bio-full face mask
instruction manual

243-0424
2-22-17
TEL 046-233-4111
FAX 046-233-5886
E-mail cs@apollo-japan.jp
URL http://www.apollo-japan.jp

Nippon Sensuiki Co., Ltd
2-22-17 Shake, Ebina-City, Kanagawa-Pref,
243-0424, JapanTEL (81) 46-233-4111
FAX (81) 46-233-5886

21. 09. 01

3704500028

Introduction
Thank you for choosing apollo bio-full face mask. As always be sure to obey articles
described on instruction manual when in use. If you have any question, feel free to contact
dealer or us.
Items with the following headings describe scuba diving techniques and how to handle
diving equipment. These sections must be fully understood, so as to be sure to read withspecial attention.

Failure to obey the instructions under this heading may lead to accidents which result inserious injury or death.

DANGER

Failure to obey the instructions under this heading may lead indirectly to accidents which result inserious injury, death, and/or serious damage to equipment.

WARNING

Failure to obey the instructions under this heading may lead minor accidents and/or minor damage toequipment.

CAUTIONFailure to obey the instructions under this heading may lead minor accidents and/or minor damage toequipment.

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DANGER

It is extremely important that scuba divers using this product have undergone
theoretical and practical training given by an internationally authorized association
providing diving instruction.
Never scuba dive alone. Always dive under the buddy system or under watching on
board or by land workers.

2ndWARNING
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Always make sure you are in good physical condition before scuba diving. Stop
diving if you feel abnormal cold, tired or unwell.
Never take alcohol or medicine (especially nasal spray or medicine for cold) before
scuba diving. Those who are in poor physical shape or suffer from some chronic
illness should consult with doctor before scuba diving.
Do not swing the equipment concerned. It is possible to be damaged against glass
and attachment parts by hitting something. Also, parts attached stop as a result,functioning.
Always carry extra mask & 2nd stage as replacement and practice in advancewhich enable to exchange mask & 2nd stage in underwater.

2nd2CAUTIONConsult with dealer or us whenever using under special situation, environment.
Do not disassemble except a portion described on the instruction manual.
Necessary adjustment or replacement of parts should be performed on the land.
The installation of the hose to the 1st stage should be done at shop purchased
The glass with mask is treated as heat tempered, but once glass is damaged, its
strength becomes weak and even by a slight shock it may be damaged.
In spite of using rubber, resin, glass with chemical resistance, it may corrode to let itsoak in chemicals (benzene, alcohol, thinner), neutral detergent, gasoline for a longtime.
When free flow won’t stop, immediately stop to use and ask for repair.

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Names of parts
Belt grip

Strap holder

Mask strap

Strap adjuster
Mask flange

Mask frame

Lens

2ndLens retainer
2nd stage port

Communication port

Water drain valve

Breathing port valve

4Specification/ ItemDimension of mask frame
Dimension of mask flange/ Specification
W 156 mm

H 64 mm

D 9 mmW 144 mm

H 190 mm

D 88 mm

450 g

Weight

400 ccInner volume
Material of mask flange

Silicone rubber
5(1,1,1)
5 straps with strap adjusters (1 forehead, 2 temples, 2 cheeks)

Mask strap
Material of mask strap

Silicone rubber

Material of mask frame
Lens

Anodized aluminum alloy
4mm
Tempered glass

Material of lens retainer

StainlessBreathing port valve

Located on the left cheek. Equipped with a rotation valve.

Communication port

Located on the right cheek.
Equipped with a mic. dummy plug and a mounting bracket
for OTS microphone assembly.

Drain valve

Located under the chin. Equipped with an activation lever.

2nd
Mountable 2nd stage
regulator dimensions

45mm
55mm
The sum of the width and height of the outer dimensions ofthe mouthpiece mounting tube is 45mm to 55mm.

For details on how to replace the lens, refer to the instruction manual for the bio-metal mask, orcontact your dealer or us.
2nd
For installation of the 2nd stage regulator, please contact your dealer.

5Operation of the breathing port valve
2nd

Breathing from regulator
2nd

2nd
For diving, turn the knob of the breathing port valve clockwiseuntil the valve is completely closed..
Breathing in open air

For breathing, turn the knob of the breathing port valve
counter-clockwise to open the valve.
The breathing port valve allows breathing in open air while
you are standby on the surface.

WARNINGBe sure to securely close the breathing port valve before diving.

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Strap adjustment
To tighten the strap

To tighten, pull the loose end of the strap.
The strap can be adjusted while you are wearing
the mask.

To loosen the strap

To loosen, pull the inside portion of the strap while
pushing on the strap lock lever.

