Avelo - User Manual

User manual

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. IT IS ADVISED THAT YOU REFER TO THIS MANUAL FREQUENTLY DURING THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE AVELO DIVE SYSTEM.

Refer to this manual for details about how to use and maintain the Avelo Dive System. The user manual can be downloaded using QR codes found on the product and is available online from your dashboard.

Before taking part in any scuba diving activity using the Avelo System you must be at least 12 years old and be certified as an open water diver or the equivalent by a training agency that is a member in good standing with the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC) or that follows ISO scuba standards and your training included at least four open water training dives.

This user manual does not replace the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) program or any other scuba diving training course.

Improper use or misuse of the Avelo Dive System or any scuba diving equipment can result in serious injury or death.

The content of this manual is based on the latest information available at the time of printing. Avelo Labs reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time. It is the User’s responsibility to review the latest version of this manual: visit DiveAvelo.com/usermanual.
Do not use the Avelo Dive System unless you have successfully completed the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) training course taught by a certified Avelo Instructor.
Do not use this system until you have carefully and completely read, understand, and follow all instructions and safety precautions found in this manual, your online training course, all inserts that accompany this manual, and all labels and markings found on the components of this system.
Review this manual periodically before your first dive or if it has been over six months since your most recent dive using the Avelo System.
If you have any questions or are unclear about any instructions, contact any authorized Avelo Dealer.
Dive within the limitations of your training for any dive environment. Obtain any training and experience necessary for diving under any special condition including but not limited to those that involve overhead, ice, night, deep, drift, or drysuits.

Congratulations on owning a simply better scuba system. Avelo Labs has designed, engineered, and tested the Avelo Dive System with extreme care to provide you with a product that has exceptional performance, dependability, and superior comfort.

Before diving the Avelo Dive System, ensure you read and are familiar with this manual and follow all warnings and cautions.

This user manual contains important safety and maintenance information. Read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the Avelo System before diving.

Important information on the assembly, use, and maintenance of your Avelo Dive System is designated throughout this manual with important graphics such as:

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Failure to read, understand and follow the precautions listed below can result in serious injury or death.

1. Warnings

a. General warnings

The Avelo Dive System is not a life jacket.
Do not rely on the Avelo Dive System to create emergency positive buoyancy or initiate or sustain an ascent in an emergency.
Be prepared to deal with emergency buoyancy conditions.
Uncontrollable ascents, descents, or loss of buoyancy control may result from misuse, improper system operations, function unfamiliarity, improper training, stress, or panic.
Do not dive an Avelo Dive System that is damaged, does not function properly, or is missing components.
Always perform pre-dive and post-dive inspections of the system.
This system is considered a life support system. Proper training by certified Avelo instructors before use is required.
This is not a life-saving device.
A child under 12 years old should never operate this product.
The Avelo Dive System is designed for individual use.
Be careful when you are transporting the Avelo Dive System and setting it down to avoid a crushing hazard on hands, feet, or toes, and/or damaging the unit.
Do not use alcohol or drugs prior to and/or during the use of the Avelo Dive System.
Be aware of appropriate water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents, weather changes, and strong offshore winds.
This system uses high-pressure gas. Breathing regulators must be DIN regulators and have a service pressure rating of at least 4,350 psig / 300 bar.
This system uses high-pressure gas. DIN valves must have a service pressure rating of at least 4,350 psig / 300 bar.
Familiarize yourself with the Avelo Dive System and battery life before embarking on any dives or excursions.
Always charge the battery to its fullest before using the Avelo Dive System.
Do not allow solvents, lubricants, or cleaning fluids that are not approved by Avelo Labs to be used in or on the pump and/or the Hydrotank.
ALWAYS keep the Avelo Dive System out of direct sunlight when not in use. HEAT DAMAGES BATTERIES AND MAY CAUSE THE CELLS TO LEAK OR BURST.
When not in use, always make sure the battery is disconnected from the pump. The battery can be stored in the battery cap in a way that there is no electrical connection between the battery and the pump. To do so, remove the battery and rotate it 180 degrees on its axis until the etched dot is aligned with the marker on the battery cap; then, fully insert the battery and secure it. Make sure there is no water or moisture trapped in the battery cap or on the battery head.
Do not use the Avelo Dive System at a depth greater than the recommended maximum recreational dive depth of 40 m / 130 ft. Do not dive at a depth greater than what you have been trained for.
Replace the battery immediately if it is dropped or damaged.
The Avelo Dive System should only be used for scuba diving by certified Avelo divers certified by completing the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) training program.
Different water chemistry (seawater, lake, pool) and conditions such as currents, temperature, and pressure can affect the buoyancy of the unit.

