Kirby Morgan 47 Helmet - Manual (Page 6)

Kirby Morgan 47
VI © Copyright 1970-2007 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document # 070604002
3.8.7 Sealing Integrity Check 53
3.8.8 Adjust Regulator for Low Work Rates 53
3.9 Removing the Helmet 54
3.10 Diving Procedures 55
3.10.1 Standing By to Dive 55
3.10.2 Attaching the Umbilical to the Harness 55
3.10.3 Diver Dons Helmet 55
3.10.4 Diver Check Gas Flow Systems 55
3.10.5 Communications Check 55
3.10.6 Diver Ready 55
3.10.7 Water Entry and Descent 55
3.11 Emergency Procedures 56
3.11.1 Flooding 56
3.11.2 Inhalation Resistance 56
3.11.3 Gas Flow Stops 56
3.11.4 Demand Regulator Free Flow 57
3.12 Post Dive Procedures 58
3.12.1 Removing the Equipment 58
3.12.2 Removing the Helmet 58
3.12.3 Storage of the Helmet Between Dives 58
Chapter 4.0 - Troubleshooting 59
4.1 General 59
4.2 Communication Malfunction 59
4.3 One Way Valve Malfunction 59
4.4 Side Valve Malfunction 60
4.5 Water Leakage Into Helmet 60
4.6 Demand Regulator Malfunction 61
4.7 Emergency Gas Supply Valve 61
Chapter 5.0 - Inspection and Maintenance 62
5.1 Daily Maintenance 62
5.2 Monthly Maintenance 62
5.4 Yearly 62
Chapter 6.0 - General Preventative Maintenance 63
6.1 Introduction 63
6.2 Required tools, Sealing, Cleaning Agents, Lubrication 63
6.2.1 Component and Parts Cleaning 64
6.2.2 Component and Parts Lubrication 64
6.2.3 Teflon Tape 65
6.2.4 RTV Sealant 65
6.2.5 Thread Locker 65
6.3 General Cleaning & Inspection Procedures 65
6.3.1 O-Ring Removal/Inspection/Cleaning and Lubrication 66
6.3.2 General Cleaning Guidelines 66
6.3.2.1 Mild Soap Solution for General Cleaning and Leak Detector Use 68
6.3.2.2 Acidic Cleaning Solution and Procedures 68
6.3.2.3 Germicidal Cleaning Solutions and Procedure 68
6.4 Daily Maintenance 69
6.5 Monthly Maintenance (or between jobs) 70
6.5.1 Locking Collar Assembly & Helmet Ring 70
6.5.2 Neck Dam Ring Assembly 70
6.5.3 Head Cushion and Chin Cushion 71
6.5.4 Communications Inspection 71