Kirby Morgan M-48 MOD-1 User manual

M-48 MOD-1
User/Operator Course
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FEATURES
•Designed for:
–Open Circuit SCUBA
–Closed/Semi Closed SCUBA
–Demand Mode Surfaced Supplied Diving
•Pod system allows:
–Diver Communications
–Alternate Gas switching from any demand
regulator
–Gas Sharing and buddy breathing between
divers
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M-48 MOD-1 COMPONENTS
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SCUBA POD WITH KM BALANCED REGULATOR
•Part # 200-130
•Standard Pod with
KM balanced
second stage
regulator
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SCUBA POD WITH TILT TO PURGE
•Can be paired with
most second stage
regulators
•Requires a regulator
with a mouthpiece
tube that has a
single lip
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REBREATHER POD
WITH SWITCHOVER REGULATOR
•Part #805-802
•Quarter-turn valve
allows switching
between closed and
open circuit SCUBA
•Kirby Morgan
Balanced Second
Stage Regulator with
adjustment knob
Primary used by Military and Technical Divers
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MOUNTING REGULATOR TO
SCUBA POD & PULL TEST
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Click link below to play video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPXJ-VueVy0

MOUNTING REGULATOR TO SCUBA POD
Other regulators can be used provided the meet guidelines
shown below
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KIRBY MORGAN MOUTH PIECE
•Must be used with
the M-48 MOD-1
SCUBA PODS
•Can be trimmed
for diver comfort
and ease of use
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INSTALLING KM MOUTHPIECE INTO POD
•Insert mouth piece into pod
first
•Ensure mouthpiece is aligned
evenly with the tube on the
POD
•Ensure correct alignment of
the mouth piece on the
inside (diver side) of the POD
•Do not stretch the pod
mouthpiece opening greater
than 50%.
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Mounting Regulator to SCUBA POD
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Surfaced Supplied Diving
•Do not use without
proper surfaced
supplied training
•M-48 MOD-1 can be used for surfaced
supplied diving
•KM Manifold block (PN 300-145, 300-150,
or 300-155) must be used for diver safety
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Surfaced Supplied Diving
•KM Manifold block
(PN 300-145, 300-150,
or 300-155)
The three part numbers are
for different umbilical
adapters fittings on the non-
return valve
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Trimming Face Seal
•MK48 MOD-1 can be ordered with an untrimmed under
chin seal and trimmed
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Trimming Face Seal
•Trim lines for face seal
•Trimmed to fit different
sized faces
•Use sharp scissors
•Trim one line at a time,
test fit in between each
cut
•Refer to user guide for
detailed instructions
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Installing Comms & Comms plug
•Comms available as an option
for the M48
•Minor modification done by
owner required to install comms
•Refer to Kirby Morgan manuals
and user guides for the M-48 for
additional instructions.
•Video instructions available on
KMDSI website
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Neoprene Hood
Optional hood available for M-48 MOD-1
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Detailed instructions included with KM hood kit (instructional
video on KMDSI website)
Installing Neoprene Hood
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Installing Neoprene Hood
•Fully assembled hood
incorporated into mask
•Excellent option for
cold water diving
•Hoods that are
permanently attached
to dry suits can still be
used
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Second Stage Regulator Selection
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