b. Battery warnings

Use the specified Avelo charger only.
The battery must be disposed of properly and according to local regulations.
Always store the battery in a cool dry place (between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit / 5 to 27 degrees Celsius) where it is out of the reach of children and away from heat and ignition sources.
Do not incinerate, disassemble, damage, short-circuit or expose the battery to heat.
The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite.
Do not place the battery in fire, or direct sunlight or apply heat to the battery; it may leak or burst.
Do not leave the battery inside containers that are exposed to extreme heat or cold. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
Do not store the battery below 32° F / 0° C. Freezing temperatures can damage the battery cells.
DO NOT THROW WATER ON A BURNING LI-ION BATTERY. If a battery does ignite, it will burn even more violently if it contacts water or even moisture in the air. A fire extinguisher approved for use in Lithium-Ion battery fires must be used to extinguish.
Do not subject the battery to strong impacts or shocks.
Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise damage the outer casing.
The battery MUST be recharged after EACH USE.
The battery MUST be recharged at least EVERY SIX MONTHS when not in use.
Never leave Lithium-Ion batteries discharged for long periods of time. The batteries do self-discharge, and the charge could drop low enough to damage the battery.
ALWAYS store Lithium-Ion batteries partially discharged in a cool, dry place.
When using the charger, connect the charger to the battery first and then connect the charger to the source of electricity (i.e., the power outlet). When charging is complete, first disconnect the charger from the power outlet and then disconnect the power outlet from the battery. The charger’s electrical connections are exposed, and accidental or inadvertent contact may cause shock.

2. The Avelo Dive System

The Avelo Dive System is a life support system used for scuba diving. The system consists of a Jetpack, battery, pump, and Hydrotank.

The Jetpack harness consists of two three-inch shoulder straps, one two-inch waist strap with three-inch padding, one one-inch tank valve strap, one two-inch Velcro tank strap, one one-inch Velcro cage strap, one one-inch crossbar strap, and two one-inch Velcro cinching straps for securing the battery and the pump.

The Hydrotank is an aluminum metal lined, fully composite overwrap pressure vessel (COPV). The overwrap material carries most of the structural load. Each cylinder has a protective outer layer of epoxy for environmental and physical damage. The Hydrotank is designed for the internationally recognized pressure vessel standard for Type 3 cylinders under the International Standards Organization (ISO) - 11119-2 with no exemptions. The Hydrotank is also certified for use where a CE mark is valid by the European Union’s Pressure Equipment Directive for pressurized cylinders.

Parts list for Avelo Dive System

See Appendix A.

3. Initial setup

The Avelo Dive System must first be configured by an authorized Avelo Technician. Read and follow all instructions covered in this manual, your online training materials, other Avelo documentation (manuals, leaflets, inserts, etc.), and the manuals covering any additional dive equipment used.

The Avelo Dive System has two main components: the Hydrotank and the Jetpack (which includes the backplate, battery, and pump). For the system to be complete and ready to dive, the battery and pump must be installed and connected. Then, the Jetpack must be attached to the Hydrotank and connected to the pump via the High-Pressure Hydraulic Hose (HPHH).

If the Avelo Dive System did not come with the harness attached to the backplate, see your authorized Avelo dealer for attachment instructions.

4. The Hydrotank

Never exceed the Hydrotank’s service pressure of 4,350 psig / 300 bar.

If any water leak is observed from the HPHH or any other component of the Avelo Dive System, drain the water from the Hydrotank completely by opening the purge valve and allowing the system to rest for a full five minutes. Do not dive with a water leak. Take the Avelo Dive System to an Avelo Technician for inspection.

When filling a Hydrotank that is connected to the Jetpack the purge valve MUST be open.

Before the Hydrotank is used for the first time, the Hydrotank must be inspected by a certified Avelo Technician. The technician will inspect the Hydrotank for serviceability and mark the Hydrotank with required data makings and stickers.

The Hydrotank will need to have the scuba valve, cage, and a High-Pressure Hydraulic Hose (HPHH) attached. These should all be installed by a certified Avelo Technician. Once the scuba valve is installed, the cage can be rotated so that the HPHH is in the proper position to attach to the pump when the Avelo Dive System is assembled.

For detailed information on how to attach the Jetpack to the Hydrotank refer to Section 2 of your online training program for the Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) certification.

Avelo Dive System

If assembled correctly the Avelo Dive System should look exactly like the picture below.

5. Battery charging

Before charging, ALWAYS ensure that the battery is out of the water and dry.

Remove the battery from the Jetpack.
Ensure the battery is on a flat stable surface.
Connect the battery charging cap to the battery.
Connect the charger to a 110V/220V wall outlet.

