Aqua Lung Micra Air System User Manual page 20

20 Micra Air System Owner's Manual
and the openings in the second-stage front cover with a
pressurized stream of water. This will remove the salt
and mineral deposits that were loosened during soaking.
4. When it has been properly soaked and rinsed, wipe the
system as dry as possible with a clean towel and gently
shake the second-stage to dislodge any water inside it.
5. Check to ensure that the M.A.S. valve is turned to the
"OFF" position, and depress the purge button of the
second-stage to ensure that the system is completely
depressurized before storing or transporting.
6. Due to the possibility of fire and exposure to extreme
heat, the M.A.S. must be stored either completely full or
completely empty. If the system is exposed to fire while
partially filled, the cylinder wall may rupture before the
internal pressure becomes great enough to burst the
safety relief disc. For this reason, Aqua Lung recom-
mends that the cylinder be completely emptied and the
valves kept shut to prevent the entrance of moisture
before storing the system for an indefinite period.
WARNING: DO NOT store the M.A.S. partially filled. Doing
so may prevent the safety relief assembly from functioning
properly in the event of fire or exposure to extreme heat. This
may cause the cylinder to rupture or explode, possibly result-
ing in severe injury or death.
7. When the M.A.S. is completely dry, store in a clean
equipment box, or sealed inside a plastic bag. Do not
store it where it may be exposed to extreme heat or an
electric motor, which produces ozone. Prolonged expo-
sure to extreme heat, ozone, chlorine, and ultraviolet
rays can cause premature degradation of rubber parts
and components, and must be prevented.
8. When transporting the M.A.S., take the necessary pre-
cautions to ensure that it is surrounded by a protective
cushion to prevent undue shock or impact.
9. Do not use any type of solvent or petroleum based sub-
stances to clean or lubricate any part of the regulator.
Do not expose the regulator to aerosol spray, as some
aerosol propellants attack or degrade rubber and plastic.
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