Maintenance Training Policy Changes Tremendous amount of information Don’t try to memorize everything Use the appropriate manual

Lubricants Gas mixtures greater than 50% O2: Oxygen compatible lubricant such as Christo-Lube, Tribolube, or other O2 compatible lube should be used

Lubricants Helmets/Band Masks used for enriched air at 50% O2 or less can be lubricated with food grade silicone Dow Corning 111, Tribolube 2080L, or equivalent

Lubricants Regardless of lubricants used, avoid mixing different kinds of lubricants DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF LUBRICANTS ON DIAPHRAGM OR EXHAUST VALVES

TOOLS In order to perform maintenance correctly the proper tools should be on hand KM manuals give a list of recommended tools to perform maintenance

Maintenance Training Policy Changes KIRBY MORGAN HELMETS AND BAND MASK CHECKLISTS/TRAINING KM has developed pre and post dive maintenance checklists to assist in the safe use of KM equipment Checklists, for KM Helmets/Band Masks should be used as a guide to ensure equipment is set-up and maintained properly KM always welcomes all constructive criticism on the new checklists, manuals, and products.

Training Policies and Guidelines Dive Lab, Inc. oversees factory repair and maintenance training for all Kirby Morgan products KM authorizes selected overseas dealers, depending on experience, knowledge, facility assets, and geographical location to teach KM helmet and band mask technician training Only Dive Lab can conduct KM dealer technician training

Training Policies and Guidelines Training certificates are issued by Dive Lab upon review of course completion documentation and verification of the technician trainer certification status

Training Policies and Guidelines All KM technicians are issued a certification number which is entered into the technician/operator/user data bank so that KM product, part changes, bulletins, repair notices, tech tips and updates can be e-mailed KM training policies and guidelines are intended to, standardize repairs, maintenance, and training on equipment as the manufacture intended Training also teaches the parameter of intended use and limitations of the equipment

Training Policies and Guidelines Technicians trained by authorized KM dealers are encouraged to teach the KM Operator/User Course Course curriculum must be presented within the guidelines in the technicians guide Only KM dealer technicians are authorized to perform repairs for profit

Training Policies and Guidelines It is recommended that all technicians document repairs and maintenance KM dealer technicians must document all work performed on helmets and band masks All helmets and band masks should be accompanied by a log book

KMDSI MAINTENANCE LOG New log book as of Aug 2011 Part# 525-211 All new helmets/band masks come with one

Training Policies and Guidelines Dealer qualifications are listed on the KM and Dive Lab’s web site Non-KM certified persons that pose as KM/Dive Lab trained technicians are, a serious safety threat to the diving industry and users of KM equipment Dive Lab trained technicians working for diving contractors or as free-lance divers can only work on their own equipment or company equipment

KMDSI Operator/User Course (5-7 hours) Operator/User Course is intended to instruct personnel on the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance and set-up procedures, as well as basic inspection and adjustment procedures Operator/User Course is not a repair technician course The course certificate is valid for two years initially and three years upon re-certification

KMDSI Maintenance and Repair/ Technician Course, (3 day) Intended to instruct technicians and users of KM equipment how to perform routine/corrective maintenance and overhauls Technician Course does not include insert, fiberglass, or gel coat repairs Course certificate is valid for three years

Responsibility of Trained Personnel Persons that receive training have a responsibility to ensure helmets and masks they work on are: Set-up and adjusted IAW checklists and Operations /Maintenance Manuals Technicians and Operator/Users should periodically check the Dive Lab and KMDSI web page for manual changes and updates, at www.kmdsi.com or www.divelab.com

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