AFU 2 & AFU 4
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PRE-OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand
This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed-
air airline breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide
by untrained users. Failure to understand or adhere to the AFU 2 / AFU 4 User
Instructions may result in injury or death.
Scott Safety
has taken great care to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate, complete and clear. However, Training and Technical Support Services
will be pleased to clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on
compressed-air airline breathing apparatus.
The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements
and apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general:
This equipment must only be used by persons fully trained in the use and care
of compressed-air airline breathing apparatus.
The quality of air used to supply compressed-air airline breathing apparatus
must meet the requirements of EN 12021 : 1999. The level of contaminants shall
not exceed the maximum permitted exposure level. Please refer to National
Regulations for guidance.
Scott Safety
recommends that the air supply is regularly tested to ensure
compliance with these requirements.
AFU 2 and AFU 4 are only designed to remove water, oil and debris from the
air supply. AFU 2 and AFU 4 WILL NOT remove carbon monoxide (CO), carbon
dioxide (CO2) or other toxic gases or fumes from the air supply.
Ensure that the selection of equipment is sufficient for the tasks being
undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to National
Regulations for guidance. Guidance can be found within the Health and
Safety Executive publication: HS-G(53) – Respiratory Protective Equipment, a
Practical Guide for Users.
Ensure that the air supply pressure and flow is sufficient with regard to the
number of apparatus wearers breathing from the supply. For further guidance,
please refer to Section - Supply Pressure and Flow.
All breathing apparatus and breathable air supply equipment must be regularly
tested and maintained in accordance with National Regulations. In the UK,
equipment users should refer to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974),
Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Container Regulations (1989) and the
Personal Protective Equipment Directive (1993).
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DISCLAIMER
Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in:
death, injury or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.
COPYRIGHT
This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than
its intended purpose without the written permission of Scott Safety.
