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- Page 1 DBA ESSEX PB&R CORPORATION 4150 CARR LANE COURT ST. LOUIS, MO 63119 (314) 351-6116 (800) 296-7587 FAX (314) 351-7181 Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE Revision: 4 Dated: 1/01/2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DBA Essex PB&R Corporation Technical Data Package for the EPOS TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE REVISION RECORD SHEET GENERAL INFORMATION MODEL NUMBERS SIZE WEIGHT PACKAGING SHELF LIFE DONNING OXYGEN CARBON DIOXIDE PROTECTION FACTOR SIZING/FITTING VISIBILITY STATEMENT OF WARRANTY INSIDE HOOD TEMPERATURE... -
Page 3: Revision Record Sheet
Added Revision Sheet, page 3 to manual; revised Figure 3, Donning Illustration & Donning Steps on page 17 to accessing EPOS unit without first removing barrier pouch from stowage pouch; added Operating Steps to Training Unit section on page 15; added Statement of Warranty;... -
Page 4: General Information
Duration of Use: All emergency rescue and escape situations are different, and it is not possible to provide an exact duration time for all situations. Also, the size of the EPOS user will affect usable life, with heavier individuals consuming oxygen more rapidly. However, for an average... -
Page 5: Model Numbers
In this situation, the EPOS will provide ample time for a trapped user to sustain breathing until he or she can be reached. - Page 6 DBA Essex PB&R Corporation Technical Data Package for the EPOS EPOS Training Unit Model # MR-10093AF EPOS in Cloth Soft Pack Model # MR-10095AF Revision: 4 Dated: 1/01/2012...
- Page 7 DBA Essex PB&R Corporation Technical Data Package for the EPOS EPOS in Cloth Soft Pack with Clear Inspection Window Model # MR-10096AF EPOS in Cloth Soft Pack with Clear Inspection Window and Carry Strap Model # MR-10097AF Revision: 4 Dated: 1/01/2012...
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Page 8: Size
1 1/2 pounds PACKAGING The EPOS is folded and sealed inside a multi-laminate barrier pouch. There are two versions of the barrier pouch: one is a clear multi-laminate pouch and the second is an opaque multi- laminate pouch (as shown below). Both pouches have the same form fit and function. The barrier pouch is then packaged inside a rugged fabric carrying case. -
Page 9: Oxygen
7%. PROTECTION FACTOR Users of the EPOS are not affected by carbon monoxide and the other toxic gases produced in a fire, nor do chemical fumes from the spill of hazardous materials affect them. Unlike a filter mask, which must clean the poisonous outside air to make it fit to breathe, the EPOS provides its own source of clean breathable air. -
Page 10: Statement Of Warranty
Essex Industries dba Essex PB&R Corporation warrants that: (1) The Essex Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) (hereinafter referred to as the “unit”) will remain free from defects in material and workmanship, whether patent or latent, for up to the replace by date which is a period of ten (10) years and six (6) months from the date of manufacture when properly stowed in containers supplied or approved by Essex Industries dba Essex PB&R... -
Page 11: Inside Hood Temperature
Date Label. If the Replace By Date has not been exceeded proceed to the next inspection step. If the Replace By Date has been exceeded, the EPOS Unit must be immediately replaced. The next step is to visually inspect the color of the Humidity Indicator. If the Humidity Indicator is Blue the Unit is serviceable. - Page 12 The next step is to visually inspect the color of the Humidity Indicator. If the Humidity Indicator is Blue the Unit is serviceable. If the Humidity Indicator is Pink, the Unit is to be replaced. It is neither necessary nor advisable to remove the EPOS from the outer fabric package for inspection.
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Page 13: Thermal Properties
Plastics and tar dripping onto the EPOS hoodshell will have no adverse effects below 200°C (392°F). Radiant Heat Flux The EPOS hoodshell can withstand radiant heat of 1.0 BTU/sq. ft. for up to 60 seconds. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION Hood The hood is a multi-layer design of polyimide film and PFA film, which provides excellent resistance to most chemicals. -
Page 14: Performance
Duration of the EPOS is defined as when the oxygen inside the hood drops below 18% or the carbon dioxide level exceeds 7%. The user will know when the oxygen concentration has dropped below 18% because the hood will collapse and press on the user’s face. -
Page 15: Epos Donning Procedure
CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVE THE HOOD WHEN OXYGEN LEVELS DROP BELOW 18% MAY RESULT IN SUFFOCATION AND DEATH. The EPOS is an excellent aide in escape or rescue from a chemical spill (it is not meant as a replacement for HAZMAT suits for cleaning spills) because of the self contained breathable clean air, and because of the high resistance of the hood to most chemicals. - Page 16 With the other hand, grasp and sharply pull off the red strip, in the direction of the arrows. C) Remove EPOS Training Unit from both the barrier pouch and the stowage pouch and unfold. D) Hold hood with neck seal (silver end) facing you. Pull red ball with one hand while holding the empty oxygen cylinder with the other hand.
- Page 17 G) Remove the hood and discard liner when the training session is complete. Cleaning and Disinfecting Clean and disinfect the EPOS training unit periodically so it will continue to work effectively. Moisten a cotton cloth with 50-50 mixture of alcohol and water.
- Page 18 DBA Essex PB&R Corporation Technical Data Package for the EPOS EPOS DONNING ILLUSTRATIONS OPEN CLOSURE FLAP OF GRASP STOWAGE POUCH W/ ONE STOWAGE POUCH. HAND AND WITH OTHER HAND PULL RED TAPE STRIP OF BARRIER POUCH. REMOVE THE EPOS UNIT PULL THE RED BALL WITH ONE HAND FROM BOTH POUCHES.
- Page 19 (indicating that the oxygen concentration is low). WARNING: THE ESSEX EPOS IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY BY, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF, AN INDIVIDUAL TRAINED AND QUALIFIED IN THEIR USE. IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.