7 MSL 72.140 Jetsam/Explorer R.1
SET-UP
OPTIONS
&
COMPONENTS
This section of the manual discusses the various options for rigging the KISS Explorer. Explorer owners should
read carefully the sections below to determine which rigging methods are appealing. There are some compo-
nents which are not included in the Explorer package, which are required for some of these methods. We
chose not to include all the parts for every rigging style, as not every diver will require them. This helps to
keep the cost of the unit down, and divers can then purchase what they need.
Once you determine which style suits you, turn to the appropriate section in the manual for further explana-
tion of that rigging system.
CYLINDER
RIGGING
OPTIONS
1.
ON-BOARD
CYLINDERS:
Standard,
diluent
and
oxygen;
with
additional
diluent/bailout
as
side-mount.
With this system, divers can choose any mix they like for the left side cylinder. With this system, divers
would plumb their side mount cylinders into the Explorer using the off-board accessory. Extra full off-
board kits or cylinder side whips can be purchased.
Divers need to decide which left side gas addition valve they would like to use. They can choose either
the no-flow oxygen valve or the no-flow diluent valve. See below for full add valve descriptions.
The right side oxygen manual add valve with flow is standard.
2.
ON-BOARD
CYLINDERS:
Oxygen
only;
with
diluent/bailout
as
side-mount.
With this system, divers
would plumb their side mount cylinders into the Explorer using the off-board accessory. One off-board
accessory kit (rebreather side and cylinder side) is included with the Explorer. It attaches to the Explorer
through the manifold. The Explorer can easily be rigged with 2 full off-board kits, if desired. This way, 2
side mount cylinders can be plumbed into the rebreather, and no disconnecting of the off-board is neces-
sary. Or just 1 off-board rebreather side whip can be used. With this set up, the quick disconnect would
be utilized when switching to other cylinders. Divers can purchase extra cylinder side whips, if desired.
For those that wish to dive with 2 on-board oxygen cylinders, the left side gas addition valve should be the
oxygen valve with no flow. Please see the gas addition valve section below for a full description of this
valve. The diluent add valve should not be used; the flow is too high!!
The right side oxygen manual add valve with flow is standard.
3.
OFF-BOARD
CYLINDERS
ONLY:
diluent
and
oxygen
as
side-mount
only.
This method, also known as the
Travel Explorer, does not use on-board cylinders. Cylinders of any size can be used, as they are side-
mounted.
With this rigging method, divers will have their diluent cylinder plumbed to the off-board accessory and
they will also have use of a left side gas addition valve, if you choose to dive with it. Divers will need to
decide which left side gas addition valve they would like to use. They can choose either the no-flow oxy-
gen valve or the no-flow diluent valve. See below for full add valve descriptions.
The right side oxygen manual add valve with flow, is standard. it does not require an off-board accessory.
GAS
ADDITION
VALVES
1.
Right
side,
oxygen
manual
add
valve
with
flow.
This
is standard and is included in all Explorer packages.
This is the original manual add valve which is used on all KISS rebreathers.
2.
Left
side
gas
addition
valve,
oxygen
no-flow.
This valve is the same as the right side valve, but it DOES
NOT HAVE AN ORIFICE! Instead it is plugged. Gas will only go into the rebreather from this valve if the
button is pushed.
