User manual

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page iv
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by Poseidon Diving Systems AB
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Manual Version 2.6 - September 2013
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by
any information storage retrieval system, without permission in writing from
an authorized representative of Poseidon Diving Systems AB.
On certain pictures in this manual the MKVI rebreather may be equipped with
accessories which are not part of the standard scope of delivery.
DANGER:
The Poseidon MKVI is a fully closed-circuit diving apparatus,
which functions in a manner distinctly different from traditional
open-circuit scuba. Do not attempt to use the Poseidon MKVI
without proper professional instruction from an authorized
Poseidon MKVI Instructor, or without a thorough and complete
working knowledge of the material contained in this manual.
Careless use of the Poseidon MKVI can lead to hypoxic blackout
in any environment without any prior warning symptoms. Careless
use of the Poseidon MKVI at depths underwater greater than 6
msw (meters of seawater) [20 fsw (feet of seawater)] can lead to
seizure without any prior warning symptoms. Both conditions can
cause serious injury or death. The Poseidon MKVI is equipped
with sophisticated electronic control systems, which will allow
a properly trained user to avoid these situations. It is the user’s
responsibility to attentively monitor these systems when using the
Poseidon MKVI and to have a working knowledge of the abort
procedures should a problem arise.
Conventions used in this guide
This User’s Guide is NOT intended for use as a training manual, or in any way as a
substitute for proper training through a legitimate training agency approved by
Poseidon AB. It is only intended to provide basic information concerning the Poseidon
MKVI.
Throughout this Guide, special alert boxes have been inserted to draw attention to
critical information. Three levels of alerts are used in conjunction with color-coded
triangle symbols, as follows:
DANGER:
Alert boxes that are RED contain extremely critical information
related to the safety and well-being of the diver. Failure to comply
with information contained in these boxes could lead to serious
injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
Alert boxes that are BLUE contain important information about the
proper care and maintenance of the Poseidon MKVI, and that may
increase diver comfort or enhance enjoyment during dives.
WARNING:
Alert boxes that are YELLOW contain vital information that may
impact a diver’s safety and/or proper function of the Poseidon
MKVI. Though generally not life-threatening, information contained
in these boxes should not be ignored.