AirWave Octo
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AirWave Octo Service and Repair Manual
7. Apply a light coat of lubricant to both ends of the poppet
spring(4), and place the spring over the small end of the
poppet, inside the air barrel. Be careful not to disturb the
the orientation of the poppet inside the air barrel.
8. Insert the small end of the shuttle cap(20) into the end of
the poppet spring.
9. Install the O-ring(21) onto the groove of the venturi de-
flector(22). Mate the deflector directly over the shuttle
cap, and screw it clockwise by hand onto the air barrel
until it stops. Then, turn it back one full turn counter-
clockwise until the deflector vane is resting directly over
the flat cut of the air barrel (see Fig. 11.).
10. Closely examine both holes where the lever pad is in-
stalled, to ensure that the ears of the poppet are properly
aligned as shown (see Fig. 12). While holding the air
barrel with the
flat cut facing down
, insert one leg of the
lever(6) into one hole, so that it engages with the poppet
(see Fig. 13). Being careful to avoid stretching or bend-
ing the lever, rotate it over the air barrel until the opposite
leg engages with the opposite side. The lever should
now be standing up when released, pointing toward the
venturi deflector. (See Fig. 14.)
11. While holding the second stage housing right side up with
the mouthpiece tube facing you, slide the valve assembly
into the opening in the right side of the housing. Gently
depress the lever, and then slide the valve assembly fully
into place so that the lever pad is seated flush. (See Fig.
15.)
12. Install the retaining clip(5) over the groove of the venturi
deflector inside the housing, so that it snaps securely into
place. (See Fig. 16.)
13. Install the O-ring(8) over the threaded inlet of the air bar-
rel, being careful to avoid stretching it or rolling over the
threads. Use a smooth instrument to ensure that it is
seated at the base of the threads, against the wall of the
housing.
14. Mate the inlet fitting(7) over the threads of the air barrel,
and turn it clockwise by hand until finger snug. Apply a n"
open end wrench to tighten it further by exactly 8 turn.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid overtightening the inlet
fitting, which can crack if it is overtightened, requiring
its replacement.
Fig. 13 – Lever Installation
Fig. 14 – Correct Lever Orientation
Fig. 12 – Poppet Correcty Installed
Fig. 15 – Valve Assembly Completely Installed
Fig. 16 – Installing Retaining Clip
