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Conshelf XIV
Conshelf XIV Supreme
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Rev 03/16

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  • Page 1 Conshelf XIV Conshelf XIV Supreme User's Manual Rev 03/16...
  • Page 2 Aqua Lung America, Inc. ©2016 Aqua Lung International CONSHELF XIV User’s Manual PN 108102 You can contact a Technical Advisor via e-mail at: sreilly@aqualung.com grubin@aqualung.com jbutner@aqualung.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Procedures ............Removing the Yoke Connector from the Cylinder Valve .. Removing the DIN Connector from the Cylinder Valve ..User Care and Maintenance ..........1 Inspection and Service ............. Warranty Information ............Technical Specifications ..........Conshelf XIV Parts ............Notes..................

  • Page 4: General Precautions & Warnings

    Authorized Aqua Lung Technician. WARNING: Factory prescribed service for this regulator must be performed annually by an Authorized Aqua Lung Technician. Service and repair must not be attempted by untrained or unqualified personnel. WARNING: DO NOT use the regulator first stage as a carry handle when lifting or transporting the cylinder as this can damage the regulator or the cylinder valve.

  • Page 5: Using Enriched Air Nitrox

    If you want to use your regulator alternately with breathing air, the breathing air must be oxygen-compatible or double-filtered and the content of hydrocarbons should not exceed 0.1 mg/m3. Your Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer can help you determine whether the supplied breathing air meets these criteria.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Conshelf XIV User's Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Conshelf XIV consists of a basic first stage and second stage regulator assembly. It is available in a standard version or supreme (cold water) version. The Conshelf XIV standard version is U.S. Navy AMU listed.

  • Page 7: Preparation And Setup

    PREPARATION AND SET UP Aqua Lung America, Inc. requires that only an Authorized Aqua Lung Technician install any accessory items such as instrumentation, MP inflator hose, alternate air source, DIN connector or FCD to the regulator. Attaching the Yoke Connector to the Cylinder Valve 1.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Din Connector To The Cylinder Valve

    DIN connector into the cylinder valve by turning the handwheel counter- clockwise until finger tight. DO NOT use tools to tighten (Fig. 3). NOTE: The Conshelf XIV does not come standard with a DIN Connector. A DIN Adapter Kit (PN 107455) is available and can be installed by an Authorized Aqua Lung Technician.

  • Page 9: Pre-Dive Inspection

    7. SLOWLY open the cylinder valve counter-clockwise to pressurize the regulator. When the valve is completely open, turn it back one quarter turn clockwise. NOTE: When properly maintained, the Conshelf XIV Supreme external diaphragm should be slightly indented when unpressurized. Upon pressurization, the external diaphragm will flex slightly outward.
  • Page 10 Conshelf XIV User's Manual 10. Switch the FCD to the open position. Depress the purge button momentarily to ensure that sufficient airflow is provided to blow out any dust or debris which may have entered the second stage. 11. Perform a breathing and FCD function test as follows: •...

  • Page 11: Diving With The Regulator

    DIVING WITH THE REGULATOR • Underwater, the second stage may start to free-flow when it is out of the diver's mouth. If this occurs, turn the second stage so that the mouthpiece faces downward. • If using an alternate air source, such as an octopus, it is recommended one be chosen suitable for the first and second stage being used.

  • Page 12: Post-Dive Inspection

    Conshelf XIV User's Manual POST-DIVE INSPECTION NOTE: If fresh water is available, rinse your regulator completely before depressurizing it. This will help to prevent any contaminants from entering sealing surfaces inside the regulator. NOTE: It is very important to use care when removing the regulator first stage from the cylinder valve to ensure that moisture does not enter the inlet opening.

  • Page 13: Removing The Din Connector From The Cylinder Valve

    USER CARE AND MAINTENANCE It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your Aqua Lung 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.
  • Page 14 Conshelf XIV User's Manual 1. Attach the regulator to a charged SCUBA cylinder and open the cylinder valve to pressurize the regulator. Thoroughly soak both the first and second stages in a bath of fresh water for at least one hour to loosen and dissolve salt and mineral deposits.

  • Page 15: Inspection And Service

    2. You must obtain factory prescribed service for your regulator annually from an Authorized Aqua Lung Technician, regardless of the amount of use it has received. Your regulator may require this service more frequently, depending on the amount of use it receives and the environmental conditions in which it is used.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Conshelf XIV User's Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Regulator Model Conshelf XIV Conshelf XIV Supreme Balanced Diaphragm First Stage Balanced Diaphragm (cold water version) Second Stage Balanced Balanced Maximum Working Yoke: 3300 PSI / 232 BAR Yoke: 3300 PSI / 232 BAR...

  • Page 17: Conshelf Xiv Parts

    CONSHELF XIV PARTS DIN Protector 820040 Conshelf XIV DIN o-ring Connector PN 107455 MP Hose Yoke Screw First Stage 820120P Dust Cap o-ring Mouthpiece Free-Flow Control Device (FCD) Second Stage...

  • Page 18: Notes

    Conshelf XIV User's Manual NOTES...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 Conshelf XIV Conshelf XIV Supreme User's Manual 2340 Cousteau Court • Vista, CA 92081 Phone (760) 597-5000 • Fax (760) 597-4900 www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional ©2016 Aqua Lung International...

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