PRO-PAK
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5.
Remove the cylinder by sliding it
through the loosened cylinder band in
either direction, as desired.
CAUTION:
Before installing a cylinder onto the
backplate, ensure that the protective
edge strip is in position on the buckle
pivot bracket.
6.
Slide a fully-charged cylinder along
the backplate and through the loosened
cylinder band. Position the cylinder valve
outlet through the cylinder valve retainer.
7.
Apply gentle pressure to the clamp
mechanism by pushing downwards and
toward the cylinder to close the
mechanism and tighten the cylinder
band. The clamp mechanism will lock
automatically when closed.
8.
Check that the cylinder handwheel
connector O-ring is clean and in good
condition. Screw the cylinder connector
firmly into the cylinder valve outlet.
Should it become necessary to adjust the
size of the cylinder band:
i)
Ensure that the clamp mechanism
is unlocked and in the open position.
ii)
Adjust the tension of the cylinder
band using the slide buckle.
iii)
Close the clamp mechanism and
check that the cylinder is held securely.
Repeat as necessary.
3.3 REPLACING DUO
CYLINDERS
1.
Close both cylinder valves.
2.
Open the facemask bypass to vent
the system.
3.
Undo both cylinder connectors.
4.
Use the thumb of your right hand to
push the release tag away from the
clamp mechanism in the direction of the
arrow that appears on the moulded clamp
cover. The clamp mechanism will open,
allowing the cylinder nearest to the clamp
to move freely within the cylinder band.
5.
Remove the freed cylinder by
sliding it through the loosened cylinder
band in either direction, as desired.
