| Before each use, it is important to perform a complete pre-dive inspection of your regulator. NEVER dive with a regulator that shows signs of damage or unsatisfactory performance until it has received complete inspection and service from an authorised dealer. Pre-Dive Inspection Checklist: 1. Carefully inspect all hoses at their fittings to ensure they are securely connected into their respective ports on the first stage. Inspect the length of each hose to ensure that the hoses are not blistered, cut, or otherwise damaged. If hose protectors are present, slide the protectors back to expose the hose fittings, and inspect the toes as described above. 2. Visually inspect both the first and second stage regulators for any signs of external damage. 3. Environmentally sealed first stages only: Closely inspect the external sealing diaphragm for any signs of damage or deterioration that ray cause leakage. Check to ensure that the retainer which holds the external diaphragm in place is tightly secured. i WARNING: If the external diaphragm shows any signs of k damage or neglect, DO NOT attempt to dive with the regulator until it has received factory prescribed service from an authorised dealer. The regulator's performance may be compromised, and first stage freeze-up could occur in cold water conditions. 4. Connect the first stage regulator to a fully charged SCUBA cylinder. (For mounting instructions, read the Setup section on pages 15-19.) SLOWLY open the cylinder valve to pressurise the regulator. Continue turning the valve anti-clockwise until it stops. This is to ensure that the valve is completely open. 5. If present, turn the inhalation control knob completely tout" (anticlockwise), and then back "in" (clockwise) until the regulator provides maximum ease of breathing with no leakage present. Do not apply excessive pressure. |