SECTION 4
COMPONENTS
Please refer to the illustration of components on next page:
1.
Nose Clip:
the yellow nose clip is attached to the mouthpiece and is used to close the nasal passage
during use of the EEBD.
2.
Mouthpiece:
the yellow mouthpiece is placed in the mouth such that the flange seals between the
lips and gums. The bits should be between the upper and lower teeth. Gently bite on the bits.
3.
Neck Strap:
the yellow neck strap is to be placed over the head for support and can be adjusted for
fit.
4.
Oxygen Cylinder:
the stainless steel cylinder holds 100% medical grade oxygen.
5.
Oxygen Regulator:
starts the flow of oxygen and increases the oxygen flow during high work rates.
6.
Activation Cable:
the stainless steel activation cable is attached to the oxygen regulator and
permanently attached to the inside of the base.
7.
Gauge:
indicates the amount of oxygen in the cylinder. The green zone indicates the M-20.2 EEBD
is ready for use. The red zone indicates the cylinder is low on oxygen and should be removed from
service. The gauge is visible through the clear case and the orange secondary container.
8.
Scrubber:
a chamber containing lithium hydroxide that removes carbon dioxide from the exhaled air.
9.
Breathing Bag:
air reservoir that receives oxygen from the regulator and exhaled air from the user.
10.
Relief Valve:
a one way valve that automatically allows excess air in the breathing bag to vent.
11.
Yellow Latch Lever:
the yellow latch lever is lifted upwards to open the M-20.2 EEBD.
Only lift Latch during emergency use.
12.
Cover:
the cover has an integral yellow tab, when lifted, releases any possible vacuum which may
have developed due to change in atmospheric pressure.
13.
Base:
features integral belt loops. If belt worn, the base stays on the belt after the M-20.2 EEBD has
been removed from the case. The base has an overcase that provides increased abrasion and
impact resistance.
14.
S-Hook:
the metal hook that receives the cover latch on the belt side.
15.
Face Shield:
in the event the user requires head protection from smoke or chemical vapor, the face
shield may be pulled up over the head and secured around the neck by pulling outward on the draw
strings. This should be done only after inserting the mouthpiece and applying the nose clips.
16.
Bag Shield:
a cover providing additional protection to the breathing bag, to protect against heat,
punctures or chemicals.
17.
Tamper Indicating Ball:
the presence of a stainless steel ball bearing located in the center of the
yellow lever assures that the unit has not been opened.
Unit must be removed from service if the Tamper Ball is missing.
18.
Band Label:
is a user completed label indicating the commencement date of belt worn service.
19.
Information Label:
contains the following information:
MFG Date: XX/XX
the date of manufacture as month/year
Life Date: XX/XX
the end of service life date as month/year
Serial No.: X123456
the traceable serial number of the M-20.2 EEBD
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