Sabre ELSA Dash, User Instruction

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ELSA Dash/Sprint
Compressed Air Escape Breathing Apparatus
Contents
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................... ii
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INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 BREATHABLE AIR.................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 APPARATUS SELECTION ..................................................................................................... 1
1.3 TRAINING................................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 SERVICING ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.5 SHELF LIFE............................................................................................................................. 1
1.6 USE IN EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERES...................................................... 2
1.7 TRANSPORTATION................................................................................................................ 2
2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 HOODS (DASH/SPRINT)........................................................................................................ 3
2.3 FACEMASKS (SPRINT) .......................................................................................................... 3
2.4 REDUCER VALVE (DASH/SPRINT)....................................................................................... 4
2.5 DEMAND VALVE (SPRINT).................................................................................................... 4
2.6 CYLINDER VALVES (DASH/SPRINT).................................................................................... 4
2.7 STORAGE BAG....................................................................................................................... 5
2.8 QUALITY ATTRIBUTES .......................................................................................................... 5
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 INITIAL CHECKS..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 DONNING ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 HOOD (DASH/SPRINT) .......................................................................................................... 6
3.4 FACEMASK (SPRINT) ............................................................................................................ 7
4. AFTER USE CLEANING AND TESTING .......................................................................................... 7
4.1 CLEANING HOODS (DASH/SPRINT) .................................................................................... 7
4.2 CLEANING FACEMASKS ....................................................................................................... 8
4.3 CHANGING CYLINDERS........................................................................................................ 8
4.4 BREATHING APPARATUS LOG ............................................................................................ 9
4.5 STOW APPARATUS............................................................................................................... 9
4.6 WORKSHOP REPAIR AND ANNUAL SERVICING ............................................................. 10
5. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................ 10
5.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 DAILY CHECKS..................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 MONTHLY CHECKS ............................................................................................................. 10
5.3.1 Check Apparatus .................................................................................................... 10
5.3.2 Upon Completion .................................................................................................... 11
Sabre Breathing Apparatus is a division of Scott Health and Safety Limited .
Registered Office: Scott Health and Safety Limited, Pimbo Road, West Pimbo,
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA, United Kingdom.