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Kirby Morgan SuperLite 27 Operation And Maintenance Manual (153 pages)
Helmet
Brand:
Kirby Morgan
| Category:
Diving Instrument
| Size: 8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Definition of Signal Words Used in this Manual
10
Chapter 1.0 - General Information KMDSI Products
15
Introduction
15
The Kirby Morgan Diving Helmets, Masks & Air Control System
16
Chapter 2 - Description & Operational Specifications - Superlite-27
22
Product Specifications
22
Regulator Performance
22
Cage Code
23
Operational Specifications & Limitations
23
Helmet Features
25
Helmet Shell
27
Gas Flow Systems
28
Emergency Gas Supply System (EGS)
30
Helmet Attachment to the Diver
31
Locking Sealed Pull Pins
31
Sealing Arrangement
32
Reducing Carbon Dioxide
32
Communications
32
Equalizing the Middle Ear
32
Face Port or Viewing Lens
32
Accessories
33
Eye Protection for Welding
33
Hot Water Shroud
33
Helmet Carrying Bag
34
Special Regulator Tools
34
Chapter 3.0 Operating Instructions
35
Introduction
35
Design Purpose
35
First Use of Your Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet
37
Head Cushion
37
Trimming the Neck Dam
37
Adjusting the Neck Pad
38
Pre Dress-In Procedure
39
Pre-Dive Visual Inspection
39
Preparing the Helmet for Diving
40
Clean Face Port
40
Check Moving Parts
40
Check Communications
40
One Way Valve Check
40
Emergency Gas System (EGS)
40
Setting up to Dive
45
Flushing out the Umbilical
45
Connecting the Umbilical to the Helmet
45
Opening the Breathing Gas Supply to the Helmet
46
Fogging Prevention
46
Donning the Helmet
46
Testing the Breathing System
49
Sealing Integrity Check
49
Diving Procedures
50
Standing by to Dive
50
Attaching the Umbilical to the Harness
50
Diver Dons Helmet
50
Diver Check Gas Flow Systems
50
Communications Check
50
Diver Ready
50
Water Entry and Descent
50
Adjust Regulator for Low Work Rates
51
Emergency Procedures
52
Flooding
52
Inhalation Resistance
52
Gas Flow Stops
52
Demand Regulator Free Flow
52
Post Dive Procedures
53
Removing the Equipment
53
Removing the Helmet
53
Storage of the Helmet between Dives
53
Chapter 4.0 Troubleshooting
54
General
54
Communication Malfunction
54
One Way Valve Malfunction
55
Side Block Malfunction
55
Water Leakage into Helmet
55
Demand Regulator Malfunction
56
Emergency Gas Supply Valve
56
Chapter 5.0 Inspection
57
Monthly Maintenance
57
Yearly Maintenance
58
Chapter 6.0 General Preventative Maintenance
59
Introduction
59
Required Tools, Cleaning Agents, Lubrication
59
Component and Parts Cleaning
60
Component and Parts Lubrication
60
Teflon Tape
61
RTV Sealant
61
Thread Locker
62
General Cleaning & Inspection Procedures
63
O-Ring Removal/Inspection/Cleaning and Lubrication
64
O-Ring Removal
64
O-Ring Inspection
64
O-Ring Reuse
64
General Cleaning Guidelines
64
Soap Solution for General Cleaning and Leak Detector Use
64
Acidic Cleaning Solution and Procedures
64
Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and Procedure
64
Daily Maintenance
66
Monthly Maintenance (or between Jobs)
67
Locking Collar Assembly & Helmet Ring
67
Neck Dam Ring Assembly
67
Head Cushion and Chin Cushion
68
Communications Inspection
68
Lubricate Nose Block O-Rings
68
Inspect the Exhaust Valve
68
Chapter 7.0 Breathing System Maintenance and Repairs
70
Introduction
70
Torque Values
70
One Way Valve
70
Disassembly of the One Way Valve
70
Reassembly of the One Way Valve
71
Side Block Assembly
73
General
73
Side Block Assembly Removal
73
Separating the Side Block Assembly from the Helmet Shell
73
Side Block Assembly Replacement
75
Defogger Valve
77
Disassembly of the Defogger Valve
77
Cleaning and Lubricating
