SCUBAPRO

Repair Guide

S600-S550
Second Stages

S600 Configuration A S600 Configuration B

USE THIS GUIDE AS A REFERENCE WHEN SERVICING THE S600 AND
S550 SECOND STAGES

S550

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TOOLS NEEDED FOR REPAIR P/

N

TOOLS
43
04
00
00

OF S600-S550
NEEDED

Quantity Part Number Description

1 43.300.227 Balance Chamber Adjusting Tool

1 set 10.102.100 Brass o’ring picks

(Peter Built)

1 tube 41.047.000 Christo-Lube Christo-Lube

OXYGEN COMPATIBLE LUBRICANT

P/N 41-047-000

1 47.010.000 Counter Mat

1 41.496.101 Lubricant syringe Monoject

1 43.040.000 Universal Tool

(Scubapro)
1 Jeweler’s screwdriver (3mm)
1 Philip’s Screwdriver
1 11.153.500 Ball-end Allen Wrench
(Peter Built)

1 43.300.225 VIVA Flow Vane Removal Tool

(Scubapro)
1 20.500.200 Pneumatic Adjusting tool
(Peter Built)

1 18.300.500 Blow Gun/Air Nozzle

(Peter Built)

ICON LEGEND

Inspect carefully, replace if needed

Monoject
Lubricate properly
Replace annually
Dynamic o’ring, replace annually and lubricate properly

P/N

TOOLS
43
04
00
0 0
No tools needed for this step
NEEDED

Indicates the regulators affected by this

step

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must be employed by an authorized SCUBAPRO facility.
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Remove hose and jam nut from the

second stage.

Configuration A regulators: housing pin

can be removed by using the pointed
pick to push from the inside out. This
helps prevent case scratching.
Otherwise remove the housing pin
using the rounded pick or similar tool.

Use the universal tool as shown to

remove the two-piece second stage
cover of the S600.

Remove the housing pin using the

brass pick or similar tool.

Use the universal tool as shown to

remove the two-piece second stage
cover on the S550.

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No tools needed
P/N

TOOLS
43
04
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0 0
this step
NEEDED

Remove the two-piece cover, friction

washers and diaphragm from the
second stage housing.

Remove the stop clip from the knob.

Configuration B: Turn the cracking

effort adjustment knob inward a few
turns for easier stop clip removal.

Remove the stop clip from the plug.

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No tools needed
P/N
43
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this step
00

TOOLS
NEEDED

Hold down the lever and remove the air

barrel from the case.

No tools needed this

P/N
43
04
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step
00

TOOLS
NEEDED

Hold down the lever and remove the air

barrel from the case.

No tools needed this

P/N

TOOLS
43
04
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00 step
NEEDED

Hold down the lever and remove the

plug from the end of the air barrel.
Then remove the air barrel itself from
the case.

CAUTION: Remove the plug first to

avoid scratching the sealing surface on
the case.

Remove the cracking effort adjustment

knob from the air barrel.

Remove the decal from the cracking

effort adjustment knob. This will allow
access to the balance adjustment
mechanisms.

Remove the o’rings from the cracking

effort adjustment knob.
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Remove the cracking effort adjustment

knob from the air barrel.

Remove the decal from the cracking

effort adjustment knob. This will allow
access to the balance and anti-set
mechanisms.

No tools needed
P/N
43
04
00
this step
00

TOOLS
NEEDED

Remove the plug from the air barrel.

Remove the poppet, balance chamber,

and spring from the air barrel.

Remove all o’rings and poppet seat.

Using the Philips screwdriver remove

the cover screw and o’ring. Do not
remove the breathing effort adjustment
knob at this time.

Remove the poppet, spring and

balance chamber from the air barrel.

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No tools needed
P/N

TOOLS
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0 0
this step
NEEDED

Turn the breathing effort adjustment

knob clockwise until it is no longer in
contact with the balance adjustment
mechanism.

Remove the breathing effort

adjustment knob.

Using 3mm jeweler’s screwdriver turn

the balance adjustment mechanism
clockwise and remove.

