Hi everyone,
I've bought a Mares Mission 2 Console (pressure gauge + depth gauge).
The manual that came with it states as follows:
WARNING
The pressure gauge is designed for use
with only one gas mixture. At the time of
purchase, the purchaser must choose the
mix to be used: breathable air or oxygen-
enriched breathable air (Nitrox).
Preselected mixture - air:
The pressure
gauge is designed for use with air. The air used
in the tank must comply with the EN
12021 European standard. For safety reasons,
mixtures other than that indicated may not be
used.
Preselected mixture - Nitrox:
The pressure gauge is designed for use exclusively with
Nitrox, maximum 50% oxygen. For safety
reasons, the use of air (EN 12021) is strictly
forbidden, as is the use of mixtures other than
Nitrox or oxygen, which could contaminate the
equipment.
WARNING
it is strictly forbidden to switch from using
air to Nitrox and vice versa
This console is part of my first own set of equipment, I've only used hired equipment before.
When diving using hired equipment, and during my course, we used the same set when changing between nitrox (32% and 36%) and air.
Do these warnings mean I have to buy a second console and constantly switch between dives?
Thanks!
I've bought a Mares Mission 2 Console (pressure gauge + depth gauge).
The manual that came with it states as follows:
WARNING
The pressure gauge is designed for use
with only one gas mixture. At the time of
purchase, the purchaser must choose the
mix to be used: breathable air or oxygen-
enriched breathable air (Nitrox).
Preselected mixture - air:
The pressure
gauge is designed for use with air. The air used
in the tank must comply with the EN
12021 European standard. For safety reasons,
mixtures other than that indicated may not be
used.
Preselected mixture - Nitrox:
The pressure gauge is designed for use exclusively with
Nitrox, maximum 50% oxygen. For safety
reasons, the use of air (EN 12021) is strictly
forbidden, as is the use of mixtures other than
Nitrox or oxygen, which could contaminate the
equipment.
WARNING
it is strictly forbidden to switch from using
air to Nitrox and vice versa
This console is part of my first own set of equipment, I've only used hired equipment before.
When diving using hired equipment, and during my course, we used the same set when changing between nitrox (32% and 36%) and air.
Do these warnings mean I have to buy a second console and constantly switch between dives?
Thanks!
