Scott Contour User Instructions

Self-contained breathing apparatus

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CONTOUR
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
User Instructions
Article No. 1034994
Issue H
05. 2010
AS/NZS1716 : 2003
Lic. 1214 SAI Global

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  • Page 1 CONTOUR Self-contained Breathing Apparatus User Instructions Article No. 1034994 Issue H 05. 2010 AS/NZS1716 : 2003 Lic. 1214 SAI Global...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CLEANING ............................... 17 CHECK APPARATUS ............................18 RECORD TEST DETAILS ..........................18 STORAGE ................................ 19 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ..........................19 MONTHLY ................................ 19 ANNUALLY ............................... 19 Registered Office: Scott Health and Safety Limited, Pimbo Road, West Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA, England.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed air breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by untrained users. Failure to understand or adhere to the Contour user instructions may result in injury or death.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    CONTOUR The purity/quality of air used to supply 1. INTRODUCTION and charge breathing apparatus should ABBREVIATIONS be tested periodically in accordance with national regulations. The following abbreviations are used in Unless otherwise specified, this manual: contaminants shall exceed Airline Attachment permissible exposure level.
  • Page 5: Apparatus Duration

    Cost effective PVC hoses may be used in other atmospheres. SERVICING Scott Health Safety Limited Contour must be serviced at scheduled manufacture a range of anti-static and intervals personnel have PVC hoses, in lengths ranging from 15m completed a formal training course and 60m.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    EC/686/1986. M6 6AJ, England. Contour is approved to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1716 : 2003. BSI Product Services (0086) Contour is also approved for use at sea Kitemark House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Lloyds Inspectorate, in accordance with HP2 4SQ, SOLAS regulation 17 and the 1980 England.
  • Page 7: Harness

    The full length pad is held by press studs and the harness straps. A chest-strap is available as an option. CYLINDER BAND Contour can be configured for use with one or two (Duo), 200, 207 or 300 bar, steel or fully wrapped aluminium carbon Meaning fibre composite cylinders (see Table 3).
  • Page 8 11.8 2460 Note: Only cylinders in shaded areas are suitable for use with Contour Duo in twin cylinder configuration. The total apparatus weight must not exceed 18 kg when fully-charged; (ref: EN 137, Clause 5.4 and AS/NZS1716 : 2003). Table 3: Cylinders approved for use with Contour apparatus Table 4 identifies the cylinder material code and the cylinder specification.
  • Page 9: The Pneumatic System

    A high-pressure hose from the reducer inlet manifold connects air, at cylinder pressure, to a warning whistle and pressure gauge mounted on the Contour shoulder strap. On standard versions, the warning whistle The DV has a reset button that enables...
  • Page 10: Optional Attachments

    This reduces the duration of the cylinder supply. • Airline attachment (AL) - permits Contour to be used with an airline. The cylinder provides emergency backup. Note: Vision 3 Facemask with Web Harness Air for use with airlines must conform to Breathable Air as detailed in Section 1.
  • Page 11: Pre-Use And Monthly Checks

    CONTOUR 3. PRE-USE AND MONTHLY CHECKS CHECK APPARATUS Promask PP Facemask Contour must be clean and in good condition. Check that all hose retaining press-studs (if fitted) are closed. Fully slacken the waist-belt and shoulder straps ready for use. REPLACING CYLINDERS...
  • Page 12: Duo Cylinder Band

    Close the cam-lock buckle. When Contour is used with an airline check that: The airline is in good condition, free from splits, bulges and abrasions. The airline connector is in good...
  • Page 13: Reset Demand Valve

    CONTOUR Shorten cylinder band Close cylinder valve feeding the excess length through the monitor the pressure gauge for one buckles on the band. minute. If the reading falls by more than 10 bar during this time there is an RESET DEMAND VALVE unacceptable leak.
  • Page 14: Facemasks With A Web Harness

    CONTOUR Fit the DV to the facemask and 3.6.3 Facemasks with a Net check that the red locking catch engages Harness fully. Twist the DV gently to confirm that it has. Open the cylinder valve(s) fully. 3.6.2 Facemasks with a Web...
  • Page 15: Positive Pressure Test

    CONTOUR With the cylinder valve(s) closed, POSITIVE PRESSURE open the bypass knob briefly to vent air TEST from the system. Check that the whistle sounds clearly as the pressure gauge falls below 55 bar (±5 bar). The apparatus is now fully tested and may be stored prior to use.
  • Page 16: 3.10 Rsm Attachments

    RSM connection does donning procedures, which conform to not leak. the relevant statutory regulations and rescue mask, inhale have been approved by Scott Health and sharply to activate first breath Safety Limited. mechanism and check that there is a...
  • Page 17: Check Dv/Open Cylinder Valve

    CONTOUR Hold head-harness lower CHECK DV/OPEN straps, place chin in chin-cup and pull CYLINDER VALVE straps over back of head, brushing hair away from face-seal. Check that the flat on the DV bypass knob aligns with the DV outlet and Adjust the facemask top strap so press the black reset button.
  • Page 18: Positive Pressure Test

    CONTOUR WHISTLE TEST Tighten harness side straps. DO NOT over-tighten. With cylinder valve still closed, slowly breathe down the air from the Inhale deeply to activate the DV system. Check that the whistle sounds then breathe normally. clearly as the pressure gauge falls to 55 POSITIVE PRESSURE bar (±5 bar).
  • Page 19: Attaching An Airline

    WARNING: atmospheres. • DO NOT remove apparatus until well clear of the hazardous area. Push the airline onto the Contour attachment connector. • If wearing a gas-tight chemical suit, remove until WARNING: decontamination procedures are Close cylinder valve while breathing complete.
  • Page 20: Remove Cylinder(S)

    CONTOUR 6. AFTER USE Contour must be cleaned and tested as detailed in the following instructions. CLEANING CAUTION: • DO NOT immerse the DV or warning whistle in water. • USE ONLY the specified methods and materials. DO NOT use...
  • Page 21: Check Apparatus

    Article Numbers 1017672 (1 litre) and 1017670 (5 litres). TriGene disinfecting wipes are available from Scott Health and Safety Limited under Article Number 2004225 (pack of 20). The harness can be sponged clean with a mild solution of soap and warm water.
  • Page 22: Storage

    UK and most EC countries; and must be kept up to date and available for inspection. Please see Section 6.3 for details. ANNUALLY Contour must be returned for a workshop service annually major workshop service at six-yearly intervals. After each workshop service, perform the...
  • Page 23 Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)330 088 0560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...

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