Workshop Repair And Annual Servicing; Scheduled Maintenance; General; Daily Checks - Sabre ELSA Dash User Instruction

ELSA DASH/SPRINT
4.6 WORKSHOP REPAIR
AND ANNUAL SERVICING
Apparatus must be returned for workshop
servicing annually or if a malfunction
occurs (see ELSA Dash or ELSA Sprint
Service Manual).
Apparatus stored in a corrosive, dusty, or
humid environment may require more
frequent servicing.
Training and Technical
Services for advice on servicing or
operating the apparatus.
Please contact
Support
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5. SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
5.1

GENERAL

It is a mandatory requirement that all
escape apparatus shall be checked at
monthly intervals.
In addition, apparatus issued to wearers
should be checked when issued and daily
thereafter. Apparatus deployed to ready-
use lockers should be checked daily.
5.2

DAILY CHECKS

Daily checks consist of the following:
1. Check that the contents gauge
needle is in the green sector, showing that
the cylinder is fully charged.
2. Check that the anti-tamper tags are
in place and unbroken.
3. Check that access to the bag is
unobstructed.
Apparatus that fails any of these checks
must be withdrawn from use and returned
for workshop service or repair.
5.3

MONTHLY CHECKS

5.3.1

Check Apparatus

1. Carefully open the bag, release the
quick-fire cord and remove the apparatus
from the bag.
2. Check the apparatus for damage or
excess wear. Flex the breathing hose and
check for splits and crazing (minor crazing
is acceptable).