Page 1: Table Of Contents
1.12.1 Back Pressure System APNDX-34 1.13 Side Block Torque APNDX-12 1.12.1.1 Topside Exhaust Specifications Back Pressure System Operation APNDX-34 1.14 Regulator Torque Specifications APNDX-13 1.12.1.2 Calculating Work of Breathing APNDX-I © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 2 1.16 Neck Ring Torque Specifications APNDX-36 1.17 Locking Collar Torque Specifications APNDX-36 1.18 Miscellaneous Torque Specifications APNDX-37 1.19 Notes on Torque Specifications APNDX-37 1.20 Checklist, Maintenance, and Pre-Dive Inspections APNDX-II © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 3: Maintenance And Inspection Procedures
During the 1990’s, open circuit scuba use of en- ed. The use of more than two wraps could cause riched-air (Nitrox) by technical and recreational APNDX-1 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 4 All inspections, maintenance and repairs should tamination is suspected or found. Helmet and be completed using the appropriate KMDSI Op- mask interior and exterior surfaces should be erations and Maintenance Manual. APNDX-2 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 5 Kirby Morgan Dive Sys- tems, Inc., at (805) 928-7772 or E-mail them at kmdsi@kirbymorgan.com or telephone Dive Lab, Inc., at (850) 235-2715 or E-mail them at div- elab@divelab.com. APNDX-3 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 6: Supply Pressure Requirements & Tables
When underwater, inhalation and exhalation re- sistive effort increases due to the density of the breathing gas and resistive effort of the equip- APNDX-4 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 7: Work Rate Expressed As Respiratory Minute Volume (Rmv)
2.97 222.73 267.27 9.44 5.39 215.76 258.91 9.15 150 PSIG / 10.35 BAR 4.64 231.82 278.18 9.83 62.5 3.88 242.42 290.91 10.28 3.09 231.82 278.18 9.83 APNDX-5 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 8: Superflow 350 Hp Regulated Supply Table
*May not be capable of performing at 75 RMV deeper than 165 FSW. Performance is based on a minimum of 75 RMV to 165 FSW (50 MSW) and 62.5 RMV to 220 FSW (67 APNDX-6 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 9: Rex
62.5 (severe work) 75 (severe work) 13.3 160 P.S.I.G . (11.04 BAR) 40 (heavy work) 11.3 50 (heavy work) 12.2 62.5 (severe work) 13.4 75 (severe work) APNDX-7 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 10 Most sustained work rates by professional divers average between 20 to 40 RMV. When calculating supply requirements, KMDSI recommends using no less than 40 RMV. ® NOTE For more information, check the Dive Lab website, www.divelab.com. APNDX-8 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 11: 455 & Km Diamond Lp Compressor Supply Table
9.76 50 (heavy work) 4.94 246.97 296.36 10.47 130 P.S.I.G. (8.97 BAR) 62.5 (severe work) 4.33 270.83 325.00 11.48 75 (severe work) 3.76 281.82 338.18 11.95 APNDX-9 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 12 14.28 50 (heavy work) 7.15 357.58 429.09 15.16 220 P.S.I.G. (15.18 BAR) 62.5 (severe work) 6.88 429.92 515.91 18.22 75 (severe work) 6.48 486.36 583.64 20.62 APNDX-10 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 13: 455 Hp Regulated Supply Table
KMDSI operations manual. The old method was based on a minimum RMV of 62.5. This method can still be used. The old APNDX-11 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 14: Km Diamond Exhaust Back Pressure Flow Table
For optimal exhaust performance (minimum exhalation effort), the topside exhaust back pressure is set according to the flow reading on the flow meter in use and the diver’s depth. As an example, a diver at a APNDX-12 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 15: Calculating Work Of
Step 4 Step 2 Recommended Back Pressure Take the average reading Regulator Setting from your flow meter. Example is 180 to 210. The average flow is 195 APNDX-13 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 16: Abbreviations And Formulas
33–35 38–41 40–44 42–45 43–48 45–50 45–51 Flow LPM 55–80 110–145 145–190 170–240 230–310 300–380 355–450 5.55 BP (psig) 37–40 41–44 44–47 43–49 47–51 50–56 50–57 APNDX-14 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 17: Troubleshooting
How To Install an Earphone and Microphone on Communications Module (MWPC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo4qqT7xrCA VIDEO How To Install an Earphone and Microphone on Communications Module (Two Wire Post) VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfurxrQ5yY8 APNDX-15 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 18: One Way Valve Malfunction
One way valve allows back-flow. Foreign matter in valve. build. Replace if needed. One way valve doesn’t flow any Disassemble valve, clean and re- Foreign matter in valve. gas. build. Replace if needed. APNDX-16 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 19: Side Block Malfunction
Head cushion or chin strap caught under O-ring at neck Clear cushion or dam dam. Regulator assembled improp- Check for proper assembly. erly. Damaged gasket Replace gasket APNDX-17 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 20: Demand Regulator Malfunction
