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Amendments and approval of this document can only be carried out by the relevant people listed on the Approved list of signatures, which is listed in the Apeks Quality Manual. To instigate a change, a Task / Change request form, (Form No. ‘DESI/10002’), must be completed and passed to the relevant person(s) for approval which are listed on the Approved List of Signatures.
This manual provides factory prescribed procedures for tears or holes and checking the general condition. the correct maintenance and repair of the Apeks Egress. It Pulling back hose protectors and checking that the is not intended to be used as an instructional manual for hoses are secure in the hose crimps.
These parts should Using the Egress Locking Ring Tool (AT62) unscrew the be replaced with new, and must not be reused under front locking ring (19) and remove the front cover (18).
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Egress Maintenance Manual Withdraw and lift the Using the reverse side Spindle Assembly (2-8) of the Egress Locking out of the Case (1). Ring Tool (AT62), fully unscrew the inner locking ring (17). Whilst pressing down the lever (7) screw the 9/16” UNEF...
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Egress Maintenance Manual Remove the ‘O’ Ring (4) from the Spring Carrier (3) and, NOTE: If Exhaust Valves (13) are to be removed, using a fingernail, remove the Rubber Seating (7) from pinch edge of Exhaust Valve and pull tail through hole the end of the Shuttle Valve (6).
Egress Maintenance Manual REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Assembling and fitting valve assembly Fitting exhaust valves and exhaust gate Install a new, lubricated ‘O’ Ring If the Exhaust Valves (13) were removed, replace by (4) onto the Spring threading the tails through the retaining holes on the Carrier (3).
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Egress Maintenance Manual CAUTION: Ensure that lever is not twisted NOTE: Lever should face away from spindle and that legs are parallel. Lever should opening as shown below. appear as that shown on the left, not as shown on the right. If necessary, gently squeeze legs together to straighten.
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Any adjustment should only take place when regulator is un-pressurised. Install Front Cover (18) and screw in Front Locking Ring (19). Tighten using other side of Egress Locking Ring Tool (AT62.) NOTE: Ensure that the ribs on the Front Locking Ring are aligned correctly with those on the Front Cover when tightening using locking ring tool.
+1.5” to +2.2” . If the reading exceeds these specifications, refer to “Table 1 - Troubleshooting” for corrective actions. Screw the hose onto the Egress. Using External Leak Test 11 / a torque wrench with an ”...
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Adjustment Lever (8) set too high. Procedures. 4. Lever (8) bent. 4. Replace Lever. Leakage or freeflow from Egress 5. Valve Seat (9) sealing surface 5. Replace Valve Seat. damaged. 6. Valve Spring (5) damaged. 6. Replace Spring.
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I.P. test gauge Intermediate pressure testing AT79 ‘O’ Ring removal pick ‘O’ Ring removal AT62 Egress Locking Ring Tool Front Cover, Inner Locking Ring removal and installation Torque wrench, Nm or lbf/ft Inlet Fitting, Hose 11/16” adapter for torque wrench Hose AT34 11/16”...
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Egress Maintenance Manual Table 3 - Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners LUBRICANT / CLEANER APPLICATION SOURCE Christo-Lube ® MCG-111 All ‘O’ Ring seals Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd (Lubricant) PN AP1495, or Lubrication Technologies 310 Morton Street Jackson, OH 45640, USA (800) 477-8704 CAUTION: Silicone rubber requires no lubrication or preservative treatment.
EAN compatible components and lubricants. In addition, each regulator design has passed stringent adiabatic compression testing to ensure its safety and compatibility with increased percentages of oxygen. If it is your intention to use your new Apeks regulator with Nitrox EAN (O2 not to exceed 40%), it is imperative that you maintain the internal cleanliness of the regulator (see section on Care and Maintenance).
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Egress Maintenance Manual Table 4 - Torque Specifications PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION / KEY NUMBER TORQUE 3 Nm / 2.2 lbf/ft AP7561 Inlet Fitting (12) AP0206 Hose 5 Nm / 3.7 lbf/ft Table 5 - Test Bench Specifications TEST CONDITION ACCEPTABLE RANGE High Pressure >...
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AP5707 Shuttle Valve APF116923 Inner Locking Ring AP2034 Rubber Seating AP7556 Egress Front Cover AP2035 Lever AP7557 Egress Front Locking Ring AP7563 Egress Valve Seat AP7551 Egress Decal 10* AP1154 ‘O’ Ring AP1434 Evoprene Mouthpiece 11* AP1267 ‘O’ Ring AP1677...
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