Kirby 37 appendix Water Dump Exhaust Body, Water Dump Valve Body Removal, Water Dump Valve Removal

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7.10 Water Dump Exhaust Body

7.10.3 Water Dump Valve Body Removal

The water dump exhaust assembly is mounted onto

1) The water dump body should never need servicing.

the bottom of the helmet by three screws that are

If it is to be removed, you must first remove the three

installed on the inside of the helmet shell. RTV sili-

screws inside the helmet shell.

cone sealant is used to seal the water dump body to

After this is done, gently twist the valve body off of

the helmet shell.

 

the helmet shell. A putty knife may be used to slide

7.10.1 Water Dump Valve Removal

between the valve body and the shell to break the

Tools Required:

RTV sealant.

Flat Blade Screwdriver

7.10.4 Water Dump Valve Body Remounting

 

1) The Quad Valve cover can be removed by unscrew-

1) To replace the main exhaust body, first be sure to

ing the two screws. If the cover is badly dented so

clean the helmet and the main exhaust body of the

that it interferes with the performance of the exhaust

old silicone sealant prior to remounting.

valve it should be replaced.

 

2)The rubber exhaust valve should be replaced at the slightest sign of deterioration or aging of the rubber. Simply grasp the valve and pull to remove.

Place a coating of RTV silicone sealant on the mounting surfaces and around the mounting holes, and mate the body to the helmet and start to tighten the mount screws on the interior of the helmet. Wipe off the excess RTV silicone sealant that is squeezed out. Tighten the screws to 12 inch pounds.

To remove the exhaust body you must remove the three screws inside the helmet shell.

7.10.2 Water Dump Valve Replacement

1)The rubber exhaust valve is installed by inserting the center stem through the exhaust body then pull- ing from the inside of the helmet shell until it snaps into place.

2)When installing the quad exhaust cover be sure to never use longer screws that would protrude into the interior of the exhaust body as this would interfere with the operation of the rubber exhaust valve .

WARNING

Use silicone sealant in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe the fumes from uncured silicone sealant. These fumes are dangerous and can cause uncon- sciousness. They can

also cause long term damage to body tis- sue. Read and follow all precautions listed on the silicone sealant tube and Material Safety Data Sheet.

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Contents Introduction One Way ValveKirby Morgan 37 Tighten to 150 inch lbs Newton Meters with a torque wrench Correct assembly order of the one way valveSide Block Assembly Removal Side Block AssemblySeparating the Side Block Assembly from the Helmet Shell GeneralThin putty knife helps to remove the side block Components of the Side Block & Air TrainAir Train Gasket Diver cannot use the free flow system as Could lead to drowningSource of breathing air. This could lead To suffocationCleaning and Lubricating Disassembly of the Defogger ValveClean all the metal parts to remove salts Defogger ValveReassembly of the Defogger Valve Side Block assembly and it’s associated partsRemove the valve stem Emergency Valve AssemblyReassembly of Emergency Valve Packing Knob Lock nut SpringValve Body Valve Stem Washer Packing nut Leak Testing the EGS Valve Bent Tube Assembly Removal of the Bent Tube AssemblyInspection of Bent Tube Assembly Kirby Morgan 37 Installation Bent Tube Assembly SuperFlow Demand Regulator General Regulator InformationTool Kit with pouch Remove the demand regulator clamp Screw the regulator adjustment knob out for removalReassembly of the SuperFlow 350 Regulator Adjustment System Shake out the spacer, spring set, and pistonInspect the washer and o-ring Regulator mount nut must be removed to remove the regulator SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Removal from HelmetKirby Morgan 37 Disassembly of the SuperFlow SuperFlow 350 regulator assemblyDemand Regulator Castle Wrench and inlet valve Demand Regulator Parts Kirby Morgan 37 Inspection of SuperFlowUse silicone sealant On the silicone sealant tube and MaterialPage Valve seat Adjustment end of the SuperFlow 350 regulator Install the retaining pin in the adjustment knobKirby Morgan 37 Test the response of the purge button Kirby Morgan 37 Tuning the SuperFlow 350 RegulatorUse the disk end of the Kmdsi wrench to bend the lever down Page Press the cover over the diaphragm Oral Nasal General Information Oral/NasalOral/Nasal Removal Inspection of Oral/NasalKirby Morgan 37 Oral/Nasal Replacement Quad-Valve Exhaust Assembly Quad-Valve Assembly RemovalExploded view of the Quad-Valve exhaust system Page SuperFlow Regulator Exhaust Valve Replacement Quad-Valve Assembly InstallationWhiskers must be aligned properly on the exhaust main body Water Dump Exhaust Body Water Dump Valve ReplacementWater Dump Valve Body Removal Water Dump Valve Removal101 Reinstalling the Quad-Valve Exhaust Assembly102 SuperFlow Stainless Balanced RegulatorKirby Morgan 37 Adjusting the SuperFlow Remove the bent tube and the bent tube adapter103 104 Bent tube adapter Exploded view of SuperFlow 450 regulator105 106 107 108 Install the o-ring in the bent tube adapterKirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Removal Be sure to remove and set aside the whisker spacers109 Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Disassembly SuperFlow 450 flex knob assembly110 Ring Details of the SuperFlow 450 main tube and associated parts111 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Kirby Morgan 37 AssemblyRegulator Body Exhaust valve insert Retainer ring113 Install the inlet valve in the main tube114 Tighten the cover hand tight Make sure the lock clip fully engages the packing nut115 116 Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Installation117
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