77
Reassembly of the Defogger Valve
78
Emergency Valve Assembly
79
Disassembly of the Emergency Valve
79
Cleaning and Lubricating
79
Reassembly of Emergency Valve
80
Bent Tube Assembly
82
General
82
Removal of the Bent Tube Assembly
82
Inspection of Bent Tube Assembly
82
Reinstallation of the Bent Tube Assembly
83
Demand Regulator Superflow
83
Demand Regulator Test for Correct Adjustment, Fully Assembled
84
Inspection of Regulator Body Interior
84
Reassembly of Adjustment System
86
Demand Regulator Assembly Removal from Helmet
86
Inspection of Demand Regulator Parts
89
Tuning the Superflow 350 Regulator
94
Regulator Steady Flows When Pressured Up: Special Tools Used
95
Regulator Has Low or no Flow When Pressurized
97
Unexplained Demand Regulator Free Flow
97
Oral/Nasal
98
Oral/Nasal Removal
98
Inspection of Oral/Nasal
98
Oral/Nasal Replacement
98
Tri-Valve Exhaust
99
Tri-Valve™ Assembly Removal
99
Tri-Valve™ Exhaust Valve Replacement
100
Regulator Exhaust Valve Replacement
101
Tri-Valve™ Assembly Installation
102
Main Exhaust Assembly Water Dump
103
Water Dump Valve Removal
104
Water Dump Valve Replacement
104
Purge Valve Body Removal and Replacement
104
Purge Valve Body Installation
104
Water Dump Valve Body Removal
105
Water Dump Valve Body Remounting
105
Overpressure Relief / Bleed Valve Overhaul Procedures
106
Overpressure Relief Valve
106
Overpressure Relief Valve Disassembly and Cleaning
106
Overpressure Relief Valve Reassembly
107
Overpressure Relief Valve Lift Check/Setting
107
Chapter 8 Corrective Maintenance
109
General
109
Helmet Shell Inspection
109
Nose Block Assembly
110
Nose Block Assembly Removal
110
Nose Block Device Replacement
110
Handle and Weights
111
Handle Removal
111
Handle Replacement
111
Side Weight Removal
112
Weight Replacement
113
Diamond Weight Removal
113
Diamond Weight Replacement
113
Face Port
114
General
114
Face Port and Nose Block Device Removal
114
Face Port and Nose Block Replacement
115
Special Note Regarding Ports
117
Neck Dam
118
Removal of the Neck Dam
118
Neoprene Neck Dam Replacement
118
Latex Neck Dam Replacement
121
Trimming a Latex Neck Seal
122
Neck Dam Pull Strap
123
Neck Dam Pull Strap Removal
123
Neck Dam Pull Strap Replacement
123
Chin Strap
123
Chin Strap Removal
123
Chin Strap Replacement
123
O-Ring Seal Replacement
124
Helmet Ring
125
Helmet Ring Repairs
125
Sealed Pull Pins
125
Removal of Sealed Pull Pins
125
Replacement of Sealed Pull Pins
125
Swing Tongue Catch
126
Disassembly of the Swing Tongue Catch
126
Reassembly of the Swing Tongue Catch
127
Locking Collar
128
Locking Collar Removal
128
Locking Collar Disassembly
129
Locking Collar Reassembly
130
Head Cushion and Chin Cushion
131
Head Cushion Foam
131
Chin Cushion Foam
131
Communications System
132
General
132
Earphone Inspection
132
Removal of Communications Assembly
133
Replacement of Communications Assembly
133
Microphone Replacement
133
Earphone Replacement
134
Waterproof Connector
135
Connector Removal
135
Connector Replacement
135
Communications Posts
135
Communications Post Removal
135
Communications Post Replacement
136
Chapter 9.0 Accessories for the Superlite
137
Introduction
137
Hot Water Shroud
137
Hot Water Shroud Installation Procedures
137
Low Pressure Inflator Hose
140
Installation of the Low Pressure Inflator Hose
140
Weld Lens Assembly
140
Weld Lens Assembly Installation
141
Weld Shield Assembly
142
Weld Shield Assembly Installation
142
Use of Quick Disconnect
142
Table of Equivalents
143
Appendix 1: Torque Specifications
144
Note on Torque Specifications
145
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Kirby Morgan SuperLite 27 Operation And Maintenance Manual (168 pages)
