Kirby Morgan 47 Helmet - Manual (Page 5)

Kirby Morgan 47
V © Copyright 1970-2007 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Document #070604002
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