blu3 Nomad - Component Inspection

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8.1 Component Inspecon
1. Carefully unpack and gently set all components on a at surface.
Remove the Nomad Air Hose from the bungees and set it, coiled up, on a at surface away from any sharp
objects.
2. Inspect all components to ensure parts are in place, rmly aached, and free of damage.
Power Cable O-ring •ConrmtheO-ringinsidetheNomadpowercableconnectorispresentand
fullyintactwithoutdamages.
Baery
•Conrmtheouteredgesarefullysealed,nogaps.
•Conrmthereisnodamageorcracks.
•ConrmtheLEDgaugelightsupandtheamountofchargeisunderstoodbytheuser.
Snorkel Tube Union •ConrmeachsideofthesnorkeltubeisfullyinsertedintotheSnorkelTubeUnionand
eachsideofthesnorkeltubemeetabouthalfwaythroughtheSnorkelTubeUnionsothat
it is snug and will not slide out during use.
Redundant Air Source • You should always wear a redundant air source while Nomad diving. Follow the
instruconalmanualofyourredundantairsourceforthestartupinstrucons,including
llingwithairandpreparingfordiving.WerecommendSpareAir:spareair.com.
Snorkel Tube O-rings
•ConrmbothO-ringsarepresent.
•ConrmtheO-ringsarefullyseatedintheirgrooves.
•Checkforscratches,nicks,tears,sand,dirtandcleanorreplaceasnecessary.
Dive Flag •ConrmtheappropriateDiveFlagisinstalledontheSnorkelTube.
Drip Cap •ConrmtheDripCapisfullyinsertedontotheSnorkelTube.
Smart Reg Mouthpiece
•Conrmtherearenotears,holes,sandordirtonthemouthpiece.
•ConrmthezipeisingoodcondionandholdstheMouthpiecesecurelyonthe
Smart Reg.
Smart Reg Hose Cu
•Conrmtherearenotearsorholesinthecu.
•Conrmthezipeisingoodcondionandholdsthecusecurelyinplace.
Smart Reg Purge Buon
•ConrmtherearenotearsorholesinthesiliconefaceofthePurgeBuon.
•Conrmthereisnobuckling,folding,orgapsbetweenthePurgeBuonandthe
Smart Reg housing.
Air Hose •Conrmtherearenopunctures,holes,kinksorbindsinthehose.
Harness Aachment Point
•ConrmtheHarnessAachmentPointisproperlyaachedandnotdamaged.
•ConrmtheDiveHarnessbuckles,aachmentsandwebbingareallingoodcondion.
Table 8.1.1 : Component Inspecon Checklist
Component Inspecon Checklist
Nomad may abruptly stop delivering air at any me due to a number of dierent reasons, leading to an out-of-air
hazard. You should always wear a redundant air source while Nomad diving. Conrm that your redundant air
source is lled with air and ready for diving before entering the water. Follow the instruconal manual of your
redundant air source for more informaon.