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Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5
Operations and Maintenance Manual
Part # 100-075
KMDSI
1430 Jason Way
Santa Maria, California
United States of America
Postal Code 93455
Telephone (805) 928-7772
Fax (805) 928-0342
Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5, KMACS 5,
Dive Control System-2A, DCS-2A, DCS-3 and DCS-1 are trademarks of KMDSI .
Use of these terms to describe products that are not manufactured by KMDSI is not permitted
Manual prepared by Marine Marketing and Consult
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Definitions of Signal Words Used in this Manual DANGER: This word indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: This word indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: This word indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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Warranty Information KMDSI warrants every new mask, helmet, SCUBA regulator or air control system (KMACS) (each, a Product) to be free from defects in workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from a KMDSI authorized dealer. This warranty covers all metal, fiberglass, and plastic parts, but does NOT cover rubber parts, communications components, or head cushions. Any defect of the product in workmanship or material covered by this warranty discovered within n
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Table of Contents Section Title Page # Section Title Page # 1.0 General Information 1 2.3 Connecting the Air Supply 8 1.1 Definitions 1 2.4 Connecting Diver’s Hoses 9 1.2 Design Purpose 2 2.5 Pre-Dive Checklist 10 1.3 Specifications 3 2.5.1 Testing the L.P. Supply 10 1.4 General Description 3 2.5.2 Testing Communic
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Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5 with no communications. Kirby Morgan Air Control System 5 with communications.
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KMACS 5 MANUAL Section .0 GENERAL INFORMATION . DEFINITIONS High Pressure (H.P.) Hose: A flexible hose de- The following terms may be unfamiliar to the reader. signed to carry a working pressure of gas (or air) of They are defined as they relate to this manual and more than 300 pounds (20.7 bars) per square inch. diving. All parts locations are referenced by LETTER The rated working pressure is usually indicated on on the diagram, Figure 5, Page 8. the hose and must not be exceeded
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KMACS 5 MANUAL . DESIGN PURPOSE to “suit” the term “dressed-in” has remained to The Kirby Morgan Dive Control System 5 (KMACS describe putting the suit on. A diver who is “dressed- 5) is designed to provide a central control center in” has a suit on. The term is also used to describe for the operator/dive supervisor during a surface- a diver who, in addition to his suit, has more, or all supplied air dive. Provisions for the control of the of his/her equipment on. breathing air supply, d
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KMACS 5 MANUAL tion to the job site is simple and a large surface CAUTION: Although the high pressure support vessel is not needed. At the dive site, full gauges on the KMACS 5 are rated to 5000 communications, backup breathing supply, pressure psi (345 bars), this is a safety precaution readouts, and depth monitoring are provided by the only. The regulator on the KMACS 5 is not KMACS 5. designed to operate at pressures greater than 4500 psi (300 bars). This is one of many situations wh
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KMACS 5 MANUAL 4. WHITE DIVER DEPTH GAUGE (P) the electronic components. The KMACS 5 should (PNEUMOFATHOMETER) be treated as you would any expensive life support equipment. This gauge indicates the “white” diver depth. The white diver pneumo valve knob (O), is turned to .4. BREATHING AIR supply a small volume of air to the small pneumo- hose that is part of the diver’s umbilical. The gauge SUBSYSTEM reads the pressure of the air in the pneumo-hose. This pressure, measured in feet (or m
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KMACS 5 MANUAL 6. ORANGE AIR SUPPLY FLOW After flowing through the Selector Valve the OR- INDICATOR LINES ANGE air supply enters the Breathing Air Supply The “ORANGE” air supply flow indicator line Regulator (H) which reduces the high pressure indicates the flow path of breathing air from entry breathing air to an adjustable range between l15-225 into the KMACS 5 to exit to the diver’s umbilical(s) psi (8-15.5 bars). Then the ORANGE air supply goes at the fittings on the manifold (G). Th