Always connect the battery to the charger before connecting the charger to a 110V/220V wall outlet.

The indicator light on the charging unit should illuminate red, indicating the battery is charging.
Charging will take around three to five hours for a full charge and 30-40 minutes to reach 90% charge capacity. When the battery is charging, the LED light of the charger will appear RED. When the battery is fully charged, the LED light turns GREEN.
Do not leave batteries unattended while they are charging.
The battery should not be left on the charger for more than 6 hours.
Once the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the wall outlet.

Always disconnect the charger from the 110V/220V wall outlet before removing the battery from the charger.

Unplug the battery from the charging cap.

6. Short and long-term storage

Short-term (Less than two months) After the last dive of the day, remove the Jetpack from the Hydrotank and place it in clean water that is free of any chemicals and make sure that the pump is fully submerged. Start the pump and let it run for a complete one-minute cycle. Hang the jetpack to dry and remove the battery.

Fully charge the battery.
Once the Jetpack is dry, reinsert the battery backward into the Jetpack cap. The battery can be stored separately if stored in a location that minimizes the chance of dropping and/or damage.
Store the battery and Jetpack in a cool, dry location between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit / 5 to 27 degrees Celsius.
Fill the Hydrotank with breathing gas.
The Hydrotank should then be stored in a cool dry location away from ozone-producing devices (ie. generators or cars). The DIN tank valve should have the dust cover inserted into the valve opening.

Long-term (more than two months) After the last dive and before storing your Avelo Dive System, rinse the entire system in freshwater. The Hydrotank should receive additional cleaning for storage.

Follow the procedure outlined below:

Bleed the Hydrotank pressure to 200 psig / 14 bar.
Fill a bucket that is large enough to hold the Avelo Dive System with clean water.
Ensure the Jetpack is connected to the Hydrotank via the HPHH or with the accessory hose with quick disconnects.
Submerge the Jetpack in the bucket of water.
Prime the pump.
Close the purge valve and start the pump. Ensure water is being pumped into the Hydrotank. (This can be verified by using the pressure gauge on a regulator attached to the Hydrotank).
Run the pump for at least two full one-minute cycles. Rotate the tank slowly and carefully in all orientations so that the water can reach all interior surfaces of the water chamber. Ensure the pressure does not exceed 4,350 psig / 300 bar.
Purge the water from the Hydrotank.
Disconnect the HPHH and place the QD cap on the male end of the HPHH leading from the Hydrotank. Secure the HPHH to the Hydrotank with the cage strap.
If not already done, separate the Jetpack from the Hydrotank.
Fill the Hydrotank with breathing gas. Insert the dust cap into the valve opening.
Store the Hydrotank upright in its cage.
Remove the battery from the Jetpack and reinstall the battery in the travel position which is 180 degrees from the dive position. Do not charge the battery. The battery must be stored long-term with a partially charged battery.
The Jetpack should be hung up and stored in a cool dry location.

7. Inspections and routine cleaning procedures

DO NOT DIVE with the Avelo Dive System if any of the system components are damaged or are not working properly.

Only a certified Avelo technician should repair the Avelo Dive System components.

Your Avelo Dive System consists of precision devices that are essential to your dive safety. For this reason, Avelo Labs uses only materials that have been selected after thorough testing. Rinse the complete system with fresh water after each dive day, especially after diving in chlorinated water, to ensure your system remains in optimal operating condition, with a minimum of care and maintenance.

Inspections Pre-dive, dive, and post-dive inspections help identify equipment problems before unsafe conditions exist. Many dive-related accidents are preventable by following simple steps and by having all equipment regularly inspected by a certified Avelo Technician.

Pre-dive visual inspections

Examine the entire system for cuts, punctures, frayed seams, excessive abrasion, loose/missing hardware, and other damage of any kind.
Inspect the HPHH, positioning elbow, purge valve, battery and pump caps, pressure button, and pump housing for cracks and damage.
Check the battery O-rings for damage or stretch. Replace as needed.
With the battery installed into the Jetpack battery cap, ensure the indicator light is green.
Operate the pump. The pump should operate at the press of the on/off button.

Dive inspections

Ensure breathing gas pressure increases during pump operations, thus indicating water is being pumped into the Hydrotank.
Check that bubbles and/or water are not leaking from the purge valve, HPHH, or other connections.
Check the quick disconnect and positioning elbow for leaks.

Post-dive inspections

Inspect the water that is released from the purge valve. If excessive air bubbles are released, have your Avelo Dive System inspected by a certified Avelo Technician.

8. Routine maintenance

DANGER: Do not dive with damaged or nonfunctioning Avelo Dive System components.

