Spasciani SK 1203 Escape Set Instruction Manual

Spasciani SK 1203 Escape Set Instruction Manual

WARNING

Only close observance of the instructions laid out in this booklet can guarantee perfect service and safe use of the apparatus.
SPASCIANI SPA and their appointed Agents take no responsibility for damages which may occur due to incorrect or inappropriate use of the apparatus, nor following maintenance carried out by un-authorised people.
Breathing apparatus are “Complex design PPE” as stated in Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and therefore they must at any time be used by especially trained people under the supervision of personnel aware of the limits of application and of the laws in being.
All data in the booklet were carefully checked. SPASCIANI SPA however take no responsibility for possible mistakes and keep the right to partly modify their products without prior notice

FIELD OF APPLICATION

Application

SK breathing apparatus are to be used as personal rescue pieces of equipment wherever dangerous situations may occur due to fire fumes or lack of oxygen. The apparatus is very light and can be carried along by an operator for long periods, as an entire work shift, so that it is at any time ready for use in case of accident. SK 1203 model with a steel cylinder weighs more than 5 kg and therefore cannot be worn continuously throughout the work shift.

Limits and warnings

Always read these instructions before use. Strictly follow the instructions given here as well as the national regulations in force during use. SK breathing apparatus shall not be used for maintenance or work, even for a short period, nor for rescue operations or underwater work. Although the bag has antistatic characteristics as required by the reference technical standards, the equipment has not been designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Duration

The 2 litres 300 bar cylinder allows an autonomy greater than 15 minutes at a constant flow; the designation of the equipment is EN 1146/15.

End of use

During use the wearer can check residual autonomy by the pressure indicator. Once air supply finishes, an automatic device allows the user to breathe from the external environment; at this time the wearer shall be away from the hazardous area.

DESCRIPTION AND WORKING PRINCIPLE

SK breathing apparatus consists of a hood connected to a compressed air cylinder through a medium pressure hose. It is stored ready for use in its transport bag and is activated automatically when the hood is removed from the bag. SK comprises (see Fig.1) :

• Pressure reducer (1)
• Air Cylinder (2)
• Breathing hood (3)
• Pressure reducer – hood connector hose (4)
• Storing and carrying bag (5)

Pressure reducer (1)

Made up of a moulded, chromed-plated brass alloy body, it holds the pressure reducing devices that, when opened, permit a constant average air supply (35 l/min) for the duration of the cylinder reserve and maintain a positive pressure inside the hood avoiding the dioxide carbon accumulation.
On the reduction unit there are:

• Pressure indicator (a)
• Quick opening device (b)
• Air hose attachment (c)
• Safety valve (d)
• Cylinder refilling valve (e)

Pressure indicator (a)

The pressure indicator (code 932351000) has a dial with notches every 50 bars; between 0 and 10 bar is coloured red, to indicate that the air reserve is running out and you still have about 30 seconds of autonomy; between 10 bar and 290 bar is coloured in yellow and indicates the normal supply of air; between 290 bar and 340 is coloured green, to indicate the full charge of the device.
It is designed to withstand a pressure of at least 50 bar above the maximum filling pressure of the cylinder and operates independently of the cylinder closure device.

Quick opening device (b)

The quick opening device consists of closing blocks which automatically unlock with the removal of the latch secured to the hose; the disengagement of the blocks activates the air supply.

Supply hose connection (c)

This is where the tube connected to the hood is inserted; in the tube section inside the hood, the air pressure is further reduced to breathable values by a bottleneck before entering the hood.

Safety valve (d)

The safety valve comes into operation only in the event of a malfunction; it opens with a pressure between 13 and 15 bar and closes with a pressure between 9 and 12 bars.

Charge fitting (e)

The charge fitting has a lid that must be unscrewed in order to connect it to the filling system. Charging is ruled by specific instructions, cod. 960170RIC (cylinder refilling must be carried out only by SPASCIANI S.p.A. or by an Authorized Workshop that has attended specific courses in order to perform this operation; the instruction is therefore attached only when the product is sold with an empty cylinder).

