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WARNING
Strictly follow the instructions contained in this manual to make sure the personal protective equipment (III category PPE as
defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/425) described herein is used appropriately.
SPASCIANI will not be liable for damage caused as a result of:
-failure to comply with this manual
-failure to use the device as intended, i.e. for uses other than the ones described in this manual
-failure to use authorized personnel to carry out the repair and replacement operations or failure to use non-original spare parts.
All the information reported in this instruction's manual was carefully reviewed. SPASCIANI S.p.A. will nonetheless not be liable
for any errors or misinterpretations and thus reserves the right to modify all or part of the technical features of its products
without prior notice.
1. GENERAL
1.1. Product overview
The SPASCIANI RN series devices are self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) that use an open-circuit breathing system, not
depending from the environment.
The breathable air is supplied to the user from cylinder/s of compressed air by means of a pressure reducer and an automatic
demand valve connected to the mask; exhaled air flows to the ambient atmosphere through the exhalation valve without
recirculation inside the mask. The series in compatible with a wide range of compressed air cylinders, full face masks and demand
valves, as well as with various accessories.
1.2. Feature description
SPASCIANI RN series self-contained breathing apparatuses are classified, in accordance with the EN 137:2006 standard, as follows:
- Type 1: device for industrial use;
- Type 2: apparatus for firefighting.
The models of the RN series available are as follows:
RN T1
Type 1 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus shoulder mounted "light" version (harness with no
padding and demande valve with one piece hose)
RN
Type 1 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus shoulder mounted
RN BIBO
Type 1 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus with two cylinders shoulder mounted
RN FR
Type 2 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus shoulder mounted
Type 2 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus shoulder mounted "light" version (harness with no
RN FR T2
padding and demande valve with one piece hose)
RN FR BIBO
Type 2 self-contained open circuit breathing apparatus with two cylinders shoulder mounted
Each apparatus shall be assembled in different approved configuration (e.g. steel or composite cylinder, TR 82 or TR 2002 full face
mask with type A or BN demand valve, different accessories) as described in the Configurator (See Table 3).
1.3. Intended use, limitations
SCBAs RN T1, RN and RN BIBO, complete with cylinder, mask and demand valve in the combinations described by the Configurator,
are Type 1 apparatuses, designed for use in an emergency and in industrial applications that require a high level of respiratory
protection, in very polluted environments or with oxygen deficiency areas. The RN T1 version is of economic type (medium
pressure hose in a single piece, harness without padding).
RN FR, RN FR T2 and RN FR BIBO are Type 2 apparatuses, and they are specially designed for firefighting. They were subject to
the Flame Engulfment test as per EN 137:2006 standard and they are therefore suitable for use where the risk of a flash over is
high. The RN FR T2 version is of the economical type (medium pressure hose in a single piece, harness without padding).
The RN FR and RN FR T2 models are also suitable for use as marine equipment and are certified according to the MED 2014/90/EU
Directive.
RN BIBO and RN FR BIBO were specially designed for those that need long duration SCBA; these equipments are suitable for long-
lasting interventions for survey and inspection purposes. Due to heavy weight of the sets with 9 l cylinders, only persons in good
health and in good physical conditions must be allowed to use them. BIBO kits with 9 l cylinders do not have the EN 137 marking
as they do not meet the weight requirement < 18 kg.
Self-contained breathing apparatus additionally bearing the wording ATEX are available with a specific marking for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
The following table shows the models of the RN series with their respective classifications:
Model
RN T1
RN
RN BIBO
RN FR
RN FR T2
RN FR BIBO
It is extremely important to follow the instructions for use reported on this booklet and it is strictly forbidden to use the device
for purposes other than the ones described in these instructions.
The devices described herein ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDERWATER USE even if their functions remain unaffected when
submerged in water for a short period of time.
Their autonomy depends on the air reserve available. Refer to Table 1 for more information.
Always use breathable air according to the EN 12021 standard.
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