Aqua Lung MenTOR Technical Manual
Aqua Lung MenTOR Technical Manual

Aqua Lung MenTOR Technical Manual

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PN 108568 Rev 11/10

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  • Page 1 MenTOR Technical Manual PN 108568 Rev 11/10...
  • Page 2 Trademark NoTice Aqua Lung America , is a registered trademark of Aqua Lung America, Inc. ® Warnings, Cautions, & Notes PAY sPecIAL ATTeNTIoN To INfoRmATIoN PRovIded IN wARNINgs, cAuTIoNs ANd NoTes ThAT ARe AccomPANIed bY oNe of These sYmboLs:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table 2: List of Tools and service Kit ..............16/17 Table 3: Torque Specifications ..................17 Table 4: Bench Test Specifications ................17 Table 5: Recommended cleaners and Lubricants ............18 Procedure A: cleaning and Lubricating ...............19 mentor exploded view ....................20 mentor exploded view ....................21 miantenance Notes......................22 warranty Information ....................23...
  • Page 4: Change Record

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual ChANgE RECORD Change No. Date Title or Description Change made by...
  • Page 5: General Guidelines

    This manual provides factory prescribed procedures for the cor- 4. use only genuine Aqua Lung parts provided in the over- rect service and repair of the Aqua Lung or Apeks regulator prod- haul parts kit for this product. do NoT attempt to substitute ucts described in this manual.
  • Page 6: Disassembly Procedure

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual DiSASSEMBLy pROCEDuRE 4. gently pull out the non return valve (7) from the inlet connector (5). This valve is replaced during a standard overhaul service. NOTE: Before performing any disassembly, refer to the exploded parts drawing, which references all mandatory replacement parts.
  • Page 7: Second Stage Disassembly

    NOTE: Never attach a c0 cartridge directly into that secures the mentor body assembly to the inhalation a LP port. The neck of the C0 cartridge may break box. Rotate the tool until the pins on the tool mate with the off, leaving the threads stuck in the regulator.
  • Page 8: First Stage Disassembly

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual 4. using a needle or sharp pick, pierce and remove the old 2. using a brass or plastic pick, remove the hP o-ring (59) LP seat (41) from the poppet. and backup ring (60) from the spring block (61). care must be exercised not to scratch the inside wall of the spring block.
  • Page 9: Reassembly Procedure

    7. using an o-ring pick, remove the o-ring (56) from the 3. Install the HP seat (57) into the first stage body, followed crown orifice. by the long seat spring (58b), hP spring block (61), and short spring (58a). ThiS ENDS DiSASSEMBLy Before starting reassembly, perform parts cleaning and lubrication in accordance with Procedure a: cleaning and Lubricating...
  • Page 10 MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual 6. Turn the regulator over and drop the pin (54) through the 10. Place the friction washer (27) atop the spring. Thread the center hole in the first-stage body. Make sure the pin is adjustment screw (26) into the spring retainer (29). using an centered in the hole.
  • Page 11 4. Place the spring (39) over the poppet shaft. Place the 18. Place the yoke (50) over the first stage inlet boss. Thread lever bracket over the poppet and compress the poppet the retaining nut (53), wrench flats facing upward, onto the spring to fully expose the poppet threads.
  • Page 12 MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual 22. Attach a mP test gauge (PN 111610) to the open LP 2. Place the washer (24) over the regulator body, against port. Attach the regulator to a fully charged cylinder (2500+ the inside of the inhalation box. Thread the retaining nut (23) psi).
  • Page 13 5. Place the exhalation box onto the inhalation box such 3. Install a new, lubricated o-ring (10) onto the valve support. that the two hose attachments are 120° apart. while hold- with the non return valve facing inward, insert the valve ing the boxes together with your hand, put the clamp (17) in support into the outlet connector (11).
  • Page 14 MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual 6. Attach the regulator to a charged cylinder with the hose 11. Attach the regulator to a cylinder with the rubber hoses outlets facing upward. slide the rubber hoses onto the coming off the top of the regulator. stand the cylinder upright.
  • Page 15: Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide

    NoTe: This is a partial list of possible problems and recommended treatments. For more information, refer to the second-stage troubleshooting guide, or contact Aqua Lung Technical Services Department for assistance with problems not described here. CAUTION: Recommended treatments which require disassembly of the regulator must be performed during a complete overhaul, according to the prescribed procedures for scheduled, annual service.
  • Page 16: Table 2: List Of Tools And Service Kit

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual Table 2: List of Tools and Service Kits pART # DESCRipTiON AppLiCATiON mP gauge 0-400 psi 111610 checking medium pressure Yoke Nut socket Inlet fitting 3" socket extension Use with inlet fitting and spring retainer sockets to apply...
  • Page 17: Table 2: List Of Tools And Service Kit

    3/8" drive flex handle socket 7/32" (5.5mm) wrench hose clamps hex Key (3mm, 4mm, 8mm) Lever assembly, port plugs, adjustable crown, mP adjustment 108560 mentor service Kit Table 3: Torque Specifications pART # DESCRIPTION / KEY ITEM # TORquE 716021 spring Retainer (29) 25±2 ft/lbs...
  • Page 18: Table 5: Recommended Cleaners And Lubricants

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual Table 5: Recommended Cleaners and Lubricants LuBRiCANT/CLEANER AppLiCATiON SOuRCE Aqua Lung, PN 820466, or Lubrication Technologies Christo-Lube MCg 111 All o-rings 310 morton street Jackson, oh 45640 (800) 477-8704 CAUTION: Silicone rubber requires no lubrication or preservative treatment.
  • Page 19: Procedure A: Cleaning And Lubricating

    Procedure A: Cleaning and Lubricating Cleaning Brass and Stainless Steel parts 1. Preclean in warm, soapy water* using a nylon bristle tooth brush. 2. Thoroughly clean parts in an ultrasonic cleaner filled with soapy water. If there are stubborn deposits, household white distilled vinegar (acetic acid) in an ultrasonic cleaner will work well.
  • Page 20: Mentor Exploded View

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual Mentor Exploded View regulator Section from pg 22 attaches here Key # .Part # description Key # .Part # description 13 ..101037 mouthpiece Assembly ..108560 standard overhaul Kit 14 ..101034 Lip cover ..108565 shop spares Kit 15 ..101245...
  • Page 21: Mentor Exploded View

    Mentor Exploded View Key # .Part # description 26 ..106026 Adjustment screw 27 ..845097 washer 28 ..AP1475 spring 29 ..716021 spring Retainer * 30 ..124560 spring Pad 31 ..103425 diaphragm kit (includes thrust washer) 32 ..101569 Pin support 33 ..102510 Locknut 34 ..104129...
  • Page 22: Miantenance Notes

    MENTOR Technical Maintenance Manual MAiNTENANCE NOTES...
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    ™ Aqua Lung America warrants to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of purchase that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship; provided that it receives normal use, proper care and prescribed dealer service subject to those restrictions stated below.
  • Page 24 MENTOR TEChNiCAL MANuAL 2340 cousteau court, vista cA 92081 Phone (760) 597-5000•FAX (760)597-4900 www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional Literature PN 108568 Rev. 11/10 © 2010 Aqua Lung usA...

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