1. General notes
EKASTU has carefully worded and edited this instruction manual. However, in no event shall EKASTU be liable for any
damage caused by misunderstandings of the text, misprints or incompleteness. EKASTU/SEKUR is a registered
trademark of the personal protective equipment. Technical alterations of this equipment are not allowed.
1.1
Before using EKASTU/SEKUR SFERA masks, users must ensure that all instructions in this manual are read,
understood and followed.
1.2
EKASTU/SEKUR masks have been specifically designed for the use described in this manual.
1.3
Repair and replacement of spare parts must be carried out by trained personnel,
using original EKASTU/SEKUR spare parts.
1.4
It is advisable for all periodic mask testing to be carried out by EKASTU technical service or by other trained
personnel qualified for this purpose, according to the instructions of the appropriate paragraph.
1.5
The EKASTU/SEKUR standard warranty indicates the full extent of the liability of the Manufacturer.
EKASTU/SEKUR will not accept liability for any damages caused by:
a) testing which has not been carried out;
b) testing and maintenance improperly carried out by persons other than those qualified to do so
by EKASTU;
c) improper usage of the mask.
1.6
EKASTU/SEKUR will not accept liability for any damages caused by failure to abide by the aforementioned
provisions.
1.7
For everything which has not been mentioned above, the general conditions of this warranty apply. In the event
that you don’t know the conditions of the contract, so you can download it from www.ekastu.de or we will send
further information upon written request.
2. Applicable standards, field of application, cautions and warnings
SFERA masks are PPE (Personal Protective Equipment
)
belonging to the III category according to the provisions of the
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament for PPE and they conform to the requirements specified in the EN
136-1998 Norm; they are equipped with standard threaded connector according to the Norms EN 148-1 and EN 148-3
(see table).
Testing according to the relevant Norms, certification and authorisation to CE marking have been performed by the
following Notified Body:
SFERA
(466 608)
Italcert - Viale Sarca, 336
SFER/Silicone
(466 618)
20126 Milano – Italy
SFERA/SPA
(466 628)
(Notified Body n. 0426)
The CE marking on the mask “CE 0426“
identifying number of the Notified Body
carrying out production control in
subject to the procedure foreseen in ANNEX VIII (Module D) of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament
Italcert - Viale Sarca, 336 - 20126 Milano - Italy (Notified Body
0426
).
The instructions for use of filters and respiratory equipment, as well as the safety standards and regulations issued by the
testing authority, must be strictly followed. Personal protection devices must be used by personnel in good health and
trained in the use of respiratory protective equipment. Users must be beardless and without sideboards or moustache as
these interfere with the facepiece seal, thus impeding adequate seal tightness on the face. The users of SFERA must
ensure that the highest concentrations of contaminants in the atmosphere are not exceeded. The permissible exposure
limits are indicated in the manual containing the instructions for use of filters and self-contained breathing apparatus used
with the mask.
Avoid any contact with lubricants and oil by products, solvents, oxidizing agents, acetates, hydrogen peroxide, acids and
strong bases.
2.1
Specific usage
When the hazards potentially present in the workplace call for respiratory system protection and use of other protective
equipment in addition, the compatibility of these devices with the mask must be carefully tested.
These additional protection measures must not jeopardize the full effectiveness of the respiratory protective equipment.
The hazards potentially present in the workplace can be the following:
-
liquid or gaseous substances which are harmful in contact with skin
-
toxic substances which are irritating to skin
-
radiations
-
mechanical stress
-
explosive atmosphere
-
oxygen enriched atmospheres
EKASTU technical services are at your disposal for any assistance, explanation, advice or information you might need.
3. Marking (Type and model)
SFERA masks are CE marked in compliance with the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European
Parliament. The masks are conform to EN 136:1998. In addition to this Norm, the mask SFERA/SPA also comply with
DIN 58600 for quick connection. The mask models can be easily identified by the following identification marks.
All SFERA masks are class 3 according to the Norm.