Sherwood SRB3600 manual Commonly Used Cleaning Solutions, Handling Tips, Pre-Dive Checks

cleaner, isolate the orifice from the side walls and all other parts. Do this by placing the orifice individually in a plastic cup in the cleaning hopper. This will help prevent mechanical damage to the sealing surfaces of the orifice. Polish the orifice with a clean pencil eraser. Blow off dust and debris after polishing.

5.Due to its unique stainless mesh design, the inlet filter of the Sherwood SR3601 first stage can be cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner. Visually inspect the filter before and after cleaning. Blow the filter dry with clean compressed air.

6.Check the strength of any cleaning solution by placing a spare chrome-plated part in the bath for a few minutes longer than the time you expect to leave the parts in. If visible damage to the chrome finish results, then the solution is too strong.

7.3COMMONLY USED CLEANING SOLUTIONS

SOLUTION	COMMENTS
Soapy Water	Good for plastic and silicone parts.
Vinegar and Water	Ingredients easily available, 15
Equal part solution	minutes approx. cleaning time.
1000 cc Water	Fast acting solution that should be
60 gr. Sulfuric Acid	made and used with care. Use
60 gr. Potassium Dichromate.	gloves and safety glasses.
Cleaning solutions	Usually the best route to go. Check
recommended by Ultrasonic	with the manufacturer for strengths
Cleaner Manufacturers.	and uses for their cleaners. Some
	brand names of cleaning solutions
	are "Branasonic®", "Micro®", "Oakite
	31®", and "Brex®".

7.4HANDLING TIPS

How your customers treat their regulators will directly influence the unit's function and durability. Following are a few tips that you can pass on to your customers to help assure the durability of their Maximus SRB3600 regulator.

7.4.1Pre-Dive Checks

1Check the hoses and hose connections for cuts, abrasions or other signs of damage before mounting the regulator on the tank valve. Slide the hose protectors back to inspect the areas of the hose normally covered. Be sure all hose connections are tight.

2.Before turning on the tank air valve, check to make sure that the yoke nut or DIN connection is tight and the regulator body is aligned properly, with no kinks in the hoses.

3.Turn the tank valve on slowly and listen for leaks.

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