Securing The Band Mask On The Diver - Kirby Morgan KMB-18 A/B Operation And Maintenance Manual

KMB 18 & 28 MANUAL
Fig. 2.13 The use of a quick disconnect fitting makes diving
operations easier.

2.3.4 Securing the Band Mask on the Diver

All donning procedures should be done by the
diver alone to train for familiarity with the equip-
ment. The breathing gas supply should be on
before the diver dons the mask. Everything else
must be ready to go before the diver puts the Band
Mask on so he won't have to support the weight
of the Band Mask while out of the water.
To prepare the mask for donning by yourself,
close the zipper until only the last six inches are
open. Fasten every "leg" of the spider (1) except
the one on the bottom left.
Pick the mask up with both hands and fold the
spider over the front of the mask. Pull the hood
onto your head and close the zipper, taking care
not to catch your hair in the zipper. You will need
to support the mask with your right hand as you
do this. Use your left hand to close the zipper.
While you continue to support the mask with your
right hand, use your left hand to fasten the re-
maining leg of the spider to your left. As a standby
diver, it is essential for you to be able to don your
mask yourself during an auxiliary.
For most divers, the mask is most comfortable
when the spider is adjusted so that the top three
legs of the spider are tighter than the bottom two.
If you have an "average" size head, the adjust-
ment most divers find comfortable is three holes
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Fig. 2.14 Preparing the mask for donning
by yourself.
Fig. 2.15 You must be capable of donning your Band Mask
by yourself.