Chapter 4 Inspection/Maintenance Timetable; Daily Maintenance; Monthly Maintenance; Every Six Months Or 200 Operating Hours - Kirby Morgan KMB-18 A/B Operation And Maintenance Manual

KMB 18 & 28 MANUAL
CHAPTER 4
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE TIMETABLE
FOR KIRBY MORGAN 18A/B AND 28 BAND MASK
Routine and preventative maintenance is critical and must be done on a routine basis. All parts and
components of the mask have a useful service life and eventually will require replacement. Some items
when properly maintained can go many years before replacement is necessary. It is mandatory that a
routine and periodic schedule of maintenance, inspection, and testing be carried out. Chapter 4.0
delineates the recommended minimum maintenance intervals. Masks used in contaminated waters or
masks used for welding, burning, and jetting operations must be serviced and inspected more frequently.
If a situation arises that casts any doubt as to the serviceability of a part or component it should be
replaced. If the user is in doubt about the serviceability or just has questions in general, contact your local
KMDSI authorized repair facility or KMDSI at (805)965-8538.
The following service intervals are recommended minimums for Band Masks being used under good
conditions. Band Masks used in contaminated water, burning or welding operations, or heavy jetting
should be serviced more frequently.

4.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE

See Section 5.4 for details of daily maintenance.

4.2 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

See Section 5.5 for details of monthly maintenance.

4.3 EVERY SIX MONTHS OR 200 OPERATING HOURS

1) Replace inlet valve (59) and nut (53). See Section 6.14.3
2) Replace communications set (13). See Section 6.4
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