Turn the 3mm jeweler’s screwdriver

clockwise to disassemble the
remainder of the balance adjustment
mechanism.

Remove all o’rings.

Remove the knob plug using the

universal tool.

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No tools needed
P/N
43
04
00
00
this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Remove the balance chamber and

disassemble. Use caution to avoid
losing o’rings, spring, and spring pad.

No tools needed
P/N
43
04
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00
this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Carefully remove the poppet. The

poppet o’ring and seat will be replaced.

It is usually not necessary to remove

the lever from the air barrel.

Use the universal tool to remove the

adjustable orifice from the air barrel.

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No tools needed
P/N
43
this step
04
00
00

TOOLS
NEEDED

Remove the adjustable orifice. Take

off the adjustable orifice o’ring, as it will
be replaced. Remove the air barrel
o’ring for inspection.

A wooden dowel or “chopstick” may be

helpful in removing the orifice.

This Step Is Only Performed As Needed

When it is necessary to remove the
VIVA flow vane, use the flow vane
removal tool (p/n 43.300.225).

This step is seldom needed, unless the

VIVA flow vane o’ring is worn or
damaged.

Top view

No tools needed
P/N
43
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this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

This Step Is Only Performed As Needed

If the VIVA flow vane is removed, it may be

necessary to replace the entire VIVA
assembly, including the o’ring.

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Monoject

This Step Is Only Performed As Needed

Carefully inspect and lubricate the o’ring.
The venturi vane is reversible.

Maximum VIVA:
Place the new knob and vane assembly
back into the housing with the crescent-
shaped notch facing forward toward the
back of the diaphragm for maximum VIVA.
Minimal VIVA:
Place the new knob and vane assembly
back into the housing with the crescent-
shaped notch facing forward toward the
mouthpiece opening for minimal VIVA (ie:
for rental equipment).

Push the vane inward until it is locked in

place.

This Step Is Only Performed As Needed

If removal of the exhaust valve is
necessary, use the ball-end allen wrench
to push out the exhaust tee pin. Remove
the center section of the exhaust tee.

To remove the exhaust valve, grasp with

fingers and pull firmly out.

The exhaust valve will seldom need to be

replaced. Careful inspection is usually all
that is necessary. If the valve is removed
during service, it may be damaged during
the process, requiring replacement.

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This Step Is Only Performed As Needed

If the exhaust valve is removed, carefully
inspect and replace if necessary.

Replace the exhaust tee center section

and use the ball-end allen wrench to
replace the exhaust tee pin.

Monoject

Turn the 3mm jeweler’s screwdriver

counterclockwise to assemble the
balance adjustment mechanism.

Inspect and lubricate all o’rings.

Monoject

Thread the balance adjustment

mechanism into the breathing
adjustment knob assembly. Turn
counterclockwise using the 3mm
jeweler’s screwdriver until enough of
the mechanism is extended to permit
contact with the external knob.

Slide the external knob on the stem

and turn counterclockwise to “pull” the
mechanism into the knob assembly.

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Replace the adjustable orifice o’ring and

lubricate properly. Inspect the air barrel
o’ring and replace if necessary. Lubricate
properly.

Push the adjustable orifice in, and then use

the universal tool to turn in the adjustable
orifice one turn.

Monoject

Inspect and lubricate the air barrel

o’ring.

Monoject

Prepare the poppet by replacing the

seat and replacing/lubricating the
dynamic o’rings.

NOTE: Do not install the poppet/spring

or balance chamber into the air barrel
at this time.

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Monoject

Lubricate all dynamic o’rings properly and

replace. Carefully inspect and lubricate all
static o’rings and replace where needed.

No tools needed
P/N
43
04
00
00
this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Assemble the two-piece balance chamber

as shown and insert it into the cracking
effort adjustment knob.

Do not install the “anti-set chamber” into

the end of the assembly at this time. The
balance chamber adjustment tool should
be installed in preparation for final
adjustments.

NOTE: The spring pad can be installed on

the poppet or the balance chamber.

