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KMB 18/28 

Features

Gas Supply Non-Return Valve 

prevents loss of gas pressure 
in the event of umbilical 
damage, preventing a 
"squeeze”

Communications Connections 

can be either bare wire posts 
or a waterproof connector. 
The waterproof type is 
recommended when a "round 
robin" or diver/tender both 
mics "on" communications 
system is used

Содержание KIRBY MORGAN KMB 18

Страница 1: ...KMB 18 28 BANDMASK USER OPERATOR COURSE...

Страница 2: ...erved This manual is made available for the express use of owner of this Kirby Morgan product No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in any retrieval system or transmitted or used in any form...

Страница 3: ...tion This course provides guidance on how to use the KMB 18 and 28 Use of these masks will vary with the type of work and environmental conditions The basic procedures of donning and removing masks wi...

Страница 4: ...KMB 18 28 BANDMASK Introduction This class is intended for divers who have previously been commercially or militarily trained in the use of commercial dive equipment...

Страница 5: ...the use of previous Kirby Morgan masks i e KMB 8 9 10 Navy MK 1 mask Navy MK 21 helmet Navy Mk 22 mask or SuperLite helmets will find that KMB 18 28 Band Masks have the breathing system controls locat...

Страница 6: ...block components are designed to work with pressures as low as 90 psig over bottom when diving to depths of 60 fsw or shallower and as high as 225 psig O B when diving deeper This wide operating range...

Страница 7: ...and maintenance should be performed at least annually Frequency of maintenance is dictated by condition revealed during daily monthly inspection Monthly inspections determine necessity for overhaul wi...

Страница 8: ...SPECTION Masks being used in polluted waters or extreme environments will require more frequent inspection KM18 28 band masks should not be used for Polluted contaminated waters Hamlets KM37 are prefe...

Страница 9: ...e block Regulator are the same as on the KM37 SL27 parts are interchangeable KMB28 s manufactured before 2004 used small bore super flow regulator SL17 reg Lexan Face port on KMB28 is smaller All othe...

Страница 10: ...stic Frame Band Masks Older KMB 28 s 9 s and 10 s use smaller face port retainers Tab between side block and port retainer Newer face port retainers will NOT fit This type of frame is no longer manufa...

Страница 11: ...eps the mask in place on the divers head The neoprene rubber spider has adjustment holes for varying the tension of the harness Hood Face Seal provides the diver a comfortable thermal barrier around h...

Страница 12: ...KMB 18 28 Features Steady Flow Valve provides an additional flow of air into the mask for ventilation and defogging Auxiliary Valve EGS supplies backup breathing gas to the diver...

Страница 13: ...gas pressure in the event of umbilical damage preventing a squeeze Communications Connections can be either bare wire posts or a waterproof connector The waterproof type is recommended when a round r...

Страница 14: ...KMB 18 28 Features Tri Valve Exhaust Whisker which retrofits to Band Masks has less breathing resistance than the older single valve exhaust while providing an extremely dry hat...

Страница 15: ...KMB 18 28 Features Demand Regulators The SuperFlow350 KMB 18 and KMB 28 regulator provides easy breathing for hard work Water Exhaust automatically keeps water drained from the mask...

Страница 16: ...KMB 18 28 Features Silicone Oral Nasal Mask is made of a superior silicone material which is hypo allergenic Nose Block Device allows the diver to block the nose to equalize ears...

Страница 17: ...KMB 18 28 Pre dive inspection KMB Band Masks are designed to fit most divers No special pre dive adjustment must be made other than securing the spider with the proper tension for the diver s head...

Страница 18: ...KMB 18 28 Custom Hood Divers with smaller heads a custom made hood can be specially ordered Contact your Kirby Morgan dealer for more information on this product...

Страница 19: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Demand Regulator cover assembly should not be dented and the purge button must work Bent tube no dents or kinks in the assembly Face port must be in good condition...

Страница 20: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Spider must be in good condition Rubber must not be torn or cracked All five legs present...

Страница 21: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Loosen band screws Loosen band keeper screws if installed...

Страница 22: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Remove the Earphones from their pockets in the Hood...

Страница 23: ...18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Hood and Face seal Good condition with no tears or rips tears in the face seal can cause the regulator to free flow Face seal must be properly glued to the hood Lubricate zip...

Страница 24: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Visually inspect all metal parts of the Band Assembly and band keeper components including the Band Screws for damage Replace if necessary Guidance O M Manual...

Страница 25: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Inspection Visually inspect mask exterior and interior Loose or missing fasteners Obvious signs of damage Cracks gouges and or depressions...

Страница 26: ...KMB 18 28 FRAME ASSEMBLY KMB 18 has a Fiberglass frame with comfort insert KM28 KMB 9 10 and MK1 frames are made of ABS plastics...

Страница 27: ...KMB 28 FRAME ASSEMBLY Cracks in KM28 9 10 frames can not be repaired Navy MK 1 frames will except KM parts...

Страница 28: ...KMB 28 FRAME ASSEMBLY KMB 28 frames should not be use for extended burning welding ops Face port inserts deteriorate over time due to electrolysis Inserts cannot be replaced on plastic frames...

