Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Liability Information - MSA S-Cap-Air Operating Manual

SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. Safety Regulations
1.1.

Correct Use

The S-Cap-Air is an apparatus for escape from areas with a toxic atmosphere. It
protects the wearer during escape from a dangerous ambient atmosphere, with
poisonous gases, damaging particles and from lack of oxygen.
The S-Cap-Air is only to be used for emergency escape situations and self-
rescue. The duration of use is 15 minutes (class CL 15). The S-Cap-Air is
specifically not suitable for
Working applications
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Underwater applications
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Rescue applications
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Fire-fighting applications
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It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the
S-Cap-Air. In particular, the safety instructions, as well as the information for the
use and operation of the apparatus, must be carefully read and observed.
Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be
taken into account for a safe use.
Danger!
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 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.
1.2.

Liability Information

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