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Chapter 6 - General Cleaning & Inspection Procedures
Kirby Morgan
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37SS
This solution may also be used as a leak detector
solution. Place all parts and components in a clean
washbasin or sink and immerse in soap solution.
Use a dilute solution of hand
dish washing soap to clean your
helmet after each diving day. The
oral/nasal mask and regulator
must also be sanitized between
use by different divers.
Allow parts/components to soak for at least five min-
utes, and then scrub using a nylon brush. Carefully
brush all surfaces, paying close attention to O-ring
grooves and threaded surfaces ensuring all greases
are removed. Regardless of the soap used, all com-
ponents must be thoroughly rinsed post cleaning to
remove all traces of soap.
6.3.2.2 Acidic Cleaning Solution and
Procedures
Metal parts that have visible corrosion should first
be cleaned using the soap solution scrubbed with a
nylon bristle brush, then soaked in a solution of 50%
white vinegar and water for less than 60 minutes.
They may also be placed in a ultrasonic sink followed
by a light brushing and thorough rinsing with fresh
water and air-dried. If corrosion is such that 50/50
vinegar will not clean components, it will be best to
replace the components.
6.3.2.3 Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and
Procedure
Sanitizing of the oral-nasal mask/regulator of Kirby
Morgan helmets is accomplished using one of four
approved germicidal cleansing solutions. There
are four examples of solutions shown below, along
with the necessary ordering information and mixing
instructions.
NOTE: Ensure helmet liner and cushion are
removed prior to sanitizing the oral-nasal mask/
regulator.
1.
SaniZide Plus:
P/N: 34805 (spray) or 34810
(gallon), Ready to use; do not dilute.
SAFETEC of America, Inc
1055 E. Delavan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215 USA
1-800-456-7077
2.
Advance TBE:
P/N: AD160 (spray) or
AD1128 (gallon), Infection Control Technology
Ready to use.
Infection Control Technology
1751 So. Redwood Rd.
Woodscross, UT 84087 USA
1-800-551-0735
3.
Bi-Arrest 2:
P/N: BP201 (4 ounces) or BP
222 (32 ounces), Infection Control Technology.
Mix two pumps of the concentrate with 16 ounces
of fresh water.
Infection Control Technology
1751 So. Redwood Rd.
Woodscross, UT 84087 USA
1-800-551-0735
4.
Confidence Plus:
P/N: 10009971 (32 ounces)
Mix one ounce of concentrate with one gallon of
fresh water.
Mine Safety Appliances 1-800-MSA-2222
Sanitizing Procedure:
Unless otherwise directed, use the following proce-
dure to disinfect the oral-nasal mask/regulator:
1) Wet or immerse all components to be sanitized.
Allow components to stay in contact with the solution
for at least 10 minutes.
2) If the solution appears to be drying, apply more
solution to keep it wet for the full 10 minutes.
3) After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse components
under running potable water.
NOTE: The purpose of this procedure is to sani-
tize the components exposed to each of the divers.
KMDSI recommends sanitizing be accomplished
daily in between use by different divers, after each
