Maintenance; Caution - Beuchat VS3 Notice D'utilisation

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2 > MAINTENANCE
A > BEFORE THE DIVE :
Please note that the procedures outlined below do not
apply to cold water regulators which requires specific pre-
paration and use.
• Remove the dust protector and install the first stage on
the valve by tightening the yoke screw or DIN kit (do not
over tighten).
• Open the valve completely and check the cylinder pres-
sure on the pressure gauge.
• Purge the second stage by depressing the purge button
for a few seconds to ensure proper air delivery.
• Put the 2nd stage in Dive mode (Except VS)
Venturi + and Sens. Adjust. knob open
• Take several inhalations on the second stage while on
the surface before starting your dive.
B > AFTER THE DIVE :
• Close the cylinder completely (turn off the valve).
• Remove any residual air from the regulator by purging the
second stage (depress the purge button).
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• Remove the regulator by unscrewing the yoke DIN connector.
• After drying the dust cap, replace it over the yoke retainer
(Do not blow high pressure air directly on the regulator filter to
prevent humidity from entering the high pressure chamber).

3 - CAUTION

• Do not leave your regulator exposed to direct sunlight
when possible.
• Do not use the regulator first stage as a handle to carry
the cylinder.
• After every dive quickly remove the regulator from the
cylinder to preserve it from any shock damage.
• In every case always handle your with care.
A > CLEANING
After the dive your regulator should be cleaned with fresh
water. Before rinsing your first stage, make sure the dust
cap is in place.
BEUCHAT recommends the use of cleaning/desinfection product
(cold process) for the destruction of the germs on regulators.
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