Routine maintenance is required for your Avelo Dive System to function properly and continue to provide you with the safest, most comfortable diving experience.

Every six months

The Hydrotank system should be cleaned with a simple mixture of clean water and dish soap on the external surface.
After multiple dives in saltwater environments, salt may accumulate on the port assemblies and internal surfaces of the Hydrotank. To remove salt buildup, follow the outline procedures below:
1. Bleed the Hydrotank pressure to 200 psig / 14 bar.
2. Fill a bucket large enough to accommodate the Avelo Dive System with clean water.
3. Ensure the Jetpack is connected to the Hydrotank via the HPHH quick disconnect. Use the existing Hydrotank HPHH or the accessory hose with quick disconnects which is available for this procedure.
4. Submerge the Jetpack in the bucket of clean water.
5. Prime the pump.
6. Close the purge and start the pump with the on/off button and run the pump for two complete one-minute cycles.

Ensure the pressure in the Hydrotank does not exceed 4,350 psig / 300 bar.

Rotate the tank slowly in all orientations so that freshwater can reach all interior surfaces of the water chamber.
Purge the water from the Hydrotank.
Disconnect the HPHH from the pump and place the QD cap on the male end of the HPHH leading from the Hydrotank. Secure the HPHH to the Hydrotank using the cage strap.
Fill the Hydrotank with breathing gas.

Ensure the pressure in the Hydrotank does not exceed 4,350 psig / 300 bar.

Conduct a pressure check to ensure the pump is operating correctly. Follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Assemble the Avelo Dive System completely with the Hydrotank pressurized to 3,000 psig / 200 bar and a dive regulator with a pressure gauge.
2. Submerge the system into a bucket of clean water.
3. Prime the pump.
4. Close the purge valve.
5. Run the fully primed pump while observing the pressure of the breathing gas in the Hydrotank.
6. After running the pump for one minute, the Hydrotank pressure should have increased by at least 300 psig / 20 bar. The Hydrotank weight should have increased by two lbs. / 0.9 kg.
7. If the Hydrotank pressure/weight increased by at least 300 psig / 20 bar or by two lbs. / 0.9 kg., then the pump is working correctly.
8. If the pressure/weight did not increase by 300 PSI / 20 bar or two lbs. / 0.9 kg., then the pump is not working correctly and must be taken to a certified Avelo Technician for service.

Annual requirements

Complete the six-month maintenance procedures.
The pump must be inspected every two years by a certified Avelo Technician.
The Hydrotank requires an annual visual inspection by a certified Avelo Technician.
A hydrostatic test must be performed every five years to recertify the Hydrotank for another five years of serviceability.

9. Damage repair

DANGER: Do not dive with damaged or nonfunctioning Avelo Dive System components.

Since damage may occur to the system during normal operation, regular periodic inspections of the Avelo Dive System are required. Most damage to the system will require you to take your entire system and/or separate components to a certified Avelo Technician for repair.

If the Hydrotank, pump, battery, or electrical system is damaged or does not operate properly, take the component(s) to a certified Avelo Technician for repair. Repair or service by a non-certified Avelo Technician may void your Avelo Dive System warranty.

Damage to the backplate, harness, or webbing components which cannot be repaired with basic skills should be taken to a certified Avelo Technician for disposition and/or disposal.

10. Accessories

One of the advantages of the Avelo Dive System is buoyancy control. Additional dive gear attached to the system may affect buoyancy.

The shoulder straps and waist belt of the Avelo Dive System are designed with the MOLLE attachment system, which provides a wide variety of options for carrying an assortment of additional dive accessories. The Avelo Dive System serves divers’ individual needs for additional dive gear.

The waist belt and shoulder straps use three-inch webbing to provide comfort. Several one-inch MOLLE attachment points on each shoulder strap meet every diver’s needs. Each of the waist and shoulder straps features a D-ring, providing the diver with a variety of attachment options for additional dive gear.

Additional accessories are available to assist with cleaning the Hydrotank and for transporting and storing the Avelo Dive System.

Visit DiveAvelo.com for a full range of accessories designed for your Avelo Dive System.

11. Product registration and warranty

Thank you for choosing Avelo. Now it’s time to register your purchase. Start by logging into your account at DiveAvelo.com or scan one of the QR codes on your Hydrotank, pump, or battery. Add your ownership details where prompted.

Registering your product helps us better serve you. Your information is private and ensures that you are one of the first to know when there are updates to the user manual, exciting new products available, and company announcements.

Register your product now

At Avelo, we are very proud of our products and stand behind them. Your purchase is protected by a limited warranty. For details and instructions on how to make a warranty claim, please visit our warranty page or your local Avelo Dive Center.

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