KMB 18 & 28 MANUAL
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Document # 010518001 © Copyright 1970-2003 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING: Do not dive the Band
Mask until the sealant has had time to
cure. Check the directions on the tube of
sealant for curing time. If the Band Mask
goes into the water before the sealant has
cured it could leak through the side block
mounting stud hole, screw hole, or air
flow hole. Do not breathe the fumes given
off by uncured silicone sealant.
2) Immediately after applying the silicone seal-
ant, push the screw (25) through the Band Mask
frame (17) and thread into the side block (94a/b)
body.
3) On the KMB 18, slide the flat washer (18) and
the lock washer (19) onto the stud (93). Run the
stud nut (20) down the stud (93). Torque the nut
(20) to its proper setting. If you are using the
KMB 28, the air train standoff (24) will be in-
stalled on the stud (93) and then the lock washer
(19) and the stud nut (20). Torque the nut (20) to
its proper setting. Torque the screw (25) to its
proper setting. (see Appendix 1 for Torque Speci-
fications.)
4) Slip the air train (21) over the stud (93). Align
the air train (21) with the upper edge of the view
port opening in the Band Mask frame (17).
Fig. 6.30 The silicone sealant must not to block the air tube
opening.
Fig. 6.31 Tighten the screw to the correct torque value.
Fig. 6.32 Install the air train.
5) Place the washer (23) on the stud (93) install
and tighten the nut (22) to the correct torque. (see
Appendix 1 for Torque Specifications.)
6) Test the side block prior to diving to ensure that
no silicone sealant (RTV) is blocking the air flow
to the Band Mask. If it is, it must be cleaned out
prior to diving.
DANGER: Do not breathe the fumes
from uncured silicone sealant. These
fumes are dangerous and can cause un-
consciousness. They can also cause long
term damage to body tissue.
