Sherwood SRB3108 manual Troubleshooting, External AIR Leaks, Possible Cause

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(3)Immerse the regulator until the water is 1/4" to 1/8" from the lip of the mouthpiece.

(4)Hold the regulator in this position for one minute and then slowly raise it out of the water.

(5)Tip the regulator mouthpiece downward and watch the inside of the mouthpiece tube. If any water escapes from the mouthpiece tube, check for source of leakage.

EXTERNAL AIR LEAKS:

(1)Attach the regulator first stage to a tank short enough to totally submerge the first and second stage in your filling station cooling water.

(2)With the tank valve still turned off, flood the second stage completely with water, and then position it mouthpiece up.

(3)Turn the tank air valve on slowly and then watch for any leaks in the first or second stage (except for the normal flow of air from the one-way bleed valve on the first stage).

(4)Repair any leaks.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

HIGH INHALATION EFFORT AT DEPTH:

1. Interstage pressure too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First stage should be putting out 130 psig minimum.

2. Second stage improperly adjusted

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 in the section of this manual

 

entitled "Set-Up".

FREE FLOWING:

 

1.Intermediate pressure too high . . . . . . . . . . . . .First stage should be putting out 150 psig maximum.

2.Damaged or worn L.P. poppet stem seat . . . . . .Replace seat (p/n 978-9S).

3.Nicked or corroded orifice sealing . . . . . . . . . . .Dress the orifice with a polishing stick, or replace the orifice ice.

4.Demand lever bent too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust or replace the lever.

5.Weak spring in second stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace the spring.

6. Second stage improperly adjusted

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 in the section of this

manual entitled "Set-Up".

 

7.Parts in the second stage have been severely chilled due to repeated purging and have shrunk, allowing air to flow.

. . . . . . . .Allow the second stage to warm back up to room temperature (this chilling will not occur in normal diving).

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Contents Minimus Table of Contents Specifications IntroductionDisassembly Tools Required for Minimus & SHADOW+ ServicingAssembly SET- UP Testing Inhalation EffortExhalation Effort Leak TestTroubleshooting External AIR LeaksPossible Cause High Inhalation Effort AT DepthParts Cleaning Recommendations Some Examples of Commonly Used Cleaning SolutionsSolution WET BreathingCustomer Maintenance & Handling Tips Scheduled MaintenancePRE-DIVE Checks POST-DIVE CareMinimus SR3108 and SHADOW+ SR3209 Goodrich Road Clarence Ctr, New York