Kirby 47 manual Kirby Morgan

	Kirby Morgan 47
Contents
Definition of Signal Words Used in this Manual	X
Chapter 1.0 - General Information KMDSI Products	15
1.1 Introduction	15
1.2 Full-Face Masks and Manifolds	16
1.3 Kirby Morgan Diving Helmets	18
Chapter 2 - Description & Operational Specifications Kirby Morgan 47	22
2.1 Product Specifications	22
2.2 Regulator Performance	22
2.2.1 REX™ Regulator	22
2.2.2 Minimum Operating Temperature	22
2.3 Cage Code	22
2.4 CR Standards	22
2.5 Operational Specifications & Limitations	23
2.6 Helmet Features	25
2.7 General Description	27
2.7.1 Helmet Shell	27
2.7.2 Gas Flow Systems	27
2.7.3 Emergency Gas Supply System (EGS)	32
2.7.4 Helmet Attachment to the Diver	33
2.7.5 Sealing Arrangement	34
2.7.6 Reducing Carbon Dioxide	34
2.7.7 Communications	34
2.7.8 Equalizing the Middle Ear	34
2.7.9 Face Port or Viewing Lens	34
2.8 Accessories	35
2.8.1 Eye Protection for Welding	35
2.8.2 Helmet Carrying Bag	35
2.8.3 Special Regulator Tools for REX™ Regulator	35
Chapter 3.0 - Operating Instructions	37
3.1 Introduction	37
3.2 Design Purpose	37
3.3 First Use of Your Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet	39
3.4 Initial Adjustments to Your Helmet	39
3.4.1 Head Cushion	39
3.4.2 Trimming the Neck Dam	39
3.4.3 Adjusting the Neck Pad	40
3.5 Pre Dress-In Procedure	41
3.5.1 Pre-Dive Visual Inspection	41
3.6 Preparing the Helmet for Diving	42
3.6.1 Clean Face Port	42
3.6.2 Check Moving Parts	42
3.6.3 Check Communications	42
3.6.4 One Way Valve Check	42
3.7 Emergency Gas System (EGS)	43
3.8 Setting Up to Dive	48
3.8.1 Flushing Out the Umbilical the Helmet	48
3.8.2 Connecting the Umbilical to the Helmet	48
3.8.3 Opening the Breathing Gas Supply to the Helmet	49
3.8.4 Fogging Prevention	49
3.8.5 Donning The Kirby Morgan Helmet	50
3.8.6 Testing the Breathing System	53
© Copyright 1970-2007 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #070604002	V