Sabre ELSA Dash, User Instruction

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ELSA DASH/SPRINT
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Hoods (Dash/Sprint):
1. Check that there are no splits in the
fabric of the hood, visor or neckseal.
2.
Check that the breathing hose
connection to the hood is secure.
3.
Check that the visor is free of
blemishes, or creases that might impair
visibility or reduce respiratory protection.
Facemask (Sprint):
1. Check that the headharness is fully
extended.
2.
Check that the facemask is clean
and in good condition.
3.
Check that the visor is free from
blemishes that might impair visibility.
4.
Check that the inhale valve flaps in
the inner mask lie flat and are in good
condition.
Breathing Hose Elbow (Dash):
1. Remove the exhale valve clip-on
cover and pull the exhale valve from its
housing.
2.
Withdraw the elbow retaining U-clip
and remove the elbow from the hood.
3.
Check that the red O-ring on the
elbow is in good condition. Replace if
worn, damaged or contaminated with oil or
grease.
4.
Check that the silencer/filter is not
clogged, worn, or damaged. Replace if
necessary.
5.
Insert the elbow into the hood and fit
the retaining U-clip.
6.
Check that the exhale valve is in
good condition and that the valve flap lies
flat on its frame.
7.
Push the exhale valve into its
housing and fit the clip-on cover.
Demand Valve (Sprint):
1. Disconnect the demand valve from
the facepiece.
2.
Check that the orange O-ring is
clean and in good condition.
3.
Check that the locking catch moves
freely without sticking.
4. Connect the demand valve to the
facepiece. If it is a first breath demand
valve, press the reset button and connect
to the facepiece.
Quick-fire Cord:
1. Check that the quick-fire cord is in
good condition and that the toggle is fitted.
2.
Check that the quick-fire cord is
attached to the bag lid and wound around
the cylinder valve handwheel, so that the
cylinder valve handwheel turns anti-
clockwise when the cord is pulled.
5.3.2 Upon Completion
1. Check that the cylinder is fully
charged.
2.
Fit the cylinder into the bag so that
the gauge is visible in the bag window and
fasten the retaining strap buckle.
Hood:
1. Fold the side and top panels of the
hood inwards so that when the hood is
folded flat they are between the front and
rear panels of the hood.
2.
Push the top of the hood into the
bag, with the rear hood panel next to the
cylinder, until the exhale valve is just
below the rim of the bag.
3.
Roll the neckseal under the hood so
that it will not foul the quick-fire cord.
4.
Push the hose fully into the bag
alongside the cylinder.
Quick-fire Cord:
1. Fit the toggle of the quick-fire cord to
the handwheel and wind the cord around
the handle so that it will open the cylinder
valve when pulled.
2.
Close the bag and fit an anti-tamper
tag through the D-rings on the bag and
bag lid.
3.
Record the results of the checks in
the breathing apparatus log.