blu3 Nomad - Maintenance; If water gets into the Air Intake

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13.1 Every 3 months
13 Maintenance
When Nomad is in storage, it is advised that the Baery be charged to approximately 40% capacity
once every three months to maximize the longevity of the Baery. At these intervals, it is also advised that
Nomad be powered up and run for a short amount of me, about 20 seconds, to move the parts within the
pump. Reminder: Do NOT run Nomad for more than 20 seconds out of water to prevent overheang.
13.2 Every 100 dives
Aer every 100 dives it is advised that Nomad be shipped to BLU3 for roune service. BLU3 will
conrm all components are in good condion and repair any components that have been damaged or worn.
For instrucons to check the number of dives accumulated on the Nomad, refer to Secon 14.2 on Page 49.
13.3 If water gets onto electrical connecons
In the event that water makes it onto the electrical contacts of the Baery or the Nomad Power
Cable, the user should visually inspect the contacts for signs of corrosion. If corrosion is present on the
electrical contacts, use a Q-Tip coon swab soaked with white vinegar to remove the corrosion. Do NOT
use anything abrasive as it could remove the gold-plang on the contacts. Once the corrosion is wiped away,
then dry the electrical contacts.
13.4 If water gets into the Air Intake
If water gets into the Air Intake, it is important to remove the water, ush with clean fresh water and
dry the internal parts as soon as possible.
Follow these instrucons:
1. Pump fresh water into Nomad’s Air Intake.
2. Power Nomad on.
3. Invert Nomad upside down so that the Air Intake is poinng toward the ground.
4. Observe for water draining from the Air Intake.
5. Turn the Smart Reg Knob to the ON posion.
6. Press the Purge Buon to run Nomad for 5-10 seconds while rotang Nomad in all direcons.
7. Observe for water draining from the Smart Reg.
8. Hold the Air Hose close to the body of Nomad to a higher distance o of the ground than the
rest of the Air Hose.
9. Run your hand along the Air Hose, liing each point up to push water in the direcon of the
Smart Reg, unl your hand reaches the end of the Air Hose.
10. Observe for water draining from the Smart Reg.
11. Repeat steps 2-9 unl no more water drains from the Smart Reg or Air Intake.
12. For thorough drying prior to storage, leave the Nomad components in direct sunlight for at least eight
hours.
13.5 If sand gets into the Air Intake
If sand or other similar contaminants enter the Air Intake, there is potenal for damage to the internal
components of Nomad. Refer to diveblu3.com/support for service.
Do NOT operate Nomad if you suspect sand has entered the inside of the pump. Sand could damage internal
components and lead to out-of-air hazards while diving.