HELMETS & FULL FACE MASKS
Helmets & Full Face Masks
Kirby Morgan
Helmets
KM® 97
The Kirby Morgan® 97 features the 455 Balanced Regulator. The 455 is an all stainless steel regulator with superior breathing performance and the added advantage of compatibility with the SL 27, 17C, KM 37, KM 37SS, KM 57 helmets as well as the KMB 18 & 28 Band Masks. The overall performance of this regulator is outstanding and sets a new performance standard for commercial diving helmets and band masks.
The KM 97 features a quick change communications module, available with either bare wire posts or waterproof connector, and allows for easy, efficient maintenance of the communications. This same communications system is found in all our helmet models (with the exception of the SL 17B and 17C).
The advantages of this stainless steel helmet include the following: Rugged helmet shell and other components No refinishing required if the surface is scratched or gouged Elimination of threaded inserts for securing port retainer to helmet shell.
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FEATURES
- Air Train
- Auxiliary Port
- Defogging Steady Flow Valve
- Emergency (EGS) Valve
- Gas Supply Non-Return Valve
- Handle
- Nose Block
- Rapid Change Modular Communications Systems
- Silicone Oral Nasal Mask
- Stainless Steel Shell
- Stainless Steel Side Block
- The 455 Balanced Regulator
- Whisker Wings
SPECIFICATIONS
| KM® 97 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Weight | 31.09 pounds | ||||||||||||||||
| Helmet Shell | Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||||
| Control Knobs | Polyurethane | ||||||||||||||||
| Face Port/Lens | Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate | ||||||||||||||||
| Neck Dam | Neoprene. Optional latex neck dam available | ||||||||||||||||
| O-rings | Buna-N | ||||||||||||||||
| Head Cushion | Nylon bag filled with #4 Polyester foam | ||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Lubricants | All helmets and masks are lubricated at the factory with Christo-Lube®. Kirby Morgan recommends Christo-Lube® or Tribolube® for all gas train components. Dow Corning® 111 Silicone or equivalent may be used for helmet and mask components that are used with gas mixtures containing less than 50% oxygen. | ||||||||||||||||
| Regulator | The 455 balanced regulator on the KM 97 offers high performance. The regulator has been tested at Dive Lab at Panama City, Florida. It meets or exceeds all current U.S. Navy and European diving standards. | ||||||||||||||||
| Note: | The minimum operating temperature recommended for this helmet is 34 °F (1 °C), without the use of the water shroud P/N 525-761 and hot water. Without a hot water and the shroud system, the diver may be subject to hypothermia due to cold gas inspiration temperatures. NOTE: Usually the greatest danger of demand regulator icing will be encountered on deck when the surrounding air temperature is less than 32°F (0 °C). This effect is primarily due to the refrigeration effect of breathing air pressure reduction, and the addition of moisture from the diver’s exhalation coming in contact with the topside air temperature. |
REFERENCES
| DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
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| KM®97 Helmet w/Posts | KM-500-700 | ||||||||||||||||
| KM®97 Helmet w/MWPC | KM-500-701 |