Cylinder Valve Connector Reassembly - Aqua Lung ODYSSEA Technical Manual

NOTE: Before performing any assembly, it is important to
inspect all parts, both new and those that are being reused,
to ensure that every part and component is perfectly clean
and free of any dust, corrosion, or blemishes. Before dressing
each o-ring with Christo-Lube
supple, and free of any blemish.
WARNING: Use only genuine Aqua Lung
assemblies and components whenever assembling any
Aqua Lung product. DO NOT attempt to substitute an
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Aqua Lung part with another manufacturer's, regardless
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of any similarity in shape, size or appearance. Doing so
may render the product unsafe and could result in serious
injury or death.

Cylinder Valve Connector Reassembly

1. Insert o-ring (8) onto sealing pin (9) and o-ring (1) onto valve
reducing connector (2).
2. Install the sealing pin (9) into the bottom side of the connector (6).
While holding the sealing pin with a flat blade screwdriver, install the
spring (5) onto the sealing pin. Place the locknut (4) into the 5mm
nut driver. Screw the locknut onto the sealing pin until it is flush with
the end.
, check to ensure it is clean,
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parts, sub-
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3. Place the threaded end of the valve reducing connector (2) through
the threaded end of the knurled nut (3). Place one drop of Loctite #414
Superbonder on the bottom threads of valve reducing connector. Screw
the valve reducing connector into the connector (6). Hold the collar of
the connector with soft jaw pliers. Using a 3/8" flex handle drive along
with a 5mm hex key adapter, tighten the valve reducing connector into
the connector handtight, then an additional 1/4 turn.
Loctite #414
Superbonder
NOTE: Excessive Loctite 414 Superbonder may cause the
knurled nut to stick to the valve reducing connector. Rotate
the knurled nut to break it free.
CAUTION: Do not cross thread or overtighten the
valve reducing connector into the connector, this
can cause irreversible damage to components.
4. Install o-ring (7) into the groove on the connector (6). Install the
connector through the center of the swivel collar (10).
5. Turn the cylinder valve
connector (58) over so that
the bottom of the assembly
is face up. Use circlip pliers
to install the retaining ring
(11), securing the connector
(6) to the swivel collar (10).
Verify that the flat side of the
retaining ring is face up and
secured in place.
Please Refer to Final Assembly and Testing
section of this manual.
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