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17B
12) Install the retaining pin by tapping it in with a small
hammer until it is flush with the outer surface of the knob.
13) Lightly lubricate the shaft end and the threads with
the appropriate lubricant, and then thread the adjustment
shaft clockwise, using the adjustment knob, into the tube
until the packing nut can be started.
Back out the adjustment knob once the packing nut is
engaged on the demand regulator body to access the pack-
ing nut with the torque wrench. Using a torque wrench,
tighten the packing nut to 40 inch pounds after seating.
14) Rotate the adjustment knob in i.e, clockwise, several
The adjustment assembly must turn freely.
turns, then recheck the torque one more time. Ensure the
adjustment shaft rotates smoothly and there is no binding.
15a) Stretch the Quad-Valve™ main exhaust body onto the
exhaust flange of the regulator. (Installation of the Quad-
Valve™ is covered in greater detail later in this chapter.)
Rotate as needed so the port and starboard whiskers can
be installed.
Next, place the exhaust valves into the exhaust valve
inserts. Then place the assemblies into the main body.
Install the port and starboard whiskers onto the main body
and make sure the alignment is correct. Then install the
whisker clamps.
15b) For the old double exhaust or single exhaust, stretch
the exhaust whisker wing onto the exhaust flange of the
The Quad-Valve™ must be properly connected to the
regulator.
regulator and the quad exhaust cover.
16) Mount the regulator to the mask or helmet. Lightly
lubricate and install the sealing O-ring and thread on the
regulator mount nut, hand tight.
17) If you have the 17B, install the bent tube assembly
before tightening the regulator mount nut. If you have
the 17A, you can attach the hose assembly last.
NOTE: KMDSI recommends replacement of the hose
assembly on the 17A, at least every 2 years even if the
condition appears excellent.
NOTE: If this maintenance is during an annual over-
haul, replace the Teflon
ring at the side block end of
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the bent tube and the O-ring at the demand regulator
inlet side of the bent tube.
Using the appropriate lubricant, lightly lubricate the
The jam nut and bent tube must be tightened to the proper
O-ring on the bent tube assembly. Slide the O-ring end
torque specification.
of the bent tube assembly into the regulator inlet nipple
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