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8. EQUIPMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 Care
SCUBAPRO regulators are precision devices that are essential to the diver’s safety. For this
reason SCUBAPRO uses only materials that have been selected, after thorough testing, as
the best for effi ciency and durability.
To ensure that your SCUBAPRO regulator is always in perfect condition, a minimum of care
and maintenance is required.
After every dive and especially if in chlorinated water (pools), rinse the regulator with fresh
water, preventing water from entering the system by following these steps:
1.
Ensure that the high pressure inlet of the fi rst stage regulator is closed with the special
protective cap.
2.
Check that the anti-set anti-engraving device, available on the R190, G250 HP, and
G250 V second stages is not engaged.
3.
Should water accidentally enter the low pressure hose, connect the regulator to the
cylinder, open the valve and press the second stage purge button down until all water
has been expelled.
4.
Dry your regulator completely in a dry ventilated place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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WARNING
Open the cylinder valve only with a regulator connected to the cylinder or slowly
turning the cylinder valve knob as to control the air fl ow.
Care of regulators when not in use:
a.
Engage the anti-engraving device on the second stages which are so equipped
(R190, G250 HP, G250 V – Img. 7).
Img. 7
b.
Completely unscrew the adjustment knob, on second stage regulators equipped
with an inhalation resistance control knob.
c.
Make sure that the high pressure inlet protective cap is in the correct position.
d.
Keep the regulator in a dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight. The mouthpiece
should be periodically immersed in a disinfecting solution and rinsed with fresh water
to completely remove the disinfectant. Do not use disinfectant substances that could
damage the mouthpiece.
