
Doc. 12-4091 - r01 (9/12/12)
PG-36
SERVICE
GUIDE
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2002 DESIGN
(
2012)
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TREATMENT
failed Mushroom Valve checks obstructed or damaged
MUSHROOM VALVES (12,
19)
clean /replace
MUSHROOM
VALVES (11)
, clean
VALVE
HOLDERS (9,15)
leaking gas out of Breathing
Loop
worn
O-RINGS (3, 4, 7, 18, 20)
replace
O-RINGS (3, 4, 7, 18,
20)
rough barrel operation
dirty barrel mating surfaces
clean/lubricate/replace
O-RINGS (3, 4)
water entering barrel
1. Mouthpiece
TY-STRAP (9)
loose or missing
2. bad O-rings
3. Leak in Breathing Loop
1. replace
TY-STRAP (9)
2. replace O-rings
3. see section on the Breathing
Loop
MUSHROOM VALVE CHECKS (STEREO CHECKS)
The one way mushroom valves control the direction
breathing gas flows through the Breathing Loop. Func-
tional Mushroom Valves ensure that all exhaled gas
passes through the Scrubber to remove CO
2
before it
is breathed again. The following is a description of a
Mushroom Valve Test that will help you evaluate and
diagnose any problems before disassembly of the DSV
and Hose Assembly.
1. Clean and disinfect the DSV and
HOSES (13, 25)
.
2. Set the DSV to surface mode by Closing the Mouth-
piece.
3. Start the test by breathing into the
INHALATION
HOSE (13)
. Your breath should flow out the
EXHALA-
TION HOSE (25)
. Then try to breathe in. You should
not be able to. If you can breathe in, check the
MUSH-
ROOM VALVE (19)
,
INLET HOLDER (17)
,
CLAMPS
(14)
, and
HOSE (13)
for damage.
4. Next, reverse the hose assembly and test. With the
EXHALATION HOSE (25)
in your mouth you should be
able to inhale but not exhale this time. If you can exhale
through the assembly, check the
MUSHROOM VALVE
(12)
,
O-RINGS (10, 20)
,
FITTINGS (11, 21)
,
CLAMPS
(24)
,
BODY (1)
, and
HOSE (25)
for damage.