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Routine checks consist of the following:
1. Check that the contents gauge
needle is in the green sector, showing
that the cylinder is fully-charged.
2.
Check that the bag is clean and
undamaged.
3.
Check that the anti-tamper tags are
in place and unbroken.
4.
Check that access to the bag is
unobstructed.
5.
Check that the quick fire strap and
pin are in place.
Apparatus that fails any of these checks
must be withdrawn from use and returned
for workshop service or repair.
4.3 AFTER-USE
CLEANING
CAUTION:
DO NOT immerse the hood or
reducer/cylinder valve. Fluid must not
enter the inner mask.
1.
Wipe the surface of the hood and
bag using a clean lint-free cloth
moistened in a solution of
TriGene
TM
(available from
Scott
Health and Safety
Limited
under Article Numbers 2008247
for 1 litre, 2008248 for 5 litres) and warm
water.
2.
Allow the hood and bag to dry
naturally away from direct heat and
sunlight.
3. Disinfect the neck seal using a
TriGene
TM
hygienic wipe, available from
Scott Health and Safety Limited
under
Article Number 2004225 (Pack of 20).
4. Use
an
Exxene
TM
de-misting wipe,
available under Article Number 2011081
(Pack of 10) from
Scott Health and
Safety Limited
, to polish the visor.
4.4 CHARGING
CYLINDERS
WARNING:
•
HP compressors and charging
apparatus must only be used by
trained operators.
•
Wear eye protection when
working with HP air.
•
Air used to charge cylinders
must conform to EN 12021 :
1999.
Remove Cylinder from Bag:
1.
Break anti-tamper tags, open the
bag flap carefully and release quick-fire
strap from firing pin.
2.
Open the bag fully and check that
firing pin is fully home. If necessary push
the actuator into the reducer/cylinder
valve and fit the firing pin.
3.
Ease the contents gauge through
the slot in the bag window and withdraw
the cylinder from the bag.
4.
Flex the hose and check for wear
and damage. Return apparatus for
service if hose is worn or damaged.
