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XS Scuba AltAir Octo, Service And Repair Manual

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AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual

AltAir Octo

Contents

Section 1 - Introduction

Scheduled Service................................................................................................................................. 3

EAN/ Nitrox Service ............................................................................................................................... 3

Facility Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 4

Specialty Tools ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Section 2 - Preliminary Inspection

External Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 6

Immersion / Leak Test ........................................................................................................................... 6

Section 3 - Disassembly Procedures

General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 7

Section 4 - Reassembly Procedures

General Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................11

Section 5 - Final Testing Procedures

Subjective Breathing Test .................................................................................................................... 16

Flowbench Testing (optional) ............................................................................................................... 16

External Leak Test ............................................................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide

 ................................................................................................ 18

Schematic & Parts List

 ............................................................................................ 19

Summary of Contents for AltAir Octo

Page 1: ...Service Repair Manual SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ALTAIR OCTO PN RG300 Revised 02 11...

Page 2: ...Tools 5 Section 2 Preliminary Inspection External Inspection 6 Immersion Leak Test 6 Section 3 Disassembly Procedures General Guidelines 7 Section 4 Reassembly Procedures General Guidelines 11 Sectio...

Page 3: ...product it is extremely critical that it receives service according to the procedures outlined in this manual on a regularly scheduled basis at least once a year with normal or infrequent use NOTE A u...

Page 4: ...lt from improper use of this tool Be sure to follow the instructions pro vided in this manual NOTE XS Scuba especially endorses and recommends the Jaws Gripmaster Bench Vise available from Peter Built...

Page 5: ...hat are designed and manufactured specifically for servicing SCUBA equipment we recommend one source for all your service facility s needs Peter Built Co in Galion Ohio is dedicated to serving the div...

Page 6: ...3 Check the overall condition of the mouthpiece exhaust grill and other external parts to evaluate the type of use and maintenance the regulator has received Immersion Leak Test 1 Check to ensure tha...

Page 7: ...amic o rings After passing close inspection static O rings may sometimes be reused although this is not necessarily recommended Dynamic O rings must be automatically discarded and replaced with every...

Page 8: ...re the replacement of the LP hose 4 Snip the plastic tie strap 6 that holds the mouthpiece 7 and gently pull the mouthpiece off the second stage housing 5 Inspect the mouthpiece to ensure that it is s...

Page 9: ...aining ring is difficult to loosen XS Scuba recommends using the Rim Clamp P N 20 795 200 available from Peter Built Co Complete instructions are provided with the tool 12 Lift off the diaphragm purge...

Page 10: ...into both slots on either side of the second stage housing See Fig 6 Gently pull the grill out of the housing being careful to avoid bending 20 Remove and discard both of the exhaust valves 8 by pulli...

Page 11: ...ends Christo Lube MCG 11 PN MS150 to be used exclusively for the lubrication and dressing of O rings and other internal parts Christo Lube provides superior lubrication to that of silicone grease espe...

Page 12: ...and place the spring over the threaded shaft of the poppet 5 Mate the squared poppet shaft through the lever sup port 17 and then fit the inlet fitting 22 over the poppet head Screw the inlet fitting...

Page 13: ...ce further beyond the point where it makes contact with the low pressure seat Doing so may wear the LP seat or sealing surface of the orifice and can also result in an incorrect adjustment of the seco...

Page 14: ...se 26 Mate the female fitting of the LP hose onto the male fitting of the IP Test Gauge and tighten the swivel nut clockwise until finger snug 3 Install the O ring 28 onto the male fitting of the LP h...

Page 15: ...that the leak has stopped When the leak has stopped purge the second stage several times to ensure that it does not return Ob serve the IP Test Gauge while purging the second stage to verify that it...

Page 16: ...e fitting to 55 5 inch lbs Subjective Breathing Test 1 Connect the regulator to a cylinder containing 2 500 3 000 psi and open the valve to pressurize the system 2 Fully depress the second stage purge...

Page 17: ...the problem s NOTE The location of extremely small leaks can best be detected by applying a soap solution to the leak area Before disassembling to correct any leaks rinse the entire regulator thoroug...

Page 18: ...ate pressure 1 Refer to first stage troubleshooting 2 Orifice incorrectly adjusted 2 Reset to preliminary setting and readjust 3 Lever is damaged 3 Replace with new 1 Lever is slack or orifice incorre...

Page 19: ...1 00 15 RP300 15 Spacer 16 RP300 16 Lever 17 RP300 17 Lever Support 18 RP300 18 Spring 19 RP300 19 Poppet 20 RP300 20 Seat 21 RP300 21 O ring 22 RP300 22 Inlet Fitting 23 RP300 23 Adjustable Orifice 2...

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