Apeks MTX-R User Manual

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
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Document No. AP5837
Issue 1
10/05/2017
MTX-R 2ND STAGE
REGULATOR

Apeks MTX-R Specifications

General

Brand	Apeks
Model	MTX-R
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Scheduled Service

A Second Stage Official Inspection

Details the checks required for an official inspection of the regulator's second stage.

Hose Inspection & Cleaning Procedure

General Guidelines

General Conventions

Disassembly Procedures

Removal of Hose

Step-by-step instructions for removing the regulator hose.

Removal of Mouthpiece

Instructions for safely removing the regulator mouthpiece.

Removal of Diaphragm

Procedures for removing the diaphragm from the regulator.

Removal of Valve Assembly

Detailed steps for removing the internal valve assembly.

Inspection and Removal of Exhaust Valve

Reassembly Procedures

Fitting Exhaust Valve and Exhaust Tees

Instructions for correctly fitting the exhaust valve and tees.

Assembling and Fitting Valve Assembly

Steps for assembling and installing the main valve assembly.

Fitting Diaphragm

Fitting Hose and Mouthpiece

Final Testing

Setting the Lever Height

How to adjust the lever height for optimal breathing performance.

Second Stage Opening Effort Test

External Leak Test

Subjective Breathing Test

Converting the MTX-R Regulator to Left Handed Configuration

Table 1 - Troubleshooting Guide

Table 2 - Recommended Tool List

Table 3 - Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners

Table 4 - Torque Specifications

Table 5 - Test Bench Specifications

Cleaning & Lubrication Procedure

Cleaning Brass and Stainless Steel Parts

Procedures for cleaning brass and stainless steel regulator components.

Cleaning Plastic & Rubber Parts

Procedures for cleaning plastic and rubber regulator components.

Lubrication and Dressing

Guidance on lubricating O-rings and other parts.

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