Cylinder (2)

The cylinder that supplies the air to the SK 1203 has a volume of 2 litres and 300 bar working pressure; steel (SK 1203 cod.
4030100000) or composite (SK 1203 C cod. 403010000C) material cylinders are available.
Air capacity is about 560 litres and the average duration exceeds 15 minutes.
The filling air must meet the requirements of EN 12021 for breathable air.

Breathing hood (3)

The breathing hood is made of PVC coated fabric, with a large visor made in polycarbonate and sealing collar in elastic polyurethane that fits all sizes and keeps hood in the proper position. Inside the hood, applied to the visor, an inner face mask with inhalation and exhalation valves separates the dead space from that reserved for breathing, preventing the build-up of carbon dioxide. In the mouthpiece connecting the mask to the hood, there is the air inlet system, linked to the pneumatic valve that permits direct breathing of external air when the cylinder air runs out.

Reducer- hood connector hose (4)

The connector hose, very flexible and small in diameter, is equipped with pivoting fittings that permit wide freedom of movement for the wearer. The threaded fittings allow to easily separate the hood from the reduction unit for any maintenance, recharging and overhaul that may be necessary after use and for standard maintenance

Storing and carrying bag (5)

The bag is made of a robust PVC fabric. The Velcro closure has two side grip- straps for quick opening; four guarantee seals allow to check that the device has not been opened and tampered with. The bag is equipped with robust carrying handles for transport on the shoulder or back. One side of the bag is transparent thus enabling to see the pressure indicator and therefore the content level of air in the apparatus. A padding keeps the device in the correct position inside the bag during the transport and extraction of the hood and protects all sensitive parts from bumps and falls.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Checks before use

To prevent the breathing apparatus from being inefficient at the time of use, a periodic visual check is required both on the state of charge of the cylinder and on the integrity of the product (see point 4).
When controlling the pressure gauge, it is necessary to check that the needle lies in the green zone.
The green range corresponds to 300−10 +40 bar measured at an ambient temperature of 20 ° C. It should be noted that very high or very low temperatures could give incorrect indications, with pressure values external to the green interval but without compromising the good functioning of the product (nominal duration exceeding 15 minutes).
The table below gives an indicative correlation between room temperature and relative pressure in the tank:

If in situations with particularly severe weather conditions, to check the actual charge of the cylinder it is advisable to place the device in an environment with a temperature of about 20°C, wait at least 1 hour and then check the pressure gauge indicator, which should return to the green zone.

Donning and Operation

Do not drop SK apparatus to avoid any damage.

For the sequence of actions required to don the device and for more details, look at the pictograms shown on the carrying bag of the device (see Fig.2) :

• Put the breathing apparatus on by placing the carrying strap over the shoulder
• Clasp the grip-strap and pull the flap lid open, thus breaking the guarantee seals
• Grip the hood and pull it roughly towards you. The blocks will automatically unlock when remove the latch secured to the hose. Once the blocks are removed, the air supply will start.

This operation starts the air supply, which has a nominal duration of 15 minutes

• Immediately put on the hood by widening the collar with your hands and fitting it on your head, placing the mask on your face.
  Make sure that no clothes or hair are trapped between the neck and the rubber seal to ensure perfect tightness.

• Breathe normally and immediately leave the hazardous zone.

• Frequently check the pressure gauge for residual air.

End of use

Do not remove the apparatus until a safe area is reached; once you are in an environment where you can breathe safely, is possible to take the hood off. After use the breathing apparatus must be put back in its storing and carrying bag and sent to SPASCIANI SPA or to an authorized workshop for refilling, checking and sealing.

