XS Scuba AltAir Octo Service And Repair Manual

XS Scuba AltAir Octo Service And Repair Manual

Altair second stage regulator

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SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL
ALTAIR OCTO
PN RG300
Service & Repair Manual
Revised - 02/11

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  • Page 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL ALTAIR OCTO PN RG300 Service & Repair Manual Revised - 02/11...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Guidelines ..........................11 Section 5 - Final Testing Procedures Subjective Breathing Test ........................16 Flowbench Testing (optional) ....................... 16 External Leak Test ..........................17 Troubleshooting Guide ....................18 Schematic & Parts List .................... 19 AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction

    (EAN/ Nitrox), not to exceed 40% oxygen content. If the regulator is going to be used for this application, howev- er, it must be dedicated and clearly labled as such, in order to prevent any crossover use with standard compressed air. Refer to the instructions provided in the XS Scuba Authorized Service Document, titled - Regulator Parts Cleaning Procedures.
  • Page 4: Facility Requirements

    AltAir Octo 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.
  • Page 5: Specialty Tools

    PN #11-465-500 1/4" Nut Driver PN #11-168-500 Small (.02) Blade Screwdriver PN #11-133-500 Cristo Lube PN #MS150 Hakko Side Cuts, 5" PN #16-020-500 Galion, OH 44833 11/16" Open End Wrench Phone: 419-468-2212 3/4" Open End Wrench www.scubatools.com Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 6: Section 2 - Preliminary Inspection

    3. Note the source of any leakage found and refer to Troubleshooting Guide to determine its possible cause. 4. Close the cylinder valve and depress the second stage purge button to depressurize the regulator before performing the next procedure. AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 7: Section 3 - Disassembly Procedures

    ▼ Inspect all reusable parts as directed, either during or immediately following the disassembly procedures. When in doubt, compare the part with one that is new to best determine its condition. Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 8 NOTE: The orifice is O-ring sealed, and it will remain inside the lever support after it has been unthreaded. The following step must be performed correctly in order to remove the orifice without damaging its polished sealing surface. AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 9 15. While holding the assembly secure, apply a 4" nut driver to turn the locknut(14) counterclockwise until it is com- pletely unthreaded from the poppet (see Fig. 5). Discard the locknut and do not reuse. Remove the spacer(15) Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 10 Reassemble the QD Clip in reverse order. ▼ After completing the disassembly of the second stage, refer to the instructions provided in the XS Scuba Autho- rized Service Document, titled - Cleaning & Lubrication. AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 11: Section 4 - Reassembly 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. Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 12 AltAir Octo WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use any other manu- facturer's part as a substitute for any XS Scuba part, regardless of any similarity in shape, size, or appear- ance. Doing so may render the product unsafe, and could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 13 Snip off the excess strap that extends outside the locking tab. ▼ After completing the reassembly of the second stage, proceed to Section 5 – Final Testing Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 14: Section 5 - Final Testing Procedures

    2,500- 3,000 psi. Slowly pressurize the regulator. Listen to verify that a leak can be heard from the second stage valve, and proceed to step 5. AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 15 Repeat the above step until lever slack is eliminated. d. Reinstall the diaphragm, thrust washer, purge cover, and retaining ring. Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 16: Subjective Breathing Test

    Intermediate Pressure Test, will sufficiently verify the regulator's performance in most circumstances. As an additional test, a Magnahelic flowbench can be used to verify the opening effort, which should not exceed 1.5 – 2.0 column inches H AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 17: External Leak Test

    Disinfect the mouthpiece, and dry the regulator completely with a clean towel. This completes the overhaul service procedures for the ALTAIR regulator. Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    2. Lever is bent. 2. Replace with new. 1. Exhaust valve diaphragm worn or damaged. 1. Replace with new. Water entering second stage 2. Mouthpiece worn or damaged. 2. Replace with new. AltAir Octo Service and Repair Manual...
  • Page 19: Schematic & Parts List

    12.00 Remove o-rings without damaging parts 1.00 RP300-13 C-Clip RP300-27 O-ring 1.00 using brass pick part number TL111 RP300-14 Locknut 1.00 RP300-28 O-ring 1.00 * Bold Indicates Overhaul Replacement Part - Provided In Parts Kit #RK4 Copyright ©2011 XS Scuba...

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