Страница 29: ...KMB 18 FRAME ASSEMBLY KMB 18 Frame is repaired the same way as the KM Fiberglass Helmets On the KMB 18 any gouges in the fiberglass shell deeper than 1 16 should be repaired...

Страница 30: ...and gel coat repairs MUST be completed by a technician that has received certification for Helmet Shell repairs by KMDSI or Dive Lab Inc Any cracks or depressions with fractures must be checked by an...

Страница 31: ...KMB 18 28 MASK ASSEMBLY Remove covers from earphones Remove microphone from the Oral Nasal Mask Inspect and repair replace as necessary Perform a communications check...

Страница 32: ...ose Clearing Device Clean and inspect the Nose Clearing Pad and Shaft Inspect Nose Clearing Device O Rings Inspect Oral Nasal Mask and Oral Nasal Valve as an assembly Clean inspect Mask and Valve Asse...

Страница 33: ...KMB 18 MASK ASSEMBLY Remove the Comfort Insert KMB 18 only Clean and inspect the Comfort Insert for damage and or deterioration...

Страница 34: ...KMB 28 MASK ASSEMBLY The KM28 9 and 10 do not have comfort inserts...

Страница 35: ...KMB 18 MASK ASSEMBLY Remove the Main Exhaust Valve Cover and inspect Main Exhaust Dewatering Valve Inspect Seat for damage and or contamination...

Страница 36: ...KMB 28 9 10 MK1 BANDMASK MASK ASSEMBLY Water dump valve assemblies are molded into Plastic frames If any damage is percent it cannot be repaired replace frame...

Страница 37: ...KMB 18 28 MASK ASSEMBLY Tri Valve exhaust system will fit KMB 18 28 9 and 10 No frame modifications required...

Страница 38: ...KMB 18 28 Band Keeper Kit Introduced in 2003 Will fit all KMB masks Requires new hood Bands are inserted into hood...

Страница 39: ...KMB 18 28 Band Keeper Kit Prevents hood retaining band from separating from frame All masks manufactured after 2004 come with kit installed...

Страница 40: ...KMB 18 28 Band Keeper Kit KM Technicians should install kits on all band masks manufactured before 2004 Kit 525 172...

Страница 41: ...KMB 18 28 Ordinal Hood Oct 2009 KM stopped manufacturing old style hoods Old style hoods should be Replaced...

Страница 42: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Check all moving parts Regulator adjustment knob Defogger control knob Emergency EGS knob Nose block device...

Страница 43: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Pre dive checks on air train are identical to KM helmets Connect EGS System Main Gas Umbilical Connect comms...

Страница 44: ...KMB 18 28 Pre Dive Hold mask to face and check breathing Check communications...

Страница 45: ...r until he is thoroughly at home with the mask this will train for familiarity Tender must be present to assist the diver and check to ensure that the diver has properly donned his equipment It is imp...

Страница 46: ...KMB 18 28 Donning and Removing Mask Open the regulator adjustment knob and the defogger control knob for a steady flow from both just prior to the diver dressing into the mask...

Страница 47: ...KMB 18 28 Donning and Removing Mask With the diver holding the mask the tender should now connect the quick disconnect fittings for the bailout supply...

Страница 48: ...epare the mask for donning by yourself close the zipper until only the last six inches are open Fasten every leg of the spider except the one on the bottom left Pick the mask up with both hands and fo...

Страница 49: ...Removing Mask Pull the hood onto your head and close the zipper taking care not to catch your hair in the zipper You will need to support the mask with your right hand as you do this Use your left han...

Страница 50: ...While you continue to support the mask with your right hand use your left hand to fasten the remaining leg of the spider to your left As a standby diver it is essential for you to be able to don your...

Страница 51: ...KMB 18 28 Donning and Removing Mask For most divers mask is most comfortable when the spider is adjusted so that the top three legs of the spider are tighter than the bottom two...

Страница 52: ...8 28 Donning and Removing Mask If you have an average size head the adjustment most divers find comfortable is three holes back on the top three legs and two holes back on the two bottom legs of the s...

Страница 53: ...u may find a different adjustment to be more comfortable depending on the size of your head Mask should feel comfortably snug against your face out of the water There will be some compression of the f...

Страница 54: ...is heavy out of the water it will be almost unnoticeable underwater Your tender may assist you in donning your mask if you prefer The procedure is the same as donning by yourself except that your tend...

Страница 55: ...onning and Removing Mask You will still need to support the weight of the mask while your tender fastens you in To help keep the bib of your hood from floating up you tuck the bib of the hood under yo...

Страница 56: ...ng System Test the defogger system by turning on and off the defogger control knob steady flow Regulator should be adjusted by turning the adjustment knob out until a slight free flow starts then back...

Страница 57: ...System Demand regulator checked for proper function breathe in and out Inhalation and exhalation effort should be nearly unnoticeable Press in on the purge button in the regulator cover Should produce...

Страница 58: ...sibility of the diving supervisor to always ensure that all pre dive checks have been properly conducted prior to allowing the diver to enter the water For the most current pre dive checks consult the...

Страница 59: ...KMB 18 28 Summary Maintenance Inspection Features Pre Dive inspection...

Страница 60: ...KMB 18 28 Summary KMB 18 fiberglass frame KMB 28 plastic frame Band Keeper Kit Donning Mask...

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