■ Before using this regulator, you must receive instruction and certification in SCUBA diving from a recognised training agency. Use of Scuba equipment by uncertified or untrained persons is dangerous and can result in injury or death. ■ This regulator is not configured for commercial use with surface supplied air. ■ Always pressurise the regulator gradually by opening the cylinder valve SLOWLY. ■ NEVER apply any type of marine lubricant to any part of the regulator or cylinder valve. ■ DO NOT apply any type of aerosol spray to the regulator. Doing so may cause permanent damage to certain plastic components, including the second stage housing. ■ Factory prescribed service for this regulator must be performed at least once annually by a factory trained Apeks service technician who is employed by an authorised dealer. Disassembly, repair, or first stage adjustment must not be attempted by persons who are not factory trained and authorised by Apeks. ■ DO NOT leave a cylinder standing unsecured with the regulator attached to the valve. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the regulator and cylinder valve if the cylinder falls over. ■ DO NOT carry SCUBA equipment by the first stage when it is connected to a cylinder. Always carry the cylinder by the cylinder valve or an attached carrying device. ■ When diving in cold water (below 10°C, or 50°F), you must have received training and certification in the techniques of cold water diving from a recognised training agency. |