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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 ed
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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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 or

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