SEABOB F5 - How to Dive with Your SEABOB

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5.7 Diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m
/ 8 ft
Be sure to carefully read the safety information and
instructions in Chapter 1.4. relating to operation on
the water surface and diving to a depth of up to 2.5
m / 8 ft. In addition, observe the following safety
information:
• Only divers with a valid diving license or accompanied
by a certified diving instructor are allowed to use the
SEABOB for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m / 8 ft.
• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely
healthy. Consult a doctor if you are in doubt.
• Never dive alone. Especially when scuba diving in
caves, make sure that you are accompanied by an-
other person with a second craft.
• Use only complete and fully functional diving equip-
ment, in particular diving goggles, when diving.
• Before diving, always check to make sure that the
depth sensor is working properly.
• When scuba diving, never rely completely on the
depth sensor reading. The depth sensor is provided
for information purposes only. The depth sensor is not
a calibrated gauge and should not be used to perform
tasks such as calculating decompression times.
• Always adhere to the recommended descent and as-
cent rates for scuba diving, while observing the de-
compression times.
• Always keep an eye on the remaining operating time
and include reserves in your calculations. Always en-
sure that you are able to resurface and return to the
starting point by yourself without the assistance of
the SEABOB.
5.6.1 How to dive with your SEABOB
1. Increase the power to Power Level 2.
2. Bend your arms while pulling yourself closer to the
front of the SEABOB.
3. Push the SEABOB down, so that the bow of the craft
goes down into the water. The speed of the SEABOB
allows the craft to overcome its own buoyancy and
dive into the water.
4. After the craft is submerged, you can adjust the pow-
er to the level you want.
5. To resurface, straighten out your arms and pull back
on the Control Grips, so that the bow of the SEABOB
moves upward. The higher your speed is, the easier it
is to turn the craft, since your body acts as a rudder in
the water.
Before resurfacing, ensure that there are no swimmers,
watercraft or objects above you. Beware of collisions that
may cause injury to you or other people.
If the factory-set maximum diving depth of approx.
2.5 m / 8 ft is exceeded, the motor switches off automati-
cally. The buoyancy of the SEABOB causes the craft to
resurface by itself. When the craft has returned to a div-
ing depth that is above the depth limit of approx. 2.5 m /
8 ft, you can resume operating the craft.
How to dive with your SEABOB