Dräger X-plore 5500 Notice D'utilisation page 5

Dräger X-plore
Full-Face Mask
For your safety
Observe the Instructions for Use
Any use of the full-face mask requires full understanding and strict
observation of these instructions.
The full-face mask may be used only for the purpose specified here.
Maintenance
The device must be inspected and serviced by trained service
personnel at regular intervals.
Repairs to the device may only be carried out by trained service
personnel.
We recommend that you enter into a service agreement with
Dräger Safety and that all repairs be carried out by Dräger Safety.
Only authentic Dräger spare parts may be used for maintenance.
Note the instructions in the section entitled "Maintenance intervals".
Accessories
Use only accessories shown in the Order List.
Description/Intended Use
Full-face masks protect the face and the eyes from aggressive
media. They may only be used with certified respiratory filters from
the X-plore series. These include non-enclosed particle filters, gas
1)
filters or combined filters .
The full-face masks are suitable for operating temperatures
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from -30 C to 60 C.
For persons who wear glasses, mask-spectacle frames can be fitted.
Period of use depends, among other factors, on the nature and the
concentration of the contaminants as well as the type of respiratory
filter used.
Approvals
The above mentioned full-face masks are approved to EN 136 CL. 2
and are marked with the CE symbol.
For Australia and New Zealand AS/NZS 1716:2012 applies.
What is What?
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1 Filter connector 5 Clamping frame
2 Check valve 6 Straps
3 Inner mask 7 Softbody
4 Lens 8 Faceblank
Model identification
These Instructions for Use apply to full-face masks with the following
type identity marking:
Dräger X-plore 5500
Dräger X-plore 5500L
1) Follow the separate Instructions for Use of the product.
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5500
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9 Clip
10 Protective cap
11 Front strap
R 55 270
R 56 655
Explanation of symbols
Two respiratory filters from the same packaging must
always be used.
Conditions for use
—Oxygen content of the ambient air:
minimum of 17 vol. % in Europe except in the Netherlands, Belgium, UK
minimum of 19 vol. % in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia,
New Zealand, UK.
minimum of 19.5 vol.% in the US.
For other countries observe the national regulations!
—The type of contaminant must be known; select respiratory filter
1)
accordingly .
WARNING
Do not enter unventilated rooms, shafts, sewers etc., when wearing
filter apparatus sets.
Filter apparatus sets may only be used if the ambient air is not life-
threatening or hazardous to health.
Use
Before use
The employer/user must ensure the following prior to first use
(see European Directive 89/656/EEC):
—it must fit correctly to ensure e.g. proper sealing,
— the personal protective equipment must be compatible with any
other personal protective equipment worn at the same time (e.g.
protective jacket),
—the personal protective equipment must be suitable for the
respective workplace conditions,
—the personal protective equipment must match the ergonomic
requirements and health requirements of the wearer of the
respiratory protection equipment.
Inserting the respiratory filters
NOTICE
The following description applies to non-enclosed particle filters,
particle filters, gas filters and combined filters. Details on the other
filters in the X-plore series can be found in the corresponding
Instructions for Use.
Position the respiratory filter (1) – the line markings must line up!
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– and insert them until they lock into place (2) by screwing each filter
downwards until a stop is felt (line marking of the respiratory
filter above the end of the arrow!).
The respiratory filters are removed by carrying out this sequence in
reverse.
WARNING
The bayonet catch must not be fitted on one side only! The respira-
tory filter must be straight when locking into position!
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