Issue 05
07/02/2019
AP5920
DRY-SUIT VALVE
OPERATION, CARE
AND USER MANUAL
Страница 1: ...Issue 05 07 02 2019 AP5920 DRY SUIT VALVE OPERATION CARE AND USER MANUAL ...
Страница 2: ...Tel 44 0 1254 692200 Fax 44 0 1254 692211 Website apeksdiving com Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd Neptune Way Blackburn Lancs BB1 2BT England Part Number AP5920 Issue Number 05 ...
Страница 3: ...tioning 2 Valve Fitting Procedure 3 Inflation Valve Connections 4 Hose Connections 4 Suit Valve Operation 4 Care and Maintenance 5 Suit Valve Range 6 P Valve Positioning Fitting and Operation 7 Guarantee 8 CONTENTS ...
Страница 4: ...to the operation of the valve where it is fitted on the suit as it is with the dump valve but generally the inflation valve is fitted on the chest area where it can easily be reached When positioning the valve try to ensure that it won t be covered by other pieces of diving equipment affecting access to the valve Rubber Backing Patch It is highly recommended that a rubber backing patch Apeks part ...
Страница 5: ...t to rotate due to the friction on the rubber backing patch After a few days or before you dive re check the tightness of the backing nut WARNING Periodically check all the valves to ensure they are still tight in the suit Figure 1 Retaining ring Rubber Backing Patch Locking Nut Figure 2 IMPORTANT PRESS DOWN THE CAP WHILE TIGHTENING THE LOCKING NUT Screw the locking ring onto the dump valve until ...
Страница 6: ...hen fitting the hose to the regulator ensure the O ring is lightly lubricated and tighten the hose using a 9 16 A F spanner Longer hoses are available to special order from your local Apeks dealer Figure 3 Figure 4 SUIT VALVE OPERATION Inflation and Auto Dump Valves Including standard dump valve and low profile dump valve Before each dive it is advisable to check the tightness of the suit valves i...
Страница 7: ...ff Dump Valves When using cuff dump valves venting of the air is done simply by raising the arm and allowing the air to rise venting through the cuff dump valve This type of valve is simpler than the auto dump valve but does not offer the same control of buoyancy CARE AND MAINTENANCE Suit Inflation Valves The suit inflation valve should be rinsed in fresh water after use it should then be connecte...
Страница 8: ...AINTENANCE MANUAL APEKS DRY SUIT VALVE RANGE Swivel suit inflation valve TL115123 Apeks fitting TL115139 Seatec fitting Seatec fitting Low Profile Auto Dump Valve TL113128 Cuff Dump Valve TL112112 Auto Dump Valve TL111115 P Valve TL116001 ...
Страница 9: ...uit insert valve body through hole and screw on nut Tighten using multi tool AT105 5 Nm max Screw valve cap fully down onto the valve body Insert grub screw into the valve body and fully screwing using 1 25mm Allen key then unscrew grub screw 2 full turns Thevalvecapshouldrotateapprox 120degreesbetweenclosedandfullyopen P Valve operation To open the valve rotate the cap anti clockwise until it sto...
Страница 10: ...s defective the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge SERVICING It is recommended that all Apeks suit valves are inspected on a yearly basis Every two years your valves should be serviced by your local Apeks dealer or suit manufacturer CAUTION Diving is a potentially hazardous sport Before using any diving equipment you should be properly trained in the use of the equipment by a reco...
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Страница 12: ...DRY SUIT VALVE OPERATION CARE AND USER MANUAL Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd Neptune Way Blackburn Lancashire England United Kingdom BB1 2BT Tel 00 44 0 1254 692200 apeksdiving com ...