XS Scuba SEAAIR, Service And Repair Manual

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Service & Repair Manual
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First Stage Disassembly
CAUTION : Whenever possible, use only plastic or brass O-ring
tools for removing O-rings in order to prevent damage to the sealing
surface. Steel instruments, such as dental picks, can easily dam-
age the sealing surface of a softer brass part, causing irreparable
leakage and requiring the part to be replaced with new.
1. Before disassembling the first stage, remove the low pressure
second stage hose with a 15mm open end wrench, the high
pressure hose with a s" open end wrench, and the low pressure
inflator hose with a 2" (or other size required) open end wrench.
Remove all remaining port plugs(17&32) with a x" hex key.
2. Remove and inspect the O-rings(16&31) on these items to de-
termine their condition, and discard them if any signs of decay
are found.
3. Remove the dust cap(3) from the yoke(4).
NOTE
: It will be necessary to use a bench mounted vise to
hold the first stage secure throughout this procedure. This
ensures the best protection against slippage and accidental
damage to soft metal parts. If an ordinary bench vise will be
used, the first stage must be mounted outside the vise with
the use of a vise mounting tool fastened into the high pressure
port. To ensure the best available protection against
damage, XS Scuba specifically recommends the
Gripmaster Vise, available from Peter Built Co.
4. Secure the first stage in a vise as described above, with the yoke
and yoke screw(2) facing up (See Fig. 1).
5. Disassembly of the Yoke Connector
a. Loosen the yoke screw several turns counter-clockwise.
Place a 1" Yoke Retainer Socket (available from Peter Built
Co.) inside the yoke and over the hex features of the yoke
retainer(8). Pass a Breaker Bar (available from Peter Built
Co.) through the yoke, and tighten the yoke screw clock-
wise until it is lightly snug over the dimpled feature of the
breaker bar (see Fig. 2). Then, grasp the breaker bar with
both hands on opposite ends and turn the socket counter-
clockwise with steady force to loosen the yoke retainer. Do
not use impact.
CAUTION
: The socket and breaker bar combination provide
the best insurance against damage while removing the yoke
retainer, using the procedure described above. DO NOT, un-
Fig. 1 – Correct vise mounting
Fig. 2 – Yoke Retainer Removal