Apeks AP5920 User Manual

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DRY-SUIT VALVE OPERATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INFLATION VALVE CONNECTIONS
There are two types of ination
valve connections used.
Fig. 3 shows the Apeks tting
and Fig. 4 shows the Seatec
tting. The Seatec tting is the
same tting found on buoyancy
device direct feeds and tends
to be more widely used.
HOSE CONNECTIONS
There are two types of hose
coupling to go with the ination
valve connections. Again these
are Apeks couplings (Fig 5) and
Seatec couplings (Fig 6).
The difference in tting is, the
Apeks coupling will just push
straight onto the ination valve connection, but the Seatec coupling needs to have
the collar on the coupling pulled back while pushing it onto the valve connection.
The hoses come with a standard 3/8” UNF male thread so they can be tted
to the medium pressure port of any 1st stage regulator.
When tting the hose to the regulator, ensure the O-ring is lightly lubricated
and tighten the hose using a 9/16” A/F spanner.
Longer hoses are available to special order from your local Apeks dealer.
Figure 3
Figure 4
SUIT VALVE OPERATION
Inflation and Auto Dump Valves
Including: standard dump valve and low prole dump valve.
Before each dive, it is advisable to check the tightness of the suit valves in the suit
to ensure leak free diving.
1. Do not dive over-weighted. Choose a safe shallow place to test your buoyancy.
2. Always enter the water with the dump valve approximately half closed, in
the event of an emergency, you may need immediate positive buoyancy.
3. Once in the water, on the surface, blow sufficient air into your suit, by depressing
the button on the suit ination valve, to provide strong positive buoyancy.
4. Fully deflate your buoyancy jacket. If you cannot maintain positive buoyancy
with the dump valve approximately half closed, you are probably over weighted.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Pull collar
back while
fitting to
valve

Apeks AP5920 Specifications

General

Brand	Apeks
Model	AP5920
Category	Control Unit
Language	English