DBA Essex PB&R Corporation
User Reference and Procedures Manual for the Essex Crewmember PBE
Document No: PRM-02, Revision: 9 Dated: 1/01/2012
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(b)
Cut a hole in the amber-colored transparent film area at least 5 inches
across.
(c)
If the oxygen system has not yet been activated, do so before disposing
of the equipment.
(i)
Handle the oxygen disposal in an area where there is no potential
danger from sparks or other fire hazards.
(ii)
After equipment has been activated, leave it alone for at least one hour, so
that all residual oxygen will dissipate.
(d)
Dispose of the hood in compliance with federal, state and local EPA
regulations. Contact the appropriate agency for proper disposal procedures.
The white scrubber panels contain about 200 grams of lithium hydroxide
and/or lithium carbonate.
