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4.4.2.
Positive pressure of the demand valve
•
Open the cylinder valve
•
Connect the demand valve to the testing equipment
•
Unlock the demand valve by pressing on the rubber button in the middle of the cover (pos. 1 in Fig.3)
The pressure should be between 3.2 and 3.9 mbar.
4.4.3.
Cylinder filling pressure test
See section 3.1.3
4.4.4.
Pneumatic tightness test of the high-pressure section
See section 3.1.4
4.4.5.
Warning device test
See section 3.1.5
5.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
The devices should be stored in cool and ventilated areas, away from gases, corrosive agents, direct sunlight and heat
sources. When clean and dry, the self-contained breathing apparatuses can be stored in closets or dust-proof cases.
For this, make sure the devices are leaned on their backrest and that the straps are not bent.
If stored in their original packaging or special case, the devices do not require special care as far as the transport is
concerned. We nonetheless recommend following the general storage indications already highlighted.
6.
CERTIFICATIONS
BVF self-contained breathing apparatuses comply with the EN 137:2006 standard and meet the requirements of
Regulation
on
PPE
(2016/425
/
EU)
and Directives
PED (2014/68/EU)
and
ATEX (2014/34/EU).
PPE
–
Notified Body that performed the type tests for the EC certification and that carries out the manufacture control
according to Module D of Regulation (EU) 2016/425: Italcert S.r.l., Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milan
–
Italy, n° 0426.
PED
–
The device is made in accordance with the requirements of the Conformity Assessment Modules B+D according
to Directive 2014/68/UE on Pressure Equipment. Notified body that carried out the B+D conformity assessment
procedure: Italcert S.r.l., Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milan
–
Italy, n° 0426.
ATEX
–
The devices are approved with a voluntary Test Certificate (Annex 3 of the 2014/34/UE Directive) issued by:
CEC S.c.a.r.l, Via Pisacane 46, 20005 Legnano (Mi)
–
Italy, Notified Body nr. 1131.
All the BVF self-contained breathing apparatuses fulfill the requirements of Regulation on
PPE
(2016/425/EU) and
PED
Directive (2014/68/UE).
All the BVF self-contained breathing apparatuses can be provided in the
ATEX
version.
7.
MARKING
All the important parts related to the safety of the device are marked with the serial number and production date.
1.
On the reducer, there is an adhesive label with a bar code (13 digits) and 9-digit, permanently printed number,
whose seven last numbers correspond to the bar code present on the label. The reducer is sealed in the factory
and the last inspection date is printed on it. The serial number of the device is a unique number for each self-
contained breathing apparatus.
2.
On the demand valve, there is an adhesive label with a bar code (13 digits). In addition to the bar code, a 9-digit
number is printed on the demand valve and the seven last digits correspond to the bar code assigned.
3.
All the hoses are marked with the production date.
4.
The membrane of the demand valve and other rubber parts has a "clock" dater reporting the year and month of
manufacture.
5.
The entire device has a label on a metal plate affixed to the belt (see label example A) and which contains all the
markings required by the Directives and Technical standards of reference:
- Manufacturer name and address (
A
)
- Model name (
B
)