Aqua Lung Regulator - Manual (Page 19)

5. AFTER THE DIVE
5.1 Removal of the Regulator from the Cylinder Valve
NOTE
: If fresh water is available, rinse your regulator completely before depres-
surizing it. This will help to prevent any contaminants from entering sealing sur-
faces inside the regulator.
NOTE
: When you remove the regulator from the cylinder take care to prevent
the entry of water into the regulator, particularly via the filter.
5.1.1 General Procedures
1.
Shut off the cylinder air supply by turning the cylinder valve handwheel clock-
wise until it stops.
2.
While observing the submersible pressure gauge, depress the purge button
of the second-stage. When the gauge reads zero and airflow can no longer be
heard from the second stage, release the purge button.
5.1.2 Yoke Connector
1.
Turn the yoke screw counter-clockwise to loosen and remove the first stage
from the cylinder valve.
2.
Dry the dust cap with a towel or other lint-free cloth. While you may use air
from your tank valve to blow the water off the dust cap, you run the risk of blo-
wing water into the filter.
3.
Place the dust cap over the first stage inlet fitting and seal it securely in
place by tightening down the yoke screw.
5.1.3 DIN Connector
1.
Turn the DIN handwheel counter-clockwise to loosen and remove the first
stage fro the cylinder.
2.
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.
5.2 Cleaning
Aqua Lung recommend disinfecting the regulator second stage with a 2% solu-
tion of glutaraldehyde produced by the Anios company (Sterianos, Aqua Lung
reference 382062) following the procedure described on the package.
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