| | | accessory hoses. Ensure that the second stage and octopus are pointing down and away from yourself and anybody standing close by, checking that the second stage hose goes towards right (exhalation outlets of the second stage positioned downward). Open your tank valve slowly to avoid a sudden and strong flow of air into the regulator. Be sure that the tank valve is completely open before starting the dive. -Press the purge button two or three times to remove any dust or foreign matter that may have accumulated in the second stage. Then check the operation of your second stage by breathing through it. - On entering the water when the regulator is not in your mouth it is advisable to fill it with water to reduce the risk of sudden discharge of air. This is done by gently shaking and rotating the second stage while it is submerged. - When using a second regulator or octopus, it is advisable to fit a mouthpiece cover/retainer/plug. This should prevent foreign matter from entering the regulator and reduce the risk of uncontrolled air discharge. This accessory is available from you dealer. | | for the care of your regulator after diving. -As soon as the tank is on the boat or you have left the water, close the tank valve, release the air left into the regulator by depressing the second stage purge button and disconnect the regulator by releasing the yoke screw. -Lay down the tank to avoid it falling and damaging equipment or injuring people. -Clean and dry the 1st stage filter and its seat using a light compressed air blow. -Repeat the same operation on the filter dust cover, place it on the filter and tighten the yoke screw. -As soon as possible, carefully rinse each part of the regulator with fresh water. During this operation do not remove the dust cover from the filter of the 1st stage and in order to avoid water penetration inside the regulator do not depress the second stage purge button. -If you are not going to use the regulator for a few weeks attach the regulator to a tank and, by depressing the purge button on the second stage, let the air flow for ten seconds. This will eject any water thereby helping to eliminate problems of deposit and bad odour. -Let the regulator dry avoiding direct sun light and dust, hanging it from the yoke in order to avoid bending occurring in the low pressure hose. -At the end of EVERY season, or in any case after a long period of storage, it is advisable to have the regulator inspected and serviced by a certified service centre. We suggest that you contact an authorised SEAC SUB dealer who will be happy to arrange for the maintenance of your regulator. | | |