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WTX INFLATOR

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL WTX INFLATOR...
  • Page 2 CHANGE RECORD PAGE # REV. DATE TITLE OR DESCRIPTION CHANGE MADE BY Remove section on replacing March 20, 2010 Aqua Lung America brass button Nov 1, 2014 Add WTX-D & PSD Inflator Aqua Lung America Feb 1, 2017 Installation change to PSD inflator Spectra cord Aqua Lung America Sept 1, 2017 Change to Service Procedures (QD Fitting)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WTX Inflator Technical Maintenance Manual CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE..................... 4 GENERAL GUIDELINES..................4 GENERAL CONVENTIONS..................4 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................5 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................7 FINAL TESTING...................... 10 TABLE 1: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............... 12 TABLE 2: LIST OF TOOLS ..................13 TABLE 3: CHECKING SPECIFICATIONS.............. 13 TABLE 4: RECOMMENDED CLEANERS AND LUBRICANTS......

  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    This manual provides factory prescribed procedures for the correct service be protected and isolated from other parts to prevent damage during the and repair of the Aqua Lung or Apeks products described in this manual. It is cleaning procedure. not intended to be used as an instructional manual for untrained personnel.

  • Page 5: Disassembly Procedure

    WTX Inflator Technical Maintenance Manual DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PSD/BC-1 INFLATOR Using a small punch or screwdriver, carefully push the retaining pin (5) out CAUTION: Use only a plastic or brass o-ring removal tool of the inflator body. The Spectra cord (13) will slide off the retaining pin.
  • Page 6 Pull and keep slight tension on the Spectra cord (13). Use a Using the Apeks Inflator 3mm hex key to push in the legs of the poppet guide (9) one at Tool (pn 15762), remove a time to release it.

  • Page 7: Reassembly Procedure

    Aqua side cutters, trim the excess strap. Lung/Apeks product. DO NOT attempt to substitute an Aqua Lung/Apeks 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 8 Compress the poppet spring Confirm poppet guide (9) (8) and install the inflator is locked into place and cable hook (10) onto the poppet poppet guide feet are seated flush stem (7). The hook should be held with the elbow (4) on both sides. at the single-wire end.
  • Page 9 Insert the valve module (14) into the body. Tighten down using the Apeks Inflator Tool (pn 15762) until snug. Brush a thin layer of Gasgacinch onto the body. Slide the ribbed hose (12) onto the body up to the edge. Align the ribbed hose and body so there is no twist.

  • Page 10: Final Testing

    FINAL TESTING Install a new gasket (2) into the air cell manifold. While holding the upper elbow (4) secure, firmly grasp the in- flator and pull it in a straight line directly away from the elbow. Check both of the attachment points of the ribbed hose (12). Check the ribbed hose for signs of damage or decay, if found you will need to replace the ribbed hose before proceeding.
  • Page 11 NOTE: The WTX inflator does not have a built in over-pressure relief valve. With the air cell fully inflated, Press the oral button briefly to vent air.
  • Page 12 TABLE 1: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE TREATMENT 1. MP hose is obstructed 1. Clean or replace hose Restricted airflow or 2. Dirt/salt deposits are present within the Aircell inflates slowly 2. Flush with warm fresh water inflator assembly (with full tank, stable MP) 3.
  • Page 13 WTX Inflator Technical Maintenance Manual TABLE 2: LIST OF TOOLS PART NO. DESCRIPTION APPLICATION 15762 Apeks Inflator Tool Removing and installing valve module (16) Brass O-ring 944022 Tool Set Removing and installing o-rings and gasket 103102 O-ring Tool (Plastic) Side Cutters Removing/Trimming panduit clamps (11) 1/8”...
  • Page 14 TABLE 4: RECOMMENDED CLEANERS & LUBRICANTS LUBRICANT/CLEANER APPLICATION SOURCE Christo-Lube ® MCG 111 Aqua Lung, PN 820466, Lubrication Technologies 310 Morton Street Jackson, OH 45640 (800) 477-8704 Lubricant for all o-rings Performance Fluids PerflouroLube 20/1 Ste 101 Lomeshaye Business Park Turner Road Nelson Lancashire BBP 7DR CAUTION:...

  • Page 15: Procedure A: Cleaning And Lubricating

    When it comes to issues of nitrox safety and compatibility, the concerns lie primarily with the regulator’s first stage as it is subjected to high inlet pressures. High inlet pressures lead to adiabatic compression or heating of the gas. The Aqua Lung or Apeks regulator product described in this manual, when properly cleaned and assembled, is authorized for use with enriched air nitrox (EAN) that does not ex- ceed 40% (EAN 40).

  • Page 16: Maintenance Notes

    MAINTENANCE NOTES...

  • Page 17: Wtx Inflator, Exploded View

    WTX Inflator Technical Maintenance Manual WTX INFLATOR 15 16 L-STYLE BODY K-STYLE BODY Key # Part # Description 7 ----- 15164 Poppet Stem (WTX-PSD/BC-1) Key # Part # Description 8 ----- 15215 Spring (WTX-PSD/BC-1) 9 ----- 15162 Poppet Guide (WTX-PSD/BC-1)
  • Page 18 WTX INFLATOR AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL WTX INFLATOR Aqua Lung USA 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista CA 92081 760-597-5000 www.aqualung.com Rev 09-2017...

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