FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR Table of Contents Disassembly..............4 Adjustment of Valve Fork if Above the Maximum ..8 Regulator Cover and Spring ...........4 Adjustment of Valve Fork if Below the Minimum ...8 Diaphragm ..............4 Reassembly...............9 Bypass Assembly ............5 Seal Ring.................9 Bypass Screen..............6 Regulator Housing and Buttons ........9 Valve Assembly...............6...
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 4. Secure the bypass knob in a vise. Note: Use rubber pads or electrical tape on the vise to protect the bypass knob. 2. Roll the edge of the diaphragm off the lip of the regulator housing. a.
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 8. Use the o-ring removal tool to remove the o-ring. Be careful not 3. Remove the old screen to scratch the bypass and discard. stem. Discard the o-ring. Note: Do not puncture the screen. The o-ring removal tool can be used to rotate the screen counterclockwise until it’s loose.
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR INSPECTION OF THE VALVE FORK FOR PROPER HEIGHT Inspect and adjust valve fork height with the valve fork b. Pull firmly on the pointing toward you. The valve fork assembly must move buttons to remove up and down freely.
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 4. The top of the valve fork must be within the acceptable range. Acceptable Valve Fork Heights Above maximum height – Top of fork above top of acceptable range. Nominal height – Top of fork level with center of acceptable range.
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 2. Turn the adjustment wheel counterclockwise to raise the fork. Note: Install the thinner o-ring (P/N 10023509) to the base of the post. Ribs Ribs Locking Locking 3. Slide the valve housing back into place. Ensure that the locking tab engages the adjusting wheel.
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 2. Push the valve into the regulator housing. 5. Remove the protective tape or paper. Installing the Bypass Screen Bypass Screen P/N 10082485 O-Ring P/N 632736 6. Carefully screw the nipple into the hose union. 1.
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FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 2. Install the bypass insert. a. Install a new o-ring (P/N 697453). 3. Carefully install the bypass assembly. b. Protect the o-ring by covering the thread with tape or thin pieces of paper. Note: To prevent damage to the o-ring, use extra U-Clip caution when installing the...
FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR Note: Replace the Spring Cap (P/N 10047528) and Tetraplex CBRN Shield (P/N 10044026) per overhaul frequency. (See FireHawk® M7 ir Mask Maintenance and Repair, Introduction (P/N 10093079) for required overhaul frequency.) e. Reinstall the u-clip. Note: While installing the shield, the valve fork must be in the UP position.
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FIREHAWK RESPONDER SECOND STAGE REGULATOR 2. Push regulator cover and spring onto regulator housing until it locks. Double-check proper engagement by pulling on the regulator cover. Ensure that the regulator cover is securely attached to the regulator housing. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury or death.
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