Markings [Fig. 1]; Purge Button; Performing Face Mask User Test; Connecting The Breathing Valve - INTERSPIRO S-ESA Mode D'emploi

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MARKINGS [FIG. 1]

Type identifying marking
A.
Size marking (small size: "S"; standard size: "M/L" or no marking; extra large
B.
size: "XL")
Part number marking
C.
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PURGE BUTTON

The button on the diaphragm cover can be pressed to increase the air flow. [Fig. 2]
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PERFORMING FACE MASK USER TEST

Check that the sealing gasket is in place in the mask connector.
1.
Fit the face mask onto the head by first lift the lower part of the head harness with
2.
both thumbs [Fig. 3], put the chin in first and then pull the head harness over the
head [Fig. 4].
Tighten the straps on the head harness [Fig. 5], starting with the two at the
3.
bottom. Do not overtighten the head harness.
Seal off the opening in the mask connector with the palm of your hand and take
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a deep breath [Fig. 6]. Check that a negative pressure is maintained and that no
leakage is present. Repeat twice.
With the mask connector sealed off breathe out and check that the air is passing
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freely through the exhalation valve.
ATTENTION! IF THE MASK FAILS THE TEST ACCORDING POINT 4 OR POINT 5 IT MUST NOT BE USED.
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CONNECTING THE BREATHING VALVE

Check that the breathing hose is securely connected to the breathing valve [Fig. 7]
1.
and to the quick coupling on the supply hose (if fitted).
Open the cylinder valve.
2.
Check that no air flow is heard.
3.
Check the cylinder pressure.
4.
Screw the breathing valve into the threaded connection of the mask. The fixed
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horizontal position of the valve is ensured by the guiding bracket [Fig. 8].
To remove fog from the visor - flush it with air by pressing the purge button for a
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couple of seconds.
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