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6.2.1 Component and Parts Cleaning
The helmet and components should only be cleaned
using a mild solution of dishwashing soap such as
JOY ™ or Dawn ™ hand dishwashing soap.
Parts that have corrosion should be washed and
scrubbed with a nylon bristle brush and then soaked
in a solution of 50% white vinegar and water for 30-
60 minutes followed by a light brushing and a good
fresh water rinse. Helmet liners and rubber compo
-
nents should be cleaned using a mild soapy solution
followed by a good rinsing and air-dried.
DO NOT
use hair dryers or high heat to dry the
rubber or fabric components, high temperatures will
severely reduce their serviceability. To clean parts
heavily encrusted with salt we recommend a dilute
solution of white vinegar and a toothbrush.
6.2.2 Component and Parts Lubrication
All helmets are lubricated at KMDSI with Christo-
Lube
®
. Helmets used for air diving or diving or with
oxygen mixtures containing less than 50 % oxygen
can be lubricated with food grade silicone such as
Dow Corning
®
111 or equivalent.
Do not use aerosol spray or lubricants.
Many aero
-
sol propellants will damage plastic. Avoid lubricant
contact with plastic parts.
N
OTE: All parts on the helmet that require
lubrication must be lubricated sparingly with the
appropriate lubricant.
Silicone lubricant is not recommended for helmets
used with oxygen. (Avoid mixing lubricants to
preclude incompatibility).
All parts on Kirby Morgan helmets and
masks must be adjusted to their proper
torque specifications. See Appendix 1 for
a complete listing of torque specifica-
tions for each part. Failure to adjust parts
to the recommended specifications could
lead to helmet failure and accidents. This
could be fatal.
WARNING
Never use any aero-
sol propelled sprays
near the face port of
Kirby Morgan helmets.
The propellent used
in these aerosols can
invisibly damage the
Silicone
Spra
y
polycarbonate face port and cause it
to shatter upon impact from any strong
blow. If the face port fails underwater
the helmet will flood and drowning may
result.
WARNING
WARNING
Kirby Morgan diving
helmets are lubricated
for use with oxygen rich
mixtures as they come
from the factory.
Only lubricants such as
Krytox
®
, Fluorolube
®
,
Tribolube
®
or Christo-Lube
®
are ac-
ceptable for oxygen service. Care must
be taken to avoid contamination of gas
system components with hydrocarbons
when air is used as a breathing medium.
Contamination of Kirby Morgan masks
and helmets with hydrocarbons can lead
to fire or explosions when this equipment
makes contact with high oxygen partial
pressures.