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KMACS 5 MANUAL Blue Air Supply half of the case (J). The top half of the case contains Flow Path Indicator Line the communicator panel with the yoke blocks and the communicator if there are communications. If Blue Air Supply Whip there are no communications there are only the yoke blocks. ( see picture in front of manual). The top is not designed to be removed. . BREATHING AIR SUPPLY SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE (I) This handle (I) controls the two position Breathing Air Supply Selector Valve
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KMACS 5 MANUAL 7. O-RING SEAL (U) . REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT KNOB FOR UMBILICAL PRESSURE (H) The O-ring seal helps keep dust and moisture out of the KMACS 5 when the case is closed. The O-ring The regulator Adjustment Knob (H) allows the seal is not pressure proof, however, and the KMACS operator to adjust the umbilical pressure within a 5 case will flood if the box is submerged. range of 115 psi to 225 psi (8-15.5 bars). Incoming high pressure air from the ‘ORANGE” or “BLUE” 8. COMMUNICA
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KMACS 5 MANUAL Section .0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . UNP ACKING THE KMACS 5 . FIRST USE OF THE KMA CS 5 When you first receive your KMACS 5, carefully Place the Dive Control System on a firm surface. unpack it and examine it for any damage that may The KMDSI logo should be right side up. Release have occurred during shipment. Be sure to complete the latches and lift up the lid to expose the panels. the enclosed warranty card and return it to KMDSI immediately. No warranty claims will be
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KMACS 5 MANUAL excessive force to the knobs; air pressure from the Prior to connecting the low pressure hose to the tanks will create a good seal. Be sure the bleed valve KMACS 5, the deck whip should be flushed with air on each yoke is in the closed position. Do not turn to make sure no foreign matter is in the hose. Con- the cylinders on at this time. nect the deck whip to the low pressure compressor OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and while firmly holding the end of the hose start the compressor a
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KMACS 5 MANUAL hoses to the mask or helmet, (refer to the manual for the mask or helmet for the proper connection procedures for your life support equipment). This umbilical pressure is always 150 psi (10.3 bars) over action will prevent any foreign matter from entering the pressure at the diver’s depth. Consult the table the helmet or mask breathing system. Once the hose below for approximate pressure settings. is blown out, immediately connect the fitting on the TABLE hose to the fittin
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KMACS 5 MANUAL .5. TESTING COMMUNICATIONS Test the communications between the diver and the Unplug the earphone connectors on the diver’s um- bilical from the communicator and reinstall them in KMACS 5. With the communicator (R) switched the connectors attached to the plugs for the micro- on, turn the speaker switch to “on” and adjust the phone. This will change the communicator to a 2 volume to a comfortable level for both the diver wire system. Test this system and adjust volumes. and t
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KMACS 5 MANUAL .5. TESTING THE PNEUMO .6 PREP ARING THE DIVER The pneumo supply may be tested in either the high The diver should be dressed in with the appropriate pressure supply mode or the low pressure supply exposure suit for the local water temperature. The mode. To test the pneumo, select either mode and diver should be equipped with a harness to provide pinch the open end (diver’s end) of the red diver an attachment point for his umbilical. By attach- pneumo hose. With the ho
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KMACS 5 MANUAL The dive supervisor may not always be the KMACS 5 operator. The dive supervisor may want or need the freedom to direct the entire operation includ- ing the tenders and other personnel. As such, he is responsible for making decisions regarding diving conditions and safety. However, the KMACS 5 operator must always be an experienced diver who understands the diver’s needs and has the diver’s best interests always in mind. CAUTION: The KMACS 5 operator must not leave the dive
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KMACS 5 MANUAL . 0 CHANGING OUT HIGH PRESSURE reading of the bottom depth. In an emergency, the CYLINDERS pneumo air can be used as a breathing air supply for a diver. The diver tells the KMACS 5 operator The KMACS 5 operator should continuously moni- to “Turn on the pneumo-air...”, then inserts the hose tor the diver’s air supply at the two high pressure into the mask or helmet. When using the pneumo in gauges (L,M) when diving with high pressure air as this mode the air pressure shou
