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SF350-1

SuperFlow® 350 Regulator

SuperFlow® 350 Regulator & Exhaust System Post Dive Cleaning & Sanitizing

SuperFlow

350 Regulator

Contents

SF350-1

1.1 SuperFlow

350 Regulator

& Exhaust System Post Dive

Cleaning & Sanitizing

SF350-1

1.1.1 Post Dive Disassembly

SF350-3

1.1.2 Sanitizing

SF350-3

1.1.3 Post Dive Reassembly

SF350-4

1.1.4 Special Regulator Tools

1.2.1 General Regulator

Regulator Test for Correct

Adjustment, Fully Assembled

Regulator Bias Adjustment

Servicing, Demand Regulator

on the Helmet

SF350-8

1.2.5 Reassembly of the

1.3 Regulator & Exhaust

Demand Regulator Removal

1.5 Inspection of SuperFlow

350 Demand Regulator Parts

SF350-12

1.6 Cleaning SuperFlow

350

Regulator Parts

SF350-12

1.6.1 Precautions for Cleaning

SF350-13

1.6.2 Cleaning Instructions

SF350-13

1.7 Reassembly of the

1.7.1 Tuning the SuperFlow

Regulator Steady Flows

When Pressured Up: Special

Tools Used (No P/N 525-620

Regulator Exhaust Valve

Replacement

1.1 SuperFlow

350 Regulator &

Exhaust System Post Dive Cleaning

& Sanitizing

Purpose

This procedure should be performed at comple-

tion of diving operations and/or whenever the

helmet is to be used by another diver.

Tools required:

•

1/4

inch Flat Blade Attachment on Torque

Screwdriver

• Small Phillips Screwdriver

• Clean Wiping Rag

• Nylon Tooth Brush

• Spray Bottle with Mild Dish Soap Solution

• Spray Bottle with Antiseptic Cleaner

1.1.1 Post Dive Disassembly

1) Remove the demand regulator clamp by re-

moving the clamp screw. Lift off the regulator

cover and diaphragm.

Summary of Contents for SuperFlow 350 Regulator

Page 1: ...emand Regulator Removal from Helmet or Mask SF350 9 1 4 SuperFlow 350 Regulator Disassembly SF350 11 1 5 Inspection of SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Parts SF350 12 1 6 Cleaning SuperFlow 350 Regulato...

Page 2: ...3 Remove the microphone from the oral nasal mask then remove the oral nasal mask from the helmet 4 Remove the oral nasal valve and body Remove the microphone so you can remove the oral nasal mask 5 U...

Page 3: ...See 1 3 General Cleaning Inspec tion Procedures on page GENPRE 4 for detailed sanitization instructions 1 1 3 Post Dive Reassembly 1 Wipe clean the surfaces where the parts will fit make sure all part...

Page 4: ...lmet is not maintained or adjusted properly The demand regulator must receive regular maintenance to assure the best performance possible However in the event the demand regulator is damaged there is...

Page 5: ...n travels less than 1 16 or greater than 1 8 before free flow is heard the de mand regulator requires internal adjustment per 1 7 1 Tuning the SuperFlow 350 Regulator on page SF350 19 1 2 3 Inspection...

Page 6: ...the retaining clamp surfaces 1 2 4 SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Bias Adjustment Servicing Demand Regulator on the Helmet NOTE This procedure should be used when re placing the O ring on the adjustm...

Page 7: ...the wood block allowing the roll pin to be driven into the hole 5 Remove the adjustment knob the washer and O ring NOTE If the spacer and the spring set are stuck this could indicate corrosion or pos...

Page 8: ...et valve holder from the regulator tool kit to accurately align these holes Using a small hammer drive the retaining pin back into place until it is flush with the sur face of the adjustment knob 5 Sc...

Page 9: ...50 Regulator Disassembly Tools required 1 4 inch Flat Blade Screwdriver on Torque Wrench 7 8 inch Open end Attachment on Torque Wrench 3 4 inch Open end Attachment on Torque Wrench 3 32 inch Punch 7 8...

Page 10: ...the retaining pin to be driven into the hole 8 Remove the inlet nipple from the regulator body The O ring should be replaced if a sched uled overhaul is being performed 9 Place the castle wrench in t...

Page 11: ...g on adjustment shaft washer on the adjustment shaft A rebuild kit is available for replacement parts Part 525 309 or order the Soft Goods Kit appropriate for your model helmet mask If any parts show...

Page 12: ...a of the inlet valve assembly then using a clean cloth wipe all excess silicone from the valve assembly It will take approximately 12 hours for full cure of the silicone NOTE After the silicone has co...

Page 13: ...with hard metal components could scratch the plated surfaces Use care not to scratch the metal surfaces with the end of the tube brush Use a soft nylon brush on all other surfaces After cleaning rins...

Page 14: ...ere with the operation of the ex haust valve 3 Install the new exhaust valve into the regu lator and trim off any excess stem that may in terfere with the movement of the lever or inlet valve The exha...

Page 15: ...e screws that secure them There is also a good possibility that the clamp will come off of the whisker reducing the effectiveness of the exhaust system in keeping the breathing system dry B WARNING If...

Page 16: ...er In stall the piston spring set and spacer into the adjustment tube of the regulator body sequence as shown in the blow apart drawing 11 For the adjustment shaft lightly lubricate the new O ring the...

Page 17: ...n or marks made when the parts were dis assembled B WARNING The exhaust valve inserts must be installed in the correct orientation in the Tri Quad Valve exhaust main body If the inserts are installed...

Page 18: ...rboard whiskers should align with the whisker covering the main body so that the parting lines are in alignment except in the SL 27 helmet where the parting lines on the bottom of the whiskers should...

Page 19: ...ide block see Torque Specs on page APNDX 19 for correct torque 27 Attach the whisker to each side of the face port retainer using the screws zinc anodes or kidney plates and spacers use Loctite 222 Us...

Page 20: ...assembly 9 There must be 1 16 inch 1 5 mm to 1 8 inch 3 0 mm of free travel before the purge button actu ates resulting in a slight flow of gas If a slight flow of gas develops with the purge button d...

Page 21: ...ure Demand Reg ulator Test for Correct Adjustment Fully Assembled If adjustment is necessary after completing the demand regulator test 1 2 4 SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Bias Adjustment Servicing D...

Page 22: ...ockwise to remove lever play and Out counterclockwise to increase lever play Only turn the adjustment nut 1 8 turn at a time Depress the lever momentarily after each adjust ment and observe the lever...

Page 23: ...sure that it is removed without any valve mate rial left inside the regulator NOTE Before installing the new exhaust valve ensure the spokes holding the valve are smooth even and not bent The exhaust...

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