Dissasembling oxygen inflator

Jean-Luc · 20th February 2007, 11:54

As my oxygen & 2nd dil inflators are becoming a bit sticky, I'd like to dissasmble, clean etc...
Before I wreck the whole thing apart, I though I should first ask for some advice.

Any hints on how to proceed?

scubagrunt · 20th February 2007, 12:40

my best advice is to take the nipple off (the metal bit that attaches to the LP hose) then use a syringe (without needle) and put some cristo lube in the valve. now put the nipple back on carefully (do not over tighten) and push the inflate button a bunch of time with gas attached. problem solved.

hope this helps
mel

Gibbon · 20th February 2007, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jean-Luc)

As my oxygen & 2nd dil inflators are becoming a bit sticky, I'd like to dissasmble, clean etc...
Before I wreck the whole thing apart, I though I should first ask for some advice.

Any hints on how to proceed?

unscrew from lung.. then remove the yellow ISC sticker and then use hex keys to pull appart you will need 2.5mm and 4mm.

stretching the spring can help it be slightly more forceful.. oh yes and make sure you get the spring the right way around when you put it back together or you will be very disappointed with your efforts

I cannot understand why they put a fancy yellow sticker somewhere that it would need to be removed..

lbihler · 20th February 2007, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

my best advice is to take the nipple off (the metal bit that attaches to the LP hose) then use a syringe (without needle) and put some cristo lube in the valve. now put the nipple back on carefully (do not over tighten) and push the inflate button a bunch of time with gas attached. problem solved.

hope this helps
mel

That worked for me

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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 224	Re: Dissasembling oxygen inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by Jean-Luc) As my oxygen & 2nd dil inflators are becoming a bit sticky, I'd like to dissasmble, clean etc... Before I wreck the whole thing apart, I though I should first ask for some advice. Any hints on how to proceed? unscrew from lung.. then remove the yellow ISC sticker and then use hex keys to pull appart you will need 2.5mm and 4mm. stretching the spring can help it be slightly more forceful.. oh yes and make sure you get the spring the right way around when you put it back together or you will be very disappointed with your efforts I cannot understand why they put a fancy yellow sticker somewhere that it would need to be removed..
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lbihler New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangkok Posts: 56	Re: Dissasembling oxygen inflator Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) my best advice is to take the nipple off (the metal bit that attaches to the LP hose) then use a syringe (without needle) and put some cristo lube in the valve. now put the nipple back on carefully (do not over tighten) and push the inflate button a bunch of time with gas attached. problem solved. hope this helps mel That worked for me __________________ No Bubbles No Troubles ! Laurent Bihler - (http://www.tecevolution.com)
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