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Technical MainTenance Manual
FSR/FST FIRST STAGE

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  • Page 1 Technical MainTenance Manual FSR/FST FIRST STAGE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ......................3 General Guidelines ......................3 General Conventions ....................3 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ...................4 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ..................7 ADJUSTING THE FIRST STAGE .................9 FINAL ASSEMBLY ..................... 10 FINAL TESTING......................10 Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide ................11 Table 2: List of Tools and Service Kits ..............12 Table 3: Torque Specifications .................
  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    Factory Authorized training through an or parts from other units. Delicate parts, including inlet fittings and Apeks Service & Repair Seminar. If you do not completely understand all crowns which contain critical sealing surfaces, must be protected of the procedures outlined in this manual, contact Aqua Lung®...
  • Page 4: Disassembly Procedures

    DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 4. Install vice mounting tool (pn 10095) into the open HP port. NOTE: Before performing any disassembly, refer to the exploded parts drawing, which references all mandatory replacement parts. These parts should be replaced with new, and must not be reused under any circumstances –...
  • Page 5 FSR/FST First Stage Technical Maintenance Manual Removal of Diaphragm Clamp (XTX, Black Pearl & 1. Remove the o-rings (1 & 18) from the outside of the HP plug (19). Using a brass or plastic o-ring tool, carefully Tungsten Series) remove the o-ring (17) from the inside of the HP plug. 8.
  • Page 6 Removal Porvair filter THIS ENDS DISASSEMBLY Before starting reassembly, perform parts clean- NOTE: Up until September 2002, Apeks used a white ing and lubrication in accordance with Procedure disc filter known as the Porvair filter in it’s yoke model a: cleaning and lubricating (p. 16).
  • Page 7: Reassembly Procedures

    FSR/FST First Stage Technical Maintenance Manual REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 5. Thread the diaphragm clamp (7) onto the body (1) until hand tight. Using a 6mm hex key, thread the adjustment screw (5) into the diaphragm clamp until the last two threads of the adjustment screw are still visible.
  • Page 8 9. Press the spring (16) onto the end of the HP balance plug (19). 13. Hold the first stage with the inlet opening facing Pass the stem of the HP seat (15) through the spring and into downward. Pass the yoke the HP plug.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The First Stage

    FSR/FST First Stage Technical Maintenance Manual 17. Insert the small end of the conical filter (35) into the threaded . Install o-rings (1 & 8) onto end of the handwheel connector (). Insert an unlubricated the blanking plugs (7 & 1). o-ring (13) into the handwheel connector around the filter.
  • Page 10: Final Assembly

    FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL TESTING PROCEDURES 1. With the first stage still pressurized, insert the hydrostatic External Leak Test transmitter (4) into the dry chamber. Press the hydrostatic diaphragm () into the end cap (1). 1. After disconnecting the MP test gauge from the first stage, connect the first stage to a scuba cylinder filled to approxi- mately 000 psi (06 bar).
  • Page 11 This is a partial list of possible problems and recommended treatments. For more information, refer to the second-stage troubleshooting guide, or con- tact Apeks Technical Service Department for assistance with problems not described here. CAUTION: Recommended treatments which require disassembly of the regulator must be performed during a complete overhaul, according to the prescribed procedures for scheduled, annual service.
  • Page 12 Table 2: List of Tools and Service Kits PART # DESCRIPTION APPLICATION MP Test Gauge 111610 Medium Pressure Testing O-ring Tool Set 944022 Removal/Installation of O-rings Seat Extraction/Installation Tool 109437 Seat Removal/Replacement Pin Spanner AT30 Removal/Installation of Diaphragm Clamp & End Cap 4mm Thin Wrench Removal/Installation of Diaphragm Clamp (Blk Pearl, Tung- AT47...
  • Page 13 Table 3: Torque Specifications PART # DESCRIPTION / KEY ITEM # TORQUE AP1407 Yoke Connector (1) 14.7 ft/lbs AP1407/S 0 Nm AP1471 DIN Handwheel Connector () AP1471/S AP509 HP Balance Plug (18) 70 in/lbs / 8 Nm AP509B MP Blanking Plug (1) or hose, 40 in/lbs AP1408, HP Blanking Plug (7) or Hose...
  • Page 14: Procedure A: Cleaning And Lubricating

    When it comes to issues of nitrox safety and compatibility, the concerns lie primarily with the 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 exceed 40% (EAN 40).
  • Page 15: Maintenance Notes

    Maintenance Notes...
  • Page 16: Xtx200 Tungsten, Xtx200 And Atx200, Exploded View

    XTX 200 Tungsten • XTX 200 • ATX 200 Tungsten • ATX 200 (FSR Style) NOTE: In September 00, the ATX 200 first stage transitioned from a hi-gloss black chrome finish to a satin chrome finish. Specifically, the parts affected are key item #1, 1, 0 and 1.
  • Page 17: Xtx100 And Atx100, Exploded View

    FSR/FST First Stage Technical Maintenance Manual XTX 100 • ATX 100 (FST Style) 14.7 ft/lbs 20 nm 70 in/lbs 8 nm 16 13 40 in/lbs 4.5 nm 40 in/lbs 4.5 nm Key # .Part # Description Key # .Part # Description ..AP06 XTX100, First Stage only, w/Yoke...
  • Page 18 Authorized Technician TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL FSR/FST FIRST STAGE REGULATOR Aqua Lung America 40 Cousteau Court, Vista CA 9081 760-597-5000 www.aqualung.com Rev. 07/008 © 008 Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd.

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