief pressure than the OPV located on the back of the BC to prevent damage to the material of the BC air cell It is imperative that only Oceanic inflator assemblies be used with Oceanic BCs QUICK DISCONNECT CAP SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 2 The rubber Cap secured to the corrugated hose is provided to cover the quick release inlet fit...

Page 7: ...ill hear the sound of air venting from OPV indicating that it is working properly While the BC is still inflated listen for any undesired air leakage around the AIR XS II The BC should stay inflated until you deflate it manually 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 con nected to the lower...

Page 8: ...ATION 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 ...

Page 9: ...w 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 Grasp the Quick Disconnect Coupling on the AIR XS II Inflator Hose second stage end between the palm of your hand and fingers pull b...

Page 10: ...surized Remove from the bath and rinse all components of the Assembly with slow running fresh water DO NOT use full water pressure Sand that has collected behind the Lower Power unit Cover behind the Purge Button can be rinsed out by flushing tap water through the opening in the Cover Do not pry or lift up on the Purge But ton or use high pressure water that could damage the internal Diaphragm If ...

Page 11: ...e or repair any components of the AIR XS II or to adjust the Regulator Doing so could cause misoperation while underwater resulting in serious injury or death It will also void the warranty Once each year your complete BC AIR XS II assembly should be inspected and serviced by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer More frequent service is recommended if you dive in severe conditions or more frequently than ...

Page 12: ...ected and serviced as required prior to use Equipment used for dive training and or consumer rental activities Equipment should be inspected prior to every use Equipment should be serviced at least once every 6 months regardless of use Equipment should be serviced after 100 dives prior to further use Equipment stored for more than 3 months should be inspected and serviced as required prior to use ...

Page 13: ...in 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 All Oceanic Regulator First Stages are classified as being suitable for use in waters having Temperatures of 50 F 10 C and higher Refer to the Regulator Own...

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Page 15: ..._____________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Oceanic Dealer ________________________________ Dealer Phone No ________________________________ INSPECTIONS SERVICE Date Service Performed Authorized Technician ...

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