For Your Safety; Description; Intended Use; Carrying Method - Dräger Oxyboks K 25 Instructions For Use Manual

For Your Safety

Strictly follow the Instructions for Use
Any use of the oxygen self-rescuer requires full understanding and strict
observation of these instructions.
The oxygen self-rescuer is only to be used for purposes specified here.
Maintenance
The oxygen self-rescuer must be inspected and serviced regularly by trai-
ned service personnel.
Repair and general overhaul of the oxygen self-rescuer may only be carried
out by trained service personnel.
We recommend that a service contract be obtained with Dräger Safety and
that all repairs also be carried out by them.
Only authentic Dräger spare parts may be used for maintenance.
Observe chapter "Maintenance".
Accessories
Only use accessories mentioned in the order list.
Liability for proper function or damage
The liability for the proper function of the oxygen self-rescuer is irrevocably
transferred to the owner or operator to the extent that the oxygen self-
rescuer is improperly serviced or repaired by personnel not employed or
authorized by Dräger Safety or if the oxygen self-rescuer is used in a
manner not conforming to its intended use.
Dräger Safety cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-
compliance with the recommendations given above.
The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of sale and delivery of
Dräger Safety are likewise not modified by the recommendations given
above.
Disposal
Used or opened units have to be disposed professionally, since the
reaction between the air humidity and the used chemical can generate an
aggressive base.
Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA

Description

The Dräger Oxyboks K 25 is an oxygen self-rescuer, independent of the
ambient air, with a closed to-and-fro breathing system which uses chemi-
cally-bound oxygen.
The Dräger Oxyboks K 25 has a nominal duration of 25 minutes according
to DIN EN 13794.

Intended Use

The Dräger Oxyboks K 25 is intended for emergency escape from areas
filled with smoke or toxic gases or lacking oxygen.
WARNING
Do not use the Dräger Oxyboks K 25 in air which contains gases or
vapours which can ignite below 300
Do not store the Dräger Oxyboks K 25 at temperatures below 0
because the temperature of the device must be above 0
Follow the advice given in these Instructions for Use.
Dräger Oxyboks K 25 can save your life!
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Carrying Method

The Dräger Oxyboks K 25 is carried on a belt on the right or left hand side
of the body.
Push the belt through the two loops.

Daily Inspection

Check before use :
every time
1 Seal is undamaged.
— Lid is closed and closure locked.
— No cracks, holes or other damage
more than 1.5 mm in depth can be
seen on the casing.
2 Indicator is dark blue in colour.
If there is a significant loss of blue
colour (50 % of the particles have
changed colour from dark blue to
light blue or neutral) the oxygen self-
rescuer must not be used any more.
Pack the oxygen self-rescuer and send to Dräger Safety.

Advice on Use

— Do not open the oxygen self-rescuer until it is required for use.
Humidity in the atmosphere may penetrate the open oxygen self-rescuer
and impair its function.
— Inspect the oxygen self-rescuer daily.
— Use the oxygen self-rescuer only once.
— To avoid risk of fire, make sure that no flammable materials (petrol,
grease, solvents etc.) can get into the oxygen self-rescuer before or
during operation.
There is also danger of ignition if the oxygen-releasing chemicals come
into contact with combustible substances such as coal when the oxy-
gen self-rescuer is damaged.
Opened units are classified as used and it is not allowed to store them.
They have to be recycled (see "Disposal" on page 10).
For routine training purposes, use the training
"Order List" on page 11).
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