MSA AirXpress 2 Fire Operating Manual Download

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Operating Manual

AirXpress One/AirXpress 2 Fire

Self-contained Open-circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

P/N: 10168075/01

Summary of Contents for AirXpress 2 Fire

Page 1: ...Operating Manual AirXpress One AirXpress 2 Fire Self contained Open circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus P N 10168075 01...

Page 3: ...4 3 5 Condensed check prior to use 15 3 6 Donning the mask 16 3 7 During Use 18 3 8 Removing device 19 3 9 Remove cylinder 21 3 10 4 Maintenance and Cleaning 22 Maintenance Instructions 22 4 1 Mainten...

Page 4: ...s especially to unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorized persons DANGER This product is supporting life and health Inappropr...

Page 5: ...ve Back plate is designed to use symmetrical plastic handles for convenient movement of device Reducer is mounted under the back plate Cylinder bracket is mounted in the guide groove at the upper part...

Page 6: ...the upper part of the back plate a cylinder support is attached On the upper part of the back plate a cylinder support with integrated line positioning is attached The AX demand valve is fixed at the...

Page 7: ...Xpress One AirXpress 2 Fire 7 GB GB Fig 2 Basic unit BD back plate pneumatics system without second connector Fig 3 Basic unit BD back plate pneumatics system with second connector 1 Second connecter...

Page 8: ...s One AirXpress 2 Fire GB Fig 4 Basic unit BD back plate pneumatics system with second connector and 2 couplings 1 Second connecter 2 Coupling Fig 5 Basic unit AX back plate pneumatics system without...

Page 9: ...ack plate pneumatics system with second connector 1 Second connecter 2 Coupling Back plate 2 3 There are two kinds of back plate AX back plate and BD back plate The shape of the two kinds of back plat...

Page 10: ...f the high pressure air from the cylinder to mid pressure at about 7 bar The air is delivered through medium pressure hose to demand valve reduce the pressure again and then used by the user Turn the...

Page 11: ...of high strength engineering plastic to endure possible collision The demand valve must be used with full mask Medium pressure hose 2 6 The explosion pressure for medium pressure hose is not less than...

Page 12: ...during the use The device shall be checked and repaired by MSA authorized service center Mounting cylinder 3 1 1 Insert the cylinder into the cylinder strap In this pictures it only show a composite...

Page 13: ...3 WARNING Do not direct valve outlet of G5 8 to any person to avoid any injuries 1 Open the cylinder valve slowly to empty the cylinder and close the cylinder valve when the air flow is low to avoid...

Page 14: ...Tighten shoulder straps 3 Tighten shoulder straps until back plate fits comfortably Fig 11 Fig 12 Close hip belt 4 Close hip belt and tighten loose ends towards the front Fig 12 5 Adjust shoulder stra...

Page 15: ...the demand valve with your hand Only leave a narrow gap 5 Slightly push the exhaust button to release the air slowly Fig 14 Watch pressure gauge 6 Watch the pressure gauge and reduce the air flow when...

Page 16: ...ull over mask 3 Put your chin into the lower part of the mask and pull over the mask Fig 15 4 Completely pull back the head harness over your head Fig 16 Tighten lower straps 5 Properly tighten the tw...

Page 17: ...ns on the face may affect the air tight seal Hairs got in between the mask and your face will affect the air tight seal Not necessary to pull the head harness too tight which will make you feel uncomf...

Page 18: ...ten if necessary as well as the air supply on the pressure gauge 2 Leave area immediately if the warning signal sounds WARNING The warning signal sounds when the air supply in the compressed air cylin...

Page 19: ...utton on both sides of the demand valve 2 Pull the demand valve out of the mask Fig 20 Loosen stainless steel buckles 3 Loosen the stainless steel buckles on the mask head harness Fig 20 Fig 21 Pull o...

Page 20: ...n on the waist strap buckle and pull out the plug tongue to unfasten the waist belt Fig 22 Fig 23 Take off device 7 Grab shoulder straps and take off device Fig 23 8 Turn off cylinder 9 Completely rel...

Page 21: ...horizontal with the cylinder facing up Fig 24 Remove cylinder 2 Loosen cylinder buckle Fig 24 Arrow 1 3 Pull off cylinder strap Fig 24 Arrow 2 4 Unthread cylinder valve from reducer and remove the cy...

Page 22: ...als If necessary considering the usage tasks may be at even shorter intervals than indicated For any doubt ask your local MSA authorized service center Maintenance Intervals 4 2 Below is the requireme...

Page 23: ...both snap on hooks and push off the protective cap Disassembly Medium Pressure Line With the protective cap disassembled pull the silver coloured clamp U clip out of the housing Pull medium pressure...

Page 24: ...ive pressure spring in the guide of the diaphragm Fig 27 Slide on protective cap 6 Push the green button to blow out any moisture for at least 20 seconds If parts cleaned in water 7 Disconnect demand...

Page 25: ...ose 4 5 User must pay attention to connections and surrounding areas and check if performance of high and medium pressure hose is loss because of normal aging improper working conditions wrong operati...

Page 26: ...Put the apparatus into the package and keep it away from long term exposure to sunshine heat radiation electromagnetic field and devices that may produce ozone electrical spark or silent discharge dev...

Page 27: ...rdering Information Basic unit 10 1 Description Part No AirXpress One Basic Unit BD back plate without second connector 10167125 AirXpress One Basic Unit BD back plate with second connector 2 coupling...

Page 28: ...300 bar AZ yellow empty 30 Y 10055168 Composite cylinder 6 9 l 300 bar empty 15 Y 10055170 Composite cylinder 6 9 300 AZ empty restrictor 10072888 Composite cylinder 9l 300bar yellow empty 30 Y 101181...

Page 29: ...press One AirXpress 2 Fire 29 GB GB 11 Approval agency information Approval agency name SAI Global Assurance Services Ltd Address Partis houe Ground Floor Davy Avenue Knowlhill Milton Keynes MK5 8HJ U...

Page 30: ...For local MSA contacts please visit us at MSAsafety com Because every life has a purpose...