Kirby Morgan KMB 18 Operating instructions

KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
USER/OPERATOR COURSE
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Only selected Dive Lab trained Technicians are authorized to teach
the Technicians Course
Only Dive Lab authorized Technicians may teach the KMDSI
Operator/User Course
Course curriculum must be presented within the guidelines set-up in
the repair technician’s guide and slide show
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the use of Kirby Morgan Customers & users of Kirby Morgan Diving
Equipment ONLY
THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
INTRODUCTION
•This course provides guidance on how to
use the KMB 18 and 28
•Use of these masks will vary with the type
of work and environmental conditions
•The basic procedures of donning and
removing masks will be similar for every ob
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
INTRODUCTION
•This class is
intended for divers
who have
previously been
commercially or
militarily trained in
the use of
commercial dive
equipment
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
INTRODUCTION
•Divers trained in the use of previous
Kirby Morgan masks; i.e., KMB 8, 9, 10,
Navy MK 1 mask, Navy MK 21 helmet,
Navy Mk 22 mask, or SuperLite
helmets, will find that KMB 18/28 Band
Masks have the breathing system
controls located in the same position
and operations are similar
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
INTRODUCTION
•Demand regulator and side block components
are designed to work with pressures as low as
90 psig over bottom when diving to depths of
60 fsw or shallower, and as high as 225 psig
O.B. when diving deeper
•This wide operating range allows flexibility
when using various gas supply systems
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
•A2.1 inspection and maintenance should be
performed at least annually
•Frequency of maintenance is dictated by
condition revealed during daily/monthly
inspection
•Monthly inspections determine necessity
for overhaul with more accuracy than
simply placing a number of hours of use
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
•Masks being used in polluted waters, or
extreme environments, will require more
frequent inspection
•KM18/28 band masks should not be used for
Polluted/contaminated waters
•Hamlets (KM37) are preferred for
Polluted/contaminated waters
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KMB 18/28 (BANDMASK)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
•Side block, Regulator are the same as on the
KM 37/SL 27, parts are interchangeable
•KMB 28’s manufactured before 2004 used
small bore super flow regulator (SL 17 Reg)
•Lexan Face port on KMB 28 is smaller, All
other KM face ports, port retainers are the
same size
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Old Plastic Frame Band Masks
Older KMB 28’s, 9’s, and 10’s use smaller face port retainers
•Tab between side
block and port
retainer
•Newer face port
retainers will NOT fit
•This type of frame is
no longer supported
and should be
removed from
service
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Head Harness (Spider)
keeps the mask in place
on the divers head. The
neoprene rubber spider
has ad ustment holes for
varying the tension of the
harness
•Hood/ ace Seal provides
the diver a comfortable
thermal barrier around
his head as well as
pockets for earphones
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Steady low Valve
provides an additional
flow of air into the mask
for ventilation and
defogging
•Auxiliary Valve (EGS)
supplies backup
breathing gas to the
diver
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Gas Supply Non-Return Valve
prevents loss of gas pressure
in the event of umbilical
damage, preventing a
"squeeze”
•Communications Connections
can be either bare wire posts
or a waterproof connector.
The waterproof type is
recommended when a "round
robin" or diver/tender both
mics "on" communications
system is used
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Tri-Valve Exhaust
Whisker which
retrofits to Band
Masks, has less
breathing resistance
than the older single
valve exhaust while
providing an
extremely dry hat
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Demand Regulators
The SuperFlow350®
KMB 18 and KMB 28
regulator provides
easy breathing for
hard work
•Water Exhaust
automatically keeps
water drained from
the mask
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KMB 18/28
FEATURES
•Silicone Oral Nasal
Mask is made of a
superior silicone
material which is hypo-
allergenic
•Nose Block Device
allows the diver to block
the nose to equalize
ears
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KMB 18/28
Pre-Dive Inspection
•KMB Band Masks are
designed to fit most
divers
•No special pre-dive
ad ustment must be
made other than
securing the spider with
the proper tension for
the diver’s head
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KMB 18/28
Custom Hood
•A custom made hood
can be specially ordered
•Contact your Kirby
Morgan dealer for more
information on this
product
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Divers with smaller heads:

KMB 18/28
Pre-Dive Inspection
•Demand Regulator:Cover assembly should
not be dented and the purge button must
work
•Bent tube: No dents or kinks in the assembly
•Face Port: Must be in good condition
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KMB 18/28
Pre-Dive Inspection
•Spider must be in good
condition
•Rubber must not be
torn or cracked
•All five legs present
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