VICE &PROTÉGÉ MANUAL VERSION 2.0 - Bob Long Technologies

MAINTAINING THE LPR1. Remove the macro-line and the HPR fromyour marker. Set the regulator to the side.2. Remove the LPR retaining screw from insidethe vertical adaptor.3. Slide the LPR assembly forward and out ofthe marker4. Remove the adjustment screw from the endof the LPR then remove the LPR cap.5. Tap the LPR body on a hard, flat surface toallow the LPR piston, spring, and springfollower to slide out of the regulator base.If the piston doesn’t come out easily someneedle nose pliers will make pulling it outeasier. Gently grab the nubbin on the endto pull it out.6. Inspect the surface of the piston and o-ringfor excessive wear or nicks. Wipe off theold grease and replace the o-ring ifnecessary. Note that the nubbinmentioned in the previous step is at thebottom in the above picture. Our mainengineer hates it when we call it the nubbinbut we may get this paragraph throughreview before he catches it.7. Use a swab to clean the interior of the LPRbody. Don’t try to remove the main valve inthe center. Use caution to avoid gettingfibers stuck to the main valve when usingthe swab.8. Lubricate the piston o-ring with grease.There is a concave area around the o-ringthat holds additional lube and reduces theneed for frequent maintenance. Gentlyreplace the piston, spring, and springfollower (washer) back into the LPR body.9. Tightly screw the LPR cap to the LPR body.Put a drop of blue Loctite on theadjustment screw threads. To completereassembly reverse the steps you usedwhen disassembling the LPR.1 23 4567 8CAUTION: READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USING OR ATTEMPTING ANY WORK ON YOUR VICE.SHOULD YOU BE UNSURE AT ANY POINT, STOP AND SEEK PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT.