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If the system has been used in contaminated or salt water, flush and rinse with fresh
water.
Ensure the mesh filter on the pressure relief valve is free from debris by rinsing it
out with fresh water
Keep protective cap on the inflation valve when the system is not in use to stop
contaminants or foreign bodies entering and potentially damaging the valve.
Replace protective cap on inflation hose/regulator to prevent damaging the threads
which may prevent it from screwing into the cylinder in future: See fig 8.
Before packing into the stowage bag, check the inflation hose to make sure there
are no visible signs of damage.
Instantaneous Couplings: Periodically check condition of the rubber sealing ring in
the female coupling on both hose tail ends and also the Layflat fire hose: See Fig 9
Storz Couplings: Periodically check the condition of the rubber seal in both tail end
couplings.
Check that the ‘O’ ring for the DIN cylinder connection is still in position: See fig 11
Important
Safequip cannot be held responsible for injury due to mishandling
of compressed air cylinders. Please ensure you read this manual to
ensure safe operation of the system.
Only use compressed air cylinders which have been type-tested and approved for
the related working pressures for breathable air as defined in EN 12021.
Care should be taken when handling cylinders, never carry by the hand wheel,
always disconnect before transport and always secure cylinders not in use so they
cannot move in transit.
Before use the operator should check that cylinders are adequately filled to carry
out the required operation.
External icing may occur on the cylinder valve, pressure reducing valve and inflation
coupling, depending on the temperature, but this will not affect the operation or
function of the system.
Care must be taken when handling cylinder valves in this situation. Ideally gloves
should be worn whenever possible.
Completely empty cylinders should be dried, this is necessary to avoid the formation
of condensation inside cylinders. They can be dried, for example, after being
recharged twice at operating pressure with dry compressed air coming from a
suitable compressor and then depressurised slowly.
System Maintenance Instructions
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Re-fit protective regulator cap
Rubber Sealing Ring
Rubber Sealing Ring
Rubber “O” Ring
