Care & Maintenance
It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order
to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your
Apeks Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should be
performed routinely after each use to ensure that the regulator is
cleaned, inspected, and prepared for the next use or for storage.
1. Whenever the regulator is removed from the cylinder valve, it is
important to wipe or blow the dust cap completely dry, and then
fasten it securely over the first stage inlet fitting. This is critical to
prevent the entrance of moisture into the first stage.
2. As soon as possible after diving, the regulator should be rinsed
thoroughly with fresh water while it is attached to a cylinder and
pressurised with air.
3. Rinsing alone, however, will not sufficiently clean the regulator. To
clean the regulator as thoroughly as possible, it is necessary to
soak it in warm (not over 50ºC / 120°F) fresh tap water for at least
one hour.
a. The preferred method is to attach the regulator to a charged
SCUBA cylinder, open the cylinder valve to pressurise the
regulator, and thoroughly soak both the first and second stages.
Pressurising the regulator will effectively prevent the entrance of
moisture and/or contaminants into the regulator while it soaks.
b. If it is not feasible to soak the regulator while it is attached to a
cylinder, it may be soaked unpressurised – provided that the dust
cap is securely sealed over the inlet, and the second stage purge
buttons are not depressed while the regulator is submerged or
wet.
NOTE: When soaking or rinsing an adjustable model regulator
unpressurised, check to ensure that the second stage inhalation
control knob is turned completely “in” (clockwise) to prevent
moisture from entering the valve and LP hose.
CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the first stage yoke screw, depress
the second stage purge button, or turn out the inhalation
control knob (if present) if the regulator is submerged
unpressurised. Doing so will allow the entrance of moisture,
and will require that the regulator be returned to an
authorised dealer for service.
4. While the regulator is soaking, move the IVS/RVS control switch (if
present) back and forth several times from the “MIN” (–) to the
“MAX” (+) settings. You may also turn the inhalation control knob
slightly back and forth—no more than 4 turns. This action will help
to loosen any salt or mineral deposits that may remain lodged in
the second stage.
5. After the regulator has been properly soaked, it is important to
rinse it vigorously by flushing the first stage ambient chamber
(non-environmentally sealed models only), the second stage
mouthpiece, and the openings in the second stage front cover with
a pressurised stream of water. This will remove any deposits of
salt and minerals that were loosened during soaking. If the
regulator is not pressurised, do not press the purge button
underwater. Moisture may otherwise enter the valves, which will
require that the regulator be returned to an authorised dealer for
service.
6. Wipe the regulator as dry as possible and hang by the first stage
to ensure that all remaining moisture drains from the second
stages.
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7. Adjustable models should be stored with the inhalation control
knob turned all the way out (anti-clockwise), away from the
regulator body. This will help to extend the life of the low pressure
seat.
8. When the regulator is completely dry, store it in a clean box or
sealed inside a plastic bag. Do not store it where it may be
exposed to extreme heat or an electric motor which produces
ozone. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat, ozone, chlorine and
ultraviolet rays can cause premature degradation of rubber parts
and components.
9. Never store the regulator while it is connected to the cylinder
valve.
10. Do not use any type of solvent or petroleum based substances to
clean or lubricate any part of the regulator. Do not expose any part
of the regulator to aerosol spray, as some aerosol propellants
attack or degrade rubber and plastic materials.
旧款的BCD里面也要清洗，我是新款的不用。
存放前所有东西彻底阴干即可，找个塑料箱子阴放即可。天气不潮湿的时候，1－2个月阴一次。
正常来说1年一次保养检查，找有资格的店保养，一般选自己少出去的月份保养。如果1年只有30瓶，自己冲洗得当，可以2年一次保养检查。
REG最留神的是有无生锈的迹象。还有，很多人都没按归程清洗，REG脱离气瓶后不能泡（冲洗时千万不要按呼吸器的出气键），只能冲淋，防尘盖一定咬盖好才冲洗，切记切记。
REG 可以泡吧，上次谁和我说得要 泡几个小时来着。
Reg不可以泡，尤其是二级
Reg不可以泡，但是一级不可以泡,不是二级哦!
一级应该也可以泡，但要把防尘盖盖好，因为泡的淡水不会很深，防尘盖有一定的密封作用。
二级也可以泡，但一般泡的时候会有很多器材在一个池子里，难免有时会碰到二级的出气按盖，一级的防尘盖也不是为水密设计的，所以保险起见还是冲一冲吧。
不用用泡，用温水来冲洗是最好的，能去盐。阴干是对的。
DIVER MANUAL里不是都有吗？
1、有可能是E文的MANUAL
2、有可能MANUAL都没给学生
3、那么厚的书，有几个能重复看10次？
4、没有经常性的潜水练习，身边没有老点资格的朋友问。
ALL IS。。hehe。。。明天去HK买点小潜水东西，顺便抓人聊天。。。
谢谢大家. 一些小窍门, manual好像没写那么细吧?
