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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This operation manual should be reviewed and thoroughly
understood prior use of the unit.
FSI Pneumatic showers/shelters require a compressed
air/electric inflator/deflator source to inflate them. Operators
should be familiar with the use of the air source utilized, and
aware of any risks associated with it.
The weight of the FSI units vary dependent on the model
purchased. The units are supplied in a carry sleeve/bag* fitted
with handles to permit two or more people to carry the unit. The
carry sleeve/bag* is not to be dragged
-
but lifted and carried by
the appropriate number of personnel that on
-
sight coordinators
may deem appropriate.
When used in a hazmat incident, FSI units may come in contact
with substances
‘
hazardous to health
’.
Should this happen, they
should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination of
personnel and any possible cross contamination of equipment
etc. Operators should be aware of this risk, and wear
appropriate personal protection to avoid coming in contact with
these substances. On scene coordinators must manage and be
completely responsible herein.
ATTENTION:
FSI Showers/Shelters (as of 09/01/02) are fitted with an
overpressure valve on the inflatable structure, to prevent the
unit from over
-
inflating and possibly bursting. This valve is fully
automatic in operation, and must not be blocked or adjusted in
any way. If using compressed air to inflate unit, an operator
must stand by at all times and immediately turn off compressed
air source when the overpressure valve is activated as noted by
the
“
hissing
”
sound of escaping air. At all times ensure the high
pressure air fill hose is locked to the supplied O/D ring on the air
berm with the supplied locking wire.