Aqua Lung Apeks Regulator - Manual (Page 38)

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7. Adjustable models should be stored with the inhalation control
knob turned all the way out (anti-clockwise), away from the
regulator body. This will help to extend the life of the low pressure
seat.
8. When the regulator is completely dry, store it in a clean box
or sealed inside a plastic bag. Do not store it where it may be
exposed to extreme heat or an electric motor which produces
ozone. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat, ozone, chlorine and
ultraviolet rays can cause premature degradation of rubber parts
and components.
9. Never store the regulator while it is connected to the cylinder
valve.
10. Do not use any type of solvent or petroleum based substances
to clean or lubricate any part of the regulator. Do not expose any
part of the regulator to aerosol spray, as some aerosol propellants
attack or degrade rubber and plastic materials.
Dealer Service & Repair
1. It cannot be assumed that a regulator is in good working order on
the basis that it has received little use since it was last serviced.
Remember that prolonged or improper storage can still result in
internal corrosion and/or deterioration of O-ring seals.
2. You must obtain factory prescribed service for your regulator
at least once a year from an authorised dealer, regardless of
the amount of use it has received. Your regulator may require
this service more frequently, depending on the amount of use it
receives and the environmental conditions in which it is used.
3. If the regulator is used for rental or training purposes, it will require
complete overhaul and factory prescribed service every three
to six months or 50 hours continual use. Chlorinated swimming
pool water is an especially damaging environment for SCUBA
equipment, due to the high levels of chlorine and pH balancing
chemicals which cause certain components to rapidly deteriorate.
4. DO NOT attempt to perform any disassembly or service of your
regulator. Doing so may cause the regulator to malfunction, and
will render the Apeks warranty null and void. All service must be
performed by an authorised dealer.
Regulator Owner’s Manual
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