Helmet
Brand:
Kirby Morgan
| Category:
Diving Instrument
| Size: 9 MB
Table of Contents
Warranty Information
2
Record of Changes
3
Table of Contents
5
Definition of Signal Words Used in this Manual
11
Chapter 1 General Information KMDSI Products
17
Introduction
17
Full-Face Masks and Manifolds
18
Kirby Morgan Diving Helmets
20
Chapter 2 Description & Operational Specifications
25
CR Marking
25
CE Certification
25
2�2�2� Notified Body
26
Product Specifications
26
Regulator Performance 2.4.1 Superflow ® and Superflow
26
Demand Regulators
26
Performance
26
Cage Code
26
Operational Specifications & Limitations
26
Helmet Features
28
General Description
31
2�8�1 Helmet Shell
31
2�8�2 Gas Flow Systems
31
Emergency Gas Supply System (EGS)
33
2�8�4 Helmet Attachment to the Diver
34
2�8�5 Locking Sealed Pull Pins
35
2�8�6 Sealing Arrangement
35
2�8�9 Equalizing the Middle Ear
35
2�8�10 Face Port or Viewing Lens
36
Accessories
36
2�9�1 Eye Protection for Welding
36
2�9�2 Hot Water Shroud
36
2�9�3 Special Regulator Tools
37
Helmet Transport and Storage
37
2�10�1 Helmet Carrying Bag
39
Use of Kirby Morgan Original Replacement Parts
39
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
41
Introduction
41
Design Purpose
41
First Use of Your Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet
42
Initial Adjustments to Your Kirby Morgan Helmet
43
3�4�1 Head Cushion
43
3�4�2 Trimming the Neck Dam
43
3�4�3 Adjusting the Neck Pad
44
Pre Dress-In Procedure
45
3�5�1 Pre-Dive Visual Inspection
45
Preparing the Helmet for Diving
46
3�6�1 Clean Face Port
46
3�6�2 Check Moving Parts
46
3�6�3 Check Communications
46
3�6�4 One Way Valve Check
46
Emergency Gas System (EGS)
46
Setting up to Dive
51
3�8�1 Flushing out the Umbilical
51
3�8�4 Fogging Prevention
52
3�8�5 Donning the Helmet
52
3�8�6 Testing the Breathing System
54
3�8�7 Sealing Integrity Check
55
Diving Procedures
56
3�9�1 Standing by to Dive
56
3�9�3 Diver Dons Helmet
56
3�9�4 Diver Check Gas Flow Systems
56
3�9�5 Communications Check
56
3�9�6 Diver Ready
56
3�9�7 Water Entry and Descent
56
3�9�8 Adjust Regulator for Low Work Rates
57
Emergency Procedures
58
3�10�2 Inhalation Resistance
58
3�10�3 Gas Flow Stops
58
3�10�4 Demand Regulator Free Flow
58
Post Dive Procedures
59
3�11�1 Removing the Equipment
59
3�11�2 Removing the Helmet
59
3�11�3 Storage of the Helmet between Dives
59
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
61
General
61
Communication Malfunction
61
One Way Valve Malfunction
61
Side Valve Malfunction
62
Water Leakage into Helmet
62
Demand Regulator Malfunction
63
Emergency Gas Supply Valve
63
Chapter 5 Inspection and Maintenance
65
Routine Maintenance
65
5�1�1 Daily Pre-Dive Maintenance A2�3
65
5�1�2 Daily Post Dive Maintenance A2�6
65
5�1�3 Supervisors Equipment Checks A2�4 and A2�5
65
Monthly Maintenance
65
Yearly Maintenance
65
5�3�1 Overhaul/Inspection Checklist A2�1
65
Chapter 6 General Preventative Maintenance
67
Introduction
67
Required Tools, Cleaning Agents, Lubrication
67
6�2�1 Component and Parts Cleaning
68
6�2�2 Component and Parts Lubrication
68
6�2�4 RTV Sealant
69
Teflon ® Tape
69
Thread Locker
70
General Cleaning & Inspection Procedures
71
O-Ring Removal
72
O-Ring Inspection
72
O-Ring Reuse
72
6�3�2 General Cleaning Guidelines
72
Soap Solution for General Cleaning and Leak Detector Use
72
Acidic Cleaning Solution and Procedures
72
Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and Procedure
72
Daily Maintenance
74
Monthly Maintenance (or between Jobs)
75
6�5�1 Locking Collar Assembly & Helmet Ring
75
6�5�2 Neck Dam Ring Assembly
75
6�5�4 Communications Inspection
76
6�5�5 Lubricate Nose Block O-Rings Tools Required
