Thin putty knife helps to remove the side block | Kirby 37 guide

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A thin putty knife helps to remove the side block.

5)The side block assembly is now unfastened, but held in place by the rubber sealing compound (silicone sealant) that acts as a glue. It may be necessary to rock just slightly, or pry the side block from the hel- met shell. A thin putty knife can be pushed between the side block and the helmet shell to help free it.

Do not use a screwdriver or chisel as damage to the shell could result. Be sure to peel or scrape the old silicone sealant away from both sealing surfaces before reassembling. Acetone helps remove this, but must be used sparingly since it will also remove the

flat black finish inside the helmet.

6)If you plan to rebuild the side block assembly, it should be done at this time, while the side block is off the helmet. Overhaul the defogger valve and emer- gency valve in accordance with this chapter. Overhaul the one-way valve in accordance with this chapter.

7.3.4 Side Block Assembly Replacement If a new side block is being installed, make sure it aligns correctly in the holes of the helmet shell before applying RTV silicone sealant.

1)A generous application of silicone sealant must be applied to the side block prior to installation on the helmet shell. The sealant should surround the stud, alignment screw, and air inlet on the block. Use only Dow Corning™ RTV 732 Multi Purpose sealant. This work must be done a well-ventilated area.

Care must be taken to avoid sealant entering the air opening in the side block. Be sure to remove all excess silicone sealant before it sets up. Lacquer thinner can be used to dissolve uncured sealant, after tightening.

2) Fit the side block to the helmet shell.

2)Thread the screw through the helmet shell and lightly tighten into the side block body.

Components of the Side Block & Air Train

Stud Side block

O-ring

Plug

O-ring

Bent tube

Air Train

Air Train

Gasket

	Valve stem
Seat	O-ring	Washer
Seat		Washer
		O-ring
		t
		Bonne
		Knob
		Spring
		knut
	g	Loc
O-rin
	Washer

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Kirby 37 Thin putty knife helps to remove the side block, Components of the Side Block & Air Train, Air Train Gasket

Contents

One Way Valve IntroductionKirby Morgan 37 Correct assembly order of the one way valve Tighten to 150 inch lbs Newton Meters with a torque wrench Side Block Assembly Side Block Assembly RemovalSeparating the Side Block Assembly from the Helmet Shell General Components of the Side Block & Air Train Thin putty knife helps to remove the side blockAir Train Gasket Could lead to drowning Diver cannot use the free flow system asSource of breathing air. This could lead To suffocation Disassembly of the Defogger Valve Cleaning and LubricatingClean all the metal parts to remove salts Defogger Valve Side Block assembly and it’s associated parts Reassembly of the Defogger Valve Emergency Valve Assembly Remove the valve stem Packing Knob Lock nut Spring Reassembly of Emergency ValveValve Body Valve Stem Washer Packing nut Leak Testing the EGS Valve Removal of the Bent Tube Assembly Bent Tube AssemblyInspection of Bent Tube Assembly Kirby Morgan 37 Installation Bent Tube Assembly General Regulator Information SuperFlow Demand RegulatorTool Kit with pouch Screw the regulator adjustment knob out for removal Remove the demand regulator clamp Shake out the spacer, spring set, and piston Reassembly of the SuperFlow 350 Regulator Adjustment SystemInspect the washer and o-ring SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Removal from Helmet Regulator mount nut must be removed to remove the regulator SuperFlow 350 regulator assembly Kirby Morgan 37 Disassembly of the SuperFlowDemand Regulator Castle Wrench and inlet valve Kirby Morgan 37 Inspection of SuperFlow Demand Regulator PartsUse silicone sealant On the silicone sealant tube and MaterialPage Valve seat Install the retaining pin in the adjustment knob Adjustment end of the SuperFlow 350 regulator Kirby Morgan 37 Kirby Morgan 37 Tuning the SuperFlow 350 Regulator Test the response of the purge button Use the disk end of the Kmdsi wrench to bend the lever down Page Press the cover over the diaphragm Oral/Nasal Oral Nasal General InformationOral/Nasal Removal Inspection of Oral/Nasal Kirby Morgan 37 Oral/Nasal Replacement Quad-Valve Assembly Removal Quad-Valve Exhaust AssemblyExploded view of the Quad-Valve exhaust system Page Quad-Valve Assembly Installation SuperFlow Regulator Exhaust Valve ReplacementWhiskers must be aligned properly on the exhaust main body Water Dump Valve Replacement Water Dump Exhaust BodyWater Dump Valve Body Removal Water Dump Valve Removal Reinstalling the Quad-Valve Exhaust Assembly 101 SuperFlow Stainless Balanced Regulator 102 Remove the bent tube and the bent tube adapter Kirby Morgan 37 Adjusting the SuperFlow103 104 Exploded view of SuperFlow 450 regulator Bent tube adapter105 106 107 Install the o-ring in the bent tube adapter 108 Be sure to remove and set aside the whisker spacers Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Removal109 SuperFlow 450 flex knob assembly Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Disassembly110 Details of the SuperFlow 450 main tube and associated parts Ring111 Kirby Morgan 37 Assembly SuperFlow 450 RegulatorRegulator Body Exhaust valve insert Retainer ring Install the inlet valve in the main tube 113 114 Make sure the lock clip fully engages the packing nut Tighten the cover hand tight115 Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Installation 116 117