Respirex GLS 300 A, User Instructions

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10. Next, the SCBA cylinder should be switched on in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the
face mask donned by the wearer. The dressing assistant can help the wearer to adjust the head straps of
the face mask until comfortable. If necessary the wearer can now don a standard size adjustable 52 - 64
cm firefighter’s safety helmet conforming to EN 443. (see Fig. 10 and Fig. 11).
11. The wearer should place both arms into the sleeves until the hands are placed comfortably into the
attached KCL Butoject gloves (it is recommended that cotton gloves are worn inside the Butyl gloves
attached to the suit). whilst the dressing assistant lifts the suit up and over the head and breathing
apparatus set (see Fig. 12 and Fig. 13).
12. The dressing assistant should fasten the zipper carefully following the reverse of the procedure outlined
in Step 1, keeping the zip straight with one hand as you pull the slider with the other in line with the zip.
Seal down the outer flaps. If a Velcro over flap is fitted ensure that both halves of the Velcro are firmly
and evenly joined together, leaving no gaps or ridges for possible fluid ingress (see Fig. 14 and Fig. 15).
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 15 Fig. 14