Sherwood SRB3600 manual Post-Dive Care

4.Never lift the tank/BCD assembly by the regulator or hoses.

5.Surface-test the regulator by breathing lightly through the mouthpiece. Depressing the purge button above the water's surface is not a thorough method for fully testing the function of the regulator.

7.4.2 Post-Dive Care

1After the dive, blow all water out of the dust cap with clean dry air and place the cap securely on the regulator inlet. On multiple tank dives, use great care to keep salt water out of the regulator inlet when tanks are changed. Neglecting these simple procedures is the greatest cause of corrosion and wear in scuba regulators. When used properly, Sherwood's exclusive Dry Air Bleed System keeps all other water-borne contamination out of the first stage body.

NOTE: A tiny stream of air bubbles escaping from a small black valve on the first stage indicates that the Dry Air Bleed System is working. The amount of air used is negligible (13-25 cc/min.). The system should be checked periodically, particularly after servicing, to ensure that there is some air escaping from the black one-way bleed valve. If no air is escaping from the valve when air pressure is applied to the first stage, have the regulator inspected.

2.With the dust cap securely in place, rinse the first and second stages in clean fresh water. DO NOT depress the purge button before or during rinsing since this may introduce water into the second stage and the low pressure hose. Shake or blow all excess water from the second stage and allow the entire regulator to air-dry before storing.

3.Store the regulator in a clean bag or storage box, away from sunlight, excessive heat and humidity.

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