Kirby Morgan EXO-26 Manual

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EXO-26
Balanced Regulator
Full Face Mask
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Document P/N 100-131

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  • Page 1 © MMXVI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This user guide is made available for the express use of owner of this Kirby Morgan product. No part of this user guide may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: Please register your purchase online at www.kirbymorgan.com/support/product-registration-form. If you have a problem with the online registration, please contact your Kirby Morgan dealer, or Kirby Morgan directly by calling (805) 928-7772, or email sales@kirbymorgan.com. Kirby Morgan thanks you for your purchase.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Stage Regulator Overpressure Relief Valve Recommendations For Donning Or Removing The EXO-26 Donning The Mask Removing The Mask Proper Hood Fit In Water Operations Introduction Water Entry © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 4 Post Dive Procedures Post Dive Rinse Reassembly Of The Mask Periodical Maintenance Of The Mask Storage and Transport of the Mask Communications Wireless Communications Testing Communications Post Dive © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 5 If you sell or loan this equipment to another person, be sure that this user guide accompanies the gear when you transfer possession to them. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 6 NOTICE In accordance with the EN250 standard, the maximum approved depth for the use of the equipment is 50 meters (164 feet). © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 7 Always allow pressure to build up slowly in the regulator by turning on the cylinder valve SLOWLY. Use only silicone grease on the rubber components. Never grease the parts of your mask with a lubricant containing hydrocarbons, household oil, or motor oil. Before diving in cold water (water temperature below 10 °C / 50 °F), © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 8 European Standard EN 250. REFERENCES TO EN 250 - OBJECT- DEFINITIONS - LIMITS Object: The requirements and tests provided for in EN 250 are aimed at © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 9 EN 1 32 - Appendix A. DEFINITIONS (EN 250) COLD WATER DIVING: water temperature below +1 0 °C (50 °F). WARM WATER DIVING: water temperature over +1 0 °C (50 °F). MAXIMUM DEPTH: 50 m / 164 feet. STORAGE TEMPERATURES: +70 °C / -30 °C (max/min) © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
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  • Page 11 © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    4. EXOskeleton: The outer frame, or EXOskeleton, serves several functions. It protects the face seal and is used to mount external components, such as the regulator, lens, and communications. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 13 9. Balanced Regulator: The EXO-26 has been supplied with a balanced regulator. This balanced regulator has an adjustment knob for adjusting to a wide range of operating pressures. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 14: Design Purpose

    PERFORMANCE REGULATOR EXHAUST PURGE BUTTON 1.2 Design Purpose The Balanced Regulator EXO-26 Full Face Mask may be used with SCUBA gear. The Balanced Regulator EXO-26 permits nearly normal speech, mak- ing the mask an excellent choice for use with wireless communications. The mask is also well suited for ice diving operations and has been used successfully in the Arctic under subzero conditions.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Optional Communications Systems: 8 ohms, accepts hardwire or wireless systems. B CAUTION The Balanced EXO-26 is not intended for oxygen service or use with higher partial pressures as in compressed air. 1.4 CR Marking The EXO-26 BR_Balanced Regulator meets or exceeds all standards established by Dive Lab of Panama City, Florida, and is CR (Commer- cially Rated) marked.
  • Page 16: Ce Certification

    CE certificates for use with air up to 50 meters. Compressed air must be compliant with the EN 12021. All the tables reporting the technical data and the pressure of use are relative to compressed air. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 17: Serial Number Location

    On the inside of the regulator the following information (as shown in the image preceding): 1. The name and the address of the manufacturer 2. CE marking: 0477 3. Notifying Body Number 4. EN15333-1 © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 18: Notified Body

    Notified Body Operating Instructions B CAUTION The user cannot: • Remove the mark from the frame/label of the EXO-26 BR Bal- anced Regulator. • Modify or counterfeit the data reported on the frame/label. B CAUTION The data shall be visible and legible throughout the life of the EXO-26 BR Balanced Regulator.
  • Page 19: Visual Inspection

    Read and understand this manual before you dive. This chapter gives basic operating procedures and how to perform the pre-dive mask inspections and pre-dive regulator function tests. Refer to Appendix A2.1, found on either the Kirby Morgan or Dive Lab website. 2.3 Visual Inspection Visually inspect the entire exterior and interior of the mask.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Equalizer

    If the submersible pressure gauge should fail during the course of a dive, the dive should be terminated immediately Check the mask regulator for pre-dive adjustment and function. The © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 21: First Stage Regulator

    If the adjustment knob is adjusted all the way in and the regulator still hisses, see the regulator adjustment section in chapter 5 of the EXO-26 Opera- tions and Maintenance Manual.
  • Page 22: Overpressure Relief Valve

    Become familiar with the way in which the mask attaches and properly fits your face. Because the face seal fits the face well when loosely fit- ted, it is easy to assume that this is how the mask should be worn. This assumption is incorrect and can cause negative results when diving. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 23: Donning The Mask

    The spider may be readjusted during a dive. 2.11 Removing The Mask 1. Grasp the bottom of the mask on each side where the buckles are attached. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 24: Proper Hood Fit

    A small hole can be punched in the top of the hood to relieve any build up of air inside. Put the hole or holes on either side of where the top spider strap lays. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 25: Introduction

    3.2 Water Entry Many methods of entry into the water are possible using the Balanced Regulator EXO-26, but a few important points should be noted. When using the giant stride entry, the bottom 7 holes in the exhaust whisker should be covered to prevent any turbulent water from flowing past the exhaust valve.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Post Dive Procedures 4.1 Post Dive Rinse The mask should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh clean water and the post dive procedures followed after each day of diving. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 27 4.3 Periodical Maintenance Of The Mask Refer to Appendix A2.1, found on either the Kirby Morgan or Dive Lab website for a complete list of mask maintenance. Replace all of the O-rings at least once a year.
  • Page 28 KMDSI recommends that the EXO-26 Mask be stored and transported to and from the dive site in a heavy duty dive bag. If the need arrises to ship your EXO-26 Mask, the original shipping box and packaging should be used. However, if you do not have the original shipping box & packaging, the box you place your mask in must be...
  • Page 29 If this procedure is not followed the weight belt and wireless electronics case will be attached to the mask by the connecting wire. © MMXVII Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #170519002...
  • Page 30 Notes...
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  • Page 32 1430 Jason Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Phone: 805/928-7772 Fax: 805/928-0342 www.kirbymorgan.com E-mail: kmdsi@kirbymorgan.com...

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