Disassembly Of The Demand Regulator - Kirby Morgan KMB-18 A/B Operation And Maintenance Manual

Fig. 6.59 Use the proper socket to remove the regulator
mount nut.
2) The hose assembly (119a) may be removed
from the regulator inlet nipple (61a) only and left
attached to the side block assembly (119a). Be
sure to use a backup wrench during this opera-
tion. The bent tube assembly (120b) must be
removed entirely before regulator removal. (See
Section 6.9.2).
3) Remove the whisker (35) as per section 6.12.1.
4) The regulator mount nut (8) is removed with
the sealing O-ring (7).
5) Now the regulator assembly (63a/b) can be
pulled out of the Band Mask.
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Fig. 6.60 The regulator mount nut.

6.14.3 Disassembly of the Demand Regulator

(63A/B)
Tools Required:
1/4 inch Flat Blade Screwdriver Attachment on
Torque Wrench
KMDSI Regulator Tool Kit, KMDSI Part #525-
620
7/8 inch Open End Attachment on Torque Wrench
3/4 inch Open End Attachment on Torque Wrench
3/32 inch Punch
7/8 inch Open End Wrench
Small Ball Peen Hammer
1) Remove the cover clamp screw (49) and cover
clamp (50).
2) Lift the cover (51) off and take out the dia-
phragm (52). If the purge button is to be replaced,
using external retaining ring pliers, remove the
retaining ring (51a), spring (51c) and button
(51d) from the cover.
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