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AP Diving Ltd.                                RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Maintenance Manual 

 

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3. RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Exploded Diagrams and 
Parts Lists 

 

3.1 RBV07(A) Single Swivel Inflator main assembly 

 

 

 

NUMBER 

DESCRIPTION 

PART NUMBER  QUANTITY 

1 

Push Button (Green or Blue) 

AP_43 

1 

2 

Spring 

AP_43_A 

1 

3 

Inflator Spindle 

AP_52_C 

1 

4 

BS-006-N70 O-ring 

BS_006_N70 

1 

5 

BS-010-N70 O-ring 

BS_010_N70 

3 

6 

BS-111-N70 O-ring 

BS_111_N70 

1 

7 

Single Outlet Body 

RBV_07_01 

1 

8 

Inflator Body 

RBV_07_02 

1 

9 

5/16” Inflator Stem 

RBV_07_03 

1 

10 

Locking Nut 

RBV_07_04 

1 

11 

5/16” – 9/16” Adapter 

RBV_07_08 

1 

 

NOTE

: 

-  RBV07 is the Diluent version, with blue push buttons and “DILUENT” engraving 
-  RBV07A is the Oxygen version, with green pushbuttons and “OXYGEN” engraving 

 

Summary of Contents for RBV07 Series

Page 1: ...AP Diving Ltd RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Maintenance Manual Page 1 of 50 RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Maintenance Manual Version 0 95 April 2019 Written by Tino de Rijk...

Page 2: ...main disassembly steps 16 5 2 Unscrew the 5 16 inflator stem s from the inflator body 16 5 3 Unscrew the GC3 Flowstop isolator from the 5 16 9 16 adapter 17 5 4 Unscrew the 5 16 9 16 adapter s from th...

Page 3: ...into the inflator body 43 7 9 Fit new O rings to MP counterlung inflator hose 44 7 10 Fit low profile counterlung inlet elbow back onto counterlung 45 7 11 When a GC3 Flowstop is fitted fit new O rin...

Page 4: ...it is VERY important that all parts that may suffer wear and tear get replaced It is also very important that the correct tools are used to avoid damaging any part of the inflator in the disassembly...

Page 5: ...43 1 2 Spring AP_43_A 1 3 Inflator Spindle AP_52_C 1 4 BS 006 N70 O ring BS_006_N70 1 5 BS 010 N70 O ring BS_010_N70 3 6 BS 111 N70 O ring BS_111_N70 1 7 Single Outlet Body RBV_07_01 1 8 Inflator Body...

Page 6: ...dle AP_52_C 2 4 BS 006 N70 O ring BS_006_N70 2 5 BS 010 N70 O ring BS_010_N70 5 6 BS 111 N70 O ring BS_111_N70 2 7 Inflator Body RBV_07_02 2 8 5 16 Inflator Stem RBV_07_03 2 9 8 Edge Locking Nut RBV_0...

Page 7: ...N70 O ring BS_006_N70 1 4 BS 010 N70 O ring BS_010_N70 4 5 BS 111 N70 O ring BS_111_N70 1 6 Single Outlet Body RBV_07_01 1 7 5 16 Inflator Stem RBV_07_03 1 8 Locking Nut RBV_07_04 1 9 Shutoff Inflator...

Page 8: ...ing BS_006_N70 2 5 BS 010 N70 O ring BS_010_N70 6 6 BS 111 N70 O ring BS_111_N70 2 7 Inflator Body RBV_07_02 1 8 5 16 Inflator Stem RBV_07_03 2 9 8 Edge Locking Nut RBV_07_04_8 2 10 Shutoff Inflator B...

Page 9: ...h button In the case of the four Swivel Inflator models with Flowstop shutoff sections 3 5 3 6 the solid arrows indicate a straight through gas flow path through the inflator i e a continuous gas flow...

Page 10: ...t Both inlets rotate to facilitate connection to wherever the gas sources are located The extra inlet on the bottom in the picture below allows the simultaneous connection of another gas source either...

