North FRONTIER Series, Инструкция пользователя

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5.1.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING CYLINDERS
5.1.3.1 Make sure cylinder valve is closed and all air is released from the pneumatic system.
5.1.3.2 Pull the center of the locking latch outward to relieve cylinder band tension (Figure 16).
5.1.3.3 Disconnect the hand wheel from cylinder valve and remove cylinder by sliding cylinder
upward through cylinder band (Figure 17).
5.1.3.4 Insert new full cylinder by sliding down through cylinder band until cylinder rests against
bottom retainer (Figure 18).
5.1.3.5 Connect the hand wheel to cylinder valve and position cylinder.
5.1.3.6 Close the locking latch.
5.1.4 CYLINDER BAND ADJUSTMENT
5.1.4.1 Make sure cylinder valve is closed and air is released from the pneumatic system.
5.1.4.2 Pull outward on latch to relieve cylinder band tension (Figure 16).
5.1.4.3 To loosen the cylinder band, slide the outer cylinder band strap towards the locking latch
and pull the inner strap to enlarge strap opening (Figure 19).
To tighten the cylinder band, grab the outer cylinder band strap and pull up/away from the adjust-
ment latch. Slide the slack across the inner strap (Figure 20). Slide the slack away from the latch,
across the cylinder. Do not over tighten the strap.
5.1.4.4 Connect the hand wheel to cylinder valve and position cylinder.
5.1.4.5 Close the locking latch.
5.2 EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATORS
If any of the following situations occur, immediately exit the contaminated area:
A. Harness failure
B. Chattering or unusual noises from SCBA
C. Submersion in water (Note: In this situation the FRONTIER will continue to supply air
on demand to a depth of at least 9.8 feet (3 meters)
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25% OF A FULL CYLINDER MAY BE INSUFFICIENT IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES TO SAFELY
EXIT FROM AN IDLH ATMOSPHERE
One example would be a long-distance egress through a continuous IDLH (Immediately
Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere. In such situations, begin exiting prior to activation of
the End-of-Service-Time indicator
WARNING