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In this first stage (fig. 5), the elastic diaphragm protects and seals
the system’ s inner mechanism, transmitting the changes of
water pressure to the high pressure valve.
The latter is made of special thermoplastic state-of-the art elastomers, is highly resistant and easily replaceable. It boasts theexclusive innovation of sliding inside a special self-lubricating cylinder in
a special thermoplastic material. The cylinder’ s inner surface is completely free of oxidation, reduces any friction dramatically and makes
the valve slide in an extremely easy and precise way, guaranteeing
the highest breathing comfort.
The passage of air through the first stage is protected by a special
cup-shaped conical sintered filter, retaining any impurity from tank
and valves.
The regulation system of intermediate pressure in MC5 balanced diaphragm first stage is the same as all other Cressi-sub first
stages, allowing an easy and quick adjustment of intermediate pressure without having to disassemble any component of the regulator.
WARNING: intermediate pressure must be set only at
authorized Cressi-sub centres, while the setting values can
NOT and must NOT be modified by the user, in order not to
affect the regulator’ s performance. Cressi-sub decline any
responsibility for any intervention carried out by unauthorized
personnel.
You can find your authorized Cressi-Sub center by
asking your dealer, or Cressi Sub S.p.A. itself
(email: info@cressi.com).
Balanced diaphragm first stage features a light compact structure in chromium-plated brass with inner components in stainless steel,
chromium-plated brass and state-of-the-art thermoplastic resins.
It is supplied with three low pressure (LP) 3/8” ports - specially
angled to allow the best hose positioning, avoiding any encumbrance among different devices - and a high pressure (HP)7/16”
port with a micrometric air exit hole, guaranteeing maximum safety even in the case of damage to the high pressurehose, since it prevents the tanks from emptying.
WARNING: an underwater pressure gauge or a compu-
ter with such function must be connected with the HP port of
the first stage.
Since the tanks are not supplied with a reserve device, a pressure gauge must always be used, reporting the progressiveair
consumption by diving and the reaching of reserve pressure,
which has to be considered as not to be used by diving but only
as emergency air supply.
Diving without any gauge is dangerous, since the diver can
not control his own air reserve, which might suddenly run out,
at his own high risk.
The first stage can be connected to the tank valve with an international, by means of an extremely modern designed bracket,
orwith a threaded connection DIN 300 bar (4350 psi) (EN ISO
12209), both complying with EN 250:2014 standard.
Like all Cressi-sub regulators, whose several components are
interchangeable one with the other, MC5 is compatible with
other diaphragm first stages of the present range.
MC5 balanced diaphragm first stage, like other Cressi-sub
diaphragm first stages, having all inner components watertight,
is to be recommended, rather than other piston models, by
diving in suspension or mineral salts rich water.
MC5 conforms to EU Regulation 2016/425, having been tested
and certified by Notified Body number 0474, RINA, with registered
office in Genoa, with testing conducted pursuant to standard EN
250:2014 which specifies the requirements for class III Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), and therefore it bears the CE mark
followed by the ID data of the notified body (0474) pursuant to
form B+C2 of EU regulation 2016/425.
Its remarkable technical features, together with its high quality
materials, make this first stage a highly reliable regulator, guaranteeing best performances for a long time.
Visit our web-site www.cressi.com, where you can find further information relating to your equipment.
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