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15 August 2008
Safety Inspection Advisory
InnerSpace Systems had had several reports from customers in the field regarding premature failure issues with breathing loops. We have been able to duplicate the failure with a small number of hoses in the shop. The hoses involved were manufactured by Crush Proof Tubing and were delivered to us on May 27th.
We strongly encourage everyone who received a Megalodon breathing loop after May 29th to closely inspect their entire loop for evidence of small holes, cracks or tears in the valley of the convolutions. Additionally it should be standard practice to complete a positive and negative check on the loop prior to each dive. The photo’s below illustrate failures that we were able to duplicate in the shop.
We have consulted with Crushproof Tubing and they are making a change in their manufacturing process to correct the potential problem.
Inspection Procedure
Hoses should be stretched along their entire length and the valleys of the convolutions checked for cracks, holes or tears. The hoses should also withstand “reasonable amounts”of bending, twisting and kinking anywhere along their length without damage. “Reasonable amount” would be the amount of stress that would occur in normal use.
This inspection procedure should be followed anytime the unit is built as part of the ISC checklist.
Any hoses found to be defective should be removed from service and returned to ISC for warranty replacement. |
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