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b.
Release the latches on the bottom of the rebreather system and remove top cover (1).
c.
Perform steps a.(3) through a.(5), paragraph 3-10.3.1, to remove the oxygen bottle (2).
d.
Loosen hose clamp (3) on exhalation hose (4).
e.
Remove exhalation hose (4) from center section (5).
f.
Remove hose clamp (3) from exhalation hose (4).
g.
Disconnect inhalation hose (6) from coolant canister (7).
h.
Pull exhalation hose (4) and inhalation hose (6) through housing (8) openings.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not use alcohol as a germicide when sanitizing the rebreather system. Alcohol
will deteriorate the face piece lens and rubber parts and cause equipment failure. Replacement of all
deteriorated parts is required.
i.
Using the service kit sanitizing agent, immerse face piece (9), lens (10), exhalation hose (4) and inhalation hose
(6)
j.
Rinse face piece (9), lens (10), exhalation hose (4) and inhalation hose (6) several times with fresh water
k.
Hang all parts up and allow them to air dry.
I.
Disconnect coolant canister hose (11 ) from coolant canister (7) and remove coolant canister (7).
m.
Empty accumulated condensate moisture through coolant canister (7) hose openings.
n.
Pour about one quart of warm water and sanitizing agent into coolant canister (7) hose openings
o.
Gently shake coolant canister (7) several times to agitate the solution.
p.
Pour the solution out of coolant canister (7) hose openings.
q.
Rinse the inside of coolant canister (7) with fresh water.
r.
Allow coolant canister (7) to air dry.
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