Scott FLITE Manual

Compressed air breathing apparatus

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COMPRESSED AIR BREATHING APPARATUS
1034988 J
CE
0086
02.2013
AS/NZS1716 : 2012
Lic. 1214 SAI Global
FLITE

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  • Page 1 FLITE COMPRESSED AIR BREATHING APPARATUS 1034988 J 0086 02.2013 AS/NZS1716 : 2012 Lic. 1214 SAI Global...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FACEMASK ..........................9 POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST ...................... 9 FACE SEAL TEST ........................9 NEGATIVE PRESSURE TEST (FLITE WITH FILTER) .............. 10 CHANGING FROM FILTER CANISTER TO AIRLINE ............... 10 CHANGING FROM AIRLINE TO FILTER CANISTER ............... 10 CHANGING FROM AIRLINE TO CYLINDER ................11 CHANGING FROM CYLINDER TO AIRLINE ................
  • Page 4: Warnings

    AS/NZS1715 : 1994. The apparatus is not designed for use underwater. Where FLITE has been contaminated by anything that may pose a threat to life or health, local statutes, health and safety guidance, site operating procedures or specialist advice for: doffing, de- contamination, cleaning or disposal of FLITE or its filters must be obtained and adhered to.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Pounds per Square Inch effects of more than one contaminant LIMITATIONS OF USE must be taken into account. Note: FLITE must only be used with Scott limit concentration Safety breathing apparatus facemasks. contaminant should be derived from FLITE must only be used by competent...
  • Page 6: Compressed Air Airline Supplies

    Fax: +44 (0) 1695 711775 Air for use with compressed air airlines SERVICING must conform to EN 12021 : 1999 or AS/NZS1715 : 1994. FLITE must be serviced at scheduled Airline pressure must be between 5.0 and intervals personnel have 9.0 bar (70 - 130psi).
  • Page 7: Ordering Parts And Accessories

    EN 529 : 2005 or workmanship at the time of delivery. AS/NZS1715 : 1994. Scott Safety will be under no liability for any defect arising from wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure follow original manufacturer’s instructions, misuse or...
  • Page 8: Technical Description

    FLITE FLITE is marked in accordance with EN 2. TECHNICAL AS/NZS1716 2012. DESCRIPTION explanation of those markings is given below: GENERAL FLITE is a positive pressure compressed air, airline, breathing apparatus (BA). It can be used with either: compressed cylinder...
  • Page 9: Demand Valve

    DV automatically. When cylinders are provided they may The bypass knob enables the wearer to open an unregulated flow of air into the 10 minute cylinder (CYL-FLITE-10): facemask. Free air capacity: 400 litres FACEMASKS...
  • Page 10: Quality Attributes

    FLITE air hose prevents cylinder air loss. QUALITY ATTRIBUTES FLITE is 'CE' marked in accordance with EEC Directive EC/686/1986. It is approved to European Standard EN 1993...
  • Page 11: Pre-Use Checks

    FLITE Check that the bypass knob is in 3. PRE-USE CHECKS the OFF position. FACEMASK Reset first breath mechanism by pressing the black rubber Remove the Visorguard and store reset button. carefully for re-use later. Check that the mask is clean and that visor is clear and WARNING: undamaged.
  • Page 12: Bandolier

    FLITE 4. DONNING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES BANDOLIER Check that the filter O-ring is in place and in good condition. Screw the filter to the facemask. BANDOLIER Fully slacken bandolier waistbelt and leg strap. Don the bandolier so that the DV hose is over the right shoulder and the cylinder is on the left hip.
  • Page 13: Facemask

    FLITE FACEMASK POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST Hang facemask from neckstrap. Position the facemask so that the chin fits into the chin-cup. Pull the head harness over the Gently insert fingers into the mask back of the head, ensuring that no hair is seal and check that there is a good flow trapped under the face seal.
  • Page 14: Negative Pressure Test (Flite With Filter)

    FLITE NEGATIVE PRESSURE TEST (FLITE WITH FILTER) Disconnect the airline supply. Press the filter seal with the palm of the hand to seal the filter inlet and inhale. Hold your breath for 10 seconds. Check that the facemask pulls onto the face and...
  • Page 15: Changing From Airline To Cylinder

    FLITE CHANGING FROM 5. DOFFING THE AIRLINE TO CYLINDER APPARATUS WARNING: DO NOT remove the apparatus until well clear of the hazard area. Check the cylinder gauge to ensure that there is sufficient air and open the cylinder valve. Take a deep breath then press the DV reset button.
  • Page 16: Cleaning And Scheduled Maintenance

    FLITE 6. CLEANING AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FACEMASK CAUTION:  DO NOT allow water to enter the Demand Valve. Fit the yellow DV dust cap.  Use ONLY specified substances methods clean apparatus.  DRY thoroughly before storage. Pull the DV red release catch and disconnect the DV.
  • Page 17: Demand Valve

    Article Numbers 1017672 (1 litre) and 1017670 (5 litres). Distel disinfecting wipes are available from Scott Safety in packs of 20 sachets, Fit the yellow DV dustcap (Article (Article Number 2004225), or drums of Number 1033545) over the DV inlet, 100 wipes, (Article Number 1017652).
  • Page 18: Record Details Of Checks

    Number 1034745), is available from Scott Safety for this purpose. Full details of this testing and servicing can be found in the FLITE The logbook should contain: Service Manual, which may only be  Name and address of the employer obtained from Training and Technical responsible for the apparatus.
  • Page 20 © 2011 Scott Safety. rights reserved. SCOTT, Tel: +44 (0) 1695 711711 the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, Fax: +44 (0) 1695 711775 Flite are registered and/or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. English (GB) affiliates.

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