Oceanic Regulator Equipment User Manual
REGULATOR
EQUIPMENT
Owner's Guide
Oceanic Regulator
Pay special attention to items marked with this Warning Symbol.
This Regulator product is intended for use by recreational divers
WARNINGS:
who have successfully completed a nationally recognized course in
scuba diving.
It must not be used by untrained persons who may not have knowl-
edge of the potential risks and hazards of scuba diving.
It is NOT intended for use by military and commercial divers.
This Regulator must be used together with an Instrument that mea-
sures and indicates the user's air supply pressure.
As with all underwater life support equipment, improper use or mis-
use of this product can cause serious injury or death.
Read and understand this Owners Guide completely before diving
with this Regulator.
If you do not fully understand how to use this Regulator, or if you
have any questions, you should seek instruction in its use from your
Authorized Oceanic Dealer before you utilize this product.
Prior to each dive inspect and test this regulator for proper opera-
tion. If any part does not function properly, DO NOT USE!
Oceanic promotes responsible diving practices and does not advocate diving
beyond the limits recommended for recreational diving, Oceanic regulator
equipment is designed to offer continued safe and reliable performance in the
event the need arises and the recreational diving limits are exceeded.
Oceanic regulators are only CE certified to a maximum operating depth of 50
meters (165 feet).
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This owners guide is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, pho-
tocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without
prior consent in writing from Oceanic / 2002 Design.
Oceanic Regulator Owner's Guide
Doc. No. 12-2018
© 2002 Design 1996
San Leandro, CA USA 94577
TRADEMARK NOTICE
Oceanic, the Oceanic logo, DX4, DXi, PX2, SP4, CDX, Omega, Delta, Sub Zero, Alpha, Gamma, Zeta,
SlimLine, Swivel 180 Octo, Explorers, Air XS, and DataLink are all registered and unregistered trademarks
of Oceanic. All rights are reserved.
PATENT NOTICE
U.S. Patents have been issued to protect the following design features: Orthodontic Mouthpiece (U.S.
Patent No. 4,466,434) and Second Stage Regulator (Delta) Depth Compensating Adjustment Mechanism
(U.S. Patent No. 5,660,502).
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
For details, refer to the Product Registration Card provided by your Autorized Oceanic Dealer. For addi-
tional information, visit the Oceanic web site at -
http://www.OceanicWorldwide.com
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Owner's Guide
CONTENTS
WARNINGS ................................................................................................... 2
NOTICES AND WARRANTY ......................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 4
STATEMENT FOR COMPATIBILITY AND USE WITH NITROX .................. 4
STATEMENT FOR COLD WATER DIVING .................................................. 5
REGULATOR FIRST STAGES ......................................................................6
ATTACHMENT OF HOSES ......................................................................... 6
REMOVAL OF HOSES ................................................................................ 7
DATALINK ................................................................................................ 8
REGULATOR ATTACHMENT TO A TANK ................................................... 8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION KIT ..................................................... 11
REGULATOR SECOND STAGES .............................................................. 11
FEATURES AND OPERATION ................................................................. 11
ALPHA 7® , GAMMA, PONY BOTTLE, AND EXPLORERS ................. 12
DELTA® 3 AND GAMMA 2 ..................................................................... 12
OMEGA II AND OMEGA II WITH SWIVEL ........................................ 14
SECOND STAGE SWIVEL........................................................................ 15
ZETA ...................................................................................................... 15
SLIMLINE OCTOPUS ............................................................................ 15
SWIVEL 180 OCTOPUS ........................................................................15
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 16
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 17
GUIDELINES FOR MINIMUM SERVICE INTERVALS ............................... 18
RECORDS ................................................................................................... 19
INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE ................................................................... 19
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Oceanic Regulator
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU for choosing a regulator product from Oceanic!
Features and operation of the various models of Oceanic regulator first and sec-
ond stages currently available are described in this owner's guide, and/or any
addendum or supplement provided with it. By following the instructions in this
guide, you will understand how your regulator product works, how to make best
use of its features, and how to maintain it for long term use. Some information
presented may not be applicable to the specific model of regulator or accessory
that you purchased. DO NOT dive with the regulator until you have read and
understand all information provided with it.
OCEANIC REGULATOR EQUIPMENT
COMPATIBILITY AND USE WITH NITROX
Unless specifically labeled otherwise, Oceanic Regulator equipment is classified
as being suitable for use with nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) breathing gas mixtures
containing up to 40% oxygen by volume without the need for special prepara-
tion, cleaning , or component parts.
