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Service manual Calypso second stage Use a 11/16’’ spanner and a 19mm spanner, block the The acronyms used: nut (22) and unscrew the end nut on the hose. Remove LP: Low Pressure the O-ring from the hose nipple. Take care not to MP: Medium Pressure damage the O-ring groove.
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F I R S T D I V E 6. Remove the valve cover (5) by lifting the central tongue. 11. Extract the square poppet bearing (16) by pushing it out with the crown holder if necessary. 12. Remove the silicone 7.
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Service manual Calypso second stage 5. Fit a new seat into the crown holder. RE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE If the exhaust valve has been removed, pass the valve tail through the hole in the casing from the outside and pull gently until the notch is inside the casing. If it is a new valve cut off any excess tail leaving about 5mm.
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F I R S T D I V E 2.5mm above the edge of the casing. 9. Fit the washer (13), then the Nylstop nut (12). Screw it in until 1 or 2 threads are visible. 10. Unscrew the crown holder (22) from the If the second stage leaks under the wedge: Unscrew the insert.
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Service manual Calypso second stage 16 . Fit the valve cover (5) : Position the two lugs on the casing in the 2 square holes on the cover, then clip the tongue in place. Refit and tighten the MP hose using a 11/16 spanner.
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F I R S T D I V E Table 1. Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE TREATMENT 1. Refer to First stage Troubleshooting 1. MP too high Guide 2. The valve (19) is worn or damaged. 2. Replace the valve 3.
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Service manual Calypso second stage Table 2. List of Tools DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PART 116222 MP pressure gauge complete 0/16B Checking medium pressure 111610 125727 Adjusting seat (21) and lever (14) 125727 Seat/lever adjustment tool 116236 Seat assembly/disassembly 109436 116239 Nylstop nut (12) Torque wrench 1 m.kg...
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F I R S T D I V E Table 3. Recommended cleaners and lubricants LUBRICANT / CLEANER APPLICATION SOURCE Christolube MCG 111 All O-rings Aqualung, ref. 480025 Attention: Silicone parts do not require lubrication. Do not grease them. Greasing silicone parts can change their molecular construction and cause premature degradation of the material.
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Service manual Calypso second stage Procedure A Cleaning and Lubricating (All Aqualung Regulators) Cleaning brass and stainless steel parts. Pre-clean by soaking in NETALU diluted to 25%. Cleaning in an ultra-sonic bath filled with a mixture of washing-up liquid + hot water. If some resistant deposits remain then fill the ultrasonic bath with white vinegar and repeat.
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MP = 9.5 ±0.5 bar No leak Opening effort MP = 9.5 ±0.5 bar Calypso between 2.5 mbar and 4 mbar Octopus between 2.8 mbar and 4.3 mbar Effort / Flow MP at 9.5 bar ± 0.5 15 mbar maxi at 400 L/min...
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Service manual Calypso second stage Maintenance Notes.
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