Product Specifications: Kirby Morgan 37 & 57

This section includes detailed decsriptions of the Kirby Morgan 37 and 57, as well as important operational specifications. With the exception of the regulators, all parts are interchangeable.

Weight:

KM 37 - 30.6 pounds
KM 57 - 31.6 pounds

Helmet Shell:

Fiberglass, polyester resin, polyester gel coat, and carbon fibers

Control Knobs:

Polyurathane

Lens:

Clear polycarbonate

Neck Dam:

Neoprene. Optional latex neck dam available.

O-Rings:

Buna-N

Head Cushion:

Nylon bag filled with #4 Polyester foam

Recommended Lubricants:

Dow Corning MS4 Silicone Lubricant. Krytox® and Halocarbon® are also acceptable.

Regulator Performance

SuperFlow® 350 Performance

The SuperFlow® 350 regulator on the Kirby Morgan 37 offers high performance. The regulator has been tested at Dive Lab at Panama City, Florida. It meets all current U.S. Navy and European diving standards.

SuperFlow® 450 Performance

The SuperFlow® 450 regulator is another high performance regulator. It offers performance that exceeds that of the SuperFlow 350. It meets all current U.S. Navy and European diving standards.

Cage Code

The cage code for identifying KMDSI products for U.S. government purposes is 58366.

CR Standards

These helmets meet or exceeds all standards established by Dive Lab of Panama City, Florida, and are CR (Commercially Rated) marked.

CE Approved:

The KM 37 helmet is CE Approved.

Temperature Limitations:

Use at water temperatures below 33°F (1^oC) requires use of hot water shroud (P/N 525-100) and hot water.

NOTE

“The Hot Water Shroud (Part #525-100) in conjunction with hot water to the diver should be used whenever diving operations are conducted using HEO2 at water temperatures less than 60°F (15.56°C) for the comfort of the diver. KMDSI further recommends that the shroud be used in conjunction with hot water to the diver whenever diving operations are conducted using air or mixed gas, in waters colder than 36°F (2.22°C) to reduce the possibility of demand regulator icing.

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 divers exhalation coming in contact with the topside air temperature.

If diving where the water temperature is 36°F (2.22°C) or warmer but the topside air temperature is below freezing, (32°F (0°C) icing of the demand regulator is possible. To help eliminate the possibility of freezing on the surface, warm water should be run over the exterior of the demand regulator prior to water entry, if the hot water system is not used.

Only equipment certified and tested according to EN 250/E DIN 58 642 may be used with the KM 37 helmet when conducting diving operations in European EC compliant countries.

The umbilical assembly should be composed of good quality diving hose that meets industry standards. Generally, gas hose will be married to the communications wire, pneumofathometer hose, and strength member in a manner that will allow the strength member to receive all the strain. There are also good quality umbilicals available that are assembled at the factory using a twisted method which does not require marrying. Regardless of the system used, the umbilical is the diver’s life line and should always be of excellent quality and maintained carefully.

Products

KM 77

KM 57

KM 47

KM 37

SL 27

SL 17B

FAQ

500-050

KM 37 Helmet w/Posts

500-051

KM 37 Helmet w/MWP

500-080

KM 57 Helmet w/Posts

500-081

KM 57 Helmet w/MWP

Manual & Blowaparts Notices KM-37 Accessories Kits & Neck Dams