76
6�5�6 Inspect the Exhaust Valve
76
Head Cushion and Chin Cushion
76
Chapter 7 Breathing System Maintenance and Repairs
79
Introduction
79
Torque Values
79
One Way Valve
79
7�3�1 Disassembly of the One Way Valve
79
7�3�2 Reassembly of the One Way Valve
80
Side Block Assembly
81
7�4�2 Side Block Assembly Removal
81
7�4�4 Side Block Assembly Replacement
83
Defogger Valve
85
7�5�1 Disassembly of the Defogger Valve
85
7�5�2 Cleaning and Lubricating
85
7�5�3 Reassembly of the Defogger Valve
86
Emergency Valve Assembly
87
7�6�1 Disassembly of the Emergency Valve
87
7�6�2 Cleaning and Lubricating
87
7�6�3 Reassembly of Emergency Valve
88
Bent Tube Assembly
89
7�7�2 Removal of the Bent Tube Assembly
90
7�7�3 Inspection of Bent Tube Assembly
90
7�7�4 Reinstallation of the Bent Tube Assembly
90
Demand Regulator Superflow
91
7�8�1 Demand Regulator Test for Correct Adjustment, Fully Assembled
92
7�8�2 Inspection of Regulator Body Interior
92
Demand Regulator Bias Adjustment Servicing, Demand Regulator on the
93
Helmet
93
7�8�4 Reassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Regulator Adjustment System
94
7�8�5 Demand Regulator Assembly Removal from Helmet
94
7�8�6 Disassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator
95
7�8�7 Inspection of Demand Regulator Parts
97
7�8�8 Reassembly of the Superflow ® 350 Demand Regulator
98
7�8�9 Tuning the Superflow ® 350 Regulator
104
Oral Nasal
108
7�9�1 Oral Nasal Removal
108
7�9�3 Oral Nasal Replacement
108
Tri-Valve ® Exhaust Assembly
109
Oral Nasal Replacement
109
Tri-Valve ® Assembly Removal
112
Tri-Valve ® Exhaust Valve Replacement
112
Regulator Exhaust Valve Replacement
113
Tri-Valve ® Assembly Installation
113
Main Exhaust Assembly Water Dump
114
Water Dump Valve Removal
115
7�11�1 Water Dump Valve Removal
116
7�11�2 Water Dump Valve Replacement
116
7�11�3 Purge Valve Body Removal and Replacement
116
7�11�4 Purge Valve Body Installation
116
7�11�5 Water Dump Valve Body Removal
116
7�11�6 Water Dump Valve Body Remounting
117
Overpressure Relief / Bleed Valve Overhaul Procedures
118
7�12�1 Overpressure Relief Valve
118
7�12�2 Overpressure Relief Valve Disassembly and Cleaning
118
7�12�3 Overpressure Relief Valve Reassembly
118
7�12�4 Overpressure Relief Valve Lift Check/Setting
119
Chapter 8 Corrective Maintenance
121
General
121
Helmet Shell Inspection
121
Nose Block Assembly
122
8�3�2 Nose Block Device Replacement
122
Port Retainer
122
Handle and Weights
123
8�4�1 Handle Removal Tools Required
123
8�4�2 Handle Replacement
123
8�4�3 Side Weight Removal
124
8�4�4 Weight Replacement
125
8�4�5 Diamond Weight Removal Tools Required
125
8�4�6 Diamond Weight Replacement
125
Face Port
126
Face Port and Nose Block Replacement
127
Special Note Regarding Ports
129
Pull Strap
130
Latex Neck Dam Replacement
133
Trimming a Latex Neck Seal
134
Neck Dam Pull Strap
135
O-Ring Seal Replacement
136
Helmet Ring
137
Swing Tongue Catch
138
Reassembly of the Swing Tongue Catch
139
Locking Collar
140
Locking Collar Disassembly
141
Locking Collar Reassembly
142
Head Cushion and Chin Cushion
143
Communications System
144
Removal of Communications Assembly
145
Earphone Replacement
146
Connector Replacement
147
Communications Posts
149
Introduction
151
Chapter 9 .0 Accessories for the Superlite 27 ��������������������������������135
154
Low Pressure Inflator Hose
154
Weld Lens Assembly
155
Weld Shield Assembly
156
Use of Quick Disconnect
156
Table of Equivalents
157
Note on Torque Specifications
159
Ss Balanced Regulator
164
Kirby Morgan SuperLite 27 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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