User manual

Poseidon MKVI User Manual
Chapter 1
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Figure 1-19 shows a cross section of the water diversion manifold. A quick inspection will
show that on one side (the “front”) you can insert a nger and feel an open vertical tube leading
down to the threaded counterlung connection post (see Figure 1-19). If you insert a nger
through the other side (the “back”), you will feel an interior convex cylindrical surface blocking
entry. In order for the water diversion manifolds to work properly, we recommend that you align
the gas diversion mainifolds to follow the direction of the airow in the loop, i.e. that “the front”
of the mainfold on the exhalation lung is pointing towards the mouthpiece and that “the front”
of the manifold on the inhalation lung is pointing towards the canister housing.
Insert one of the water diversion manifolds (they are identical) into the top port of the right
counterlung (Figure 1-18). Inspect the o-ring and sealing surfaces and be sure both are clean
and lubricated. Carefully screw the manifold into the port, taking care not to cross-thread the
connection post and port threads. Carefully observe the radial o-ring as you make the connec-
tion to make sure the o-ring does not pop out of its groove. Screw the manifold all the way
down with a clockwise rotation until the o-ring is fully engaged with the radial sealing surface
of the counterlung port. Verify that the “front” of the water diversion manifold is pointed forward,
so that the hose connecting the mouthpiece attaches to the “front” side of the diversion
manifold. If the manifold is not oriented correctly, unscrew the manifold (counterclockwise) just
until the front aligns in the proper direction. always be less than one full rotation. When you
have completed installation of the two water diversion manifolds in to the top port of both
counter lungs it should look as shown in Figure 1-20.
Water ow
To counterlung
Airow
Water
Airow
Figure 1-19.
Cross section of the water
diversion manifold.
Right T-Connection.
Figure 1-20.
The recommended alignment of the two water diversion manifolds when installed
on the counter lungs.