Mild Soap Solution For General Cleaning And Leak Detector Use - Kirby Morgan 77 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Both the regulator cover and diaphragm should be
removed for cleaning and sanitizing. The inside of
the regulator and whisker must also be sanitized.
See Chapter 7 for instructions on how to remove
and replace these components properly.
See the most up-to-date procedures for cleaning on
the Dive Lab website at www.divelab.com.
6.3.2.1 Mild Soap Solution for General
Cleaning and Leak Detector Use
Maintenance procedures include cleaning with a
general-purpose solution of a mild diluted hand dish
washing soap such as Joy
solution is prepared by mixing approximately one
teaspoon of soap to 1/2 gallon of warm fresh water.
This solution may also be used as a leak detector
solution. Place all parts and components in a clean
washbasin or sink and immerse in soap solution.
Use a dilute solution of
hand dish washing soap to
clean your helmet after each
diving day. The oral/nasal
mask and regulator must
also be sanitized between
use by different divers.
Allow parts/components to soak for at least five min-
utes, and then scrub using a nylon brush. Carefully
brush all surfaces, paying close attention to O-ring
grooves and threaded surfaces ensuring all greases
are removed. Regardless of the soap used, all com-
ponents must be thoroughly rinsed post cleaning to
remove all traces of soap.
6.3.2.2 Acidic Cleaning Solution and
Procedures
Metal parts that have visible corrosion should first
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be cleaned using the soap solution scrubbed with a
nylon bristle brush, then soaked in a solution of 50%
white vinegar and water for less than 60 minutes.
They may also be placed in a ultrasonic sink followed
by a light brushing and thorough rinsing with fresh
water and air-dried. If corrosion is such that 50/50
vinegar will not clean components, it will be best to
replace the components.
6.3.2.3 Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and
Procedure
Sanitizing of the oral-nasal mask/regulator of Kirby
Morgan helmets is accomplished using one of four
approved germicidal cleansing solutions. There
are four examples of solutions shown below, along
with the necessary ordering information and mixing
instructions.
NOTE: Ensure helmet liner and cushion are
removed prior to sanitizing the oral-nasal mask/
regulator.
P/N: 34805 (spray) or 34810
1. SaniZide Plus:
(gallon), Ready to use; do not dilute.
SAFETEC of America, Inc
1055 E. Delavan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215 USA
1-800-456-7077
P/N: AD160 (spray) or AD1128
2. Advance TBE:
(gallon), Infection Control Technology ): Ready to
use.
Infection Control Technology
1751 So. Redwood Rd.
Woodscross, UT 84087 USA
1-800-551-0735
P/N: BP201 (4 ounces) or BP 222
3. Bi-Arrest 2:
(32 ounces), Infection Control Technology. Mix two
pumps of the concentrate with 16 ounces of fresh
water.
Infection Control Technology
1751 So. Redwood Rd.
Woodscross, UT 84087 USA
1-800-551-0735
4. Confidence Plus:
Mix one ounce of concentrate with one gallon of
fresh water.
Mine Safety Appliances 1-800-MSA-2222
Sanitizing Procedure:
Unless otherwise directed, use the following proce-
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P/N: 10009971 (32 ounces)
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