No tools needed
P/N

TOOLS
43
04
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this step
NEEDED

Insert the air barrel and breathing

adjustment assembly (without the
external knob) into the regulator body.

If necessary, use the universal tool and

jam nut to assist in pulling the air barrel
all the way through the regulator case.

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must be employed by an authorized SCUBAPRO facility.
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Inspect and lubricate static o’rings.

Attach jam nut and o’rings as shown.

Tighten with universal tool.

No tools needed
P/N

TOOLS
43
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this step
NEEDED

Install the poppet so that the “feet” are

engaged with the demand lever. Insert
the spring, then the balance chamber.

No tools needed
P/N
43
04
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00
this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Replace the seat on the poppet, and

replace and lubricate the poppet stem
o’ring.

Install the poppet so that the “feet” are

engaged with the demand lever. Insert the
spring, and then insert the cracking effort
adjustment knob assembly. Thread onto
the air barrel.

Holding the lever down, insert the air barrel

into the case and push all the way through.

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Attach the jam nut on the air barrel.

Place the o’ring on the air barrel next to
the jam nut if needed.

Thread the cracking effort adjustment

knob inward until there is enough
clearance to install the stop clip.

Press the stop clip carefully into place.

Back the adjustment knob out against
the clip ensuring that it stops.

No tools needed
this step
P/N
43
04
000
0

TOOLS
NEEDED

Insert the breathing adjustment

assembly without the external knob
onto the air barrel.

Push the assembly all the way onto the

barrel, being sure to engage the notch
on the assembly with the key on the air
barrel as shown
Side View Top View
Install the stop clip.

Inspect and lubricate the plug o’ring.

Insert the plug. Thread onto the air

barrel.

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Thread the plug inward until there is

enough clearance to install the stop
clip.

Press the stop clip carefully into place.

Back the plug out against the clip
ensuring that it stops.

No tools needed
P/N
43
04
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this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Inspect the diaphragm for wear, and

replace if necessary.

Install the diaphragm and friction

washer, being certain that the two
pieces lay flat inside the second stage
housing. Note that the friction washer
uses an alignment tab to prevent
movement once installed.

Put the two-piece cover together,

arranging the pieces so that they are
aligned properly. Use the additional
free-moving friction washer between
the two-piece cover and the
diaphragm/stationary friction washer.

Use the universal tool to tighten the

cover, being certain that the
SCUBAPRO “S” is properly positioned.

Install a new housing pin into the side

of the housing.
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Use the pneumatic adjusting tool to

make the initial air-on adjustments to
the second stage. The 3mm
screwdriver can be used to make
course adjustments on the balance
chamber and to stop free flows.

Use the pneumatic adjusting tool to

make the initial air-on adjustments to
the second stage, and to stop all free
flowing. The balance chamber tool will
be used to fine-tune the breathing effort
(see the next step).

Use the pneumatic adjusting tool to

make the initial air-on adjustments to
the second stage. The universal tool
can be used to make course
adjustments on the plug to stop free
flows.

Adjusting the balance

chamber counter
clockwise reduces
cracking effort.

Adjusting the balance

chamber clockwise
increases cracking effort.

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must be employed by an authorized SCUBAPRO facility.
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Adjusting the balance

chamber counter
clockwise reduces
cracking effort.

Adjusting the balance

chamber clockwise
increases cracking effort.

Inspect and lubricate the external

adjustment knob o’ring.

Re-install external breathing

adjustment knob and tighten using the
Philips screwdriver.

Make any additional adjustments using

the pneumatic adjusting tool.

Re-install the “anti-set chamber” and

tighten until it is flush with the outside
of the cracking effort adjustment knob.

Make any additional adjustments using

the pneumatic adjusting tool and
balance chamber adjusting tool.

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No tools needed
P/N
43
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this step
TOOLS
NEEDED

Install a new “Dive” decal if

appropriate.

Check the cracking effort of the

regulator.

S600:
Inhalation effort range: 1.0 to 1.4
inches of water.

S550
Inhalation effort range: 1.0 to 1.4
inches of water.

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must be employed by an authorized SCUBAPRO facility.