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- Page 1 ® Authorized Dealer SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL GLACIA Second Stage Regulator Copyright ©2004 Aqua Lung America, Inc. Rev. B 7/04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table 3 – Standard Parts Replacement Schedule ........18 Table 4 – Torque Specifications ..............19 Table 5 – Test Bench Specifications ............. 19 Procedure A – Cleaning & Lubrication ............20 Table A – Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners........21 Schematic Drawing – Glacia Second Stage ..........22... -
Page 3: Introduction
Regulators should be given the same care and maintenance as life support equipment. For normal or infrequent use, the Glacia first and second stages should be inspected after one year, and fully serviced after two years. This yearly rotation of inspection and full service should continue for the life of the regulator. -
Page 4: Initial Inspection Procedure
Use only genuine Aqua Lung parts purchased directly from Aqua Lung when servicing any Aqua Lung product. Substitution with another manufacturer’s parts constitutes an aftermarket modification of the product, and renders the original warranty null and void. -
Page 5: Disassembly Procedures
Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES NOTE: Before performing any disassembly, refer to Table 3, which references all mandatory replace- ment parts. These parts must be replaced with new, and must not be reused under any circum- stances - regardless of the age of the regulator or how much use it has received since it was last serviced. - Page 6 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual While holding the second stage secure, firmly grasp the collar of the front cover (3) which is seated over the ribbed adjustment port of the box bottom, opposite of the inlet side. Stretch the collar over the adjustment port (see Fig.
- Page 7 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Using a 19mm (¾") wrench, turn the inlet fitting (31) counterclockwise and remove it from the second- stage. Carefully insert the pin of the extraction tool (P/N 109436) into the opposite end of the inlet fitting and through the center of the crown.
- Page 8 18. Pull the vane adjustment switch straight up and out of the outlet boss of the box bottom. Remove and discard the o-ring (28), and set the switch aside. This concludes the disassembly of the Glacia second stage. Refer directly to Procedure A and Table A, titled "Cleaning & Lubrication" , before proceeding to the Reassembly Procedures.
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Page 9: Reassembly Procedures
WARNING: Use only genuine Aqua Lung parts, subassemblies, and components whenever assem- bling any Aqua Lung product. DO NOT attempt to substitute an Aqua Lung part with another manufacturer’s, regardless of any similarity in shape, size, or appearance. Doing so may render the product unsafe, and could result in serious injury or death. - Page 10 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual While holding the vane switch in place, set the box bottom on a flat surface with the open side facing down and the switch at 12 o’clock. Guide the tool holding the circlip into the outlet boss, with the top surface of the tool held flush against the ceiling, directly behind the vane.
- Page 11 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Apply a medium blade screwdriver to the slotted head of the adjustable crown (32), and turn the crown clockwise to engage the threads. Continue turning the crown clockwise until it stops. Then turn the crown out counterclockwise exactly 2¾...
- Page 12 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual 11. Unscrew the connecting nut (11) from the sheath (13) 12. Examine a new low pressure seat (7). One side is flat and one side has a molding dimple. Press the low pressure seat into the end of the poppet (8) such that the flat side of the seat is facing outward and it is flush with the poppet (see Fig.
- Page 13 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual 15. With the front of the second-stage body facing you, place the valve assembly, rounded side facing upward, into the second-stage and insert it into the hole on the left. The valve body is keyed so it can only be inserted one way (see Fig.
- Page 14 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual 18. Using your fingers, thread the sheath onto the connecting nut until fingertight. While holding the sheath with a 8mm wrench, tighten the connecting nut with another 8mm wrench (see Fig. 21). Fig. 21 – Tightening Connecting Nut to Sheath 19.
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Page 15: Adjustment Procedures
130-135 psi, and fully tested. This lower I.P. range is required to increase resistance to freezing. Refer to the appropriate first stage service manual before attempting to perform the adjustment and testing of the Glacia second stage. -
Page 16: Final Assembly & Testing
Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual FINAL ASSEMBLY & TESTING Install a new o-ring (17) onto the ribbed plug (16). Thread the plug into the insert until fingertight. Attach a 4mm hex key to a torque wrench and tighten the plug to 20 inch-pounds (see Fig. 25.) Fig. -
Page 17: Second Stage Air Flow Test
Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Attach an ¹¹⁄₁₆" crows-foot to a torque wrench. Thread the female end of the hose onto the inlet fitting. While holding the inlet fitting with a 19mm (³⁄₄") wrench, tighten the hose to 40±2 inch-pounds. -
Page 18: External Leak Test
“fluttering” of the second-stage diaphragm. When exhaling, there should be no fluttering or sticking of the exhalation valve. If any of these problems occur, refer to Table 1 - Troubleshooting. This concludes annual service procedures for the Glacia Second Stage Regulator. © 2000 Aqua Lung America, Inc. - Page 19 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Table 1 Troubleshooting Guide – Glacia Second Stage SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE TREATMENT Leakage or freeflow from 1. High first-stage intermediate pressure. 1. Refer to first-stage Troubleshoot- second stage (should be 130-135 psi) ing Guide.
- Page 20 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Table 2 - Recommended Tool List PART NO. DESCRIPTION APPLICATION 1116-10 I.P. test gauge Intermediate pressure testing 0-120 inch-lbs torque wrench Inlet & hose fittings installation 944022 o-ring tools O-ring removal & installation...
- Page 21 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Table 4 Torque Specifications PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION / KEY NUMBER TORQUE 090015 102035 LP Hose Female Fitting / 35 40 (±2) inch-lbs 090027 109511 Inlet Fitting / 31 85 (±3) inch-lbs 109508 Insert / 18 85 (±3) inch-lbs...
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Page 22: Procedure A - Cleaning & Lubrication
Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Procedure A Cleaning & Lubrication (All Aqua Lung Regulators) ™ 1. Acid Bath - Aqua Lung strongly recommends ChromeSafe regulator cleaner (P/N 020105) for ™ cleaning all reusable brass and stainless steel parts. ChromeSafe is a specially formulated cleaner that does not harm rubber or Teflon parts, yet effectively removes silicone grease, corrosion, and grime from metal parts, leaving only a brilliant shine. - Page 23 Glacia Second Stage Service & Repair Manual Table A Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners (All Aqua Lung Regulators) LUBRICANT / CLEANER APPLICATION SOURCE ® Christo-Lube MCG-111 All o-rings seals; cylinder valve threads Lubrication Technologies (preferred for high pressure DIN systems) 310 Morton Street...
- Page 24 Glacia Second Stage Key # Part # Description Key # Part # Description ----- 900010 Overhaul Parts Kit 21 ---- 104129 Washer 1 ---- 109510 Decal 22 ---- 107822 Exhaust Diaphragm 2 ---- 104107 Purge Button 23 ---- 104913 Clamp...
- Page 25 TECHNICIAN'S NOTES...
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Where can I get avservice kit for the glacia regulator
A service kit for the Aqua Lung GLACIA regulator can be found in a listing that includes the Legend, Glacia/Over balanced diaphragm 1st Stage Regulator. The kit is listed as Part Number #RA121139(128017), priced at $35 each.
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