Kirby Air Conditioner 5 User Manual

Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5Operations and Maintenance ManualKMDSI 1430 Jason Way Santa Maria, CaliforniaUnited States of AmericaPostal Code 9345

4KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001the electronic components. The KMACS 5 should be treated as you would any expensive life support equi

5KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120016. ORANGE AIR SUPPLY FLOW INDICATOR LINESThe “ORANGE” air supply flow indicator line indicates

6KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120018. BLUE BREATHING AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE GAUGE (M)The Blue pressure gauge (M) indicates the pres-s

7KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 04111200113. REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT KNOB FOR UMBILICAL PRESSURE (H)The regulator Adjustment Knob (H) allow

8KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120012.2 FIRST USE OF THE KMACS 5Place the Dive Control System on a firm surface. The KMDSI logo should be

9KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001excessive force to the knobs; air pressure from the tanks will create a good seal. Be sure the bleed

10KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001hoses to the mask or helmet, (refer to the manual for the mask or helmet for the proper connection p

11KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120012.5.2 TESTING COMMUNICATIONSTest the communications between the diver and the KMACS 5. With the com

12KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120012.5.3 TESTING THE PNEUMOThe pneumo supply may be tested in either the high pressure supply mode or

13KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001The dive supervisor may not always be the KMACS 5 operator. The dive supervisor may want or need th

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14KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001reading of the bottom depth. In an emergency, the pneumo air can be used as a breathing air supply f

15KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001inform top side that he is, “Leaving the bottom.” The KMACS 5 operator should carefully note the ti

16KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Section 3.0KMACS 5 Maintenance The KMACS 5 requires very little user maintenance. With proper care,

17KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Section 4.0Trouble Shooting the KMACS 5 System4.1 GENERALThe KMACS 5 is an extremely simple system

18KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 0411120014.3 NO PNEUMO READING Symptoms1) No air to diver’s end of pneumo2) Gauge reads sustained pressure at

19KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001 6) Air can be heard escaping into console interior.7) Umbilical hose pressure and supply press

20KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001# of Pulls 3 4 From Tender to Diver“Stand by to come up” “Come up” From Diver to Tender “Ta

21KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001 KMACS 5 EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTSKey# Part # Description1 530-017 S

22KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Key# Part # DescriptionPanel Mounted Plumbing and Gauges© 2001 KMDSI Document # 0109250011

23KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Key# Part # Description Key# Part # Description 1 455-024 Connector, L.P. 2

Definitions of Signal WordsUsed in this ManualDANGER: This word indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death

24KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001KMACS 5 DIVE LOGDiver: Date:KMACS 5 Operator:Dive Location:Weather Conditions:Purpos

25KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Table of EquivalentsTo convert units appearing in Column 1 (left column) into equivalent values in

Warranty InformationKMDSI warrants every new mask, helmet, SCUBA regulator or air control system (KMACS) (each, a Product) to be free from defects in

Table of ContentsSection Title Page # 1.0 General Information 1 1.1 Definitions 1 1.2

Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5 with communications.Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5 with no communications.

1KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001Section 1.0 High Pressure (H.P.) Hose: A flexible hose de-signed to carry a working pressu

2KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001to “suit” the term “dressed-in” has remained to describe putting the suit on. A diver who is “

3KMACS 5 MANUAL© 2003 KMDSI Document # 041112001CAUTION: Although the high pressure gauges on the KMACS 5 are rated to 5000 psi (345 bars), t