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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Important Safety Notice - ................................................................................... i
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
Certications........................................................................................................ 1
Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................. 2
Warning Note .............................................................................................. 2
Description ........................................................................................................... 3
What is a “Full-Face Mask?” ............................................................................. 3
Environmental Protection ............................................................................... 3
Physiological Considerations ......................................................................... 3
Communications............................................................................................. 3
Training and Practice for Safety ......................................................................... 4
Anatomy of the Guardian Full-Face Mask ......................................................... 4
Front Aspect ................................................................................................... 4
Rear Aspect .................................................................................................... 5
Guardian Skirt ................................................................................................ 5
Visor, Frame, and Ambient Breathing Valve® ................................................ 6
Danger Note ............................................................................................... 6
Regulator to Mask Interface and Air Flow ...................................................... 7
Warning Note .............................................................................................. 8
Head Harness Assembly ................................................................................ 8
Pre-Dive Set-Up And Inspection ........................................................................ 8
Regulator Set-Up and Hose Conguration ........................................................ 8
Warning Note .............................................................................................. 9
Equalizing Assembly .......................................................................................... 9
Installation of Communications ........................................................................ 10
Preparation and Adjustment............................................................................. 11
Warning Note ............................................................................................ 11
Donning .............................................................................................................. 11
Overall Safety Inspection ................................................................................. 11
Hoods and Seals.............................................................................................. 11
Donning and Adjustment .................................................................................. 12
Diving The Guardian ......................................................................................... 13
Pre-Dive ........................................................................................................... 13
Training & Emergency Procedures .................................................................. 13
Warning Note ............................................................................................ 15
Post-Dive Procedures ...................................................................................... 16
Warning Note ............................................................................................ 16
Part Lists ............................................................................................................ 16
Accessories Included ....................................................................................... 16
Guardian FFM .................................................................................................. 17
Regulator ......................................................................................................... 17
Buddy Phone® Installation Instructions .......................................................... 19
EM-OTS-2 Installation Instructions .................................................................. 20
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 24