Aqua Lung Apeks Regulator - Manual (Page 23)

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As stated in the minimum safety requirements for such products,
using an Octopus, in water temperatures lower than 10°C (50°F) and
at depths below 30 metres (98ft) carries significant risks and is not
recommended. Although these minimum requirements only require
an Octopus to be tested and restricted to 30 metres, (98ft) and 10°C
(50°F), Apeks recognises that emergencies can happen beyond these
limits. To ensure Apeks products perform well in all conditions in this
type of situation, Apeks has designed and has CE approval for our
products to far exceed these minimum requirements. This means they
match with the performance of the primary demand regulators they
are intended to work with, in water temperatures below 10°C (50°F)
where stated, and to depths of 50 metres (164ft).
As a user you can be confident that in an emergency or an out of gas
situation, your regulator can cope with the extra demand of your buddy
breathing from your Auxiliary Emergency Breathing System (Octopus)
and safely supply enough gas for you both in all conditions you may
be faced with.
WARNING: If Auxiliary Emergency Breathing Systems
(Octopus) are to be used you must ensure that:
The equipment selected is designed, tested and is CE
marked for use with Auxiliary Emergency Breathing Systems
with the intended use of water temperature and depth. The
equipment is intended and can be used as an escape device
by more than one diver at the same time.
Your equipment is maintained in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations. Usually annually inspected
and serviced. See section Dealer Service and Repair.
NOTE: See section on Markings, which explains how you can
identify if your product is suitable for these conditions.