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Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17C Helmet Operation And Maintenance Manual (160 pages)
Helmet
Brand:
Kirby Morgan
| Category:
Diving Instrument
| Size: 44 MB
Table of Contents
Warranty Information
2
Record of Changes
3
Table of Contents
5
Opening the Breathing Gas Supply to the Helmet
6
Installation of the Low Pressure Inflator Hose
10
Definition of Signal Words Used in this Manual
12
Chapter 1 General Information KMDSI Products
17
1�2 Full-Face Masks and Manifolds
18
1�3 Kirby Morgan Diving Helmets
20
Chapter 2 Description & Operational Specifications Superlite
25
CE Marking
25
CR Marking
25
Ce Certification
25
Notified Body
27
2�3 Product Specifications
27
2�4 Regulator Performance
27
Superflow ® and Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulators
27
2�5 Cage Code
27
2�6 Operational Specifications & Limitations
27
2�7 Helmet Features
28
2�9 Design Purpose
31
2�10 General Description
31
Helmet Shell/Metal Helmet Ring
31
Gas Flow Systems
31
Emergency Gas Supply System (EGS)
34
Helmet Attachment to the Diver
35
Reducing Carbon Dioxide
36
Communications
36
Equalizing the Sinuses and Inner Ear
36
Face Port or Viewing Lens
36
2�11 Locking Sealed Pull Pin
36
2�12 Eye Protection for Welding
37
2�13 Hot Water Shroud
37
2�14 Importance of Proper Maintenance
37
2�15 Special Regulator Tools
37
Helmet Transport and Storage
38
Helmet Carrying Bag
39
2�17 Use of Kirby Morgan Original Replacement Parts
39
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
41
3�2 Design Purpose
41
Introduction
41
3�3 First Use of Your Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet
43
3�4 Initial Adjustments to Your Helmet
43
Head Cushion
43
Head Cushion Removal
43
Clean and Inspect
43
Stuffing
43
Head Cushion Adjustment
43
Foam Trimming Tips
44
Foam Stuffing Tips
44
Adding Earphone Holes to the Head Cushion
44
Head Cushion Foam Spacer (HCFS)
44
Installation of Head Cushion Foam Spacer (HCFS)
47
Donning the Head Cushion Foam Spacer (HCFS)
47
Maintenance of the Head Cushion Foam Spacer (HCFS)
48
Stuffing the Head Cushion Foam Spacer (HCFS)
48
Trimming the Neck Dam
48
Adjusting the Neck Pad
49
3�5 Pre Dress-In Procedure
50
Pre-Dive Visual Inspection
50
3�6 Preparing the Helmet for Diving
51
Clean Face Port
51
Check Moving Parts
51
Check Communications
51
One Way Valve Check
51
3�7 Emergency Gas System (EGS)
52
3�8 Setting up to Dive
57
Flushing out the Umbilical
57
Connecting the Umbilical to the Helmet
57
Opening the Breathing Gas Supply to the Helmet
58
Fogging Prevention
58
Donning the SL-17C
58
Testing the Breathing System
61
Adjust Regulator for Low Work Rates
61
Sealing Integrity Check
61
3�9 Removing the Helmet
61
3�10 Diving Procedures
62
Standing by to Dive
62
Attaching the Umbilical to the Harness
62
Diver Dons Helmet
62
Diver Check Gas Flow Systems
62
Communications Check
62
Diver Ready
62
Water Entry and Descent
62
3�11 Emergency Procedures
63
Flooding
63
Inhalation Resistance
63
Gas Flow Stops
63
Demand Regulator Free Flow
63
3�12 Post Dive Procedures
64
Removing the Equipment
64
Removing the Helmet
64
Storage of the Helmet between Dives
64
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
67
4�2 Communication Malfunction
67
4�3 One Way Valve Malfunction
67
4�4 Side Valve Malfunction
68
4�5 Water Leakage into Helmet
68
4�6 Demand Regulator Malfunction
69
4�7 Emergency Gas Supply Valve
69
Chapter 5 Inspection and Maintenance
71
5�1 Routine Maintenance
71
Daily Pre-Dive Maintenance A2.3
71
Daily Post Dive Maintenance A2.6
71
Supervisors Equipment Checks A2.4 and A2.5
71
5�2 Monthly Maintenance
71
5�3 Yearly Maintenance
71
Overhaul/Inspection Checklist A2.1
71
Chapter 6 General Preventative Maintenance
73
6�2 Required Tools, Cleaning Agents, Lubrication
73
Introduction
73
Component and Parts Cleaning
74
Component and Parts Lubrication
74
RTV Sealant
75
Teflon Tape
75
Thread Locker
75
6�3 General Cleaning & Inspection Procedures
75
O-Ring Removal/Inspection/Cleaning and Lubrication
76
General Cleaning Guidelines
77
Mild Soap Solution for General Cleaning and Leak Detector Use
77
Acidic Cleaning Solution and Procedures
77
Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and Procedure
77
Daily Maintenance
78
6�5 Monthly Maintenance (or between Jobs)
79
Locking Collar Assembly & Helmet Ring
79
Neck Dam Ring Assembly
79
Head Cushion and Chin Cushion
80
Communications Inspection
80
Lubricate Nose Block O-Rings
80
6�6 Inspect the Exhaust Valve
81
Chapter 7 Breathing System Maintenance and Repairs
