Summary of Ghost
Page 1
User manual.
Page 2: 1 Introduction
1 introduction congratulations! You have purchased a perfect product in which, without any compromise, we have connected the best existing materials made in europe and in the usa, with both our technical and recreational diving experience. While designing it, we have also consulted a considerable nu...
Page 3: 2 Ce Certification
2 ce certification the products described in the following instruction have been a subject of certification in a recognized unit and meet the requirements of 89/686/ewg directive and of the norm en1809:2001, synchronized with this directive, in its full extent; and of en 250:2003 covering scuba harn...
Page 4: 3 Safety Rules
3 safety rules 1. Before every dive, carefully inspect all elements of the equipment, including the bc. For further information on the subject, read: “pre-dive inspection”. 2. Do not dive with the bc if there are signs of defective operation, damage or wear, such a bc should be withdrawn from use un...
Page 5
4 parts of ghost system 1/2 ghost system consists of two basic elements: • ghost bladder; • nextgen diving harness of m or xl size, in basic or easy-to-unfasten version. Ghost buoyancy compensator may be equipped, as an option, with two-part weight pockets installed in nextgen harness (see chapter 6...
Page 6
5 parts of ghost system 2/2 k-type power inflator a k-type inflator is a reliable device made of shock- proof technopolymer which is resistant to environmental conditions. The inflator valve is made of metal, which makes the inflator more resistant to freezing and it can be operated much longer than...
Page 7
6 optional droppable weight pockets ghost system enables to install, on the waist strap, xdeep two-part weight pockets of 2 x 3kg or 2 x 6kg. The pockets are mounted with bolts to the holes in the central part of the plate: in order to install the pockets: 1. Remove the buckle and, if necessary, oth...
Page 8: 7 Optional Trim Pockets
7 optional trim pockets although ghost system provides perfect trim in most of the suits, in some cases (e.G. Dry suit with very thick undersuit) you may need to have the weight distributed in a special manner. Depending on the needs, you can install additional trim pockets thanks to which you get t...
Page 9: 8 Adjusting 1/2
8 adjusting 1/2 when you order a complete buoyancy set, you're going to receive all parts assembled and ready to use. However, to improve the comfort and safety of the user, in the end you should adjust the shoulder straps and the crotch strap. Nextgen harness is available in two sizes: m and xl. M-...
Page 10: 9 Adjusting 2/2
9 adjusting 2/2 in the harness with quick-adjustment buckle you adjust the strap by pulling loose ends of the shoulder straps (tightening) or by bending the press of the buckle up (loosening). Guidelines for how to adjust nextgen harness: in properly adjusted nextgen harness the waist strap should b...
Page 11
9 connecting the scuba tank 1/2 attention: ghost buoyancy compensator is designed to be used with tanks of parameters indicated in technical specification included at the end of this manual. Using this compensator with other types of tanks, although physically possible, is not recommended. Upon desi...
Page 12
10 connecting the scuba tank 2/2 in order to connect the tank with the bc in a reliable and safe manner you should connect the webbing as indicated in the pictures below: before connecting the tank, carefully wet the connecting straps. Otherwise they may loosen and the tank may slip out. Danger! Fig...
Page 13
11 changing the tank’s mounting height for shorter people, it is frequently a problem that they hit the head on the first stage regulator, which results in limiting the field of view and automatically assuming incorrect position by the user. Simple lowering the tank relative to the compensator is no...
Page 14: 12 Connecting The Lp Hose
12 connecting the lp hose to allow for proper operation of the inflator it must be connected to the lp port of the 1st stage of the regulator using the lp hose supplied with the bc. In order to connect the lp hose to the inflator you should gently pull at the sleeve of the lp hose’s nozzle (step 1),...
Page 15: 13 Pre-Dive Inspection
13 pre-dive inspection before every dive it is necessary to follow the inspection procedures for checking the correct operation of all bc elements. Even if on a given day you have already dived using your bc, before diving again make sure that all of its elements are working correctly. 1. Check that...
Page 16: 14 Operation
14 operation buoyancy on the surface in order to ensure maximum buoyancy on the surface, before getting into the water (or directly after ascending) inflate the bc using inflator button. Stop inflating the bc when the automatic dump valve activates. Descent in order to descend, press the purge butto...
Page 17: 15 Post-Dive Maintenance
15 post-dive maintenance disconnecting after diving, take out the weight from the weight pockets (if applicable), disconnect the lp hose from the inflator, and then disconnect the tank. Draining inflate the bc orally using the purge button of the inflator. Next turn the bc to keep the automatic dump...
Page 18: 16 Repair And Maintenance
16 repair and maintenance xdeep bcds does not contain any elements which can be repaired by the user, and so all repairs (including lubrication or replacement of worn-out elements) should be performed only by trained technicians holding certificates issued by the producer (authorized service center)...
Page 19: 17 Technical Specification
17 technical specification basic parameters typ single shell toroidal type bcd buoyancy 17 kg bladder fabric cordura 1100 dtex mounting bolts displacement 11 cali (27.94 cm) dry weight (without the harness) 0.65 kg inflator type k-type working pressure range from 6 bar to 17.23 bar (250 psi) permisi...
Page 20
Xdeep ul.Ogrodników 3 43-227 góra polska tel: +48 12 44 66 998 e-mail: biuro@xdeep.Pl.