Maintenance; Storage; Use; Prerequisites - Dräger PSS BG 4 RP Instructions For Use Manual

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Use

2.7.6

Maintenance

Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Intervals
The following details are recommendations given in the
BGR 190 regulations which apply to Germany. Observe
national directives.
Type of work to be carried
out
Check by equipment wearer
Visual inspection, function and leak
test
Cleaning and disinfecting
Replacing the O-rings on the speech
diaphragm and the wiper shaft
Replace speech diaphragm
Replace the drinking valve
1) gas-tight packed full face masks, every 2 years.
2) gas-tight packed full face masks, otherwise every 6 months.
2.7.7

Storage

Store the cleaned mask dry and free of dust without risk of
deformation in the associated bag or carrier box.
o
Storage temperature -15
Keep away from direct sunlight or heat radiation.
Strictly follow ISO 2230 and national regulations for storage,
maintenance and cleaning of rubber products.
50
X
X
1)
X
X
o
C to 25 C.
3 Use
3.1

Prerequisites

Check which protective clothing and which head protection

also needs to be worn during usage.
Follow local and national regulations on the use of respira-

tory protective devices.
The following requirements must be met so that the closed-

circuit breathing apparatus can be used:
The CO

the last 6 months.
The CO

cartridge) was installed into the closed-circuit breathing
apparatus and leak-tested within the last 6 months.
The CO

further than 500 km.
2)
X
The compressed oxygen cylinder is full.

The leak-tightness and functional test on the closed-
X

circuit
(see chapter 4.5 on page 63).
X
Under the following prerequisites, the closed-circuit breath-

ing apparatus can be used multiple times by the same user
X
within 24 hours:
The officer-in-charge decides before each further use

whether the remaining oxygen supply is adequate for
use.
The cylinder valve is fully closed after every use.

This means that the breathing circuit is vented
automatically. The connecting piece is sealed with
the sealing cap.
The compressed oxygen cylinder and CO

are not replaced.
The closed-circuit breathing apparatus is stored upright

at a temperature of more than 0 °C.
At temperatures above +15 °C, the closed-circuit breathing

apparatus must be operated with an ice pack or cooling
cartridge.
3.2

Prior to first use

1. Perform a visual inspection: Is the closed-circuit breathing
apparatus intact and complete?
2. Test the closed-circuit breathing apparatus
(see chapter 4.5 on page 63).
3.3

Preparation for use

1. Open the closed-circuit breathing apparatus if necessary
(see chapter 3.3.1 on page 51).
2. Fit the CO
page 61).
NOTICE
i i
When the CO
breathing apparatus must be tested (see chapter 4.5
on page 63).
3. Fit the
(see chapter 3.3.2 on page 51).
4. Insert the cooling cartridge or ice pack if necessary
(see chapter 3.3.3 on page 52).
5. Test the correct functioning of the closed-circuit breathing
apparatus (see chapter 3.3.4 on page 52).
absorber (refillable cartridge) was filled within
2
absorber (refillable cartridge or disposable
2
absorber was transported on a vehicle for no
2
breathing apparatus
absorber if necessary (see chapter 4.4.8 on
2
absorber is fitted, the closed-circuit
2
compressed oxygen cylinder
showed no faults
absorber
2
if necessary