Odyssea NON-MAGNETIC TECHNICAL MANUAL 2 Odyssea Technical Manual COPYRIGHT NOTICE This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photo copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung International. It may not be distributed through the internet or computer bulletin board systems without prior consent in writing from Aqua Lung International. ©2013 AQUA LUNG AMERICA. ODYSSEA BC TECHNICAL MANUAL, P/N 18342 ODYSSEA BC W/O CYLINDER P/N 394063 You can contact a Technical Advisor via e-mail at: [email protected] Trademark Notice Aqua Lung®, is a registered trademark of Aqua Lung America, Inc. Warnings, Cautions and Notes: Pay special attention to information provided in warnings, cautions, and notes, that is accompanied by these symbols: A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death to the user. A caUTION indicates any situation or technique that could cause damage to the product, and could subsequently result in injury to the user. A NOTE is used to emphasize important points, tips, and reminders. 3 CONTENTS CHANGE RECORD .................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 6 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS ............................................... 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 9 SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................................................. 9 BC Air Breathing .................................................................................................................. 9 Pocket................................................................................................................................ 10 Drain Plug .......................................................................................................................... 10 AUXILIARY AIR CYLINDER ..................................................................... 10 Filling the Auxiliary Cylinder............................................................................................... 10 Attaching the Auxiliary Cylinder ......................................................................................... 12 INFLATION METHODS ............................................................................. 13 Using the Oral Inflator........................................................................................................ 13 Using the Auxiliary Air Cylinder.......................................................................................... 13 DEFLATION METHODS ........................................................................... 13 Deflation via Oral Inflator ................................................................................................... 13 Deflation via Dual Exhaust Valve ....................................................................................... 14 Deflation via OPRV / Dump Valve ..................................................................................... 14 DONNING & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES .......................................... 15 Donning ............................................................................................................................. 15 Adjusting strap length ........................................................................................................ 15 PRE-DIVE INSPECTION ........................................................................... 16 POST DIVE CARE & MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 20 BC BLADDER REMOVAL ....................................................................... 22 BC BLADDER INSTALLATION ................................................................ 23 AIRWAY NON-MAG MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............................ 24 Airway Non-Mag Disassembly................................................................... 24 Oral Inflator Disassembly .......................................................................... 24 Dual Valve Disassembly ............................................................................ 25 Oral Inflator Assembly ............................................................................... 26 Dual Valve Assembly ................................................................................. 28 Airway Non-Mag Assembly........................................................................ 29 4 Odyssea Technical Manual CYLINDER VALVE NON-MAG MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ........... 30 Disassembly .............................................................................................. 30 Assembly ................................................................................................... 32 Cylinder Valve Testing Procedures ............................................................ 33 CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTOR NON-MAG MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 34 Disassembly .............................................................................................. 34 Assembly ................................................................................................... 34 FINAL ASSEMBLY AND TESTING .......................................................... 34 BC PATCH KIT INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. 36 TABLE 1: LIST OF TOOLS ...................................................................... 37 TABLE 2: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 39 TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED CLEANERS AND LUBRICANTS ............... 39 PROCEDURE A: CLEANING AND LUBRICATING ................................. 40 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM ................................................................ 41 ODYSSEA COMPONENTS ...................................................................... 43 OVERHAUL PARTS KITS ........................................................................ 44 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 45 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................... 45 ANNUAL SERVICE AND INSPECTION RECORD .................................. 46 MAINTENANCE NOTES ........................................................................... 47 WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................... 49 5 CHANGE RECORD Change No. Date Title or Description Change made by 6 Odyssea Technical Manual Introduction 2. All service and repair should be carried out in a work area specifically set up and equipped for the This manual provides factory prescribed procedures task. Adequate lighting, cleanliness, and easy access for the correct service and repair of the Aqua Lung to all required tools are essential for an efficient repair product described in this manual. It is not intended facility. to be used as an instructional manual for untrained 3. As the valve/inflator is disassembled, reusable personnel. The procedures outlined within this components should be segregated and not allowed manual are to be performed only by personnel who to intermix with nonreusable parts or parts from have received Factory Authorized training through other units. Delicate parts, including inlet fittings an Aqua Lung Service & Repair Seminar. If you do and crowns which contain critical sealing surfaces, not completely understand all of the procedures must be protected and isolated from other parts to outlined in this manual, contact Aqua Lung to speak prevent damage during the cleaning procedure. directly with a Technical Advisor before proceeding 4. Use only genuine Aqua Lung® parts provided any further. in the overhaul parts kit for this product. DO NOT attempt to substitute an Aqua Lung® part It is recommended that the Odyssea should be with another manufacturer’s, regardless of any rinsed in fresh water after use, and it should be similarity in shape or size. stripped down and serviced annually. 5. Do not attempt to reuse mandatory replacement However, if at all unsure about the correct functioning parts under any circumstances, regardless of the of the Odyssea, then it must be officially inspected amount of use the product has received since it was immediately. manufactured or last serviced. 6. When reassembling, it is important to follow every An Official Inspection consists of: torque specification prescribed in this manual, using a calibrated torque wrench. Most parts are made of either marine brass or plastic, and can be permanently 1. Testing instructions see Pre-Dive Inspection. damaged by excessive stress. 2. Orally inflate the Odyssea. Check that the over pressure relief valve (OPRV)/rapid exhaust valve General Conventions (REV) are operating correctly, tightened down properly and no leaks are detected. Unless otherwise instructed, the following terminology and techniques are assumed: 3. A visual inspection of the Odyssea checking that there is no excess wear to the hook/loop material, 1. When instructed to remove, unscrew, or loosen stitching points are not excessively coming undone, a threaded part, turn the part counter-clockwise. quick release buckles are in good working order 2. When instructed to install, screw in, or tighten and outer bag