Aqua Lung Apeks Regulator - Manual (Page 43)

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Markings and Abbreviations
Demand regulators which are not designed for cold water use are
marked with ‘>10°C’ on both the Second Stage Demand Valve and
First Stage Pressure Reducer.
Demand valves which are intended to be used with an Octopus, shall
be marked with EN250 followed by an ‘A’. EN250A.
If a demand valve is marked with EN250A, this demand regulator is
suitable, tested and intended to be used in water temperatures below
10°C (50°F) and configured with an Octopus.
If a demand regulator is marked with EN250A >10°C, this
demand valve is suitable, tested and intended to be used in water
temperatures above 10°C (50°F) and configured with an Octopus.
If a demand valve is only marked with EN250 and not followed by
an ‘A’, then it will not be suitable for use with an Octopus and is not
intended for use as an escape device by more than one user at the
same time, also known as an Octopus.
You will also see CE0098. This denotes the identification number of
the Notified body who has independently certified and examined your
product.
A serial number can also be found, usually comprising of eight
characters, on both the first stage pressure reducer and second stage
demand valve.
A hose can also be marked with the maximum working pressure of
that particular type of hose, EN250 and can also include a serial
number specific to that hose.
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