eScuba Submersible Systems FAQ

Below are frequently asked questions regarding submersiblesystems products listed by category. If you have a question that is not addressed here, feel free to email eScuba at info@eScuba.com.au with your question and we will get back to you with an answer, and also add it to this FAQ section.

Submersible Systems Maintenance

What is the care and maintenece needed for my Spare Air?

The unit should be removed from its holster, rinsed off in fresh water after every dive, dried, stored full of air, and taken to an authorized repair facility for an overhaul once a year.

Submersible Systems Service and Repairs

How do I send my item for service or repair?

1. Log into your eScuba account or Create a new account if you dont have one.
2. Fill out the Online RMA Form (link is also listed under "Account Management" on the "My Account" page).
3. Follow the instructions listed on the RMA form to mail us your item along with the receipt.
First Stage Service and Repair
Phone: 02 9684 2256
Phone: 0412 746 797
Unit 1B, 28 Clyde St
Rydalmere, NSW,
2116
Email: info@firststage.com.au

Submersible Systems Tips

How do I fill my Spare Air?

Follow this quick and easy guide

Do I need to be a certified scuba diver to use the Spare Air?

Yes, during diving classes you learn the proper way to breathe from compressed air without causing serious harm to yourself. SPARE AIR is a piece of diving equipment and all rules that apply to diving also apply to the use of SPARE AIR.

Can I take my Spare Air on a commercial airline when I travel?

When carrying SPARE AIR on a commercial aircraft, the system must be empty and according to TSA regulations, the regulator must be unscrewed from the cylinder so they can be sure that it is empty. 1. To empty all the air out of the SPARE AIR press the Purge Button until no more air is released. Unscrew the regulator from the cylinder counter-clockwise (no special tools are needed – it is screwed on hand tight). 2. If the regulator does not unscrew easily DO NOT force it or use tools, instead soak the entire SPARE AIR in a 1-1 vinegar & water solution overnight to loosen any salt corrosion. Leave o-ring, washer and exhaust discs on the regulator. 3. Place the regulator and cylinder in a Ziploc plastic bag to protect and keep them clean. (Option - purchase the "SPARE AIR Travel Pack" which includes its own carrying bag - see below.) Keep SPARE AIR regulator and cylinder threads clean and dry. Include SPARE AIR Owners Manual so TSA employees can refer to it if they have questions. 4. Pack SPARE AIR in your checked or carry-on baggage. 5. Reattach the regulator and cylinder and refill SPARE AIR when you reach your dive destination. You may lightly lubricate the tank o-ring with a small amount of silicone spray or grease - NEVER use a hydrocarbon based oil. DO NOT force regulator onto tank - if you feel resistance stop and unscrew and start again. 6. Replace tank o-ring after product has been disassembled and reassembled 3 times, or o-ring shows signs of wear or air leakage.

Will the Spare Air change my buoyancy?

The SPARE AIR is light weighing only 2.17 lbs. (Model 300). When filled with 3 cu ft of air, the unit is about neutrally buoyant. It should not affect overall buoyancy when mounted on a SCUBA Diver.

How long should it take to refill my Spare Air?

Filling should take approximately 1 minute to fill a 3.0 cu ft SPARE AIR and approximately 45 seconds to fill a 1.7 cu ft SPARE AIR. Open your SCUBA tanks valve very slowly to control the air flow. Fill slowly for best results.

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