Description
The mask features an advanced MOD-1 mask model equipped with specialized passages for upper eye cavity ventilation and an exceptionally comfortable 7 mm stretchy hood. Crafted from premium materials such as titanium and specialty polymers, the new pod ensures increased durability and corrosion resistance. Unlike other M-48 configurations, it secures the pod to the mask using threaded inserts in the jaw frame, allowing for a secure and tool-free installation. While firmly fixed in place, the pod can be easily removed for servicing when necessary. This distinctive Surface Supplied pod incorporates a side block with two inlets: one for the main gas supply and another for the EGS supply. It includes a complete, modular communications system neatly integrated and well-protected, terminating in a newly designed KMDSI 4-pin waterproof connector. The oral cavity boasts an impressively low volume, significantly reducing residual CO2 levels. This equipment has been proven to surpass the rigorous performance criteria outlined by the United States Navy and the CE requirements of the European Union for Surface Supplied diving.
Communication:
The communication system is modular, featuring earphone/microphone elements routed to an externally mounted communication module that can be effortlessly removed and replaced when necessary.
Hood Assembly:
This robust, 7 mm commercial-grade hood also includes pockets for earphones. It can be easily detached for cleaning, drying, or replacement using the Hood Mount Block Studs.
Jumper Hose:
A "jumper" scuba hose is always required to connect the main gas supply via a one-way valve to the side block on the pod. The pod comes with a large-bore "jumper" hose, which includes an adapter for securely connecting the one-way valve to the umbilical gas supply hose.
Surface Supplied MOD-1 Regulator:
The main tube assembly is a slight variation of the balanced scuba regulator's main tube assembly. All parts are interchangeable, except for the balance spacer and adjustable nipple.
Surface Supplied Pod:
The pod combines the weight, regulator, communications, and side block into a single, integrated unit.
Surface Supplied Side Block:
The connecting component (Banjo Tube) from the side block to the regulator is constructed from titanium for strength and corrosion resistance, while the body and other metal components are made from 316L stainless steel. The design of the control valves is simple and easy to maintain.
Ventilation Openings:
The mask skirt features two ventilation holes in each eye cavity, allowing for easy defogging of the lenses by using the defogger control knob and inhaling through the nose.
This section includes a detailed description of the Surface Supplied MOD-1, as well as important operational specifications.
Weight: Surface Supplied Pod 1.95 lbs.: 0.88 Kg, Surface Supplied MOD-1 3.8 lbs.: 1.71 Kg
Second Stage Type: Downstream, balanced bias adjustable
Second Stage Body: Glass fiber reinforced nylon
Other misc. parts: ABS + PC, PPO + GF, PPS, ABS, Titanium, POM, Nylon, polyurethane, 300 series stainless steel, liquid silicone, PP, Buna N.
Optimum intermediate working pressure: 140 PSI ±15 PSI