1 Scope
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained re-breathing
diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It
applies to the following:
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— a maximum depth of 6 m for apparatus using pure oxygen;
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— a maximum depth of 40 m for apparatus using oxygen in nitrogen gas mixtures;
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— a maximum depth of 100 m for apparatus using oxygen and helium or oxygen, nitrogen and helium gas mixtures;
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— water temperatures from 4 °C to 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer.