Kirby Morgan 500-040 SuperLite® 27 Commercial Diving Helmet with Posts REFERENCE ONLY

The Kirby Morgan 500-040 SuperLite® 27 with 350 regulator is no longer in production. The Kirby Morgan 500-040 SuperLite® 27 with the 455 regulator is available for purchase here.

Features:

• SuperFlow® 350 Regulator - This all metal, fully adjustable, Commercial Rated™ demand regulator provides easy breathing and excellent performance with low pressure compressors.
• Air Train - The air train diffuses incoming breathing air/gas onto the face port/lens to defog and ventilate.
• Defogging Steady Flow Valve - Provides an additional flow of gas into the helmet for ventilation and defogging.
• Emergency (EGS) Valve - Supplies backup breathing gas to the diver.
• Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shell - Kirby Morgan® has over 50 years experience in composite laminations. The helmet shell is hand laid up glass fiber reinforced thermal setting polyester (fiberglass) with carbon fiber reinforcement at key points for added durability. It is light and highly impact resistant, and provides a heat/cold barrier as well as being an excellent electrical nonconductor.
• Gas Supply Non-Return Valve - Commercial Rated™, It prevents loss of gas pressure in the event of umbilical damage.
• Nose Block Device - Allows the diver to block the nose to equalize ears.
• Rapid Change Modular Communications Systems - Because the module is easily removed the helmet, repair or replacement of communications parts is quick and trouble free. It is available with either a male waterproof connector or a bare wire post connection.
• Side Block - Multi use side block has additional ports built in to provide controlled air flow, if needed.
• Silicone Oral Nasal Mask - Made of a superior silicone material which is hypo-allergenic and has a longer work life than latex.
• Top Handle - Handle can be removed without breaking seals, making it quick and easy to attach accessories.
• Tri-Valve Exhaust with Whisker Wings - Bubble deflecting Whisker wings keep bubbles further from face port and ears, improving visibility and decreasing internal noise.
• Head Cushion - Gives the commercial dive helmet a secure, well balanced feel as well as excellent thermal protection during long work periods.
• Port Weight - Provides balance, comfort, and an accessory mounting area.
• Locking Collar Latch System - Consists of two sealed pull pins which are pulled forward to release the neck collar and neck dam locking system. Even when the latches are released, the neck dam maintains a positive seal and will not allow the seal to be broken until the collar actually clears the commercial diver's shoulders, thus preventing any flooding of the commercial diver's helmet.
• Internal Adjustable Chin Strap - Supports, along with the adjustable neck pad on the locking collar gives the commercial diver a comfortable, secure fit.
• Adjustable Neck Pad - Made from a scuff resistant elastomer and, in conjunction with the swing catch, provides protection for the bottom of the commercial diving helmet.
• Neck Dam Swing Catch - Rotates out of the way to allow the neck dam assembly to be unsealed from the commercial diving helmet. This simplifies removal of the commercial diving helmet.

Specifications:

The SuperLite® 27 Commercial Diving Helmet with Posts has been tested and conforms to the performance requirements as set forth in Annex II of Directive 89/686/EEC and, as far as applicable, the EN 250:2000, EN 250/A1:2006 and EN 15333-1:2008 (class B). It is fully CE marked with demand regulator SuperFlow® 350 and oral nasals P/N 510-690 and P/N 510-747.

• CE certified
• Weight: 27 lbs.
• Helmet shell: Fiberglass, polyester resin, polyester gel coat, and carbon fibers
• Control knobs: Polyurathane
• Lens: Clear polycarbonate
• Neck dam: Neoprene
• O-Rings: Buna-N
• Head cushion: Nylon bag filled with #4 Polyester foam
• Certifications: The commercial diver's helmet has been tested and conforms to the performance requirements as set forth in Annex II of Directive 89/686/EEC and as far as applicable, the EN250 (edition Jan 2000) and the E DIN 58 642 (edition Feb 1998). When the commercial diver's helmet is used for air diving in countries that conform to C.E. regulations it may be used to a maximum depth of 164fsw (50 msw). I.A.W. EN250.
• Recommended Lubricants: All commercial diving helmets and band masks are lubricated at the factory with Christo-Lube. Kirby Morgan DSI recommends Christo-Lube for all gas train components. Dow Corning 111 Silicone lubricant may also be used with gas mixtures less than 50% oxygen.
• SuperFlow® 350 Regulator: The Kirby Morgan SuperFlow® 350 regulator on the Kirby Morgan SuperLite® 27 Commercial Diving Helmet offers high performance. The commercial diving regulator has been tested at Dive Lab at Panama City, Florida. It meets all current U.S. Navy and European commercial diving standards.
• Cage Code: The cage code for identifying Kirby Morgan DSI products for U.S. government purposes is 58366.
• CR Standards: These commercial diving helmets meet or exceed all standards established by Dive Lab of Panama City, Florida, and are CR (Commercially Rated) marked.
• CE Approved: The Kirby Morgan SuperLite® 27 commercial diver's helmet is CE Approved.
• Temperature limitations: Use at water temperatures below 33° F (1°C) requires use of Hot Water Shroud (Part # 525-100) and hot water.

SuperLite® 27 Commercial Diving Helmet with Male Waterproof Connector - P/N: 500-041 Includes:

• (1) Tool Kit with Pouch - P/N: 525-060
• (1) Manual SL® 27 - P/N: 100-027
• (1) Logbook with Pen - P/N: 125-001
• (1) Helmet/Mask Bag - P/N: 500-901

Manuals and BlowAparts for SuperLite® 27: Manuals and BlowAparts

Bulletins by product: Bulletins

Notes:

The Kirby Morgan Hot Water Shroud (Part # 525-100) in conjunction with hot water to the commercial diver should be used whenever commercial diving operations are conducted using HEO2 at water temperatures less than 60°F (15.56°C) for the comfort of the commercial diver. Kirby Morgan DSI further recommends that the hot water shroud be used in conjunction with hot water to the commercial diver whenever commercial 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 commercial divers exhalation coming in contact with the topside air temperature.

If commercial 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 Kirby Morgan SuperLite® 27 commercial diver's helmet when conducting commercial diving operations in European EC compliant countries.

The umbilical assembly should be composed of good quality commercial diving hose that meets commercial diving industry standards. Generally, air 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 diver's umbilical is the commercial diver’s life line and should always be of excellent quality and maintained carefully.

* Kirby Morgan SuperLite® 27 is available with the 455 Balanced Regulator from the factory. The SL® 27 still comes standard with the SuperFlow® 350 Regulator.

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