16
LEFT
SIDE
GAS
ADDITION
VALVE
&
MIFLEX
HOSES
The KISS Explorer ships standard with a left side gas addition valve. Either an oxygen valve or a diluent valve
can be used. One valve is included with the Explorer. Additional valves can be purchased, if desired.
This means that we now have 3 gas additional valves.
1. The original oxygen manual add valve which is located on the right side of the rebreather. This valve deliv-
ers oxygen in two ways. First through the constant flow orifice and second when the button is pushed.
2. Left side diluent gas addition valve: this valve delivers gas only when the button is pushed. It does NOT
have an orifice; it is plugged. The flow for this valve, when the button is pushed, is higher than the oxygen
valves. While this valve is oxygen clean, it should not be used for oxygen mixtures as the flow is high.
3. Left side oxygen add valve: this valve delivers gas only when the button is pushed. It does NOT have an
orifice; it is plugged. This valve has a similar flow as the right side valve, when the button is pushed. This
valve can be used for any gas mixture.
In order to determine which valve is which, we have engraved the larger fitting on the valves. The fitting which
is secured into the housing on the button side, will be engraved. Also, we have labelled the filter on each
valve assembly.
*WARNING:
If
you
remove
your
valve
from
the
unit,
keep
spare
valves,
or
keep
different
valves
in
your
kit,
be
certain
that
you
know
what
they
are
for!
Read
the
inscriptions
and
use
the
correct
valve
for
your
planned
dive.
As the left side valve does not have an orifice, the left side first stage is not modified. It is a standard first
stage. This means that the left side valve will add gas at any depth. This is especially handy for those divers
who prefer to run their right side valve at a lower flow, and are unable to add oxygen at depth.
For those upgrading older Classic KISS units to a left side valve, note that both
an elbow and tube are required. When installing the elbow and tube on the
left side, the outer brass plug and inner stainless steal plug must be removed.
Once removed, put them someplace safe; if you ever want to remove the elbow
assembly, then BOTH of these plugs must be reinserted. In the event that you
don't’ want to use the elbow, it may be easier to remove the hoses, and plug the
elbow using a standard 3/8 first stage plug.
*WARNING:
IF
THE
TWO
PLUGS
ARE
REMOVED,
IT
IS
IMPORTANT
THAT
THE
TUBE
IS
USED
WITH
THE
ELBOW.
THIS
IS
CRITICAL
FOR
PROPER
GAS
ROUTING.
ALSO,
IF
THE
ELBOW
ASSEMBLY
IS
REMOVED,
IT
IS
ALSO
CRITICAL
THAT
BOTH
PLUGS
ARE
RE-INSTALLED!
FAILURE
TO
DO
SO
WILL
ALSO
CAUSE
INCORRECT
GAS
ROUTING.
EITHER
OF
THESE
PROBLEMS,
COULD
CAUSE
INJURY
OR
DEATH!
