Aqua Lung Apeks Regulator - Manual (Page 36)

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CAUTION: Be careful when removing the first stage from the
cylinder valve to ensure that moisture does not enter either
the inlet opening of the first stage or the opening of the DIN
valve.
5. With the cylinder valve facing away from you, open the valve
slightly to release a short burst of air, and then immediately close
the valve. This will clear any moisture that may have entered the
valve opening. Immediately seal the protector cap securely in
place over the opening of the DIN valve to prevent the entrance of
moisture or debris.
Care & Maintenance
It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in
order to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of
your Apeks Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should
be performed routinely after each use to ensure that the regulator is
cleaned, inspected, and prepared for the next use or for storage.
1. Whenever the regulator is removed from the cylinder valve, it is
important to wipe or blow the dust cap completely dry, and then
fasten it securely over the first stage inlet fitting. This is critical to
prevent the entrance of moisture into the first stage.
2. As soon as possible after diving, the regulator should be rinsed
thoroughly with fresh water while it is attached to a cylinder and
pressurised with air.
3. Rinsing alone, however, will not sufficiently clean the regulator. To
clean the regulator as thoroughly as possible, it is necessary to
soak it in warm (not over 50ºC / 120°F) fresh tap water for at least
one hour.
a. The preferred method is to attach the regulator to a charged
SCUBA cylinder, open the cylinder valve to pressurise the
regulator, and thoroughly soak both the first and second stages.
Pressurising the regulator will effectively prevent the entrance of
moisture and/or contaminants into the regulator while it soaks.
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