Page 11: ...ush button operation This outlet is fitted with a GC3 Flowstop in line gas isolator which offers the option of shutting off the gas flow This outlet is typically connected to the solenoid on the Oxyge...

Page 12: ...diver the option of blocking the gas flow to the solenoid or ADV in the unlikely event of a solenoid stuck open or ADV free flow fault situation or for any other reason the diver may want to isolate t...

Page 13: ...mbly APD strongly recommends that you stick to the position as it is delivered from the factory when fitted to the RBV07 A SO or RBV07 A DUAL SO inflator From a safety and natural handling point of vi...

Page 14: ...s service kit contents The contents of the various service kits are described in detail in chapter 6 The order names for the service kits are as follows RBV07KIT Single Diluent Swivel Inflator outlet...

Page 15: ...o see chapter 5 for remarks about when you need to keep this device in oxygen service Access to an ultrasonic bath for cleaning the metal parts WARNING Do NOT use aggressive chemicals They might dama...

Page 16: ...ain steps in the disassembly process 1 Unscrew and remove all inlet and outlet adapters a The 5 16 inflator stems b The 5 16 9 16 adapters and c The GC3 Flowstop isolators where fitted 2 Remove the sw...

Page 17: ...e yellow locking strap from the GC3 isolator Use a 14 mm spanner to unscrew the GC3 Flowstop from its adapter NOTE the service procedure for the GC3 Flowstop gas isolator is described in a separate AP...

Page 18: ...ual Page 18 of 50 5 4 Unscrew the 5 16 9 16 adapter s from the outlet body or inflator body Use a 5 mm Allen key to unscrew the adapter from the single or dual outlet body or inflator body counter clo...

Page 19: ...to fit it with soft jaws plastic or fibre This avoids damaging the clamped inflator body and its nickel plated coating ATTENTION when clamping the black synthetic dual outlet body into the vice use as...

Page 20: ...ual Page 20 of 50 Avoid the use of an adjustable spanner as it might damage the coating of the inflator body and locking ring Remove the large O ring from the stem of the inflator body discard it and...

Page 21: ...the inflator body with the push button down onto this rubber surface The aim of the rubber surface is to prevent rotation of the push button while unscrewing the inflator spindle from the push button...

Page 22: ...nflator spindles without a groove These spindles can be removed by pushing on the push button so that the inflator spindle sticks out The exposed spindle end can now be removed by using pliers See pic...

Page 23: ...flator Range Maintenance Manual Page 23 of 50 Remove the O ring from the inflator spindle and discard it 5 7 Remove the O ring from the inflator body Use a dental pick or similar device to remove the...

Page 24: ...AP Diving Ltd RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Maintenance Manual Page 24 of 50 This completes the disassembly of the inflator assembly with its inlet and outlet adapters...

Page 25: ...AP Diving Ltd RBV07 Swivel Inflator Range Maintenance Manual Page 25 of 50...

Page 26: ...ove low profile counterlung inlet elbow from counterlung Unscrew counter clockwise the knurled locking ring that holds the low profile counterlung inlet elbow attached to the inlet base on the back mo...

Page 27: ...om MP counterlung inflator hose Unscrew counter clockwise the MP hose from the inlet elbow Remove the O rings from the MP hose 5 10 When GC3 Flowstop is fitted remove O rings from both ends of MP hose...

Page 28: ...mall pliers to remove the circlip from the snap connector body Take care not to widen the circlip as it will otherwise not be usable again during assembly 5 12 Remove sliding collar from snap connecto...

Page 29: ...om snap connector body Use a small tray to catch the 4 ball bearings to avoid losing them 5 15 Unscrew Schraeder valve from snap connector body Use the AP50E tool or equivalent to unscrew the Schraede...

Page 30: ...ge Maintenance Manual Page 30 of 50 5 16 Remove O ring from snap connector body Use a curved O ring pick to remove this O ring This O ring needs to be replaced during service This completes the disass...

