Side Block assembly and it’s associated parts | Kirby 37 specification

Kirby Morgan 37 & 57

The Side Block assembly and it’s associated parts.

Helmet shell

Side Block

Stud

Seat

Valve Stem

LP

Plug

Bent Tube O-ringSpring

Air Train

Air Train

Gasket

Bolt

Teflon washer

Bonnet

Washer

Knob

Nut

7.4.3Reassembly of the Defogger Valve

Tools Required:

3/8 inch Slotted Flat Blade Screwdriver

13/16” Open End Attachment on Torque Wrench Minimum recommended replacement parts during overhaul:

Washers, O-rings

1)Screw in the new seat assembly until it is even with the front of the side block body.

2)Next, install the Teflon® washer and O-ring onto the stem.

3)Insert the proper end of the stem into the seat assembly and turn clockwise until the seat lightly bottoms out. Leave the stem in place.

4)Lubricate the O-ring and install on the bonnet.

5)Slide the bonnet over the stem and thread the bon-

net into the side block.

6)Tighten the bonnet with a torque wrench to 100 inch lbs.

7)Place the new Teflon® washer and the control knob on the stem and rotate the stem counterclockwise until the seat assembly tops out fully open. The control knob must turn smoothly without any binding.

Binding (or “hard spots”) in the rotation could be an indication of a bent stem that should be replaced. Replace the knob and or stem if the fit allows the valve to rotate loosely more than 1/8th of a turn.

8)Install the new Teflon® washer, new knob, and the spring, and locknut. Tighten the locknut until it is flush with the knob.

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Kirby 37 appendix Side Block assembly and it’s associated parts, Reassembly of the Defogger Valve

Contents

One Way Valve IntroductionKirby Morgan 37 Tighten to 150 inch lbs Newton Meters with a torque wrench Correct assembly order of the one way valve General Side Block AssemblySide Block Assembly Removal Separating the Side Block Assembly from the Helmet Shell Components of the Side Block & Air Train Thin putty knife helps to remove the side blockAir Train Gasket To suffocation Could lead to drowningDiver cannot use the free flow system as Source of breathing air. This could lead Defogger Valve Disassembly of the Defogger ValveCleaning and Lubricating Clean all the metal parts to remove salts Reassembly of the Defogger Valve Side Block assembly and it’s associated parts Remove the valve stem Emergency Valve Assembly 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 Remove the demand regulator clamp Screw the regulator adjustment knob out for removal Shake out the spacer, spring set, and piston Reassembly of the SuperFlow 350 Regulator Adjustment SystemInspect the washer and o-ring Regulator mount nut must be removed to remove the regulator SuperFlow 350 Demand Regulator Removal from Helmet SuperFlow 350 regulator assembly Kirby Morgan 37 Disassembly of the SuperFlowDemand Regulator Castle Wrench and inlet valve On the silicone sealant tube and Material Kirby Morgan 37 Inspection of SuperFlowDemand Regulator Parts Use silicone sealantPage Valve seat Adjustment end of the SuperFlow 350 regulator Install the retaining pin in the adjustment knob Kirby Morgan 37 Test the response of the purge button Kirby Morgan 37 Tuning the SuperFlow 350 Regulator Use the disk end of the Kmdsi wrench to bend the lever down Page Press the cover over the diaphragm Inspection of Oral/Nasal Oral/NasalOral Nasal General Information Oral/Nasal Removal 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 Removal Water Dump Valve ReplacementWater Dump Exhaust Body Water Dump Valve Body Removal 101 Reinstalling the Quad-Valve Exhaust Assembly 102 SuperFlow Stainless Balanced Regulator 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 106 107 108 Install the o-ring in the bent tube adapter 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 Exhaust valve insert Retainer ring Kirby Morgan 37 AssemblySuperFlow 450 Regulator Regulator Body 113 Install the inlet valve in the main tube 114 Make sure the lock clip fully engages the packing nut Tighten the cover hand tight115 116 Kirby Morgan 37 SuperFlow 450 Regulator Installation 117