SavOx / SavOx Industry
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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
2
canister.
Normally the SavOx is carried at the belt. The SavOx Industry is carried over the
shoulder. Both devices can be stored on vehicles.
2.2 Function
The device supplies the wearer with oxygen which is created from the chemical po-
tassium hyperoxide [KO
2
]. In an emergency, the container is opened and the res-
piratory protection device is taken out.
The device has a closed breathing circuit. When in operation, the exhaled air is
transferred into the chemical canister with the potassium hyperoxide. The potassi-
um hyperoxide reacts with the humidity and the carbon dioxide of the exhaled air
and, at the same time, creates oxygen and heat. The air for inhalation prepared in
this way is fed into the breathing bag and is then inhaled again.
The amount of resulting oxygen depends on the intensity of respiration. Increased
respiration [more carbon dioxide, more humidity] increases the formation of oxygen
or vice versa.
When the device is used for breathing, the KO
2
canister warms up, as does the in-
halation air, gradually. This is normal and indicates the correct operation of the de-
vice.
The end of oxygen supply is indicated by increase of the inhalation resistance.
The device is equipped with a starter which starts automatically when the breathing
tube is pulled. After starting it fills additional oxygen into the breathing bag.
Warning!
The device must only be opened for use!
Otherwise humidity from the ambient air can penetrate the open device
and affect the performance.
Used or opened devices must be replaced by new devices.
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