18
Left
Side
Gas
Addition
Valve
Troubleshooting
If the gas addition rate is lower than it should be, the following has happened:
•
The filter has become clogged and should be replaced.
If the gas addition rate is higher than it should be, then one of the following things has happened:
•
The plug has become loose where it screws onto the valve.
•
The valve o-ring is worn or damaged.
•
The spring is broken or weakened and is not holding the valve closed.
The regulator should be serviced regularly and maintained in an oxygen clean condition.
*WARNING:
It
is
very
important
that
this
valve
is
in
good
working
order,
with
good
O-rings.
Ensure
that
you
rinse
your
gear
after
diving
in
salt
water,
and
if
you
flood
your
rebreather,
and
you
think
water
has
gotten
into
the
valve,
service
it!!
If
you
pay
attention
to
how
often
you
usually
add
oxygen
to
your
rebreather
during
a
typical
dive,
it
will
be
easier
for
you
to
notice
a
problem.
*NOTE:
The
Miflex
hoses
are
rated
for
oxygen
use.
As
they
have
standard
regulator
hose
fit-
tings,
they
can
be
replaced
with
other
rubber
LP
hoses.
If
you
do
so,
please
ensure
that
the
hoses
you
use
are
rated
for
oxygen
use!
Also,
all
low
pressure
hoses
on
the
KISS
Explorer
should
be
inspected
periodically
to
ensure
that
they
are
not
damaged
and
in
good
working
order.
This
includes
the
oxygen
hoses,
dilu-
ent
hoses,
mouthpiece
2nd
stage
regulator
hose
and
ADV
hose.
