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Regulator Owner’s Manual
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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.