KMB 18 & 28 MANUAL
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5.2 REQUIRED TOOLS, CLEANING AGENTS, AND LUBRICATING AGENTS .................... 37
5.2.1 Component and Parts Cleaning ............................................................................................. 38
5.2.2 Component and Parts Lubrication .......................................................................................... 38
5.2.3 Teflon Tape ............................................................................................................................. 38
5.2.4 RTV Sealant ............................................................................................................................ 38
5.3 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 39
5.4 DAILY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 39
5.5 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE (OR BETWEEN JOBS) .......................................................... 41
5.5.1 Communications Inspection ................................................................................................... 41
5.5.2 Lubricate Nose Block O-Rings............................................................................................... 41
5.5.3 ONE-WAY VALVE ................................................................................................................ 42
5.5.3.1 Disassembly of the One-Way Valve .................................................................................... 42
5.5.3.2 Reassembly of the One-Way Valve ..................................................................................... 43
5.5.4 DEMAND REGULATOR ...................................................................................................... 44
5.5.4.1 Demand Regulator Test for Correct Adjustment, Fully Assembled .................................... 44
5.5.4.2 Inspection of Regulator Body Interior ................................................................................. 45
5.5.5.1 Adjustment System Lubrication .......................................................................................... 45
5.5.5.2 Reassembly of Adjustment System .................................................................................... 47
5.6 DEMAND REGULATOR INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 48
5.7 HOOD AND FACE SEAL ........................................................................................................ 50
Chapter 6 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 53
6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 53
6.2 PORT RETAINER ..................................................................................................................... 53
6.3 FACE PORT .............................................................................................................................. 53
6.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.2 Face Port and Nose Block Device Removal ........................................................................... 54
6.3.3 Face Port and Nose Block Replacement................................................................................. 55
6.4 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 57
6.4.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 57
6.4.2 Earphone Inspection ............................................................................................................... 57
6.4.3 Microphone Removal and Replacement................................................................................. 58