Pull Test After Initial Assembly - Kirby Morgan 200-120 User Manual

Pull Test After Initial Assembly

each dive, a simple pull test is performed by the end user or in-
staller.
Pull Test After Initial Assembly
A properly secured mouthpiece and regulator should be
able to withstand a pull force of 25 pounds minimum (111
Newtons). If in doubt a pull test should be conducted by
securing a 25 pounds (11 Kg.) weight to the regulator and
allowing the full force of the weight to be applied for a
minimum of three seconds.
NOTE: It is recommended that anytime a user is in doubt about
the "component to POD" fit, a simple pull test be performed by
the end user or installer. Before testing, make careful note of the
mouthpiece and POD positions in order to check for movement
later.
1. Attach a 25 pound (11 kg)
weight or a filled 50 cu.
ft aluminum scuba tank
to the demand regulator
using string or tie wraps
in the manner shown on
this page.
2. Suspend the weight for
three–five seconds from
the POD with the POD
mounted on a stable de-
vice if available, allowing
the full weight to pull on
the demand regulator.
3. Check the position rela-
tionship of the mouth-
piece and POD to be cer-
tain they have not moved.
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