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SECOND STAGE REGULATOR DISASSEMBLY All repair procedures assume that the regulator is disas- sembled from the apparatus and facepiece. To do this: 5. Grasp the spiral retaining ring with your fingers • Be sure the cylinder valve is completely closed. and pull the spiral •...
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SECOND STAGE REGULATOR DISASSEMBLY REMOVING THE DIAPHRAGM Do not press the lever assembly or unscrew the base Note: Use extreme care when removing the diaphragm. and lever assembly from the valve body. This could Do not bend, twist, or distort the lever assembly. Do not affect operation.
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SECOND STAGE REGULATOR DISASSEMBLY REMOVING THE BYPASS VALVE 1. Remove the valve core. 3. Turn the handwheel 2. Unscrew the bypass sleeve from the valve and lever counter-clockwise to assembly (see valve core disassembly and repair). separate the valve and Take care not to misplace the bypass spring, bypass lever assembly from the screen, or power stage spool.
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SECOND STAGE REGULATOR REASSEMBLY Refer to the INTRODUCTION Tab of this Binder for General Notes and required tools. 3. Place a small screw- driver in the notch end of the spiral retaining ring. Push the notch INSTALLING A PUSH BUTTON INTO THE SHUT-OFF end into the shut-off cap groove.
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SECOND STAGE REASSEMBLY LUBRICATING, CLEANING, OR REPLACING THE REASSEMBLING THE RELEASE TABS RELEASE TAB 1. Before reassembly, inspect all parts for damage (wear, 1. Before starting this procedure, place a #4 rubber stop- cracking, chipping, etc.). If necessary, replace with per (P/N 060380) in the second stage regulator outlet new parts.
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SECOND STAGE REASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BYPASS VALVE 1. Remove the valve from the spool and discard the valve. Using the O-ring removal tool, remove the O- ring from the spool. Discard the O-ring. 7. Turn the slide until its 2. Place a new bypass valve on the end of the spool. Be grooves line up with sure the valve seats in the recess.
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SECOND STAGE REASSEMBLY 8. Install the valve core. With the base and INSTALLING THE VALVE CORE lever assembly facing down, place a new 1. Place transparent tape over the exposed threads of bypass screen into the the valve core to protect the O-ring. power stage spool.
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SECOND STAGE REASSEMBLY 6. Place two drops of urethane adhesive (P/N 603571) or loctite Assure #425 (P/N 602706) on the 5. Torque to 15-20 inch- exposed threads of the pounds. valve core. Do not per- mit thread sealant to contact the regulator housing.
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SECOND STAGE REASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE STOP SPRING 1. Place the stop spring over the shut-off base hub. Push down on the spring until the bottom coil snaps into place. Do not distort or stretch the spring, or 3. Carefully thread the shut-off performance may be affected.
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SECOND STAGE W/BYPASS DISASSEMBLY SECOND STAGE REGULATOR REPLACING THE SECOND STAGE PRESSURE HOSE W / BYPASS AND TWO O-RINGS. 1. Be sure the air source is completely closed. 1. The hose assembly and o-rings must be replaced if 2. All repair procedures assume that the air source the hose is frayed or cracked, or shows other signs of assembly is disconnected from the manifold.
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Air Mask. Refer to the test procedures in the instruc- tion supplied with the MSA regulator tester. 4. Reassemble the intermediate pressure hose (if discon- nected) and pressurize the system.
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SECOND STAGE W/BYPASS REASASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE STOP SPRING Note: The cap slot locations are the six marks above the 1. Place the stop spring over the shut-off base hub. threads on the cap. Push down on the spring until the bottom coil snaps into place.
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SECOND STAGE W/O BYPASS DISASSEMBLY SECOND STAGE W/O BYPASS DISASSEMBLY 4. Pull the swivel shaft gently out of the regulator body. Do not disconnect an escape cylinder coupling nut if 5. Using the o-ring pressure is shown on the gauge. Always be sure to removal tool, pull the release all pressure from the system.
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SECOND STAGE W/O BYPASS DISASSEMBLY 10. Remove and discard the external sleeve o- ring. REMOVING THE INTERNAL SLEEVE O-RING, POWER STAGE SPOOL, AND POWER STAGE DIAPHRAGM Do not press on the lever assembly. Do not unscrew the base and lever assembly or the divider skirt from the valve core.
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SECOND STAGE W/O BYPASS REASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE SLEEVE O-RING, POWER STAGE SPOOL, AND POWER STAGE DIAPHRAGM 1. Clean any debris from inside the valve core before re- assembly. 3. Roll the o-ring in place 2. Place a new diaphragm into the valve and lever in the groove closest to assembly.
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See Air Mask. Refer to the test procedures in the instruc- Installing a New Diaphragm or Spring. tion supplied with the MSA regulator tester. 4. Reassemble the intermediate pressure hose (if discon- nected) and pressurize the system.
Replace valve core damaged Power stage diaphragm orifice may Replace valve core be blocked The troubleshooting hints listed on this page applies to all configurations of the PremAire Supplied-Air Respirator System TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Regulator has low-flow performance Air-supply valve not fully open, or Be sure air source valve handwheel pressure at wrong setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d.) TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Air leaking from manifold Manifold port(s) not plugged Check all manifold ports to make sure they are plugged. O-ring missing from “ESCAPE Check “ESCAPE CYLINDER” port for CYLINDER” port or incorrectly leakage. Disassemble and check to installed.