Care And Maintenance - Aqua Lung SEA MK User Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order
to ensure the best possible performance and reliability of the SEA. The
following maintenance procedures should be performed routinely after
each use of the equipment.
1. After each in-water use, the SEA must be cleaned, inspected and prepared
for the next use or storage.
2. As soon as possible after in-water use,
the SEA should be soaked thoroughly for
at least one hour in warm (not over 120ºF /
49ºC) tap water to loosen and dissolve salt
(if used in salt water) and mineral deposits.
Before soaking, remove the mouthpiece
cover and rubber retainer cover (Fig. 25) to
allow water into the second stage and spring
chamber. Ensure the SEA is pressurized
prior to submerging, this will prevent the
entrance of moisture into the system.
3. After the system has been properly soaked, it is important to thoroughly
rinse the first and second stages utilizing a pressurized stream of water. This
will remove the salt and mineral deposits that were loosened during soaking.
4. When the system has been properly soaked and rinsed, wipe it dry with a
clean towel. Press the purge button to blow any remaining water out of the
second stage. If possible, use clean low pressure air to blow any remaining
water out of the retainer cap.
5. Close the handwheel and completely depressurize the system before storing
or transporting. Reinstall the rubber retainer cover and mouthpiece.
Figure 25
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