Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Liability Information - MSA Vautex Elite S Operating Manual

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Safety Regulations

1.1.

Correct Use

The chemical protective suit Vautex Elite S or Vautex Elite S Expert (hereinafter referred to as
protective suit) is particularly intended to protect the wearer's skin from danger caused by liquid
or gaseous toxic agents. As total encapsulating protective clothing it is worn over working
clothes and the protective breathing apparatus. It offers excellent protection in emergencies,
decontamination work, securing leaks or similar.
The protective suit does not provide protection against heat or cold and is not itself a complete
breathing protection apparatus. It must be worn in conjunction with the following series of
compressed air breathing apparatus:
 BD N
 BD 283
 BD 296 N
 DA 300
 DA 300-2
The protective suit described in this operating manual comply with the European Directives
89/686/EEC and 94/9/EC ( Section 7.1).
The EC type examination was carried out by the DEKRA EXAM GmbH, (Dinnendahlstraße 9,
D-44809 Bochum).
 Reference number of the organisation concerned: 0158
 EC prototype certificate No.: 1883A/97/84 PSA
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the product. In
particular, the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the
product, 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 these specifications will be considered as non-compliance. This
also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the product 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.
GB
 BD AE
 BD ESA
 BD AutoMaXX AS
 BD 88/96 AS
 BD AirMaXX
 BD AirGo
Vautex Elite S
SAFETY REGULATIONS
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