FIRST AND SECOND STAGE REGULATORS
TECHNICAL SERVICE PROCEDURES
Note:
These instructions and schematics are intended for use by qualified regulator repair technicians. They are intended to
supplement, not replace service clinics provided by Atomic Aquatics to authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers.
How to use this guide:
Use these notes in conjunction with the schematic drawings. These notes provide additional details about the specific
procedures and are common to all Atomic models.
Tools:
See the schematic section for a complete list of recommended tools. Special multi- function tools are available for the
1st or 2nd stage Atomic Aquatics Regulators. Contact : Peter Built at (419) 468-2212 or the factory for ordering
information.
Lubricants:
Lubricants: For lubrication, only ChristolubeTM MGC 129 or MGC 111 may be used. Lightly lubricate all threads and
o-rings, unless otherwise noted. Christolube is a trademark of Lubrication Technologies Inc., Jackson, OH, phone:
(614) 286-2644.
! Enriched Air (Nitrox) Compatibility:
WARNING: These regulators may be used with Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) only when used within the following
specific limits and guidelines.
Atomic Aquatics first and second stage regulators, (T1x, T1, B1, B2, Z1) are supplied factory cleaned and ready to use
without modification with EAN mixtures no greater than 40% oxygen concentration at pressures no greater than 3500
psi. This is provided that the regulator is dedicated for such use at point of sale and not contaminated by pressurizing
with an air source that is not hydrocarbon free and oxygen compatible.
The SS1 Safe Second/Inflator may be used without modification with EAN mixes up to 50% oxygen concentration.
The M1 has been specially designed to handle high EAN mixes. The M1 may be also used interchangeably with air or
EAN mixes of up to 50% oxygen concentration at 3500 psi maximum. The M1 may be used with up to 80% oxygen
concentration at a maximum pressure of 3000 psi, provided it is dedicated for this service and kept in an O2 clean
condition.
Atomic Aquatics recognizes and recommends the guidelines developed by of the ANDI (American Nitrox Divers
International) for proper handling of Enriched Air Nitrox equipment.
REGULATORS MAY ONLY BE USED WITHIN THESE SPECIFIC LIMITS AND GUIDELINES
1. Never pressurize these regulators with pure oxygen.
2. For T1x, T1, B1, B2, & Z1 models. The oxygen concentration of the mixture must be no greater than 40% and at
pressures no greater than 3500 psi. These models must be dedicated for EAN use and not contaminated by use
with compressed air that does not meet the ANDI oxygen compatible gas purity standard.
The M1 regulator may be also used interchangeably with air or EAN mixes of up to 50% oxygen concentration at
3500 psi maximum. The M1 may be used with up to 80% oxygen concentration at a maximum pressure of 3000
psi, provided it is dedicated for this service and kept in an O2 clean condition.
The SS1 Safe Second/Inflator may be used without modification with EAN mixes up to 50% oxygen concentration.
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