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    F.R.O.G.S is a new closed-circuit rebreather system created by Aqua Lung to meet specifications set by the French Navy for use by their combat swimmers. It uses 100% oxygen and was chosen over other systems after extensive testing. The F.R.O.G.S. is a chest-mounted, self-contained apparatus that provides 4+ hours of oxygen supply from its high-pressure cylinder and 7 hours of carbon dioxide absorption from its soda lime canister. It has a modular design that allows for easy maintenance and features multiple safety mechanisms and a optimized breathing loop for diver comfort.

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    F.R.O.G.S is a new closed-circuit rebreather system created by Aqua Lung to meet specifications set by the French Navy for use by their combat swimmers. It uses 100% oxygen and was chosen over other systems after extensive testing. The F.R.O.G.S. is a chest-mounted, self-contained apparatus that provides 4+ hours of oxygen supply from its high-pressure cylinder and 7 hours of carbon dioxide absorption from its soda lime canister. It has a modular design that allows for easy maintenance and features multiple safety mechanisms and a optimized breathing loop for diver comfort.

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    F.R.O.G.S is a new closed-circuit rebreather system created by Aqua Lung to meet specifications set by the French Navy for use by their combat swimmers. It uses 100% oxygen and was chosen over other systems after extensive testing. The F.R.O.G.S. is a chest-mounted, self-contained apparatus that provides 4+ hours of oxygen supply from its high-pressure cylinder and 7 hours of carbon dioxide absorption from its soda lime canister. It has a modular design that allows for easy maintenance and features multiple safety mechanisms and a optimized breathing loop for diver comfort.

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    FROGS

    Full Range Oxygen Gas System


    Introduction
    F.R.O.G.S, a new underwater apparatus from Aqua Lung, has been created to meet the French Navy technical specications to equip the Combat Swimmers from the Commando Hubert (French Navy Special Forces). F.R.O.G.S was chosen by the French Navy to replace their current rig. The testing was performed during a 6-month period and according to the NATO standards comparing 3 different apparatus (LARV VI, S10 and FROGS). The technical specications were issued by the French Navy in close collaborations between users, the Defense technical department and the rebreathers manufacturers. As background for these specications, a complete study was performed that linked the operational knowledge of the French frogmen with the operational characteristics from the existing diving apparatus available in the market.

    Description
    F.R.O.G.S. is a self-contained, chest-mounted closed circuit apparatus, using 100% Oxygen. It was created for intensive work using a high performance, simple and sturdy mechanism. Daily maintenance is simple with no tools required. The soda-lime canister, the counter lung and the high-pressure cylinder are housed in a hydrodynamic casing. The diver breathes through a mouthpiece tted with two non return-valves connected to the corrugated hoses (inhalation and exhalation). The exhaled CO2 is 100% absorbed by the soda lime in the canister. The second stage regulator is tted with a demand valve, which automatically injects fresh oxygen to replace the gas consumed by the diver. The high pressure gauge is stowed in a recess of the case for low prole and safety, and can be deployed quickly for viewing. A special kit is available to convert the set from front-worn to back-worn.

    Technical Specications
    - Dimensions - Weight in air - Weight (in water) - Soda-lime canister volume - Counterlung Volume - Oxygen supply - Service pressure - Gas duration - Soda-lime duration - Non Magnetic Characteristics - Accoustic Characteristics : 480x300x190MM - 19.2 x12x7.6 : 14.2kg - 31.3 Lb. lled with soda lime : 0.5 kg. negative in saltwater (counter lung empty) : 2.6kg - 5.73 Lb. : 5 liters - 305.1 cu. in. : Capacity 2.1 liters -15 cu. ft. : 200 bar (2950 psi) : 4 hours+ : 7 hours @ 22.5 RMV and 21.1o C (70oF) : In accordance with STANAG OTAN 2897 EOD 1158W : In accordance with STANAG OTAN 1158W

    Aqua Lung 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista, CA 92081 TEL: 760.597.5000 FAX: 760.597.4914 www.aqualung.com/military

    Main Features and Benets


    Safety
    Multiple water traps are located in the exhalation circuit to prevent accidental entry of seawater and in the inhalation circuit and counter-lung to trap condensation. In case of a second stage failure, counter lung or exhalation hose rupture, a bypass system allows the diver to inject oxygen directly from the rst stage into the inhaling hose, letting the diver breathe in the ooded apparatus.

    Maintenance
    The modular design makes the pre-dive, post-dive, and routine maintenance easy and low cost. No tools are needed for post-dive maintenance and cleaning. The counter lung is very easy to assemble.

    Performance
    The optimal breathing loop of 1.07 J/liter at a depth of 7 meters and a respiratory minute volume (RMV) of 62.5-l/min. performance translated to increased respiratory comfort for the diver.

    Technical Features
    - The canister is designed to provide an excellent thermal insulation when diving in cold water. - The removable soda-lime canister uses large surface grids and a specic design to increase the apparatus duration. - The counter lung is constructed of a robust material, resistant to abrasion and tearing. - The second stage is externally adjustable from a free ow position to a completely closed position. - The second stage is located in a position near the lung reference pressure. This location minimizes the pressure variations during diver position changes and delivers increased respiratory comfort. - Low acoustic level achieved by a sintered lter that reduces the noise of the gas ow. - Breathing hose connections that cannot be reversed during installation. - Non-return valves are located in the mouthpiece body in order to signicantly limit the volume of any residual CO2 in the corrugated breathing hoses. - Non-magnetic signature is created by the use of materials chosen for their special characteristics.

    Included in the box:


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    F.R.O.G.S. supplied with a robust carry and storage case
    Aqua Lung 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista, CA 92081 TEL: 760.597.5000 FAX: 760.597.4914 www.aqualung.com/military

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