Apeks DS4 - Table of Contents

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Regulator Owner’s Manual
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Contents:
General Precautions & Warnings............................................................................................3
Introduction...............................................................................................................................4
Enriched Air Nitrox Use (EAN).................................................................................................6
Enriched Air Nitrox Use – Outside EEC (European Economic Community) Countries...6
Enriched Air Nitrox Use – Inside EEC (European Economic Community
countries EN 144-3 and EN13949.................................................................................7
Overview of Features..............................................................................................................9
Second Stage Hose Configuration...................................................................................9
Diver Changeable Exhaust System (DCE)....................................................................10
External Second Stage Adjustments.............................................................................12
Integrated Venturi Switch...............................................................................................12
Inhalation Resistance Control Knob..............................................................................13
Egress Second Stage....................................................................................................14
Warranty Restriction..............................................................................................................14
First Stage Environmental Protection............................................................................15
Second Stage Cold Water Protection............................................................................15
Auxilliary Emergency Breathing Systems............................................................................16
Preparation and Setup............................................................................................................19
Hose Attachment............................................................................................................19
Hose Fitting Operation For Lightweight 2nd Stages......................................................19
Attaching the First Stage to the Cylinder Valve (Yoke)..................................................21
Attaching the First Stage to the Cylinder Valve (DIN)...................................................23
DIN to Yoke Converter...................................................................................................24
Diving with Your Regulator....................................................................................................25
Pre-Dive Inspection Checklist.........................................................................................26
During the Dive...............................................................................................................26
Diving In Cold Water.......................................................................................................27
After the Dive..........................................................................................................................29
Removal of the Regulator from the Cylinder Valve (DIN)..............................................29
Care & Maintenance.......................................................................................................30
Dealer Service & Repair.................................................................................................32
Cleaning the Swivel Joint......................................................................................................33
Removal of the Swivel Joint...........................................................................................34
Warranty Information.............................................................................................................35
Limited Lifetime Warranty...............................................................................................35
Restrictions.....................................................................................................................36
Returning Your Regulator For Service...........................................................................36
Markings and Abbreviations...........................................................................................37
Notes.........................................................................................................................38-40
Regulator Service Record......................................................................................................41