Sherwood SRB3108 manual

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  • Page 1

    As sembly & Maintenanc e Guide ® REGUL A T ORS (SRB3209) ™ MINIMUS (SRB3108) ® SHADOW[...]

  • Page 2

    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page T opic Number Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 T ools Required for Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 3

    1 INTRODUCTION This manual is a guide for the annual servicing and maintenance of the Sherwood SR3108 Minimus and SR3209 Shadow+ regulators. It gives breakdowns of regulator parts, equipment specifications, servicing instructions, troubleshooting recommendations, and guidelines for proper care of these regulators. This manual is intended for use on[...]

  • Page 4

    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR MINIMUS & SHADOW+ SER VICING — # 10 T orx Screwdriver (Sherwood T ool TL1 17) — Phillips screwdriver — 3/4" wrench — 5/8" wrench — 9/16" wrench — Side cutting pliers — Sherwood In-line Adjusting T ool ( p/n TL102) — Sherwood Plastic Probe (p/n TL1 1 1) to push out orifice — Sherwood Lever Heig[...]

  • Page 5

    3 (9) Before removing the exhaust valve (Item 12) from the case, bend it over as far as it will go from the top, bottom, left and right sides. If it fails to snap back quickly , and does not lie perfectly flat against the case, the valve should be replaced. If it does snap back satisfactorily , remove it and inspect the sealing edges. If they appea[...]

  • Page 6

    (3) Snap the exhaust grid (Item 10) back into its slots. Make sure it is properly seated. (4) Install the lever assembly into the case. (5) Screw the orifice housing (Item 16) onto the threads of the lever assembly . Hold the case (Item 13) in one hand. Use a 3/4" wrench on the orifice housing. T ighten the orifice housing and the lever assemb[...]

  • Page 7

    5 (6) After setting the adjusting orifice, check the relationship between the diaphragm wear plate and the tip of the lever assembly . If you are reusing the same major parts of the regulator , this measurement will most likely be correct, and no adjustment will be needed. T o check this relationship, temporarily install the diaphragm (Item 2). Wit[...]

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    (3) Immerse the regulator until the water is 1/4" to 1/8" from the lip of the mouthpiece. (4) Hold the regulator in this position for one minute and then slowly raise it out of the water . (5) T ip the regulator mouthpiece downward and watch the inside of the mouthpiece tube. If any water escapes from the mouthpiece tube, check for source[...]

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    WET BREA THING: 1. Improper clearing, or diver diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instruct the diver on proper clearing head-technique. in total down position. 2. Diaphragm improperly installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check position of diaphragm visually . 3. Hole in the mouthpiece at tie area . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace the mouthpiece. 4.[...]

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    CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE & HANDLING TIPS How your customers treat their regulators will directly influence the unit's function and durability . Here are a few tips that you can pass on to your customers to help ensure the durability of their new Sherwood octopus: PRE-DIVE CHECKS: (1) Check the hoses and hose connections for cuts, abrasions or [...]

  • Page 11

    MINIMUS (SR3108) AND SHADOW+ (SR3209) ITEM# CA T ALOG# DESCRIPTION 1 . . . . .3108R-6 . . . . . . . .Cover (right hand version) 1 . . . . .3108L-6 . . . . . . . .Cover (left hand & Shadow+ version) 2 . . . . .3108-13 . . . . . . . .Diaphragm (blue Tufel ® ) 3 . . . . .J12CO4045B . . . .Screw (combination Phillips/ square drive) 4 . . . . .19-4[...]

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    Printed in the U.S.A on recycled paper Part Number S-MAN2007 Sherwood Scuba, the SS symbol, Oasis, Blizzard, Magnum, Brut and Wisdom are trademarks of Sherwood, Harsco Corporation Gas and Fluid Control Gr oup. All other names are trademarks of their respective owners. ALL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 6204 Goodrich Road Clarenc e Ctr, [...]