REGULATORS
SLIMLINE 2 OCTO SECOND STAGE
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OCEANIC®Product Service Guide
Doc. 12-2809-r01 (2/19/05)
12. Examine the POPPET SPRING (7) with a magnifier and compare it
withanewonetoensurecorrecttensionandlength. Discardiffound
to be weakened or corroded.
13. Remove the POPPET SEAT (5) from the POPPET (6) with the use
of an O-ring Tool (Fig. 4). Discard, and DO NOT reuse it.
14. Using a soft probe, inspect the condition of the EXHAUST VALVE
(14)toensureitissuppleandfreeofanytearsorcorrosion,andthat
itsealscompletelyaroundtheSeatingSurfaceoftheHOUSING(8).
Examine the EXHAUST GRILL (13) to ensure that it is securely
fastened onto the HOUSING.
NOTE: Provided that the EXHAUST VALVE (14) is in good
condition and the EXHAUST GRILL (15) is intact, further
Disassembly is not necessary. The HOUSING (8) may be
cleanedwiththesepartsassembled,asanAssembly. (Refer
to the Cleaning Section.)
15. If further Disassembly is needed to replace the EXHAUST VALVE
(14) or EXHAUST GRILL (13), the GRILL may be removed by
insertingthebladeofasmallscrewdriverintotheTabSlotsoneach
side of the GRILL. Slight inward and upward pressure will disen-
gage the Tabs (Fig. 5).
16. The EXHAUST VALVE (14) may now be removed by grasping it at
the Flange and pulling straight out, snipping off the Retainer Stem
if necessary. Discard and DO NOT reuse.
17. Inspecttheoverallcondition of the HOUSING (8) toensureitis free
of any stress cracks or other distortions, and that the Threads are
in good condition. Discard if distortion or bad Threads are found.
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
NOTE: Prior to Reassembly, it is necessary to inspect all
Parts, both new and those that are being reused. Check to
ensurethatO-ringsarecleanandsupple,andthateveryPart
and Component has been thoroughly cleaned and dried.
WARNING: Use only genuine Oceanic Parts, Subassem-
blies,andComponentswheneverAssemblingOceanicprod-
ucts. DO NOT attempt to substitute an Oceanic Part with
anothermanufacturer’s,regardlessofanysimilarityinshape,
size, or appearance. Doing so may render the product
unsafe,andcouldresultinseriousinjuryordeathoftheuser.
1. ReplacetheEXHAUSTVALVE(14),ifremovedfromtheHOUSING
(8) by gently pulling the Retainer Stem through the HOUSING until
the Flange is inside the HOUSING and properly seated (Fig. 6).
2. If removed, replace the EXHAUST GRILL (13) into the Exhaust
portion of the HOUSING (8) by aligning the Tabs with the Tab Slots
in the HOUSING and snapping it into place with your fingers.
3. PlacethePOPPETSEAT(5)intothePOPPET(6),withthesidethat
is perfectly smooth facing out. Ensure that it is completely seated,
flush with the inner rim of the poppet. DO NOT use adhesive.
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
