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© Copyright 1970-2012 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 110201001
Chapter 1
EXO-26 Balanced Regulator Full Face Mask
1.1 Introduction
KMDSI has been designing and manufacturing SCUBA, commercial, scientific,
search & rescue, and military diving equipment for over fourty years. Many of
our products have become the standard of the industry due to their design, high
quality, and outstanding performance. The Balanced Regulator EXO-26 are part
of this continuing tradition.
NOTICE
This user guide gives the user basic daily operational information for the
EXO-26 Balanced Regulator Full Face Mask. For detailed maintenance and
use information, please refer to the EXO-26 Operations and Maintenance
Manual, KMDSI part # 100-030.
The following is a list of features to be found on the Balanced Regulator EXO-26:
1) Fully Adjustable Regulator:
The regulator is fully adjustable over a wide range of operating pressures. By
simply turning the Adjustment Knob while diving, you can “tune” your regulator
for your type of diving.
2) EXOthermic™ Exhaust System:
The regulator assembly in the Balanced Regulator EXO-26 isolates the intake and
exhaust chambers from one another. The diver’s own breath assists in reducing
thermal drain by warming certain areas of the regulator. This helps to eliminate
freeze ups in cold water diving.
3) Earphone Pockets:
The earphones are allowed to equalize because all interior parts of the mask share
a common cavity. There is never a need to adjust their position and they are easily
accessible.
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.
5) Suspension Face Seal:
The suspension area of the face seal is attached to the EXOskeleton by five mount-
ing legs, much like a trampoline. In this way, the seal allows the face to seal on a
