Subjective Breathing Test ..............................26 Flowbench Testing (optional) .............................27 External Leak Test ................................27 Troubleshooting Guide - First Stage ................28 Troubleshooting Guide - Second Stage ..............29 Schematics & Parts Lists SeaAir First Stage ..................................30 SeaAir Second Stage ................................31 SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
A NOTE is used to emphasize important points, tips, and reminders. Scheduled Service Because the SeaAir regulator is considered to be a life-supporting product, it is extremely critical that it receives service according to the procedures outlined in this manual on a regularly scheduled basis; at least once a year with normal or infrequent use.
SeaAir Regulator Facility Requirements As an Authorized XS Scuba Dealer, your customers expect you to provide top-notch overhaul service, both before and after the sale. Next to airfills and gas blending, it is the single most important commodity your store can provide.
Note the source of any leakage found and refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to determine its possible cause. Close the cylinder valve and depress the second stage purge button to depressurize the regulator before performing the next procedure. Intermediate Pressure Test SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
▼ Inspect all reusable parts as directed, either during or imme- diately following the disassembly procedures. When in doubt, compare the part with one that is new to best determine its condition. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
To ensure the best available protection against damage, XS Scuba specifically recommends the Gripmaster Vise, available from Peter Built Co. Secure the first stage in a vise as described above, with the yoke and yoke screw(2) facing up (See Fig.
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HP chamber (see Fig. 6). Be careful to avoid touching the exposed seating edge of the piston shaft. Discard the O-ring, regardless of its condition. 10. While holding the HP seat retainer secure with a cloth covering SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
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▼ After completing the disassembly of the first stage, proceed to the following procedure - Second Stage Disassembly. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
NOTE: If the retaining ring is difficult to loosen, XS Scuba recommends using the Rim Clamp (P/N 20-790-200), avail- able from Peter Built Co. Complete instructions are provided with the tool.
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Gently press out the orifice. (See Fig. 13.) 18. To avoid using a sharp tool that can damage the orifice, squeeze the O-ring(11) between thumb and forefinger to remove it from SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
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▼ After completing the disassembly of the first and second stages, refer to the instructions provided in the XS Scuba Authorized Service Document, titled - Fig. 14 – Orifice Inspection Regulator Parts Cleaning Procedures.
CAUTION: The use of aerosol spray or petroleum based lubricants must be strictly avoided. The propellant gas or petroleum base may attack or weaken plastic or rubber parts. Use all replacement parts provided in the XS Scuba Authorized Dealer parts ▼ kit.
First Stage Reassembly WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use any other manufacturer's part as a substitute for any XS Scuba part, regardless of any similarity in shape, size, or appearance. Doing so may render the product unsafe, and could result in serious injury or death.
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21. Apply an foot-pounds torque wrench with 4" hex key to tighten the HP seat retainer to a torque measurement of 18 foot-lbs. 22. Resecure the first stage in the vise, turned over with the LP swivel assembly and piston cap facing straight up. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
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WARNING: DO NOT install the IceBreaker™ environmental sealing collar without first packing the ambient chamber with silicone grease purchased directly from XS Scuba, according to the following instructions. Failure to do will seriously af- fect the regulator's performance, and could result in serious injury or death.
Second Stage Reassembly WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use any other manufacturer's part as a substitute for any XS Scuba part, regardless of any similarity in shape, size, or appearance. Doing so may render the product unsafe, and could result in serious injury or death.
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NOTE: To better control the orientation of the pop- pet inside the air barrel while the lever is being in- stalled, XS Scuba recommends using the Poppet Align/ Fig. 28 – Lever Installation Orifice Preset Tool (P/N 20-785-400), available from Peter Built Co.
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Fig. 32 – Installing Retaining Clip NOTE: To pre-set the orifice at exactly the correct depth inside the air barrel, XS Scuba recommends using the Poppet Align/ Orifice Preset Tool (P/N 20-785-400), available from Peter Built Co. Complete instructions are provided with the tool.
Connect the first stage to a supply of 2,500 - 3,000 psi test gas. NOTE: Correct intermediate pressure for the first stage is be- tween 135-145 psi, with a supply pressure of 2,500 - 3000 psi. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
1.0 column inches H O with the knob turned out counter-clockwise, or 2.5 column inches H O with the knob turned completely in clockwise. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
Do not attempt to perform partial service if the regulator shows any signs of use. For additional troubleshooting assistance, contact your XS Scuba distributor. SeaAir Regulator Service and Repair Manual...
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