Annual Check - MSA S-Cap-Air Operating Manual

MSA
6.5.

Annual Check

Visual check
Checking for mechanical stresses such as cracks, material rupture, cuts, fraying
or other material changes on the following components:
Carrying bag, straps and the start-up device (Start-up pin, valve cap etc.).
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Breating tube and connection piece with O-ring.
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Hardened and / or brittle tubes must be replaced. O-rings are available as
spare parts.
Hood, neck seal and half-mask.
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The valve disc in the exhalation valve should be replaced at least every
6 years.
Cylinder valve and air pressure indicator.
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Perform checks on the compressed air cylinders in accordance with the
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national regulations.
Check spring and sealing rip of exhalation valve for cracks, material rupture,
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cuts, fraying or other material changes.
Functional test
After the visual test, the functional test is to be performed as follows:
(1) Start the filled unit and check the warning indicator in the hood:
After starting, the indicator must be green. After a minimum of 15 minutes air
supply time (maximum 18 minutes), the indicator must change to red. During
the air supply time, the pressure indicator should show fall from 200 bar to
less than 50 bar.
(2) Record the check in the log.
(3) Mark the date of the next yearly check on the unit.
After successful checking, the unit should be filled and repacked in
accordance with these instructions.
Attention!
In the event of damage or functional faults, the unit must be returned
for service and repair.
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