Leaking bail-out regulator on Service regulator. bottle. Leak in supply line 1st stage Service regulator. Knob difficult to turn. Stem bent. Replace stem. APNDX-18 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 21 Troubleshooting Emergency Gas Supply Valve Disassemble, clean, and Foreign matter in valve. reassemble. Valve will not flow gas. Stripped control knob. Replace knob. APNDX-19 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 22: Torque Specs
Snug—DO NOT overtighten 530-308 Nut, Communications Posts RTV Sealant Christo-Lube Christo-Lube ® ® 550-038 Regulator Mount Nut or equivalent on or equivalent on regulator threads regulator threads APNDX-20 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 23: 17C Torque Tables
Christo-Lube Christo-Lube ® ® 550-081 Nut Regulator Mount or equivalent or equivalent on on regulator regulator threads threads 530-018 Screw, Earphone Retainer 530-031 Screw, Chin Strap APNDX-21 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 24: 27 Torque Tables
Christo-Lube Christo-Lube ® ® 550-081 Regulator Mount Nut or equivalent on or equivalent on regulator threads regulator threads 530-018 Screw, Earphone Retainer 530-031 Screw, Chin Strap APNDX-22 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 25: Km 37 Torque Tables
Screw, Neck Pad Snug—to no movement of pad Christo-Lube Christo-Lube ® ® 550-081 Regulator Mount Nut or equivalent on or equivalent on regulator threads regulator threads APNDX-23 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 26 KM 37 Torque Tables 1.4 KM 37 Torque Tables Torque in Inch Torque Loc. # Part # Description Pounds Newton Meters 530-018 Screw, Earphone Retainer 530-031 Screw, Chin Strap APNDX-24 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 27: Km 37Ss Torque Tables
Bent Tube, Side Block 555-154 11.3 Screw, Chin Strap 0.67 not numbered 530-037 Assembly Loctite Loctite ® ® APNDX-25 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 28: Km 47 Torque Tables
Screw, Tongue Catch Loctite 222/248 Loctite 222/248 ® ® 550-113 Screw, Neck Pad Snug—to no movement of pad 530-018 Screw, Earphone Retainer 530-031 Screw, Chin Strap APNDX-26 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 29: Km 57 Torque Table
Christo-Lube Christo-Lube ® ® 550-081 Regulator Mount Nut or equivalent on or equivalent on regulator threads regulator threads 530-018 Screw, Earphone Retainer 530-031 Screw, Chin Strap APNDX-27 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 30: Km 77 Torque Tables
555-167 Bent Tube, Side Block End 11.3 0.67 not numbered 530-037 Screw, Chin Strap Assembly Loctite Loctite ® ® APNDX-28 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 31: Km 97 Torque Tables
555-154 Bent Tube, Side Block End 11.3 0.67 not numbered 530-037 Screw, Chin Strap Assembly Loctite Loctite ® ® APNDX-29 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 32: Km Diamond Torque Tables
555-154 Bent Tube, Side Block End 11.3 0.67 not numbered 530-037 Screw, Chin Strap Assembly Loctite Loctite ® ® APNDX-30 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 33 Screw, Split Retainer 2.26 530-309 Cap Screw 2.26 550-618 Adapter Outlet 6.78 505-752 Diamond Main Tube 550-567 Adjustment packing Nut 6.78 550-533 Bent Tube Adapter 6.78 APNDX-31 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 34: Kmb 18 Torque Tables
Loctite 222/248 ® ® 530-045 Screw, Whisker Kidney Plate 0.67 530-035 Screw, Water Dump RTV Sealant RTV Sealant Bent Tube Assembly, 555-154 11.3 Side Block End APNDX-32 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 35: Kmb 28 Torque Tables
Tighten to bottom out 550-116 Nose Block Guide Loctite 222/248 Loctite 222/248 ® ® 530-045 Screw, Whisker Kidney Plate Bent Tube Assembly, 555-154 11.3 Side Block End APNDX-33 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 36: Side Block Torque Specifications
530-030 Screw, Regulator Clamp SuperFlow 350 Torque Specifications ® 550-050 Jam Nut 550-048 Inlet Nipple 550-055 Packing Nut after seating after seating APNDX-34 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 37 530-022 Screw, Split Ring Loctite ® Loctite 222/248 ® 222/248 530-220 Screw, Pull Strap Neoprene Stainless Steel Neck Ring Assembly Torque Specifications 530-024* Screw, Split Ring APNDX-35 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 38 Snug—to no movement of pad 1.18 Miscellaneous Torque Specifications Miscellaneous Torque Specifications Overpressure Relief — 200-017 2.25 Valve — 530-210 Weld Lens Mount Bolt — 555-210 Restrictor Adaptor 2.25 APNDX-36 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...
Page 39 1.20 Checklist, Maintenance, and Pre-Dive Inspections For the most current check lists, helmet and BandMask maintenance procedures, and pre-dive inspec- ® tions, please check on the internet at www.divelab.com. APNDX-37 © MMXXI Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 211027002...

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