Transport Regulations; Storage / Stowage - MSA S-Cap-Air Operating Manual

TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

7. Transport Regulations
Packing the S-Cap-Air for transport should be with regard to all applicable
national regulations.
After transport the S-Cap-Air should, in all cases, be checked for readiness for
service. In order to do this, a visual check should be performed in accordance
with the following criteria:
Damage
§
Seal
§
Level of the compressed air cylinder
§
Attention!
If the seal is missing, or if the cylinder is not full or in the event of any
other visible faults, the unit must be returned for service and
inspection.
8.

Storage / Stowage

The equipment must be stored / stowed in accordance with th applicable national
regulations, e.g. MSC / Circ. 849 "Guidelines for the performance, location, use
and care of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD´s)" suitably protected
from the environment, in particular dust and climatic influences. The unit shall be
stored / stowed in a clean and dry condition, free of contaminants and protected
from direct sunlight. Maximum temperature range -15° C up to +50° C. If the unit
is stored / stowed at temperatures below 0°C the unit, especially the valve, must
be completely dry.
Attention!
During storage / stowage do not forcibly bend materials, seams and
zipper.
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