Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Description - SATA air regulator Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions SATA air regulator
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1.2. Applicable directives, regulations and standards
REGULATION (EU) 2016/425
Personal Protection Equipment
German Ordinance on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment(P-
SA-BV)
Regulation covering safety and health protection while using
personal protection gear during work
Directive 2014/34/EU
Devices and protection systems for intended use in explosion hazard
areas (ATEX).
DIN EN 14594 Class 3B
Breathing protection devices – Compressed air tube devices with continu-
ous air volume flow.

2. Safety Instructions

Before using the PPE breathing protection equipment, every user is
obliged to check the capacity of the air supply system, possibly also in
terms of the impact on other users of the system.
The code "H" indicates that the compressed air feed tube is heat-resist-
ant. The code "S" indicates that the compressed air feed tube is antistatic.
Before operation, the user must proceed with a risk assessment regarding
possible harmful components in the workplace, e.g. nitrogen.
■ Check the functions and check the air regulator for leaks every time
before it is used, with the breathing protection hood connected.
■ Only connect air regulator to compressed air safety tube.
■ Use quick-action safety couplings.
■ Do not use air regulator as a tool.
■ Do not disassemble air regulator.
■ Replace/do not use defective air regulator.
■ Send defective air regulator to SATA for repairs.
■ Manipulations of the air volume flow controller are prohibited.
■ Do not modify the air regulator.

3. Intended Use

The air regulator is part of the breathing protection apparatus and regu-
lates the flow of compressed air to the corresponding components.

4. Description

The air regulator is part of the breathing protection apparatus. It acts as
the interface between the compressed air supply system and the consum-
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