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Respirex Simplair Instructions For Use Manual

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Instructions for use of Simplair A.E Suit
EN943-1:2002
TYPE 2
BS\005\D\2017
EN

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use of Simplair A.E Suit EN943-1:2002 TYPE 2 BS\005\D\2017...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Flow Warning Device ..............5 Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Locking Cuff ..........6 Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Soft Rubber Cuff ........7 Donning The Full Suit ..................7 Removing the wearer from the Full Suit ............9 Instructions For Lifting Harness (Tank Suit Only) ........

  • Page 3: Limitations & Warnings

    The equipment is designed to work on a range of air line pressures. The suit is pre-set by Respirex to operate at the customer’s specific air line pressure (the maximum air line pressure that the suit can be set to is 8.27 bar [120 PSI]).

  • Page 4: Maximum Length And Bore Of Medium Pressure Connecting Hose

    The garment will be set by Respirex to give the correct rate of airflow to coincide with the customer’s supplied airline pressure, as notified to Respirex and indicated on the airline waist belt label. The user shall assure himself that the pressure range of the air supply to the apparatus is within the limits recommended by Respirex.

  • Page 5: Minimum Flow Warning Device

    Open the suit at the zip fully to allow access to the air system. Unscrew the connecting collar from the bulkhead adaptor. With the Respirex flow meter on flat a level surface, screw the tube connector from the flow meter onto the bulkhead adaptor.

  • Page 6: Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Locking Cuff

    Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Locking Cuff Firstly turn the sleeve of the garment inside out. Carefully push the tapered cone into the glove so that the glove stretches over the cone (see Figs 2 & 3). Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Push the glove and cone into the cuff body with the little finger of the glove in-line with the seam of the sleeve (see Fig 4).

  • Page 7: Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Soft Rubber Cuff

    Fitting Gloves Into The Respirex Soft Rubber Cuff Follow the procedure as described for fitting gloves into the Respirex locking cuff up to and including stage 5. Carefully turn the sleeve the correct way out and make sure that the glove and cone are pushed through the moulded rubber cuff equally all around it’s circumference (see Fig 8).
  • Page 8 4. Step into your protective safety boots, see Fig 10. 4. Step into your protective safety boots, see Fig 10. 5. Roll down the outer leg over the exterior of the boots, see Fig 11. 5. Roll down the outer leg over the exterior of the boots, see Fig 11. Exactly the same procedure should be utilised when wearing suits with elasticated Exactly the same procedure should be utilised when wearing suits with elasticated Exactly the same procedure should be utilised when wearing suits with elasticated inner legs or integral...

  • Page 9: Removing The Wearer From The Full Suit

    The suit should appear as in Figs 21 & 22. The suit should appear as in Figs 21 & 22. The suit should appear as in Figs 21 & 22. Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig.22 Fig.21 Fig.21 Fig.22 Removing the wearer from the Full Suit Removing the wearer from the Full Suit Removing the wearer from the Full Suit Carefully open the zip following the procedure in step 1 on page 7.

  • Page 10: Instructions For Lifting Harness (Tank Suit Only)

    Respirex cannot guarantee the integrity of any suit used in such out of tanks or vessels. It should NEVER be worn as a means of arresting falls. Respirex cannot guarantee arresting falls. Respirex cannot guarantee the integrity of any suit used in such 1.

  • Page 11: Replacing A Silencer

    Replacing A Silencer Open the zip fully to allow access to the bulkhead. Unscrew the connecting collar from the bulkhead adaptor. Pull the breathing air tube assembly away from the control waist belt. Unscrew the silencer from the bulkhead. Screw a new silencer into the bulkhead. Locate the breathing air tube assembly over the bulkhead and tighten the retaining ring .
  • Page 12 Replacing The Removable Visor (Rigid Visor Model Only) Carefully peel the removable visor from the Velcro discs. If necessary clean the rigid visor before fitting a new removable visor. Remove the protective film from the new removable visor. Locate the centre discs at the top and bottom of the removable visor on to the centre discs on the hard visor. Wrap the removable visor around each side of the rigid visor lining up all the fixing discs and firmly press together (see fig 26).

  • Page 13: Replacing The Exhalation Valve Diaphragm

    Replace the exhalation valve cap making sure that the location channel on the cap is located over the location key on the valve body. (The Respirex lettering should be at the top). Replace the centre screw and hand tighten using the Hexagon Key (Tool No. B00311).

  • Page 14: Removing A Complete Exhalation Valve Assembly

    Hand tighten the retaining ring onto the exhalation valve. Check that the exhalation valve is orientated correctly (the Respirex lettering should be at the top of the valve and the three slots under the cover must be at the bottom).

  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Cleaning The Simplair air supplied suit should be cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, or more often if subjected to heavy use. Suits used by more than one person must be cleaned, inspected and sanitized after each use. If Storage not cleaned contamination may cause illness or disease.
  • Page 16 Garments manufactured in polymer rubber materials e.g. Neoprene, can be repaired using a Respirex repair Kit. Respirex DO NOT guarantee repairs carried out by the customer. Garments manufactured from thermoplastic materials e.g. PVC, require specialist equipment and will need to be returned to the manufacturer for repairs.

  • Page 17: Product Labelling

    Product labelling Manufacturer of garment and address: Respirex International Ltd. Manufacturer’s Model number Material of Manufacture. Product labelling Manufacturer’s Order No. Customer Name. Manufacturer of garment and address: Respirex International Ltd. Date of manufacture: Day/Month/Year. Manufacturer’s Model number Garment Size Material of Manufacture.

  • Page 18: Sizing

    The following pictograms designate the range of height & chest sizes suitable for The following pictograms designate the range of height & chest sizes suitable for specific sizes of Simplair suit, check your body measurements and select the correct size of suit. Body measurements in cm (inch).

  • Page 19: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    United Kingdom Declares that the PPE described hereafter: SIMPLAIR A.E. Suit and SIMPLAIR A.E. Tank Suit Both are reusable Type 2 ‘non-gas-tight’ chemical protective suits designed for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
  • Page 20 RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LTD, Unit F Kingsfield Business Centre, Philanthropic Road, Redhill, Surrey. RH1 4DP ENGLAND. Tel. 44 (0) 1737 778600 Fax. 44(0) 1737 779441 Email. info@respirex.co.uk Module B and D Type Examination By : Davy Avenue, Knowhill Milton Keynes MK5 8PP ENGLAND Notified Body No.

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