KiSS Classic EXPLORER Manual Download Page 5

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EXPLORER PARTS LIST 

Congratulations on purchasing the KISS Explorer.  This is a unit for divers who want options when configuring 

their rebreather; rigging can be personalized to suit the divers personal style or to suit specific diving require-
ments.  It is up to you, the diver to ensure that the system is rigged properly for the diving that you are plan-
ning on executing and also to ensure that you are properly trained and have the appropriate gear and bail out 
gas.   

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1 Explorer counterlung case with detachable front plate and webbing harness.  Also included are 2 attachment 

screws for securing front plate to case; screw sets for securing the cover plate, if the KISS wing is not used; de-
tachable manifold; spine; detachable tank rails 

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Custom KISS wing.  Includes over pressure valve as well as inflation hose and inflator 

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1 scrubber head with all required parts (CL attachments and rings, towers, 2 elbows (left side with appropriate 
tube), exhaust valve, draw nut) 

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1 scrubber head hat 

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2 counterlungs: includes a 2 liter and a 4 liter unless otherwise specified - no charge for different combination 

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1 diluent first stage with, OPV, and 2 swivel elbows 

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1 oxygen first stage with delrin plug, OPV, and swivel elbow 

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1 right side oxygen manual add valve with constant flow orifice, filter and 2 yellow Miflex hoses 

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1 left side gas addition valve; choose either no-flow oxygen valve or no-flow diluent valve..  With filter and 2 black 
Miflex hoses 

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1 ADV assembly: cover, diaphragm, valve bolt, valve stem, LP swivel elbow 

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1 LP diluent hose with hose adapter (ADV swivel to manifold) 

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1 LP diluent hose with hose adapter (Manifold to diluent first stage) 

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1 Scrubber canister with protective coating.  Also includes the base & inner tube, which is packed with: 

  

4 small lined hose clamps - to attach quick connect system to loop hoses 

 

2 O-ring sets - One is a spare 

 

1 nut driver 

 

1 KISS tool - for draw nut 

 

1 back plate attachment kit: 2-1 inch hex bolts, 2-1  1/2 inch hex bolts, 2 fender washers, 2 lock washers 

 

1 counterlung ring, spare 

 

8 SS ballast rings 

 

2 scrubber head plugs.  For use if the left side elbow is removed 

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1 bailout mouthpiece with LP hose 

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2 sets (four straps) webbing for on-board cylinders 

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2 loop hoses: 22” included unless otherwise specified - no charge to replace with 17” hoses 

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1 complete off-board accessory kit (rebreather side and cylinder side) 

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4 quick connect hose stubs for loop hoses 

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1 CD - Manuals 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Classic EXPLORER

Page 1: ...1 MSL 72 140 Jetsam Explorer R 1 Classic KISS EXPLORER DURABLE RELIABLE FLEXIBLE...

Page 2: ...BE DONE PRIOR TO DIVING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT SPECIAL AT TENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO ALL NOTES OR WARNINGS THEY MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH THE KISS E...

Page 3: ...mindset do not get in the water The diver YOU has the final responsibility for his or her own safety and actions while using this rebreather All components of the Classic KISS must be in good working...

Page 4: ...er work with the environment at hand the planned dive or gear available at the destination And they would like to be able to do this quickly and easily The Explorer does all this it can be rigged seve...

Page 5: ...different combination 1 diluent first stage with OPV and 2 swivel elbows 1 oxygen first stage with delrin plug OPV and swivel elbow 1 right side oxygen manual add valve with constant flow orifice filt...

Page 6: ...or or a dealer so that you get the freshest sensors possible This way you know they have not been sitting on our shelf for some time Most divers have pressure gauges which can be used Additional LP an...

Page 7: ...xplorer can easily be rigged with 2 full off board kits if desired This way 2 side mount cylinders can be plumbed into the rebreather and no disconnecting of the off board is neces sary Or just 1 off...

Page 8: ...first stages are used as the side mount first stages These QD fittings are required if the diver wishes to use heavy cylinders which must be attached in the water The QD allows the add valve hose sys...

Page 9: ...se The KISS Explorer counterlung case attaches to the scrubber head in the same manner of the Classic KISS with two 2 inch flat head screws For those upgrading older Classic KISS units the existing sc...

Page 10: ...is normal When the top plate is fitted every thing will be positioned properly and will be snug Position the top plate as shown in the right hand photo with the crotch strap slot at the bottom The ph...

Page 11: ...lace the screw through the plate the washer be tween the plate and the back counterlung case and the nut on the inside of the counterlung case Secure See the photos below The corner screws are 5 16 18...

Page 12: ...hat the top ring should sit fairly high approximately 3 to 5 from the top of the plate Remember the rebreather needs to sit as high on your back as possible for the best work of breathing THIS IS VERY...

Page 13: ...e locked under the tank mount brackets on the case Loosen the tank mount brackets and instead of sliding the straps through the slots on the case slide them under the tank mount bracket instead Positi...

Page 14: ...quick disconnect male The off board accessory cylinder side includes 1 swivel elbow 1 6inch LP hose 1 quick disconnect female The shut off valve is open when it is pushed up following the direction o...

Page 15: ...LE MEMORY WITH ANY TYPE OF DIVING REBEATHER OR OPEN CIRCUIT THERE IS RISK WHEN USING NEW EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE OFF BOARD ACCESSORY ON A KISS REBREATHER THE DIVER MUST ACCEPT THIS RISK AND THAT THE ABO...

Page 16: ...ill 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 w...

Page 17: ...o ensure that this fitting does not spin while you are either attaching or removing the valve from other fittings or hoses If you need to remove or attach any fittings which go directly into the plast...

Page 18: ...d working order with good O rings Ensure that you rinse your gear after diving in salt water and if you flood your rebreather and you think water has gotten into the valve service it If you pay attent...

Page 19: ...the diluent first stage If you do not do this you will be adding both pure oxygen from the left on board cyl inder and also diluent from your side mount cylinder through the ADV The ADV should ONLY a...

Page 20: ...cylinders WITHOUT second stages should not be done If the rebreather mouthpiece for any reason fails then the bail out gas would not be accessible Also divers should ensure that they plan their dives...

Page 21: ...r is attached to the loop by the oxygen manual add valve WARNING As always all dives should be conducted with the appropriate gear training and mind set If any one of these is lacking death could resu...

Page 22: ...en the button is pushed The diluent valve has a higher flow so that loop flushes may be conducted using this valve Of course diluent flushes can still be done using the mouthpiece ADV as with the Clas...

Page 23: ...manifold See the photo on the right for placement Warning Some divers may feel that this hose is redundant and wish to remove it These divers should be aware that if it is removed the ADV and the ope...

Page 24: ...low the fitting which is directly attached to the valve to spin It could strip the threads of the housing See page 17 for more information on this subject and wrench placement photos When your Explore...

Page 25: ...25 MSL 72 140 Jetsam Explorer R 1 KISS REBREATHERS www kissrebreathers com info jetsam ca 1 604 469 9176 SKYPE KISSCCR...

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