MAINTENANCE AND CHECKING

Frequency of checks

The efficiency of the breathing apparatus can be checked from the position of the pressure indicator that must always be at 300±15 bar, at a temperature of 20±5°C (at extreme temperatures the gauge could give false readings), indicating that the cylinder is full. Visual checks of this status must be carried out every month on breathing apparatus being used, while those in storage must be visually checked before being put in service. Check that the guarantee seals are not damaged in any way. Check the bag and reducer integrity and, if any defect is detected, please contact Spasciani assistance.
Please follow this table for periodical maintenance:

Tab.1 – Periodical maintenance – Inspection intervals

1. Before allowing the use
2. Every month
3. After use
4. Every five years
   A) In accordance to national regulations
   B) These operations must be done only by SPASCIANI SPA or its authorized workshops

Maintenance

The breathing apparatus does not need ordinary maintenance if it is not used. Should the cylinder be found to be even partially empty, the breathing apparatus must be sent to Spasciani or to an authorized workshop to be checked and for maintenance. Every five years the breathing apparatus must undergo special revision, the O-Rings must be replaced, as well as the hood, and the efficiency of the air supply system must be checked as described in Table 1.

STORAGE

The SK breathing apparatus must be stored in a suitable place. This should be cool and ventilated, away from corrosive gas or agents, and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat. The apparatus must preferably be kept at the temperature and humidity specified in the pictograms on the bag and given in Fig. 3 at the end of these instructions. The breathing apparatus must be stored in its sealed bag, which should be kept with the transparent side on view so that cylinder level can be easily checked.

TRANSPORT

The apparatus, kept in their original packing, do not require particular care for transport. However, the current national transport regulations must always be followed. It is advisable, after transport, to check the device suitability for use, paying attention to damage, seal, cylinder charge level. If there are visible defects (eg missing seal, partially discharged tank, broken bag, etc.) send the device to Spasciani S.p.A. or the Authorized Workshop of reference.

APPROVALS

‘The SK series, Emergency Escape Breathing Device EEBD, conform to EN 1146:2005 and ISO 23269 1:2008 standards and meet the requirements of Regulation on PPE (2016/425/EU) and Directives PED (2014/68/EU), MED (2014/90/EU) and ATEX (2014/34/UE).

PPE – Notified Body that performed the type tests for the EC certification and that carries out the manufacture control according to Module D of Regulation (EU) 2016/425: Italcert S.r.l., Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milan – Italy, n° 0426.

PED – The device is made in accordance with the requirements of the Conformity Assessment Modules B + D according to Directive 2014/68/EU on Pressure Equipment. Notified body that carried out the B+D conformity assessment procedure: Italcert Srl, Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano – Italia, n° 0426

MED – The device is made in accordance with the requirements of the Conformity Assessment Modules B + D according to 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment. Notified body that carried out the B+D conformity assessment procedure: Italcert Srl, Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano – Italia, n° 0426

ATEX – SK apparatus can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres and are ATEX certified. They are approved with a voluntary Type Examination Certificate (All.III of the Dir. 2014/34/EU) issued by: Albarubens s.r.l, Via G. Ferrari 21/N – 21047 Saronno (VA) – Italy, O.N. n° 2632

USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

The SK bear the ATEX marking for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are certified according to Directive 2014/34/EU.
The breathing apparatus has been approved for surface use, therefore it belongs to group II. It is a non electric equipment which can be used in various types of explosive atmospheres as specified by the marking:

II 1G Ex h IIB T6 Ga non-electric equipment intended for use in the surface industry, where explosive atmospheres due to the presence of gas may occur. Zone 0

II 1D Ex h IIIC T85°C Da non-electric equipment intended for use in the surface industry, where explosive atmospheres due to the presence of dust may occur. Zone 20

MARKING

The following subsets and components with relevance for safety are marked so that they can be identified:

• * On the pressure reducer is marked the serial number (made up of 8 digits, the first two of which identify the year of production), which uniquely identifies the device; there is also a sticker bearing the barcode and a 10-digit alphanumeric code, the last 6 of which correspond to the stamped number. The reducer is sealed at the factory to avoid tempering

  • The pressure indicator has marked on the dial the code 932351000
  • The exhalation valve is marked with the code RS411 and the manufacturing date
• The following subsets and components are not marked and the relevant information are given in the current user’s information:
  • The medium pressure tube, blue colour, is marked with the year of manufacture
  • The complete hood doesn’t have a marking, but it needs to be replaced after the use or after 5 years, if not used, during the mandatory review
• The EC marking and other information are marked on the label in Example A.

