Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Liability Information; Lung Governed Demand Valve - MSA SingleLine SCOUT Operating Manual

Safety Regulations

1 Safety Regulations
1.1

Correct Use

The SingleLine SCOUT, in this manual also referred to as device, is a personal monitoring unit that
monitors the proper functioning of a respiratory protective device. It displays the current operating data
of the respiratory protective device and signals the danger conditions (visually and acoustically).
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the device. In particular,
the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the device, must be care-
fully read and observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be
taken into account for a safe use.
This product is supporting life and health. Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may affect the
function of the device and thereby seriously compromise the user's life.
Before use, the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the function test
is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA
spare parts have not been used.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also
applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not
been carried out by MSA or authorised persons.
1.2

Liability Information

MSA accepts no liability in cases where the device has been used inappropriately or not as intended.
The selection and use of the device are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator.
Product liability claims, warranties and guarantees made by MSA with respect to the device are voided,
if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
1.3

Lung Governed Demand Valve

The use of lung governed demand valves carrying short medium pressure lines (50 cm +/- 5 cm) is
mandatory to reduce snagging risk.
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SingleLine SCOUT