En 250: 2000 Norm Regulations And What They Mean; Definition Of 'Scuba' According To En 250: 2000; Limitations Provided By En 250: 2000; Important Cautions - Scubapro X-Black Bedienungshandbuch

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This BC is not a breathing device.
Never breathe from the BC.
Your BC may contain gas residue, liquid, or contamination that may result in injury
or death if inhaled.
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In accordance with European standards, our BCs can only be considered certified
where all components are present, as per the original SCUBAPRO configuration,
including the low pressure hose supplied.
Any variation of the original configuration invalidates conformity to European
certification standards.
2.1 EN 250: 2000 norm regulations and what they mean
The requirements and tests defined by the EN 250: 2000 standard aim to ensure a
minimum safety level for the operation of underwater breathing equipment. In Europe, the
EN 250: 2000 norm defines the minimum technical standards of acceptance for recreational
diving regulators. All SCUBAPRO regulators have successfully passed the certification test
required by this regulation.
2.2 Definition of 'SCUBA' according to EN 250: 2000
This regulation defines a SCUBA unit as a self-contained open-circuit underwater breathing
apparatus. A SCUBA unit can be composed of component groups. During use, the minimum
required component groups are elements a) to e) of the following list:
a. cylinder(s) with valve(s);
b. demand regulator(s);
c. safety device(s);
d. face mask: complete mouthpiece or half-mask for diving or complete mask;
e. carrying system.
2.3 Limitations provided by EN 250: 2000
The SCUBA unit can be comprised of separate components such as: cylinder(s), regulator(s),
pressure gauge. The SCUBAPRO BCs described in this manual can be used with SCUBA
components units certified according to directive 89/686/EEC and EN 250: 2000 norm. The
air contained in the cylinder must comply with the requirements for breathable air defined by
EN 12021 norm. The maximum operating depth is 50 meters (164 ft.) however divers must
conform to the limits set by local regulations in force at the diving location.

3. IMPORTAnT CAUTIOnS

For your protection while using SCUBAPRO life support equipment, we call your attention
to the following:
1. Use the equipment according to the instructions contained in this manual and only after
having completely read and understood all instructions and warnings.
2. Use of the equipment is limited to the uses described in this manual or for applications
approved in writing by SCUBAPRO.
3. Cylinders must only be filled with atmospheric compressed air, according to the EN 12021
norm. Should moisture be present in the cylinder, beside causing corrosion of the cylinder,
it may cause freezing and subsequent malfunction of the regulator during dives carried
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