唉!本來不想說的,在OW課程中，潛水裝備認識與如何選購中，教練應一併教導潛水裝備的保養與維護，在清洗一級頭時，一級頭上的防塵蓋必須關妥，要記住，這只是防塵蓋，不應把調節器整組泡到水裹，應先關好一級頭上的防塵蓋，只需用清水清洗，因每次潛水在海中泡浸的時間不是很長，一二級頭上的鹽分不會附的很緊，只需用清水清洗及用毛巾擦乾，在陰涼處風乾便可存放．
為何不可泡浸在水中，因蓋上的只是防塵蓋，在長時間泡浸水中，水份會有機會進入一級頭內，在再安裝到氣瓶上時，高壓空氣迫使水份進入壓力錶內，壓力錶內長期積水會導致錶芯锈食損壞，所以調節器中最先壞的是壓力錶，尤其是用於訓練的調節器，很多學生連防塵蓋都沒蓋上便泡到水裡，那麼儀錶便很快需要更換了．
买了调节器, 一直没时间看说明书. 其实说明书说得挺详细
Care & Maintenance
It is important to provide the proper preventative maintenance in order
to ensure the best possible performance and maximum life of your
Apeks Regulator. The following maintenance procedures should be
performed routinely after each use to ensure that the regulator is
cleaned, inspected, and prepared for the next use or for storage.
1. Whenever the regulator is removed from the cylinder valve, it is
important to wipe or blow the dust cap completely dry, and then
fasten it securely over the first stage inlet fitting. This is critical to
prevent the entrance of moisture into the first stage.
2. As soon as possible after diving, the regulator should be rinsed
thoroughly with fresh water while it is attached to a cylinder and
pressurised with air.
3. Rinsing alone, however, will not sufficiently clean the regulator. To
clean the regulator as thoroughly as possible, it is necessary to
soak it in warm (not over 50ºC / 120°F) fresh tap water for at least
one hour.
a. The preferred method is to attach the regulator to a charged
SCUBA cylinder, open the cylinder valve to pressurise the
regulator, and thoroughly soak both the first and second stages.
Pressurising the regulator will effectively prevent the entrance of
moisture and/or contaminants into the regulator while it soaks.
b. If it is not feasible to soak the regulator while it is attached to a
cylinder, it may be soaked unpressurised – provided that the dust
cap is securely sealed over the inlet, and the second stage purge
buttons are not depressed while the regulator is submerged or
wet.
NOTE: When soaking or rinsing an adjustable model regulator
unpressurised, check to ensure that the second stage inhalation
control knob is turned completely “in” (clockwise) to prevent
moisture from entering the valve and LP hose.
CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the first stage yoke screw, depress
the second stage purge button, or turn out the inhalation
control knob (if present) if the regulator is submerged
unpressurised. Doing so will allow the entrance of moisture,
and will require that the regulator be returned to an
authorised dealer for service.
4. While the regulator is soaking, move the IVS/RVS control switch (if
present) back and forth several times from the “MIN” (–) to the
“MAX” (+) settings. You may also turn the inhalation control knob
slightly back and forth—no more than 4 turns. This action will help
to loosen any salt or mineral deposits that may remain lodged in
the second stage.
5. After the regulator has been properly soaked, it is important to
rinse it vigorously by flushing the first stage ambient chamber
(non-environmentally sealed models only), the second stage
mouthpiece, and the openings in the second stage front cover with
a pressurised stream of water. This will remove any deposits of
salt and minerals that were loosened during soaking. If the
regulator is not pressurised, do not press the purge button
underwater. Moisture may otherwise enter the valves, which will
require that the regulator be returned to an authorised dealer for
service.
6. Wipe the regulator as dry as possible and hang by the first stage
to ensure that all remaining moisture drains from the second
stages.
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7. Adjustable models should be stored with the inhalation control
knob turned all the way out (anti-clockwise), away from the
regulator body. This will help to extend the life of the low pressure
seat.
8. When the regulator is completely dry, store it in a clean box or
sealed inside a plastic bag. Do not store it where it may be
exposed to extreme heat or an electric motor which produces
ozone. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat, ozone, chlorine and
ultraviolet rays can cause premature degradation of rubber parts
and components.
9. Never store the regulator while it is connected to the cylinder
valve.
10. Do not use any type of solvent or petroleum based substances to
clean or lubricate any part of the regulator. Do not expose any part
of the regulator to aerosol spray, as some aerosol propellants
attack or degrade rubber and plastic materials.
我的只有过清水，从不泡水。
封好防尘盖，挂在脖子上温水冲凉，行不？
樓上李兄 你幹的事情跟我幹的一樣 洗澡時候順便充調節器
這類精密機械 泡久了不好 不洗又不行
一般來說 照相機的housing跟調節器最後用流動的水沖洗 而非泡水
特別是二級頭 必須用小股流動的水細心的內外沖過一遍（至少沖個兩三分鐘）沖洗時把二級頭的調整鈕順便也轉一轉用淡水沖過 切記 水不能很強 就像你喝水一樣的小股水流即可
沖洗之後
二級頭輕輕甩水 一級頭則用乾布擦乾 檢查一下進氣口是否有積水 萬一有 則必須擦乾
掛掛 一級頭比二級頭高 至於乾燥涼爽處讓他風乾
很多手冊希望使用者是當調節器連在氣瓶時一起沖洗 以我實際使用的狀況 這是很不容易做到的 特別是一群人一起潛水回來 每個都連著瓶子跟調節器往水龍頭擠 那個場面是混亂 又危險
調節器長期存放之後最容易出問題的是 二級頭的高壓墊片老化的問題 會造成漏氣的狀況 長時間沒下水前 最好連上氣瓶檢查一下