Ocean Technology Systems Guardian - Introduction; Certifications

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new OTS Guardian full-face
mask! This full-face mask (FFM) is one of the few that has been designed
from the ground up as a scuba diving mask. Years of experience has
gone into the development and design of the Guardian and second stage
regulator. It was designed with comfort, t, and function in mind. Having
been in the underwater communications business for over two decades,
Ocean Technology Systems (OTS) has been deeply involved in the FFM
industry due to the mating of our communications technology with most of
the world’s leading FFM producers. The Guardian FFM is the culmination
of this experience combined with what we’ve learned from listening to the
needs of our customers. For years, we at OTS talked about what was
needed and wanted in a full-face diving mask. Our goal was to design a
product that was comfortable, t the vast majority of the diving population,
was simple to use, and easy to maintain. More importantly, it had to be
rugged and perform as well or better than anything on the market.
Today, OTS is proud to provide you with this advanced diving apparatus
and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
All who intend to use this FFM must read this manual carefully prior to
preparing and using this equipment. Training must be obtained before
using this or any other advanced diving equipment. Become familiar with
emergency procedures and ensure you are equipped with proper bailout
equipment appropriate for the type of diving you are performing. If you
have any questions or don’t fully understand this manual, please contact
OTS directly or an authorized OTS service center (OTS contact information
listed under the “Limited Warranty” on page 24).
CERTIFICATIONS
• OTS Guardian Full-Face Mask is tested and certied to a maximum
diving depth of 50m according to EN 250:2000+A1:2006.
• OTS Guardian Full-Face Mask is designed for water temperatures
below 10°C and is suitable for cold-water diving applications according
to EN 250:2000+A1:2006.
• OTS Guardian Full-Face Mask is tested and certied for diving
applications with breathing air according to EN 12021.
• OTS Guardian Full-Face Mask has been tested and certied according
to the European standard EN 250:2000+A1:2006.