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® ® Regulator Owner’s Manual Regulator Owner’s Manual Manufactured by Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd. Neptune Way, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 2BT England www.apeks.co.uk

REGULATOR SERVICE RECORD Copyright Notice This owner’s manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Apeks. ©2004 Apeks Regulator Owner’s Manual Please read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your regulator. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Pay special attention to information provided in warnings, cautions, and notes, that is accompanied by these symbols: A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation...

Returning Your Regulator For Service Whenever your regulator requires annual service or warranty consideration, Apeks requires that you bring it or send it to an authorised Apeks dealer. It is important that you provide the dealer with a copy of your sales receipt and your Annual Service & Inspection Record located in the back of this booklet. For help in finding a dealer in your area, please contact your local distributor. Your distributor details can be found on our website www.apeks.co.uk 26 Contents General Precautions & Warnings ………………………………………4 Introduction ………………………………………………………………5...

Regulator Owner's Manual General Precautions & Warnings ■ Before using this regulator, you must receive instruction and certification in SCUBA diving from a recognised training agency. Use of SCUBA equipment by uncertified or untrained persons is dangerous and can result in injury or death. ■ This regulator is not configured for commercial use with surface ■ Always pressurise the regulator gradually by opening the cylinder valve SLOWLY. ■ NEVER apply any type of lubricant to any part of the regulator or cylinder valve. ■ DO NOT apply any type of aerosol spray to the regulator. Doing so may...

Regulator Owner's Manual 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. OBTAIN SERVICE FOR YOUR REGULATOR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR, FROM AN AUTHORISED DEALER. YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF YOUR WARRANTY INFORMATION All warranty transactions must be accompanied by proof of original purchase from an authorised dealer. Be sure to save your sales receipt, and present it whenever returning your...

Regulator Owner's Manual USING ENRICHED AIR NITROX (EAN) AWARNING: This section of your owner's manual contains important information regarding the use of your equipment with enriched air (EAN / Nitrox). Do not attempt to use this product with enriched air until you have read and understand this section of the manual. To do otherwise increases your risk of injury or death. AWARNING: Obtain an EAN (Nitrox) Certification. In order to enjoy the special benefits that EAN/nitrox can provide, it is extremely important to obtain special training from a nationally recognised training agency in...

Regulator Owner's Manual b. If it is not feasible to soak the regulator while it is attached to a cylinder, it may be soaked unpressurised - provided that the dust cap is securely sealed over the inlet, and the second stage purge buttons are not depressed while the regulator is submerged or 1 NOTE: When soaking or rinsing an adjustable model regulator unpressurised, check to ensure that the second stage inhalation control knob is turned completely "in" (clockwise) to prevent moisture from entering the valve and LP hose. A CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the first stage yoke screw, depress |\ the...

Regulator Owner's Manual The Apeks family of regulators consists of different models which satisfy a wide range of diving interests; from entry level sport diving, to advanced diving in more demanding and extreme conditions. By now, your authorised dealer has already explained to you the specific features that your particular model offers, and you have made your purchase after comparing the benefits of these features to your personal diving needs and interests. Be sure to review this section to learn more about your model's features and how to obtain the maximum benefit from using them....

Regulator Owner's Manual NOTE: Rinse your regulator completely in fresh water before depressurising it, and thoroughly dry the first stage and cylinder valve. This will help to prevent any contaminants from entering the regulator when it is removed from the cylinder. Removing the Regulator from the Cylinder Valve (Yoke Connector) 1. Shut off the cylinder air supply by turning the cylinder valve hand- wheel clockwise 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 cannot be heard from the...

Regulator Owner's Manual First Stage Environmental Protection For diving in contaminated or cold water conditions, some Apeks first stages feature a unique "DRV environmental sealing system which completely eliminates the need for messy silicone oil or grease filling. An external diaphragm seals the ambient chamber from the surrounding sea water, while a specially designed piston transfers ambient water pressure to the internal diaphragm. This helps to prevent ice from forming inside the ambient chamber, and also extends the life of the first stage internal diaphragm. It is important to...

Regulator Owner's Manual The second stage incorporates a deflector to minimise the effects of strong currents on the diaphragm, however, if you swim underwater in an upside down or sideways position, or facing a strong current, you can turn the inhalation control knob back "in" (clockwise), to desensitise the opening effort to prevent any freeflow. At the end of your dive, be sure to return the IVS switch to the MIN (-) position, and turn the inhalation control knob "in" when you have AWARNING: Deep diving requires special training and equipment, and greatly increases your risk of...