Waterproof Connector - Kirby Morgan 77 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Kirby Morgan 77
®
Tools Required:
1/8 inch Flat Blade Attachment on Torque Screw-
driver
The earphones may be replaced individually if need-
ed, however, if one is "bad", the other earphone will
probably need to be replaced soon, too.
1) Remove the entire communications assembly as
per this chapter.
2) Remove the rubber cover of the communications
module.
3) Remove the screws and washers from the com-
munications module.
4) Lift the terminal lugs out of the communications
module. Note the position of the terminal wires.
5) Install the terminals for the earphones. Note that
the wires must go on separate terminals as before.

8.15.7 Waterproof Connector

Kirby Morgan helmets are supplied either with a
waterproof connector or an optional set of termi-
nal posts. The waterproof connector is subject to
failure if the helmet receives rough handling. To re-
place the connector use the following procedure.
8.15.7.1 Connector Removal
Tools Required:
3/4 inch Open End Wrench
1/8 inch Flat Blade Attachment on Torque Screw-
driver
1) Remove the communications assembly from the
helmet as per this chapter.
2) Remove the rubber cover.
3) Remove the screws and washers from the com-
munications module.
4) Remove the earphone and microphone wire lugs
from the interior of the communications module.
5) The nut in the packing gland interior of the com-
munications module will not turn, as it will jam
against the interior of the communications module.
Use the 3/4 inch wrench to unscrew the waterproof
connector.
6) Pull the connector through the module.
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Use a 3/4 inch wrench to unscrew the waterproof
Pull the connector out of the module.
8.15.7.2 Connector Replacement
1) Insert the new waterproof connector assembly
(146) into the communications module.
2) Screw the waterproof connector into the nut.
Tighten until snug.
3) Slip the earphone and microphone wires back
into the module.
4) Place the screws with washers through the open-
ing on the terminal lugs in the connector and ear-
phone and microphone.
5) Thread the screws into the communications mod-
ule.
6) Tighten the screws until snug. Do not overtight-
en.
7) Install the rubber cover.
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