Oceanic Regulator Equipment - Manual (Page 5)

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Owner's Guide
NOTE: The term breathing gas used throughout this owner's
guide applies to enriched nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) mixtures as
well as compressed Air.
When using Air with this regulator equipment, the Air used must
meet EN132 Annex A standards.
STATEMENT FOR
OCEANIC REGULATOR EQUIPMENT
COLD WATER DIVING
All Oceanic Regulator First Stages are classified as being suitable for use in wa-
ters having Temperatures of 50°F (10 °C) and higher.
Due to operational limits, use in waters having colder Temperatures requires
Oceanic Diaphragm style First Stages to be properly fitted with an Environmen-
tal Protection Kit to prevent the possible buildup of ice crystals in the Spring Cav-
ity.
Due to the inherent design of Oceanic Piston style First Stages, they cannot be
specially prepared to accomodate the operational limits imposed by waters hav-
ing Temperatures below of 50°F (10 °C). Oceanic therefore recommends the
use of Diaphragm style First Stages fitted with Environmental Protection Kits
when diving in waters having lower Temperatures.
WARNING: Installation of an Environmental Protection Kit must
be performed by the Oceanic factory or an Authorized Oceanic
Dealer. Improper installation may cause First Stage failure while
underwater resulting in serious injury or death.
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 re-
sult in Regulator freezing will place you in risk of serious injury or
death.