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Tusa PLATINA R-100 - User Manual

Tusa PLATINA R-100
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R-100
BALANCED PISTON FIRST STAGE REGULATOR
R-100 FIRST STAGE
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Revised v1.0-2000 1
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Summary

General Information

Important Information

Manual for authorized service technicians; assumes mechanical ability and diving experience. Not for general distribution.

Lubricants and Sealants

Approved lubricants and sealants for regulator maintenance, including specific types like silicone grease and perfluoropolyether grease.

Description and Operation

Terminology and Operation Overview

Introduces key terms for communication and explains the regulator's primary function of reducing high pressure air.

Balanced Piston First Stage Operation

Details the internal mechanism of the balanced piston first stage and how it regulates intermediate pressure.

General Maintenance Guidelines

General Care Guidelines

Step-by-step instructions for rinsing, drying, and storing the regulator after diving to prevent corrosion and damage.

Service Intervals and Cycle Life

Guidelines for determining regulator service intervals based on breathing cycles, diving hours, and equipment usage.

Determining Service Application

Factors influencing service recommendations, including diving environment, user maintenance, experience, and planned future use.

Inspection and Troubleshooting

Inspection Techniques

Outlines methods for inspecting the regulator's exterior and internal components for wear, damage, or contamination.

O-ring and Sealing Surface Inspection

Guidance on inspecting O-rings and sealing surfaces for damage, stressing factory parts and proper handling.

Hose and Rubber Component Inspection

Details inspecting rubber components for deterioration or damage from age, misuse, or cleaning agents.

Troubleshooting Guidance and Procedures

Essential steps before troubleshooting, including customer consultation, problem duplication, and recording findings for specific issues.

Disassembly, Cleaning, and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly Procedures

Comprehensive guide covering disassembly, cleaning, repair schedule, and reassembly of the regulator components.

General Cleaning Methods

Recommends mild cleaning solutions for components and provides specific warnings against using certain chemicals or liquids.

Repair and Replacement Schedule

Details the recommended schedule for replacing soft seals and components based on service use, cycle life, and time intervals.

Tuning and Adjustment

First Stage Tuning Procedure

Guides technicians through the process of tuning the regulator to achieve the correct intermediate pressure range.

Torque Specifications

Lists precise torque values for various components during assembly and tuning to ensure correct and safe operation.

Special Applications Guidance

Performance Specifications

Lists weight, working pressure range, and intermediate pressure specifications for the R-100 balanced piston first stage.

Maximum Performance Adjustments

Explains how to adjust the intermediate pressure for optimal performance across different supply pressures for the regulator.

Cold Water Diving Warnings

Warns against using the regulator in water temperatures below 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C) due to potential freezing issues.

Contaminated Water Diving Limitations

States the R-100 is not designed for contaminated water diving, lacking features like positive pressure inside the case.

Tusa PLATINA R-100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTusa
ModelPLATINA R-100
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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