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Description MSA
16 AirGo
2.3.4.2. Option – 3C/3N – with Additional Connections for Medium Pressure
The compressed air breathing apparatus can be equipped with additional
connections for medium pressure. These are located on the hip belt and are used
for the connection of additional units such as, for example, a second lung
governed demand valve or a rescue hood.
Fig. 6 Option SL-3C
1 Pressure reducer 3 Additional medium pressure line
2 Single line 4 Coupling for third connection
There is an additional medium pressure connection on the hip belt of the
compressed air breathing apparatus which is available as a coupling in option 3C
and as a nipple with integrated non-return valve in option 3N.
Option 3C is provided for the connection of the following units, under
consideration of the specific national regulations:
Rescue set (mask with lung governed demand valve)
Rescue equipment e.g. Respihood
Compressed air line equipment with or without automatic switch valve
and for use in a protective suit during decontamination process.
Warning!
When rescuing persons with the rescue set via the second connection,
more air is consumed.
Hence, the service time is considerably reduced. Always keep this in
mind when using your apparatus.
Option 3N is prepared for the connection of the following equipment:
Compressed Breathing Apparatus without automatic switch valve
and for use in a protective suite including decontamination process.
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