KiSS ORCA SPIRIT, Manual

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BOV MODES
The BOV has two modes that are alternated by moving the lever (34) (Fig. 1) :
• OC (Open Circuit Posi on) ‐ used for bail out o ff of the rebreather
• CC (Closed Circuit Posi on)
BOV SPOOL DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: O ‐ rings must be changed any me they show signs of
decay or damage.
1. Using an 11/16" open end wrench, remove the LP hose end from the coupling (2)
on the BOV (Fig. 2) .
NOTE: To avoid internal corrosion and damage, NEVER
submerge the BOV assembly in liquid with the LP Hose removed
from the COUPLING (2).
2. Slide the silicone hose clamp covers o ff of the Oe ker clamps.
3. Using Oe ker style pliers, remove the Oe ker clamps that retain the BOV hose
adapters into the inhala on and exhala on breathing hoses (Fig. 3) .
4. Unscrew the breathing hose nuts, and remove the BOV breathing hoses and
adapters.
5. Pinch the hose adapter O ‐ rings to remove as shown (Fig. 4) . Inspect the O ‐ rings
and sea ng surfaces for deteriora on and damage. If found, discard.
6. Peel back the exhala on mushroom valve (6) , gently hold it open. Then using the
rubberized end of a pencil, wooden dowel, or other blunt instrument, insert the tool
through the exhala on valve holder (22) , and gently push out the inhala on valve holder
(23) assembly (Fig. 5) .
CC
OC
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5