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Airline
mode
:
release
the
mask
straps,
lock
the
regulator
acting
on
the
side
button
and
remove
the
facepiece.
Close
the
hand
wheel
valve
of
the
set
and
disconnect
the
airline
acting
on
the
quick
coupling.
Vent
off
the
regulator
by
the
central
rubber
button.
Unfasten
waist
belt,
lift
the
buckle
tab
to
release
the
shoulder
strap
and
finally
doff
the
apparatus.
Escape
Mode
:
release
mask’s
harness
side
arms.
Doff
the
facepiece
and
close
the
hand
wheel
valve;
vent
off
the
regulator,
unfasten
waist
belt,
lift
buckle
tab
to
release
shoulder
strap
and
doff
the
apparatus.
3.5.1.
Cleaning
and
disinfection
After
use
or
when
deemed
necessary
parts
or
assemblies
(mask
and
regulator)
shall
be
thoroughly
cleaned,
disinfected
and
dried.
This
shall
be
made
with
lukewarm
soapy
water.
Rinsing
shall
be
made
in
running
water.
Should
disinfecting
agents
be
used
read
carefully
instructions
as
far
as
concentration
and
temperature
are
concerned.
Avoid
the
use
of
solvents
that
can
spoil
plastics
and
rubber.
When
soaking
components
in
tubs,
gently
stir
them
manually.
Note:
Detergents
remove
lubricants
from
mechanical
parts.
After
cleaning
do
perform
a
functional
test
and
when
necessary
lubricate
parts
following
specific
instructions.
Do
not
exceed
60°C
when
drying
the
apparatus.
3.5.2.
Cylinder
refilling
Warning:
air
for
compressed
air
breathing
devices
shall
conform
to
EN
12021.
Refill
cylinder
only
if:
‐
it
meets
national
regulations
‐
it
shows
the
date
and
the
stamp
of
the
manufacturer
‐
the
date
of
test
has
not
elapsed
Do
not
use
damaged
cylinders.
Refilling
Procedure
Refill
at
the
working
pressure
shown
on
the
cylinder.
Warning:
Fill
gradually
with
a
compressor
and
avoid
the
use
of
pouring
systems
at
high
pressure.
Too
quick
an
entry
of
air
could
damage
gaskets
and
cause
leaks
from
the
apparatus.
1)
The
cylinder
shall
be
free
from
harness
2)
Ensure
that
the
set
is
completely
closed
(knob
fully
screwed
on)
3)
Unscrew
the
refilling
connector
cover
and
make
sure
that
the
O
‐
Ring
be
in
its
seat
4)
Connect
the
refilling
adapter
supplied
by
SPASCIANI
(P/N
53170)
which
converts
thread
M15x1,25
into
the
standard
EN
144
‐
2
5)
Connect
to
the
filling
ramp
and
fill
to
a
pressure
10%
higher
than
the
nominal
working
pressure.
After
cooling
down,
the
pressure
will
return
to
normal.
Should
the
final
pressure
be
too
low
repeat
the
operation.
While
filling
check
that
there
be
no
leaks
from
the
hose
or
gauge
with
soapy
water.
4.
MAINTENANCE
AND
CHECKS
4.1.
Maintenance
Checks
described
at
paragraphs
3.1
and
3.3
(before
use,
after
use
and
refilling)
shall
be
regularly
performed
and
if
they
show
any
malfunction
it
is
mandatory
to
do
extraordinary
maintenance
operations.
4.2.
Scheduled
Maintenance
The
efficiency
of
the
apparatus
is
given
by
the
gauge
indication
that
shall
correspond
to
full
charge.
If
the
cylinder
is
even
partially
empty,
the
apparatus
shall
be
sent
to
SPASCIANI
or
to
an
appointed
Agent
for
revision.
It
is
highly
recommended
to
check
pressure
at
least
every
six
months.
It
is
also
recommended
to
perform
a
functionality
and
tightness
test
at
least
annually.
Every
three
years
the
apparatus
shall
be
reconditioned
and
all
O
‐
Rings
and
gaskets
replaced
with
final
control
of
regulator.
Table
1
–
Scheduled
maintenance
and
checks
Part
Activity
1
2
3
4
5
Complete
Equipment
Visual
Inspection
X
X
General
Cleaning
X
Function
and
leak
tightness
tests
X
X
Check
of
cylinder
filling
X
X
Cylinder
Refilling
X
General
Revision
at
SPASCIANI
X
Demand
Regulator
Cleaning
and
Disinfection
X
Membrane
Check
X
A)
X
Membrane
replacement
X
Full
face
mask
Cleaning
and
Disinfection
X
Leak
tightness
X
Pressure
Reducer
Revision
X
Cylinder
Pressure
Test
B)
