Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17B User manual

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KIRBY MORGAN SUPERLITE DEEP SEA DIVING HELMET
MODEL 17 A/B
SUPERVISORS EQUIPMENT CHECKS PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO
WATER
Appendix A2.4.1
(9-21-2016 SC)
NOTE: is checklist is intended to be used with both KMDSI SuperLite 17A and B.
NOTE: Helmet(s) being used in polluted waters, or extreme environments, will require inspection that is more
frequent.
CAUTION: KMDSI strongly recommends the use of a Tender to assist the diver when “dressing-in”. e Tender
should ensure the Helmet Liner is fastened to the Helmet Shell and the Chinstrap is properly fastened under the
divers chin, once the Helmet is donned. Aer closing the Yoke/Neck Clamp Assembly, ensure that
the safety pin is installed.
WARNING: ese are recommended minimum checks when using Kirby Morgan Helmets or Masks. Additional
checks may be required as dictated by the conditions and tasks being performed. Failure to perform in-water
checks may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: All surface supplied diving with Kirby Morgan Helmets must include a fully functional, properly
maintained Emergency Gas System (“EGS”). e EGS should be maintained in accordance with the applicable
Operations and Maintenance Manual(s).
Date:
Helmet Serial #:
Associated Equipment Serial #(s):
Technician (Print Name):
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Systems, Inc. Use of these terms to describe products that are not manufactured by KMDSI is not permitted without written permission from KMDSI.
© Copyright 1970-2016 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. is manual is made available for the express use of owner of this Kirby
Morgan product. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, or used in any form or by any means, whether
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Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc.
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STEP PROCEDURES INITIALS
1. Supply Gas Supervisor:
a. Ensure gas to diver.
2. Check Breathing System
Diver - Check the following (a-e):
a. Open and close the Steady-Flow Valve to
ensure proper operation.
b. Check breathing resistance. Set Demand
Regulator Adjustment Knob for minimum
inhalation eort.
c. Press Purge Button to check gas purge function.
d. Ensure Nose Block Device slides freely.
e. Ensure Emergency Valve opens and closes
properly. en, ensure Emergency Valve is closed
and the Bail Out Cylinder Valve is open.
3. Check Communications
Diver:
Perform Communications Check
4. Check Hot Water Supply
(if applicable)
Tender:
Check hot water supply connections. Ensure
topside hot water supply has been switched to
diver and verify ow to hot water shroud and suit
(if used).
5. Check Dry Suit Ination Hose
(if applicable)
Tender:
Check dry suit Ination Hose Connection.
Ensure dry suit Ination Valve and Exhaust Valve
function properly.
6. Check Entire Rig
Tender:
Soap and leak check Helmet/Mask gas ttings
and connections, including Emergency Gas
System.
7. Check Diver’s Entire Rig
Supervisor/Tender:
Check adjustment/t of the entire rig,
including the following (a – f):
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Kirby Morgan, SuperLite, Band Mask, KMB Band Mask, EXO, SuperMask, SuperFlow, and Rex are all registered trademarks of Kirby Morgan Dive
Systems, Inc. Use of these terms to describe products that are not manufactured by KMDSI is not permitted without written permission from KMDSI.
© Copyright 1970-2016 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. is manual is made available for the express use of owner of this Kirby
Morgan product. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, or used in any form or by any means, whether
graphic, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, or otherwise by technology known or unknown, without the prior written permission of
Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc.
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STEP PROCEDURES INITIALS
NOTE: On the SL-17A/B, this
procedure will ensure the Neck
Clamp w/Yoke Assembly is prop-
erly adjusted prior to descent.
NOTE: All equipment must be
adjusted properly and functioning
correctly. e Helmet/Mask must
be breathing easily and properly.
a. On SuperLite 17 A/B, ensure the Rear Hinge
Tab is fully engaged on the alignment sleeve.
Using thumb on the bottom of Regulator Body,
and middle nger on Neck Clamp, attempt
to “pop” Neck Clamp w/Yoke Assembly from
bottom rim of Helmet.
b. Diver’s Safety Harness
c. Umbilical Strain Release
d. EGS Hose Quick Disconnect
e. Boots, Gloves, Knife and other accessories.
f. Helmet supply pressure, minimum 115 psig.
8. Check Breathing
Diver:
Check to ensure helmet is breathing properly.
NOTE: All equipment must be adjusted properly
and functioning correctly. e Helmet/Mask
must be breathing easily and properly.
KMDSI highly recommends that a certied KMDSI Repair Technician make all repairs and that only genuine
KMDSI repair and replacement parts be used. Owners of KMDSI products that elect to do their own repairs
and inspections should only do so if they possess the knowledge and experience. All inspections, maintenance,
and repairs should be completed using the appropriate KMDSI Operations and Maintenance Manual(s). Persons
performing repairs should retain all replacement component receipts for additional proof of maintenance history.
Should any questions on procedures, components, or repairs arise, please contact Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc.,
by telephone at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail], or contact Dive Lab, Inc., by telephone at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
NOTE: e Maintenance Log, Appendix 3, of the Operations and Maintenance Manual may be used as a template
to create blank pages to record all the maintenance.
Technician (Print):
Signature: Date:
Comments:
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