Dräger 63 01 900, Instructions For Use Manual

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For Your Safety
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use
Any use of the oxygen self-rescuer requires full understanding and strict
observation of these instructions.
The oxygen self-rescuer is only to be used for purposes specified here.
Maintenance
The oxygen self-rescuer must be inspected and serviced regularly by
trained service personnel.
Repair and general overhaul of the oxygen self-rescuer may only be carried
out by trained service personnel.
We recommend that a service contract be obtained with Dräger and that all
repairs also be carried out by them.
Only authentic Dräger spare parts may be used for maintenance.
Accessories
Only use accessories mentioned in the order list.
Disposal
Used or opened units have to be disposed professionally, since the reac-
tion between the air humidity and the used chemical can generate an
aggressive lye.
Description
Oxy K is an oxygen self-rescuer, independent of the ambient air, with a
closed to-and-fro breathing system which uses chemically-bound oxygen.
Oxy K 30 E/S/AS (GB) has a nominal duration time of 30 minutes.
Oxy K 50 S/AS (K+S/PL) has a nominal duration time of 50 minutes.
The operating period can be significantly extended depending on the users
breathing rate.
The breathing bag of
Oxy K 30/50 AS i
s antistatic.
The Oxy K 50 S (K+S) is equipped with a transponder.
The oxygen self-rescuers of the Oxy K series according to DIN 58 639
meet the requirements of the European directive PPE (89/686/EC).
Intended Use
Oxy K is intended for emergency escape from areas which are either filled
with smoke or toxic gases or are lacking oxygen.
Follow the advice given in these Instructions for Use.
Oxy K can save your life!
Carrying Method
Slinging the oxygen self-rescuer over a shoulder to carry it along is the
standard procedure.
Other methods are possible, such as
—
transport in a vehicle,
— on your chest, using an additional chest strap,
— on the chest, in case of emergency.
Restriction:
Oxy K is only suitable for use in the temperature classes T1, T2, T3
and T4 (refer to German guideline VDE0171 or international standard
IEC 60079. The max. surface temperature does not exceed 135
o
C).
Before Using the Oxygen Self-Rescuer for the First
Time
Before first use, the operating company/user must ensure the following
things (see European Directive 89/656/EEC):
—
the Personal Protective Equipment must fit perfectly,
— All Personal Protective Equipment units worn at the same time (e.g. pro-
tection jacket) must be compatible with one another.
— The Personal Protective Equipment must be suitable for the prevailing
workplace conditions.
— The Personal Protective Equipment must be suitable for the ergonomic
requirements and the state of health of the person wearing the breath-
ing protection equipment.
Oxy K 30 S/AS (GB) and Oxy K 50 S/AS (K+S/PL)
● The Oxy K has to be weighed upon being delivered.
● Detach the harness before weighing the oxygen self-rescuer.
● The measured weight has to be compared with the original weight spec-
ified on the metal plate.
Before using the oxygen self-rescuer for
the first time, the customer has to put
the inspection dates onto the metal
plate of the oxygen self-rescuer. The
metal plate is on the rear side of the oxy-
gen self-rescuer.
— Punch numbers may not be used on
the metal plate.
Dräger recommends engraving or
etching.
— There are six empty fields on the metal plate.
● The customer is to use the first field – date of delivery – to fill in the deliv-
ery date (month and year - e.g. 07/03) of the oxygen self-rescuer.
● Use the second field – 1
st
Inspection – to fill in the first
inspection date. Add three years to the date of delivery
(e.g. 07/06), then fill in.
● Use the third field – 2
nd
Inspection – to fill in the second
inspection date. Add five years to the date of delivery
(e.g. 07/08), then fill in.
● Use the fourth field – 3
rd
Inspection – to fill in the third
inspection date. Add seven years to the date of delivery
(e.g. 07/10), then fill in.
● Use the fifth field – 4
th
Inspection – to fill in the fourth
inspection date. Add nine years to the date of delivery
(e.g. 07/12), then fill in.
● Use the sixth field – End of Lifetime – to fill in the end of the oxygen self-
rescuer's service life. The end of the service life depends on the appli-
cation (see "Service Data" on page 15).
Furthermore, the manufacturer has put the following dates on the metal
plate:
—
date of manufacturing (the date the oxygen self-rescuer was manufac-
tured on)
— serial number (serial number of the oxygen self-rescuer)
— part number (order code)
— weight
— CE Marking
— product standard (testing standard)
— designation
ATTENTION!
If the measured weight is off by more than 6 grammes for the
Oxy K 30 S and off by more than 10 grammes for the Oxy K 50 S
when compared with the listed weight, the unit has to be discarded.
Date of
manufact. Date of delivery 1st . Inspection
2nd . Inspection
3rd . Inspection
4th . Inspection End of Lifetime
Serial Number
Part Number
Weight
Fill out
by
customer
0158
EN 13794
0022
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