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- Page 1 Operating Manual MSA AUER SavOx MSA AUER SavOx Industry EN 13794 K/30/S 0736/XX Order No. 10112005/01...
- Page 2 MSA AUER GmbH Thiemannstrasse 1 D-12059 Berlin Germany © MSA AUER GmbH. All rights reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Safety Regulations ....................4 Correct Use ....................4 Liability Information ..................5 Safety and Precautionary Measures ............5 Description ......................6 Overview ....................... 6 Function ......................7 Marking/Certification ..................8 Demonstration and Training Device ............. 8 Use .......................... 9 Important Escape Rules ................ -
Page 4: Safety Regulations
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compli- ance. 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. SavOx / SavOx Industry... -
Page 5: Liability Information
Safety Regulations 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 respon- sibility 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. -
Page 6: Description
Description Description Overview Fig. 1 Design of the device Inhalation Pressure relief valve Exhalation Waist belt Gas protective goggles Starter Breathing tube with mouthpiece -canister Heat exchanger Neck strap Breathing bag Nose clip The device is contained in an enclosed and sealed sturdy stainless steel container. The device includes a chemical canister with potassium hyperoxide [KO ], which is required for the regeneration of the exhaled air. -
Page 7: Function
Description After starting the device by pulling out the breathing tube the device it is directly ready for use. During the escape, the device supplies the wearer with breathable air which is prepared in the KO canister. Normally the SavOx is carried at the belt. The SavOx Industry is carried over the shoulder. -
Page 8: Marking/Certification
[code letter] and nominal duration [minutes]. The type, nominal duration and refer- enced standard are marked on the device. The device is marked as follows: Marking Device upper side bottom side Serial No. MSA AUER Date of manufacture MSA AUER SavOx SavOx EN 13794 K/30/S Serial No. MSA AUER... -
Page 9: Use
Important Escape Rules The devices protects the wearer during escape from a dangerous ambient atmos- phere. During the escape, the following rules must always be observed: Stay calm! Choose the shortest route to safe ambient air! Breathe calmly! Extra air will be consumed if breathing is fast and irregular. Do not damage or compress the breathing bag, otherwise lifesaving oxygen may be lost! The mouthpiece must be tight between teeth and lips and be tightly en-... -
Page 10: Donning The Device
Donning the Device Donning the SavOx Opening the Container (1) Push the locking lever in the direction of the arrow until the seal breaks and locking device falls off. Removing the Device (2) Grasp container cover with one hand. (3) Pull out the device by the neck strap with the other hand. - Page 11 Detaching the Device (8) Detach device from mouthpiece plug. Activating the Device (9) Grasp breathing tube at the mouthpiece. (10) Fully extend the breathing tube to activate the starter. A drop in pull resistance indicates the start- er is initiated. Inserting the Mouthpiece (11) Place mouthpiece into mouth with flange of mouthpiece between teeth and lips.
- Page 12 Fit the Nose Clip (14) Grasp nose clip by rubber pads, pull nose pads apart and fit them onto nose. Removing and Fitting the Goggle Note: Goggle is on the right side of the neck strap. (15) Grasp the goggle strap and pull to remove the goggle from neck strap.
- Page 13 Tying the Waist Belt (19) Tie waist belt and tighten with knot. Donning the SavOx Industry Opening the Container (1) Push the locking lever in the direction of the arrow until the seal breaks and locking device falls off. Removing the Device (2) Grasp container cover with one hand.
- Page 14 Donning the Neck Strap (5) Take off the protective helmet, if used. (6) Place the neck strap around the neck. The valve of the bag must be visible on the front of the bag. Do not adjust neck strap! (7) Put the protective helmet on.
- Page 15 Inserting the Mouthpiece (11) Place mouthpiece into mouth with flange of mouthpiece between teeth and lips. (12) Bite down on the two lugs. (13) Exhale into the device. So the breathing bag is inflated. It might be necessary to unfold the breath- ...
- Page 16 Adjusting the Neck Strap (18) Adjust neck strap. Ensure that the head is able to move freely. Tying the Waist Belt (19) Tie waist belt and tighten with knot. SavOx / SavOx Industry...
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Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning
For used and/or opened devices, the chemical canister must always be replaced, reuse is not permitted. Internal checks and any repairs to the devies are to be car- ried out by the MSA Customer Service or authorized service centers. Return of Used Device... -
Page 18: Tightness Test
Maintenance and Cleaning Tightness Test The tightness test of the device is carried out using the MSA tightness tester for chemical oxygen breathing protection apparatus. Detailed descriptions of the struc- ture, function, use and maintenance of the tightness tester can be taken from the relevant operating manual of the tightness tester [... -
Page 19: Maintenance Intervals
2. Tightness test with tightness tester D1118845 or by MSA Customer Service. 3. It is recommended that a service contract with MSA Customer Service is made. 4. If the inventory of devices is less than ten devices the inspection after 3 years is not necessary.
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