INTERSPIRO S9 - Apparatus Reassembly and Cylinder Charging

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IMPORTANT! ALL PARTS MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE RE-ASSEMBLY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT UNDER
EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS.
9. Examine the apparatus for any signs of wear or damage.
NOTE! ANY FURTHER REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED INTERSPIRO SERVICE AGENT
OR A HOLDER OF A SERVICE CERTIFICATE.
10.3 REASSEMBLE APPARATUS
1. Ret fully charged cylinder in accordance with the instructions given in this
manual in section 2.5.
2. Fit breathing valve to clean facemask and lock securely into position with the
speech cone. Mount the HUD to the facemask.
3. Turn off the positive pressure (see section 1.3 for instructions) and carry out the
leakage and function check as described in this manual in section 4.
4. Close the cylinder valve and evacuate any pressure remaining in the system.
5. Store the apparatus ready for use. The apparatus should be stored in dry
conditions, well protected from direct sunlight and extremes of temperature.
INTERSPIRO recommends the use of mask bags to protect mask lenses and
breathing valves.
10.4 CYLINDER CHARGING
The cylinder must be fully charged with air meeting the requirements of the
Compressed Gas Association Specication G-7- I for type I, Grade D air, or higher
quality, as well as meeting a dew point level of -65°F (-54°C) or dryer (24 ppm v/v or
less), and a maximum particulate level of 5 mg/m3 air. The breathing air quality must
be in accordance with NFPA 1989, Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Fire and
Emergency Services Respiratory Protection. The container shall meet applicable DOT
specications.
CAUTION! THE CYLINDER MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE BEFORE CHARGING.
DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE CYLINDER. FILL ONLY TO THE PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE CYLINDER LABEL.
TOPPING OFF EACH CYLINDER IS RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE PROPER SERVICE TIME.