User`s manual
11CONSHELF XIV USER'S MANUAL
6. USER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order to
ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your Aqua Lung
Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should be performed
routinely after each use to ensure that the regulator is cleaned, inspected
and prepared for the next use or for storage.
As soon as possible after diving, the regulator should be rinsed thoroughly
with fresh water while it is attached to a cylinder and pressurized with air.
Rinsing alone, however, will not sufciently clean the regulator. To clean the
regulator as thoroughly as possible, Aqua Lung recommends:
Attach the regulator to a charged SCUBA cylinder, open the cylinder 1.
valve to pressurize the regulator and thoroughly soak both the rst and
second stages in a bath of fresh water.
After the regulator has been properly soaked, it is important to rinse it 2.
vigorously by ushing the main spring cavity of the rst stage regulator
(non-environmentally sealed models only), the second stage mouthpiece
and the openings in the second stage front cover with a strong stream
of water. This will remove the deposits of salt and minerals that were
loosened during soaking.
Properly disconnect the regulator and wipe it as dry as possible. Hang 3.
it by the rst stage to ensure that all the remaining moisture drains from
the second stages and accessories.
DO NOT leave the regulator exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged 4.
periods of time.
CAUTION: DO NOT depress the purge button or loosen the
rst stage yoke if the regulator is submerged unpressurized.
Doing so will allow the entrance of moisture and will require
that the regulator be returned to an Authorized Aqua Lung
Technician for service.
WARNING: If you use a garden hose, DO NOT use the high
pressure jet as this could damage the diaphragm and/or the
internal valve.
5.2 Cleaning
Aqua Lung America recommends that the second stage regulator be
disinfected periodically using an FDA approved solution. The U.S.
Navy uses SaniZide Plus™- Delivered ready to use (no dilution) from
Safetec
®
or Advance TBE™- Delivered ready to use (no dilution) from
Infection Control Technology
®
or Condence Plus™- dilute one ounce
per gallon of water from Mine Safety Appliances Company
®