Halcyon Streamline P-Valve, Руководство по установке

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If you choose not to use a punch, many divers have successfully used a variety
of methods. Be certain that the method you choose gives you control over the
size and shape of the hole. A hole may be burned into the suit with a pencil-style
soldering iron, but great care should be taken not to burn any other areas of the
suit. For this method, place a small hole in the mark made during the location
selection from step one. Slowly work that hole outward by making ever-widening
circles in the material. Remember that most materials will stretch, so the hole
should be a little smaller than the actual size of the threaded nipple of the Delrin
base (especially with neoprene).
3) Installing the Valve
Before actually installing the valve, verify
that the connection assembly will point in
the desired direction and that the tubing
will be comfortably placed on its path to
the condom catheter connection. Once the
location of the base unit is established,
the unit should be prepared for installa-
tion. All surfaces that will touch the suit
are to be glued and should be prepared
with a light sanding and then a good
cleaning with alcohol.
This valve is intended to be installed using the supplied tube of Aquaseal. Wa-
tertight integrity cannot be assured when using other compounds as a sealant.
Prepare the base unit for installation by applying a liberal fi lm of Aquaseal on the
upper surface of the Delrin base (the part that will be touching the inside of the
suit) and up to the fi rst threads of the nipple. For faster cure, mix the Aquaseal
with Cotol-240 Accelerator. Gloves and proper vetilation are recommended when
working with sealants and solvents. Installation will not require the use of the
entire tube of Aquaseal supplied with the valve; apply only enough to establish
a seal without creating drips or runs from overfl ow. Push the threaded nipple
through the hole in the suit, being careful not to brush off the glue onto the in-
side of the suit. Once the base unit is installed, apply a thin layer of Aquaseal to
the lower surface of the outer portion of the valve (to be in contact with the out-
side of the suit), and align it with the threaded nipple of the base unit protrud-