If Oceanic Regulator equipment is subsequently used with equipment, or con-
nected to an air supply system, that is not rated for Oxygen Service, it can sub-
sequently be used with Nitrox (up to 40% O2) as long as it is maintained in ac-
cordance with the procedures and parts specified in the Oceanic Product Ser-
vice Guide.
WARNINGS:
Oceanic Regulators are not intended to be used by untrained persons who may not know the inherent risks and hazards of SCUBA
diving.
Prior to use of Oceanic Regulator equipment with nitrogen-oxygen
(Nitrox) breathing gas mixtures that contain a higher fraction of
oxygen than 21%, the user must have received, or must first obtain, certification in diving with Nitrox from a recognized training
agency.
An Oceanic Regulator is not a medical device. It is not intended
and must not be used to supply treatment oxygen in a medical
emergency.
STATEMENT FOR
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NOTE: The term breathing gas used throughout this owner's
guide applies to enriched nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) mixtures as
well as compressed Air.
When using Air with this regulator equipment, the Air used must
meet EN132 Annex A standards.
Owner's Guide
OCEANIC REGULATOR EQUIPMENT
All Oceanic Regulator First Stages are classified as being suitable for use in wa-
ters having Temperatures of 50°F (10 °C) and higher.
Due to operational limits, use in waters having colder Temperatures requires
Oceanic Diaphragm style First Stages to be properly fitted with an Environmen-
tal Protection Kit to prevent the possible buildup of ice crystals in the Spring Cav-
ity.
Due to the inherent design of Oceanic Piston style First Stages, they cannot be
specially prepared to accomodate the operational limits imposed by waters hav-
ing Temperatures below of 50°F (10 °C). Oceanic therefore recommends the
use of Diaphragm style First Stages fitted with Environmental Protection Kits
when diving in waters having lower Temperatures.
WARNING: Installation of an Environmental Protection Kit must
be performed by the Oceanic factory or an Authorized Oceanic
Dealer. Improper installation may cause First Stage failure while
underwater resulting in serious injury or death.
Specialized training and skills required for cold water diving will reduce effects
that cold water Temperatures can impose upon the operation of Oceanic
Regulator Second Stage(s).
WARNING: Failure to obtain proper training in the specialized
techniques required for diving in cold water environments and
failure to apply such techniques to handle situations that could result in Regulator freezing will place you in risk of serious injury or
death.
STATEMENT FOR
COLD WATER DIVING
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Oceanic Regulator
REGULATOR FIRST STAGES
WARNING: Failure to prepare your First Stage properly for use in
harsh environmental conditions, such as being subjected to sediment or the possible buildup of ice, or salt crystals, may result
in serious injury or death.
Operation of your first stage is not visible when using a regulator. The first
stage converts the tank's high pressure air to an intermediate pressure of ap-
proximately 140 psi that can be handled by the regulator second stage to de-
liver a smooth flow of breathing gas upon demand (i.e., when you inhale). In-
termediate pressure gas is also available for inflation of a BC or dry suit.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should adjustment of an
Oceanic first stage regulator be performed by anyone other than
an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. Doing so may cause failure underwater, resulting in serious injury or death.
ATTACHMENT OF HOSES
Low pressure (LP) and high pressure (HP) port thread sizes are different, making
incorrect installation of hoses unlikely. However, to avoid damage or personal
injury that may occur due to incorrect installation, Oceanic strongly recommends
having installation performed professionally by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.
If this is not possible, proceed as follows.
Type of Hose Being Connected:
Determine whether the hose that you are installing requires connection to an
HP port (for a pressure gauge or breathing gas integrated computer), or to
an LP port (for an octopus second stage, or a BC or dry suit inflator).
Be sure that you only place high pressure accessory hoses in ports specifi-
cally marked with the letters 'HP', or '4500 psi / 300 BAR'.
Orientation (positioning):
Orientation is defined by the location of the LP ports when the first stage is
mounted on the tank valve. Mounting the first stage so the LP ports are lower
(closer to the tank) than the HP ports is referred to as the DOWN position.
Mounting the first stage so the LP ports are higher (further away from the tank)
than the HP ports is referred to as the UP position.
Using the DOWN position produces the lowest overall regulator/tank profile, re-
ducing the possibility of your head coming in contact with the first stage during
your dives. Also, in the DOWN position, the venturi assisted LP port will be po-
sitioned so that the primary second stage is on your right side.
By mounting a first stage, such as the PX2, that utilizes a swivel section for the LP
connections in the UP position, you can obtain greater accessibility to your
hoses due to the swivel being positioned approximately 4 inches higher than in
the DOWN position.
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