Page 31: ...grease new parts fit them and re assemble the RBV07 Swivel inflator with the correct tools and the correct torques Use oxygen compatible grease and avoid contaminating the metal parts after cleaning...

Page 32: ...70 O Ring 1 BS010N70 O Ring 1 Counterlung Inlet Base BS222N50 O Ring for AP35E Din post base 1 RBV07 SO KIT Single Diluent Swivel Inflator with Shutoff outlet Hose Counterlung Inlet Flowstop outlet Ho...

Page 33: ...or with Shutoff outlet Hose Counterlung Inlet Flowstop outlet Hose Service Kit Note Does not include a GC3A Flowstop Service Kit or any AP50 Hose service parts sold separately see AP50KIT BS006N70 O R...

Page 34: ...ake sure NOT to use too much grease Especially O2 compatible grease has the potential to become stiffer over time which may cause a hardened clot of grease to become a source for leaking The best way...

Page 35: ...ntact with the grease Open the bag and using a clean instrument like a dentist hook take the now properly greased O rings out Inspect them to make absolutely sure that the grease is evenly and lightly...

Page 36: ...idated into steps that are common to all There are four main steps in the assembly process 1 Replace all old O rings lightly greasing the new ones with Oxygen compatible lube 2 Push the inflator spind...

Page 37: ...ing service NEVER reuse the old one The push button sticks to the inflator spindle by friction the nyloc effect Reusing an old push button will cause it to have less friction due to the thread getting...

Page 38: ...hes the threaded end of the push button Use a screwdriver to GENTLY screw the inflator spindle into the push button Do NOT use force Remember that you are screwing a hard metal part into a softer plas...

Page 39: ...over the stem of the inflator body with the thread of the locking nut facing to the outside Fit a new large O ring onto the stem of the inflator body ATTENTION Make absolutely sure you use the correct...

Page 40: ...djustable spanner as it might damage the coating of the inflator body and locking ring Use a 24 mm spanner to screw the inflator body clockwise into the outlet body ATTENTION Make sure the jaw of the...

Page 41: ...Maintenance Manual Page 41 of 50 7 6 Screw the 5 16 9 16 adapter s back into the outlet body or inflator body Fit new O rings onto the base of the adapter s Use a 5 mm Allen key to screw the adapter b...

Page 42: ...this metal insert to come undone from the black synthetic part it is moulded into If you do not have a low value torque wrench alternatively you can use a right angled 5mm Allen key o Screw the adapt...

Page 43: ...the RBV07 A SO and RBV07 A DUAL SO versions of the inflator which are fitted with a GC3 in line gas isolator Use a 14 mm spanner to screw the GC3 Flowstop back into its associated adapter 7 8 Screw th...

Page 44: ...t adapters 7 9 Fit new O rings to MP counterlung inflator hose Fit new O rings onto the MP hose Screw clockwise the MP hose back into the inlet elbow o Do NOT use force Realise that you are screwing a...

Page 45: ...in the counterlung inlet base Screw clockwise the knurled locking ring that holds the low profile counterlung inlet elbow back onto the inlet base of the back mounted counterlungs o Make sure the larg...

Page 46: ...ction goes onto the solenoid the end with the recessed connection goes onto the GC3 Flowstop o If the hose is fitted the wrong way around you will not be able to screw the hose end all the way down on...

Page 47: ...impede the path of the black knurled slider preventing its proper operation see below right See also the remarks in paragraph 3 2 on the recommended position of the black collar of the GC3 Flowstop is...

Page 48: ...l bearings back into snap connector body Lightly grease the ball bearings before putting them back in place o This will also help to prevent them falling out again in the process Perform this and the...

Page 49: ...or body Before fitting it back on make sure it hasn t been stretched and become too wide during removal If unsure use a new circlip WARNING If that is the case it may come off again inadvertently duri...

Page 50: ...are no leaks the pressure shouldn t drop Move the slider of the GC3 Flowstop when fitted to the OPEN position and verify gas is continuously flowing through the inflator regardless of the push button...

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