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2. DiveGlider â - Safety Instructions

Dated : January 1999

2.1.Diving preparations and repairs

2.1.1 The DiveGlider â has been developped for easy handling under consideration of the security requirements for underwatre mobiles. Following instructions are to be followed for a safe and accident-free operation :

2.1.2 Preparation of the DiveGlider â for diving or repair:

Positioning on solid and sand-free underground (blanket, polysterol sheets etc.) and secure against falling. Sandy underground may make the mobile dirty and have negative influence on the systems.

Transportation of the bottle with compressed air has to be done seperately from transportation of the mobile.

The bottle has to be fitted only just before diving will be started.

The compressed air in the propulsion- and control devices has to be released after every diving operation and before repairs, respectively before the hoses and air bottle are disconnected.

Connection of the low pressure hoses only in accordance with the respective markings.

Caution !!! When testing it has to be observed that the propeller can move freely. No persons or objects are allowed near the propeller in order to avoid injuries.

2.2. Qualification of the diver

2.2.1. The DiveGlider â is a diving mobile, which may only be used by trained sport divers with an usual international certificate and under consideration of the prevailing security conditions for sport diving !

Do not dive alone

The diver and his diving partner should check that no foreign objects can get into the propeller.

Diving or manoeuvres are to be started from standstill of the mobile.

As a matter of priciple, children are only allowed to use the mobile under supervision of trained sport divers.

2.3. Monitoring of the compressed air bottles 2.3.1. Propulsion of the DiveGlider â is only allowed with standard compressed air bottles for the diving sport with an up-to-date testing seal from an acknowledged technical surveying organization!

The bottles with compressed air are to be handled and stored in accordance with the prevailing regulations and instructions

Manipulations, alterations of the presure gauge are strictly forbidden.

Because of security reasons for the DiveGlider only accessories, spare parts etc recommended by the manufaturer are to applied. The use of parts from other sources may effect the function or damage the DiveGlider â .