Intended Use; Approvals; Usage; Preparation For Use - Dräger RBD 5000 Gebrauchsanweisung

2.2

Intended use

The RBD 5000 is used as a buoyancy control device with
weight holder and has the function of a rescue device with
CO compressed gas filling.
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The RBD 5000 is for military use only and for use by specially
trained and instructed users.
The RBD 5000 can be used for diving operations up to a depth
of 24 m with suitable chest diving equipment (e.g. LAR 5000).
2.3

Approvals

This product is approved according to:
DIN EN 12628:1999
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(EU) 2016/425
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Declaration of conformity:
see www.draeger.com/product-certificates
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Usage

3.1

Preparation for use

3.1.1

Attaching weights

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The holder for weights can accommodate a weights in
5 pockets holding max. 2 kg each.
1. Open the cover flaps (1) and unfasten the elastic strap (2).
2. Fill pockets (3) with weights as required (max. 2 kg each).
3. Distribute the weights into the various pockets as much as
possible in order to prevent unnecessary bulk.
4. Tighten the elastic band (2) again and close the cover flaps
(1).
3.1.2

Attach transport plate with MOLLE system

Instead of the weight pocket, a transport plate can be attached
to the back of the RBD 5000. The MOLLE system can be used
to carry additional accessories.
3.1.3

Mounting the safety yoke

The RBD 5000 has two release handles, one on both the right
and left side of the side flotation device.
These release handles can be differentiated from one another
with different padding types:
Dräger RBD 5000
The right release handle (hard padding) is used to release
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the CO cartridges for inflating the flotation device for
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rescue.
The left release handle (soft padding) is used to release the
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weight pocket or the transport plate.
Both release handles can be secured against accidental
activation.
1. Attach the release handle to the back of the side flotation
device with hook-and-loop strap and thread the core of the
release lock through the eyelets.
2. Secure the strap handle of the safety catch on the hook-
and-loop strap on the protective cover of the side flotation
device.
3. Do the same with the other release handle.
WARNING
!
The locking mechanisms are intended to prevent the
unintentional release of the personal flotation device or
the loss of the weights due to becoming caught, e.g.
during operations in locks. Once the risk of accidental
release no longer exists, the release safeguards
should be removed!
3.1.4

Mounting the inflator hose holder

The inflator hose holder can be mounted on either side and
replaced if necessary. It consists of the following parts:
Straps made of rubber cord
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Connector (female)
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1. Select the side on which the inflator hose holder is to be
installed (the inflator hose is mounted on the same side).
2. Open the bottom hook-and-loop cover on the shoulder
harness.
3. Pull the loop through the buckle and pull it over the plug
mount (female).
4. Tighten the loop.
5. Place the plug (male) of the fastener around the bottom of
the inflator hose and pass the end of the strap through the
fastener.
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Disassembly is carried out in the reverse order.
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3.1.5

Attaching the Nitrox 1.5 L bottle bag

The supplied cylinder pocket accommodates a 1.5 L Nitrox
breathing gas supply cylinder for the mixed gas supply of the
LAR V Advanced rebreather. This can be attached to the
MOLLE system of the RBD 5000 crosswise underneath the
weight package or on the transport plate.
CAUTION
!
Attaching the cylinder pocket to the side wings for the
personal flotation device is not appropriate!
3.1.6

Donning and adjusting for body size

1. Don the RBD 5000.
2. Open the bottom hook-and-loop covers on the shoulder
harnesses and adjust to length.
3. Adjust the waist belt to the body circumference.
4. Adjust the chest strap.
5. In addition, the position of the side floats can be adjusted.
To do this, open the hook-and-loop straps and adjust the
length accordingly.
Usage
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