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b. Compress the poppet guide (21) with the forked end out onto
the poppet holding fixture. The hole in the poppet stem (19) should
be in-line with the small notches on the poppet guide. Using the
inflator cord fixture, install the braided spectra cord (23) through
the hole in the poppet stem and around the inflator cord post 2
times (Two loops around post and two passes through the stem).
(Fixtures can be locally manufactured).
Poppet Holding Fixture
Distance between posts
Overhand Bow Knot
Knots Tied on Braided Spectra Cord
11. Tie a 2.5 cm (1 inch) loop on one end of the braided spectra
cord using a "Overhand Bow Knot". Secure the cord by going
through the open loop with the opposite cord end and tying three
(3) "Half Hitches". Trim the excess cord to 0.63 cm (1/4 inch) at
both knots and seal the cord ends using a propane lighter.
12. Position the poppet guide (21) so that the larger rib faces toward
the top side of the dual valve body (13), away from the swivel collar.
Lubricate the dump valve poppet (18) with a small amount of soapy
water, and align the arms of the poppet guide with the grooves inside
the dual valve body. Insert the poppet guide into the dual valve body
until the ears rest just above the rim.
30.5 cm (12 inches)
Cord Fixture
(3) Half Hitches
13. Squeeze the arms of the poppet guide (21) so that the
ears fit inside the dual valve body (13), and press the poppet
guide completely inward until the ears snap into place inside
their respective holes. Check to ensure that the dump valve
poppet (18) has passed through the top of the dual valve body
and remains properly seated over the end of the poppet guide.
14. Install the gasket (14) onto the valve plate (15), and set the valve
plate inside the dual valve body (13) with the gasket facing down.
15. Place the over pressure
spring (16) directly in the center
of the valve plate (15).
16. Carefully apply one drop of Loctite brand 425 or 480 grade
thread adhesive to the center thread of the outer cap (17). Place the
cap directly over the spring (16) and valve plate (15). Press down
to compress the spring and screw the cap onto the dual valve body.
Continue turning the cap by hand until it bottoms out.
Large Rib
Odyssea (Export) Technical Manual
Loctite 425
or 480
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