Question for the DIY out there.
Getting ready to install a new service kit. Reading from Atomics technical service procedure below.
Those that do service their own Atomic second stage, is this the procedure you follow, adjusting the cracking effort with the spring pad adjuster?
Just interesting that you adjust the orifice for no leaks and then use the spring adjuster pad for cracking effort, with the adjuster all the way out.
TECHNICAL SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Initial adjustment as follows: The orifice is screwed fully into the tube then out 3/4 turn, the adjustment knob all the way out, and the spring pad fully retracted into knob (counterclockwise when looking at knob end.
Pressurize and unscrew the orifice away from the seat until the lever reaches its highest possible position and does not leak. Operate the lever several times, then screw the orifice back in so a very small amount of lever travel is allowed (1/32") before the poppet leaks. Operate the lever again and test for leaks.
Screw the spring adjusting pad in or out with a 1/8" hex wrench until a cracking effort of approximately 1.1-1.4" is achieved
Thanks,
Getting ready to install a new service kit. Reading from Atomics technical service procedure below.
Those that do service their own Atomic second stage, is this the procedure you follow, adjusting the cracking effort with the spring pad adjuster?
Just interesting that you adjust the orifice for no leaks and then use the spring adjuster pad for cracking effort, with the adjuster all the way out.
TECHNICAL SERVICE PROCEDURE
—————————-
Initial adjustment as follows: The orifice is screwed fully into the tube then out 3/4 turn, the adjustment knob all the way out, and the spring pad fully retracted into knob (counterclockwise when looking at knob end.
Pressurize and unscrew the orifice away from the seat until the lever reaches its highest possible position and does not leak. Operate the lever several times, then screw the orifice back in so a very small amount of lever travel is allowed (1/32") before the poppet leaks. Operate the lever again and test for leaks.
Screw the spring adjusting pad in or out with a 1/8" hex wrench until a cracking effort of approximately 1.1-1.4" is achieved
Thanks,