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ELSA
Compressed Air Escape Breathing Apparatus
Contents
WARNINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 BREATHABLE AIR .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 APPARATUS SELECTION .............................................................................................. 3
1.3 TRAINING........................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 SERVICING ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................ 4
2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 4
2.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 HOOD .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 REDUCER/CYLINDER VALVE ........................................................................................ 5
2.4 CYLINDERS .................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 STORAGE BAG ............................................................................................................... 5
2.6 QUALITY ATTRIBUTES .................................................................................................. 6
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE............................................................................................................ 6
4. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 8
4.1 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................. 8
4.2 ROUTINE CHECKS ......................................................................................................... 8
4.3 AFTER-USE CLEANING ................................................................................................. 9
4.4 CHARGING CYLINDERS ................................................................................................ 9
4.5 WORKSHOP REPAIR AND ANNUAL SERVICING ....................................................... 11
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - MARINE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE ............................................ 12
Sabre Breathing Apparatus is a division of Scott Health and Safety Limited.
Registered Office: Scott Health and Safety Limited, Pimbo Road, West Pimbo,
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA, England.