Apeks XTX50 Service Manual

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
APEKS MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD, NEPTUNE WAY, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE. BB1 2BT
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Document No. AP6209F
Issue 1
30/10/2013
XTX SECOND STAGE
REGULATOR
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
AUTHORISED TECHNICIANS

Apeks XTX50 Specifications

General

Venturi Control	Yes
Breathing Resistance Control	Yes
Cold Water Suitable	Yes
First Stage Material	Chrome-plated brass
Nitrox compatibility	Yes
First Stage Ports	HP 2, LP 4
Intermediate Pressure	9-10 bar (130-145 psi)

Summary

Range Covered

Warnings, Cautions & Notes

Scheduled Service

General Guidelines

Disassembly Procedures

Removal of Valve Assembly

Detailed steps for disassembling the regulator's valve assembly.

Reassembly Procedures

Fitting Exhaust Valve and Exhaust Tees

Steps for fitting the exhaust valve and exhaust tees correctly.

Assembling and Fitting Valve Assembly

Guide to assembling and fitting the regulator's valve assembly components.

Final Testing

Setting the Lever Height

Procedure to set the correct lever height for regulator function.

Second Stage Opening Effort Test

External Leak Test

Subjective Breathing Test

Converting the XTX Regulator to Left Handed Configuration

Troubleshooting Guide

Recommended Tool List

Recommended Lubricants & Cleaners

Cleaning & Lubrication Procedure

Torque Specifications

Test Bench Specifications