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44 MSL 72.161 Jetsam/Orca Spirit manual R.5
Once the valve is open, you will see a small white bu on si ng on top of the spring. Carefully remove the
bu on and set it aside (remember which way it came out). Remove the spring and stretch it out a slight
amount and then replace it. Re‐insert the bu on, replace the top of the valve and ghten.
As you are ghtening, push in on the valve as you turn it. This will aid in turning the valve past the tab. If
required, use the dental pick to li the tab slightly. When you pass the tab, you will feel it click. Tighten all the
way and ensure that the valve is working properly by pushing down on the top. Look inside the valve. You
should see the spring compressed with the white bu on si ng evenly. Then, unscrew the valve; ensure that it
stops turning when it reaches the tab. Your valve is now ready to be replaced on your diving system.
4. ADV problem. If your counterlung volume is correct and the exhaust valve is in good working order, and you s ll
have a leaking exhaust with the feeling of too much gas in the loop, you could have a problem with your ADV add‐
ing too much gas into the system. If this is happening you will also no ce that your PPO2 is reading lower than usu‐
al and that your buoyancy is off. This could be caused by a stretched, damaged or torn ADV diaphragm, or a prob‐
lem with the other components of the ADV. Inspect the diaphragm for damage or fault.
To determine if this is the problem, shut off the diluent gas. First you will no ce your PPO2 stabilize and stop
dropping. Also, the lungs will stop filling up all the way and the exhaust valve should stop purging.
The diaphragm is simple to check. Open the cover and pull the assembly out. It should be fairly flat, and not
damaged. You may need to look quite closely for small tears or holes. Some mes holding it up to the light
and gently pulling the rubber will help.
5.
Check the IP on the diluent first stage. It should be between 8 (117.6 psi) and 10 bar (147 psi).
6.
First stage needs to be serviced. If the first stage is not func oning properly, it could have a leak, which could
cause excess diluent gas to flow into the rebreather’s loop.
*NOTE: A damaged ADV assembly will either deliver too much diluent gas, or none at all.
*NOTE: It is important that the proper installa on procedures are followed for the ADV as‐
sembly and diaphragm. Only those with proper training should service this regulator.
Those with no experience should take it to their local KISS dealer or send it to KISS head
office for servicing. The exhaust valve is a key component of the KISS diving system; care
should be taken that it is not damaged and properly maintained.
ADV IS DIFFICULT TO TRIGGER
The posi on of the diver will effect the ADV. If the diver is horizontal or face down, the ADV will trigger easily. If the
diver is ver cal, then it will be a bit harder. (A well fi ng harness is important; this will greatly reduce the difficul es of
being ver cal in the water). Also, rolling to your right side, while horizontal, will assist in triggering the ADV.
If preferred, diluent can be added via the mouthpiece. Turn the knob about a 1/4 inch and diluent gas should flow into
the loop. Depending on where your IP is set, and which second stage you are using, you may need to lightly hit the
purge bu on.
Lastly, check the IP on the diluent first stage. Ensure that it is in the correct range. Remember, the ADV is not meant
to be easy to trigger. It was designed this way so that the diver would know when they were triggering it. If it was too
easy, then diluent gas could be fed into the breathing loop without the diver being aware of what was happening.