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3-10. REBREATHER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
(1) Lay the rebreather system on a flat surface.
(2) Release the latches on the bottom of the rebreather system and remove top cover (1).
(3) Unhook hook and pile fastener tape strap (2).
(4) Loosen regulator cap (3).
(5) Remove oxygen bottle (4).
b. Installing.
(1) Inspect regulating valve orifice (5) and stat-seal for damage. If damaged, refer to paragraphs 3-10.3.5 and 3-
10.3.6.
NOTE
Ensure the oxygen bottle cylinder valve is properly seated and secured.
(2) Position full oxygen bottle (4) in place ensuring that hook and pile fastener tape strap (2) is not folded under
oxygen bottle (4).
(3) Tighten regulator cap (3).
(4) Secure oxygen bottle (4) in place with hook and pile fastener tape strap (2).
(5) Remove the face piece and plug the inhalation hose and exhalation hose.
(6) Open and close oxygen bottle (4) valve and listen for possible air escaping from the regulator valve seat and for
a short "chirp" from the alarm whistle indicating a proper seal.
(7) Install cover (1).
3-10.3.2 Removing/Installing Coolant Canister.
a. Removing.
(1) Lay the rebreather system on a flat surface.
(2) Release the latches on the bottom of the rebreather system and remove top cover (1).
(3) Unhook hook and pile fastener tape straps (2).
(4) Disconnect coolant canister hose (3!, and inhalation hose (4) from each end of coolant canister (5).
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