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Apeks ATX 200 Technical Maintenance Manual

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Authorized Technician
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ATX 200 FIRST STAGE
Copyright ©2002 Aqua Lung America, Inc.
Rev. 9/2002

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  • Page 1 Authorized Technician TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL ATX 200 FIRST STAGE Copyright ©2002 Aqua Lung America, Inc. Rev. 9/2002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE...............................3 INTRODUCTION ...............................3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, & NOTES.........................3 SCHEDULED SERVICE............................3 GENERAL GUIDELINES ............................3 GENERAL CONVENTIONS............................4 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES..........................4 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES..........................7 ADJUSTING THE FIRST STAGE..........................9 FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................9 TABLE 1 - FIRST-STAGE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................10 TABLE 2 - RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST ......................11...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    This manual provides factory prescribed procedures for the correct service and repair of the Apeks ATX 200 first-stage A visual inspection of the mouthpiece looking for tears regulator. It is not intended to be used as an instructional or holes.

  • Page 4: General Conventions

    Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Do not attempt to reuse mandatory replacement parts Remove the hoses under any circumstances, regardless of the amount of from the first stage use the product has received since it was manufactured using the appropriate or last serviced.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Before proceeding, make sure you Install the vise mounting tool (pn 100395) into one of the HP ports. Secure the vise mounting tool in a bench vise are working over a padded work surface; oth- with the diaphragm clamp (6) facing upward. Using a face erwise, the crown (9) may be damaged during spanner wrench, unscrew the diaphragm clamp from the removal.
  • Page 6 Before starting reassembly, perform parts nitrox (EAN). Since Apeks preferred all of its models to be EAN40 compatible new, out of the box, the Porvair cleaning and lubrication according to the filter was discontinued.

  • Page 7: Reassembly Procedures

    REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Turn the regulator over so the medium pressure side is facing upward. Drop the valve lifter (10) through the Install a new, lubricated o-ring (12) onto the crown (13). center hole. Press on the pin support several times. It Slide the crown onto the seat installation tool with the should feel like a spring-loaded button.
  • Page 8 Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Screw a vise mounting With the logo side facing outward, attach the dust cap tool into the open HP port (22) by stretching it over the flange located at the top and secure it in a vise of the yoke.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The First Stage

    ADJUSTING THE FIRST STAGE Close the cylinder valve and depressurize the regulator by opening the gauge relief valve or by pressing the sec- ond stage purge button. Close the gauge relief valve and Attach the first stage repressurize the system. The MP should still read 135 (with no port plugs in- psi.
  • Page 10 Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Table 1 - Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE TREATMENT 1. HP Seat (14) is worn or damaged 1. Replace HP seat 2. Crown (13) damaged. 2. Replace crown 3. Crown O-ring (12) damaged or worn.
  • Page 11 Table 2 - Recommended Tool List PART NO. DESCRIPTION APPLICATION 111610 I.P. test gauge Intermediate pressure testing 944022 O-ring tool, set O-ring removal and installation AT30 Pin Spanner Wrench Diaphragm clamp, end cap 109436 Seat extract/install tool HP seat removal 100395 Vise mounting tool Mounting first-stage into vise...
  • Page 12 Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Table 3 - Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners LUBRICANT / CLEANER APPLICATION SOURCE Christo-Lube ® MCG-111 All O-rings seals Aqua Lung, PN 820466, or Lubrication Technologies 310 Morton Street Jackson, OH 45640 (800) 477-8704 CAUTION: Silicone rubber requires no lubrication or preservative treatment.

  • Page 13: Procedure A - Cleaning And Lubrication

    Procedure A Cleaning & Lubrication (All Aqua Lung Regulators) The ATX200 First Stage and Nitrox This first stage, when properly cleaned and assembled, is authorized for use with enriched air nitrox (EAN) that does not exceed 40% (EAN 40). This model is authorized for nitrox use because it has undergone adiabatic compression testing and the authroized service kit components and lubricants are compatible in elevated oxygen environments.
  • Page 14 Apeks ATX200 First Stage Service Manual Table 4 - Torque Specifications PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION (KEY NUMBER) TORQUE AP1407/BK or AP1407/S Yoke Connector (20) 12 foot-lbs AP1471/S DIN Connector (34) 12 foot-lbs AP5309 HP Plug (18) 12 foot-lbs AP1413, AP1408 HP Port Plug (27), LP Port Plug (31)

  • Page 15: Exploded Parts Drawing

    Exploded Parts Drawing Note: In September 2002, the ATX200 first stage transitioned from a hi-gloss black chrome finish to a satin chrome finish. Specifi- cally, the parts affected are key item # 1, 11, 19 and 20. These parts will no longer be available in black chrome.
  • Page 16 Distributed in the USA by Aqua Lung America, Inc. 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista, California 92083 www.aqualung.com Rev. 9/2002...

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