83
7�2 One Way Valve
83
Disassembly of the One Way Valve
83
Introduction
83
Reassembly of the One Way Valve
84
7�3 Side Block Assembly
85
General
85
Side Block Assembly Removal
85
Separating the Side Block Assembly from the Helmet Shell
85
Side Block Assembly Replacement
86
7�4 Defogger Valve
88
Disassembly of the Defogger Valve
88
Cleaning and Lubricating
88
Reassembly of the Defogger Valve
89
Disassembly of the Emergency Valve
90
Cleaning and Lubricating
90
Emergency Valve Assembly
90
Reassembly of Emergency Valve
91
Leak Testing the EGS Valve
92
7�6 Bent Tube Assembly
93
General
93
Removal of the Bent Tube Assembly
93
Inspection of Bent Tube Assembly
93
Installation of the Bent Tube Assembly
94
Demand Regulator
95
General Regulator Information
95
Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator Test for Correct Adjustment, Fully Assembled
95
Inspection of Superflow ® 350 Regulator Body Interior
96
Superflow
96
Helmet
96
Reassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Regulator Adjustment System
97
Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator Removal from Helmet
98
Disassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator
99
Inspection of Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator Parts
100
Reassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator
101
Tuning the Superflow ® 350 Regulator
106
Superflow ® 350 Regulator Steady Flows When Pressured Up: Special Tools Used
108
7�8 Oral/Nasal
110
Oral Nasal General Information
110
Oral/Nasal Removal
110
Inspection of Oral/Nasal
110
Oral/Nasal Replacement
111
7�9 Quad-Valve™ Exhaust Assembly
112
Quad-Valve™ Assembly Removal
112
Quad-Valve™ Exhaust Valves
113
Quad-Valve™ Exhaust Valve Replacement
113
Superflow ® 350 Regulator Exhaust Valve Replacement
114
Quad-Valve™ Assembly Installation
114
7�10 Water Dump Exhaust Body
115
Water Dump Valve Removal
115
Water Dump Valve Replacement
115
Water Dump Valve Body Removal
115
Water Dump Valve Body Remounting
115
7�11 Reinstalling the Quad-Valve™ Exhaust Assembly
115
Chapter 8 Corrective Maintenance
117
8�2 Helmet Shell Inspection
118
Nose Block Assembly Removal
118
Nose Block Device Replacement
119
8�4 Handle and Weights
120
Handle Removal
120
Mount Bracket-Starboard Side Mount Bracket-Port Side
120
Side Weight Removal
122
Port Weight Replacement
122
Top Weight
123
Top Weight Removal
123
Top Weight Replacement
123
8�5 Face Port
124
General
124
Face Port and Nose Block Device Removal
124
Face Port and Nose Block Replacement
126
Special Note Regarding Ports
127
Removal of the Neck Dam
128
Neck Ring Assembly
128
Latex Neck Dam Replacement
129
Trimming a Latex Neck Seal
130
8�7 Pull Strap
131
Pull Strap Removal
131
Pull Strap Replacement
131
8�8 Chin Strap
131
Chin Strap Removal
131
Chin Strap Replacement
131
O-Ring Seal Replacement
132
8�10 Helmet Ring
133
Helmet Ring Repairs
133
8�11 Sealed Pull Pins
133
Removal of Sealed Pull Pins
133
Replacement of Sealed Pull Pins
133
8�12 Swing Tongue Catch
134
Disassembly of the Swing Tongue Catch
134
Reassembly of the Swing Tongue Catch
134
8�13 Locking Collar/Neck Pad
136
Locking Collar Removal
136
Locking Collar Disassembly
137
Locking Collar Reassembly
138
Head Cushion Foam
140
Chin Cushion Foam
140
Head Cushion & Chin Cushion
140
8�15 Communications System
141
General
141
Earphone Inspection
141
Removal of Communications Assembly
142
Replacement of Communications Assembly
142
Microphone Replacement
142
Earphone Replacement
142
Waterproof Connector
142
Connector Removal
142
Connector Replacement
143
Terminal Connections in the Waterproof Connector
145
Hot Water Shroud for Sl-17C
145
Communications Posts
147
Communications Post Removal
147
Communications Post Replacement
147
Low Pressure Inflator Hose
147
Installation of the Low Pressure Inflator Hose
148
Weld Lens Assembly
149
Weld Lens Assembly Installation
149
Weld Shield Assembly
150
Use of Quick Disconnect
150
Weld Shield Assembly Installation
150
Table of Equivalents
151
Appendix 1: Torque Specifications
152
Note on Torque Specifications
153
And Superflow
157
Old Method
159
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Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17C Helmet Appendix (3 pages)
SUPERLITE DEEP SEA DIVING HELMET; Band Masks
Brand:
Kirby Morgan
| Category:
Diving Instrument
| Size: 0 MB
Table of Contents
Check Breathing
1
Check Helmet/Equipment for Leaks
2
Maintain Gas Supply Over-Bottom Pressure
2
Maintenance and Repair Log
3
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