| a CAUTION: Be careful when removing the first stage from the I 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 ray toe entered the valve opening. Immediately seal the protector rap 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 test 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 rap completely dry, and then feston 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 te rinsed thoroughly with fresh water while it is attached to a cylinder and pressurised with air. 3. Rinsing atone, 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 50°C / 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. |