Mask clearing

Water entered into the mask can be cleared out through the water drain valve attachedto the jaw.
While pushing in the activation know of the water drain valve, breathe out or push thepurge button to clear out the water entered inside of the mask through the water drainvalve..

7Wearing the mask
1)
Turn the breathing port valve counter-clockwise to fully open the breathing port.
2)(5 )While holding the strap adjuster knobs with thumb and forefinger, pull the straps toloosen.

3)
Rake hair back from the face, then wear the mask by holding the mask and the backportion of mask band. Align the mask position so that the center of mask band comesto the back of the head.
4)
Hold the chin portion of the mask with one hand, and align the mask to be fixed to thejaw.
5)①
While firmly pressing the mask to thejaw with one hand, pull the top strap①
at the parietal to fix the vertical positionof the mask.
6)②③
Evenly pull the strap② and strap③ attemples to fix the horizontal maskposition.

7)④⑤
At the last, pull evenly the strap④ andstrap⑤ at the chin to fix it to the jaw.

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6)

7)

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Repeat the sequence of 6) through 7) to fine adjust the strap tightening so that the all
straps are evenly strained without too tight. Finally move the strap holders in place.

WARNING
Make sure hair is not caught in the skirt portion of the mask. Remove the hair if there iscaught hair.
9)

2nd
2nd
For diving, turn the knob of the breathing port valve clockwise until the valve iscompletely closed.

WARNINGBe sure to securely close the breathing port valve before diving.

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Equalizing / Clearing ears

Equalization can be done like normal diving mask by pinching the nose from over themask.
Pinch the nose with the thumb and forefinger from over the mask. Blowing gently toequalize the middle ear pressure to outer pressure.

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WARNING

When you fail equalizing the ear, it results in causing pain or possible damage to theears. It is essential to repeat the ear equalization before you feel the pain.
Stop diving immediately when the pain in the ear does not go away by theequalizing the ear due to the health condition and etc.

10Replacing the mask in water
1)
Remove all buckles, grasp the lower part of the mask with both hands, lift the mask
upward and remove the mask.
Put the removed mask on your arm etc. to avoid getting in the way.
2)
Change the regulator to the octopus, clear the regulator by breathing out or purge,then ensure normal breathing.
3)
Wear the replacement mask and perform mask clear.

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DANGER

Because the regulator is fixed to the full face mask unlike ordinary diving masks, any
failure caused in the mask or regulator may lead serious accident. In order to avoid
serious accident, always carry the replacement mask and regulator/octopus when
you dive.
Please well train in advance so that replacement in the water can be done quickly.
You cannot dive safely just by reading the manual.
Fully practice the procedure of replacing mask underwater under the instructionof the diving instructor before diving.

11CareAfter use, wash it with fresh water. During cleaning, do not press the purge button toprevent water from entering the regulator.
When cleaning, remove foreign body such as sand and seaweed attached tobuckles and valves.
After removing all excess water, dry it in an airy shade.

CAUTION
Never clean it with gasoline, thinner, alcohol and other organic
solvent or a neutral detergent. Never clean it with gasoline, thinner, alcohol or other organic
solvent or a neutral detergent. It will accelerate the deterioration and breakage of parts.

Storage & Handling
Please be careful not to break or scratch the lens during storage and transportation.
Exposing the mask to sunlight or fluorescent light for a long period of time, the parts
may deteriorate. Please store away from direct sunlight.
Store in a hot and humid place may deteriorate parts. Store in a well-ventilated
place away from hot and humid places.
Please keep it from applying force to specific parts.
12Hoto use the communication port

OTS
Attach OTS microphone assembly to communication port
OTS GuardianSpectrum

OTS/

The microphone and its bracket of OTS Earphone/Microphone Assembly designed for OTS
Guardian or Spectrum full face mask can be installed in the communication port of bio-fullface mask.
1)

P_OTS
Turn the microphone blacket P_OTS counter-clockwise
to take it out from the communication port.

2)

P_OTS
Remove the support shaft from the microphone
blacket P_OTS.
Support shaft
P_OTS
Microphone blacket P_OTS

3)
Take out the OTS mic dummy plug from thecommunication port.

OTS mic dummy plug134)

OTS
OTS
P_OTS
Attach the microphone blacket P_OTS over the neck, the narrow part, of the OTS
microphone module. Then attache the support shaft to the microphone
Blacket P_OTS over the OTS microphone module.

OTS
OTS microphone

P_OTS

5) OTS
P_OTS
OTS
Insert the OTS microphone and its bracket into
he communication port.
Turn the microphone blacket P_OTS clockwise
until it securely locks the OTS microphonebracket to the bottom of the communicationport.

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