A. Type identifying mark: SK 1203 (code 403010000) with steel cylinder, SK 1203 C (code 40301000C) with composite cylinder
B. marking that indicates the conformity to the essential safety requirement established by Regulation 2016/425/EU and European Directive 2014/68/EU. The marking is followed by the Number and the name of the Notified Body that carries the manufacture control.
C. Ship wheel marking indicating the conformity to the essential safety requirement established by MED directive 2014/90/EU. The marking is followed by the number of the Notified Body that carries the manufacture control and the year of manufacturing
D. Serial number, consisting of 10 digits (corresponding to the serial number of cylinder + reducer assembly)
E. Manufacturing year (year/month)
F. Date (year/month) in which the device is to be subjected to mandatory review
G. Number of the reference Standards: EN 1146:2005 with classification Cl.15 (15 minutes) and ISO 23269-1 (MED)
H. Max working pressure
I. Max and Min working temperature

L. Expiry date of Mod. B MED certificate (dd/mm/yyyy) – on separate label b)

Y. Manufacturer’s name, marking and address
X. Legend for Atex marking

| specific marking of explosion protection
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II| Device Groups: II → surface
1| Device categories: very high level protection (Zones 0 and 20)
G| Ex Atmosphere: suitable for area with explosive gases, vapors, mists and air mixtures
D| Ex Atmosphere: suitable for area in which explosive atmospheres due to dusts may form
Ex h| Type of protection offered by the non-electrical device
Ga| Equivalent level of device protection (EPL): Cat. 1G in Zone 0
Da| Equivalent level of device protection: Cat. 1D in Zone 20
IIB| Gas group IIB → Ethene (representative gas)
IIIC| Gas group IIIC à Flammable volatile, non-conductive and conductive dust
T6| Class of surface temperature of devices for Group II gases: ≤ 85°C
T85°C| Maximum surface temperature of devices for Group II dusts = 85°C
Tamb -15 +60°C| Reference temperature for Atex environment
–7|

• Label a) is applied on the bag, always visible even without opening the device; label b) is placed inside the bag, visible when the device is opened.
• Pictograms indicating the conditions of temperature and humidity recommended for storage and those indicating how to don the device are shown on the bag (see Figure 3 “symbols and pictograms”). The warning “for escape only” on the bag indicates that the device must be used only for escape.

Tab. 2 – Technical data

Weight|

• With 2 L, 300 bar steel cylinder: about 6 kg
• With 2 L, 300 bar composite cylinder: circa 4 kg

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Storage Temperature| from -20 °C to +50 °Chumidity < 80%
Operational temperature| from -15 °C to +60 °C
Air supply nominal duration| 15 minutes
**** Lifetime|

• Hood and hoses: 5 years if correctly stored, as indicated at par.5·
• Steel cylinder: limitless·
• Composite cylinder: 15 years

periodic maintenance intervals according to the national legislation

Cylinder Air| Breathable air according to EN 12021

Store within the temperatures indicated in the pictogram+

Do not exceed stated percentile humidity (RH) during storage

Exp: Read end of shelf life in the label (yyyy/mm)

Notified Body that performed the type tests for the EC certification and that carries out the manufacture control according to Modules D of t 2016/425/EU Regulation and MED 2014/90/EU and PED 2014/68/EU Directives.

SPASCIANI S.p.A.
Via Saronnino, 72
21040 ORIGGIO (VARESE), ITALY
Tel. +39 – 02-9695181 -Fax +39 – 02-96730843
info@spasciani.com – www.spasciani.com

References

• Spasciani - Produttore di dispositivi di protezione delle vie respiratorie
• Spasciani - Produttore di dispositivi di protezione delle vie respiratorie

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