MSA AutoMaXX-AE Operating Manual

MSA AutoMaXX-AE Operating Manual

Negative and positive pressure lung governed demand valve

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Operating Manual
AutoMaXX - Series
Negative and Positive Pressure Lung Governed Demand Valve
Order No.: D4085399/05
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual AutoMaXX - Series Negative and Positive Pressure Lung Governed Demand Valve Order No.: D4085399/05 MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 MSA Europe GmbH Schlüsselstrasse 12 8645 Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland © MSA 2018. All rights reserved...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Safety regulations ....................5 1.1. Correct use ....................5 1.2. Liability information ..................5 1.3. Series ......................6 Description ......................8 Operation......................10 3.1. Preparing the device ................10 3.2. Connecting the AutoMaXX ............... 10 3.3. Putting the AutoMaXX into operation (only Positive pressure lung governed demand valve) ......
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Technical data ....................17 Approved system components ................ 18 Ordering information ..................20 7.1. Positive pressure lung governed demand valves ........20 7.2. Negative pressure lung governed demand valves ........21 7.3. Accessories ....................21 AutoMaXX - series...
  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Alternative use, or use outside these specifications will be considered as non- compliance. This also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the apparatus and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorised persons. Danger! This product supports life and health.
  • Page 6: Series

    Medium pressure Special feature line AutoMaXX-AE, Lung Governed Demand Valve, Silicon line 650 threaded connection M45X3 AutoMaXX-AE-G, Lung Governed Demand Valve, threaded Rubber line 650 connection M45X3, Rubber line AutoMaXX-AE-SHORT, Lung Governed Demand Valve, Silicon line 500 threaded connection M45X3...
  • Page 7 SAFETY REGULATIONS Explanations on model designation Positive pressure, plug-in connection, suitable for full face masks PS-MaXX (non-PS!) Positive pressure, thread connection M45x3 according to DIN EN 148-3, suitable for full face masks -PF AS-C: Positive pressure, offers the options AS and AE as combination, suitable for full face masks-PF Negative pressure, round thread RD 40 according to DIN EN 148-1, suitable for round thread full face masks Rubber medium pressure line (instead of silicon)
  • Page 8: Description

    The components shown here can vary in form and appearance from the picture depending on the AutoMaXX version. Positive pressure lung governed demand valve Fig. 1 Exploded view – Positive pressure lung governed demand valve (Example AutoMaXX-AE) Handwheel (only AE and AS-C) Diaphragm fork Red operating button...
  • Page 9 DESCRIPTION Negative pressure lung governed demand valve Fig. 2 Exploded view – Negative pressure lung governed demand valve (AutoMaXX-N) Handwheel Diaphragm groove Operating button Diaphragm fork Housing 10 Marking: Year of manufacturing Diaphragm 11 Flush button Protective cap 12 Diaphragm mushroom Plug-in nipple 13 Safety clamp (silver) Handwheel opening...
  • Page 10: Operation

    (2) Don full face mask and perform tightness check (palm test) ( Mask operating manual). (3) Open cylinder valve(s) fully. (4) Screw AutoMaXX into the mask (AutoMaXX-AE, AutoMaXX-N) or insert it into the adapter of the mask until it distinctly snaps into place (AutoMaXX-AS).
  • Page 11: Switching Off The Automaxx (Only Positive Pressure Lung Governed Demand Valve)

    3.5. Removing the AutoMaXX For AutoMaXX-AE and AutoMaXX-N: (1) Switch off AutoMaXX-AE by pushing the red operating button. (2) Unscrew handwheel and separate AutoMaXX from the mask. (3) Uncouple medium pressure line: Push the plug-in nipple into the coupling of the medium pressure line forcefully and pull back the coupling sleeve at the same time.
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    Always use original parts from MSA. Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by authorised service centres or by MSA. Changes to devices or components are not permitted and could result in loss of approved status.
  • Page 13: Cleaning / Disinfection

    With one hand push and hold down both operating buttons, with the  other hand push together both snap-on hooks and push off the protective cap. For AutoMaXX-AE Turn handwheel until the safety clamp below the black operating button  is visible through the handwheel opening.
  • Page 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Fig. 3 Housing Safety clamp (silver) (only AutoMaXX-AE and AutoMaXX-N) Push in safety clamp with a screwdriver, simultaneously push both  operating buttons and pull off handwheel. Danger! If you do not follow accurately this procedure above, you may...
  • Page 15: Visual And Function Check

    Push both operating buttons simultaneously and slide on protective cap  until it audibly and visibly snaps into place on the snap-on hooks. (4) Assemble handwheel as follows: For AutoMaXX-AE and AuroMaXX-N only Push in safety clamp and simultaneously push and hold down both  operating buttons.
  • Page 16: Checking The Closing Pressure (Only Positive Pressure Lung Governed Demand Valve)

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE With medium pressure (1) Switch off AutoMaXX with red operating button (only positive pressure lung governed demand valve). (2) Connect medium pressure line to a pressure reducer and open cylinder valve. (3) Connect AutoMaXX to test device. For positive pressure lung governed demand valve use a connecting ...
  • Page 17: Overhaul

    TECHNICAL DATA 4.9. Overhaul The overhaul of the AutoMaXX may only be performed by MSA or an authorised service centre. 4.10. Storage Always store positive pressure lung governed demand valves when switched on. To do this, push flush button. Store the AutoMaXX with protective cap attached ( Chap. 7) in a dry, dust-free room at approx.
  • Page 18: Approved System Components

    Ultra Elite H-PF-F1 AutoMaXX-AS-MicroMaXX Compressed air breathing apparatus Full - face mask - Series MicroMaXX 3S-PS-MaXX Ultra Elite-PS-MaXX AutoMaXX-AE; AutoMaXX-AE-G; AutoMaXX-AE short and AutoMaXX -AE-G short Compressed air breathing apparatus - Full - face mask - Series Series BD 96...
  • Page 19 APPROVED SYSTEM COMPONENTS AutoMaXX-N; AutoMaXX-N -G; AutoMaXX-N short and AutoMaXX-N-G short Compressed air breathing apparatus - Full - face mask - Series Series BD 96 BD AirMaXX Ultra Elite BD Compact -Z 3S-H-F1 Ultra Elite-H-F1 AutoMaXX -N- MicroMaXX Compressed air breathing apparatus Full - face mask - Series MicroMaXX Ultra Elite Advantage...
  • Page 20: Ordering Information

    Plug-in connection / M45x3; Rubber medium pressure line AutoMaXX-AS-MicroMaXX 10051255 Plug-in connection; Rubber medium pressure line AutoMaXX-AE 10023687 M45x3; Silicon medium pressure line AutoMaXX-AE-G 10036271 M45x3; Rubber medium pressure line AutoMaXX-AE short 10070972 M45x3; Silicon medium pressure line, short AutoMaXX - series...
  • Page 21: Negative Pressure Lung Governed Demand Valves

    ORDERING INFORMATION 7.2. Negative pressure lung governed demand valves Description Part No. AutoMaXX-N 10023686 Rd40x1/7; Silicon medium pressure line AutoMaXX-N-G 10036274 Rd40x1/7; Rubber medium pressure line AutoMaXX-N short 10070760 Rd40x1/7; Silicon medium pressure line, short AutoMaXX-N-MicroMaXX 10048114 Rd40x1/7; Rubber medium pressure line AutoMaXX-NR For rescue kit 10040603...
  • Page 22 For local MSA contacts, please visit us at MSAsafety.com Because every life has a purpose...

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