Important Warnings; Ce Certifi Cation; En 250: 2000 Norm Regulations And What They Mean; Defi Nition Of 'Scuba' According To En 250: 2000 - Scubapro MK25T Manual Del Usuario

1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS

! WARNING
This manual must be read and understood entirely before using the product. It is advised
that you keep this manual in your possession during the entire life of your regulator.
! WARNING
When diving you must follow the rules and apply the skills taught by a recognized
scuba diving certifi cation agency. Before taking part in any diving activity, it is
mandatory to have successfully completed a scuba diving course covering both
theoretical and technical aspects of diving.
! WARNING
This instruction manual does not replace a diving instruction course!
2. CE CERTIFICATION
All SCUBAPRO regulators described in this manual have obtained the CE certifi cation
issued by RINA according to European directive 89/686/EEC. Certifi cation tests have
been conducted according to the specifi cations set by the said directive, regulating the
conditions for the release on the market and the fundamental safety requirement for third
category Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The CE mark denotes compliance with the
fundamental requirements for health and safety. The 0098 number next to the CE marking
is the identifi cation code for Germanischer Lloyd, the notifi ed body controlling production
compliance with regulations, as per Art. 11 B ED 89/686/EEC.
2.1

EN 250: 2000 norm regulations and what they mean

The requirements and tests defi ned by the EN 250: 2000 standard aim to ensure a minimum
safety level for the operation of underwater breathing equipment. In Europe, the EN 250:
2000 norm defi nes the minimum technical standards of acceptance for recreational diving
regulators. All SCUBAPRO regulators have successfully passed the certifi cation test required
by this regulation.
2.2 Defi nition of 'SCUBA' according to EN 250: 2000
This regulation defi nes a SCUBA unit as a self-contained open-circuit underwater breathing
apparatus. A SCUBA unit can be composed of component groups. During use, the minimum
required component groups are elements a) to e) of the following list:
a. cylinder(s) with valve(s);
b. demand regulator(s);
c. safety device(s);
d. face mask: complete mouthpiece or half-mask for diving or complete mask;
e. carrying system.
2.3

Limitations provided by EN 250: 2000

The SCUBA unit can be comprised of separate components such as: cylinder(s), regulator(s),
pressure gauge. The SCUBAPRO regulators described in this manual can be used with
SCUBA components units certifi ed according to directive 89/686/EEC and EN 250: 2000
norm. The air contained in the cylinder must comply with the requirements for breathable air
defi ned by EN 12021 norm. The maximum operating depth is 50 meters (164 ft.) however
divers must conform to the limits set by local regulations in force at the diving location.
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