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Operating Manual
MSA AirElite 4h
Breathing Apparatus
Order No.: 10067731/09
Page 1: ...MSAsafety com Operating Manual MSA AirElite 4h Breathing Apparatus Order No 10067731 09...
Page 2: ...MSA Europe GmbH Schl sselstrasse 12 8645 Rapperswil Jona Switzerland MSA 2019 All rights reserved...
Page 3: ...sters 18 AirElite 4h 18 AirElite 4h KO2 Trainer 2h 18 5 3 Disassembly of the Device 19 5 4 Disassembly of the Breathing Bag Module 23 5 5 Cleaning Disinfecting Drying 25 5 6 Assembly of the Valve Cont...
Page 4: ...er s country must be taken into account for a safe use WARNING This device is supporting life and health Inappropriate use maintenance or servicing may affect the function of the device and thereby se...
Page 5: ...ded with a service free cooling jacket 10 The chemical canisters can only be used once and must be replaced after use 1 Battery 11 Chemical canister 2x 2 Electronic distributor 12 Quick starter in the...
Page 6: ...d shoulder harness When removing the breathing hose assembly from the socket an electrical contact triggers an autostart which puts the device into operation Above the breathing bag unit is the electr...
Page 7: ...inhalation bag The residual capacity is monitored and displayed in percent by the electronic monitoring unit and consumption indicator IC Air In addition to the indication acoustic and visual warnings...
Page 8: ...aximum operational duration at reduced BMV 20l min Standby storage and starting temperature 6 C to 60 C when using rechargeable batteries 6 C to 54 C when using non rechargeable batteries Operational...
Page 9: ...ic distributor For charging connect battery first The device stored in readiness can immediately be used In standby mode the harness should always be extended to full length 4 1 Donning the Device 1 D...
Page 10: ...c Brief acoustic signal sounds d Background light in the display illuminates e Indication of canisters fitted 2 h 4 h 2 htr or 4 htr and indication go The device is ready for use f Thereafter the IC A...
Page 11: ...carefully to safely avoid loss of breathing air 1 Don 3 SR AirElite Advantage AirElite or Facepiece G1 AirElite full face mask see operating manual for the full face mask 2 Check the fit of the full...
Page 12: ...ft shoulder harness a Lead seal breaks b Device starts automatically a function test and is ready for use after approx 15 seconds IC Air indicates 100 c Insert the facepiece of the breathing hose asse...
Page 13: ...te 4h device the IC Air displays the residual in During training with the training canisters the IC Air displays alternately the residual capacity in and 2 htr or 4 htr Symbol spanner Calibration mode...
Page 14: ...on the display appear Fig 3 Pos 1 Error Display in Test Mode Check the function of the device after assembly and before use To do so press the test button until the IC Air confirms readiness In case...
Page 15: ...the device without reconditioning is possible within the time frame of the capacity indication During the interruption the breathing hose connection must not be plugged into the socket on the left sho...
Page 16: ...and repairs carried out by MSA CAUTION For cleaning do not use organic solvents like alcohol white spirit petrol etc Use exclusively the disin fectant tested and approved by MSA When drying washing do...
Page 17: ...e batteries 2 Every 6 months AirElite 4h device stored on stock AirElite 4h device replacement of non recharge able batteries 1 Every 3 months recharge battery replacement of canisters when assembled...
Page 18: ...in the canister during storage removing the cap can lead to a pressure release causing KO2 dust to escape from the canister CAUTION Do not inhale dust Do not allow dust to come in contact with the ey...
Page 19: ...able until the charge level indicator glows green NOTE If adapter cable is not available charge battery in installed condition via the charging jack of the device battery cable plug must then be conne...
Page 20: ...loops 10 Remove the flash over protection from the hoses 11 Pull out starter cable plugs of both chemical canisters 12 Loosen chemical canister belts 13 Unbutton both canisters at the top and bottom...
Page 21: ...e electronic distributor Symbol on the distributor 17 Loosen fastening screw of sensor unit 18 To avoid damage place your hand under the sensor unit pull it out by the base plate and put it aside NOTE...
Page 22: ...pressing on the connections for the breathing hose assembly 23 Gently tilt the breathing bag and valve control to the right of the device until the catch pin under the filter housing is free 24 Discon...
Page 23: ...se hexagonal socket spanner 7 mm 1 Open screw clamp on filter housing 2 Remove filter housing 3 Press spring outwards under the notches 4 Remove particle filter and discard 5 Unscrew two screw clamps...
Page 24: ...the blower 8 Disconnect blower from the valve control by gently pressing with the thumb outwards 9 Unbutton control valve disc on the exhalation side under the blower 10 Remove the control valve on th...
Page 25: ...n valve cap and the breathing bag opposite side let the water drain through the surplus valve for several minutes to wash out disinfectant residues Subsequently remove the remaining water from breathi...
Page 26: ...de to the stop check secure fit 3 Insert blower with O ring in the valve control and press in gently 4 Align blower on the valve control stop 5 Fix blower with knurled nut to the valve control Carry o...
Page 27: ...ve pressure of approx 30 mbar 4 Close stopcock to hand pump 5 Measure the time required for a pressure drop from 20 mbar to 5 mbar The time must be at least 10 secs Test of the Exhalation Valve 1 Conn...
Page 28: ...f large flange very accurately over beaded rim of valve control to the stop to avoid leakages and or damage 2 Check that the rubber flanges are perfectly seated on the valve control connections 3 Scre...
Page 29: ...14 Push air distributor rubber hose on to blower socket and engage into groove Do not turn blower upwards 15 Connect the blower cable plug to the electronic distributor Symbol on the distributor Upon...
Page 30: ...er 5 3 Fitting of the flash over protection for breathing hose assembly the zip points toward the device NOTE Observe The zipper is closed from the mask connection in direction of the screw connection...
Page 31: ...tubes centrically into both canisters 6 Drag rubber collars of both canisters circumferential over the connection flanges check tight and proper fit 7 Lash fixing belts of both canisters well and sec...
Page 32: ...rt the installation with the left canister Remove both plugs before installation Pull out with a slight turn Important Always pull on both ears of the plug Keep the plugs for canister disposal Install...
Page 33: ...g the canister 11 Check device for tightness see chapter 5 14 Both canisters installed with connected cable plugs 12 Connect trainer canister starter cable plugs Symbol for battery connection on elect...
Page 34: ...5 Using the hand pump create a positive pressure of 11 12 mbar 6 Close stopcock to the hand pump 7 Then wait for approx 1 min stabilisation period do not move device The pressure must not fall below 1...
Page 35: ...K 5 15 Establishing and check Readiness CAUTION Make sure that the breathing hose assembly is safely engaged into the socket on the left shoulder harness autostart Otherwise the device and the caniste...
Page 36: ...seal housing and mask connecting piece 9 Document the reconditioning with device number date and serial numbers of the canisters fitted 5 16 Disposal of used KO2 Canisters For disposal local regulati...
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