INTERSPIRO Portable Spiroscape Filter Breating User Manual

INTERSPIRO Portable Spiroscape Filter Breating User Manual

CAUTION AND LIMITATIONS

J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
M. All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N. Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer.
O. Refer to users instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
S. Special or critical users instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to instruction manual before donning.

Approved for respiratory protection during escape from oxygen deficient atmospheres, gases, and vapors at temperatures above -25 degrees C (-13 degrees F).

Approved only when compressed air reservoir is fully charged with air meeting the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Specifications G-7-1 for Type 1 Grade D air or higher quality, as well as meeting a dew point level of -65°F (-54°C) or dryer(24ppm v/v or less), and a maximum particulate level of 5 mg/m3. The container shall meet applicable DOT specifications.

During donning, if the Spiroscape unit does not flow air when the quick start ring is pulled, open the cylinder valve handwheel manually to start the flow of air. Escape from the contaminated area immediately.

SAFETY NOTE

 Read the following information carefully before you use Spiroscape.

Spiroscape is designed only to be used as an escape apparatus for emergency situations. It must not be used to enter toxic environments.
Spiroscape is not meant to be used for rescue or firefighting operations. Spiroscape must not be used under water.
Spiroscape may only be used by adults who are in good physical and mental health.
Anyone who uses Spiroscape must have received training in its use and must have read and understood this user manual.
Always make sure that the evacuation time is less than Spiroscape’s duration time.
If the anti-tamper seal is broken, the apparatus must be checked, charged with respiration air that conforms to the requirements set out in chapter 2, and fitted with a new anti-tamper seal. If the air flow does not start when the quick-start ring is removed, open the cylinder valve manually to start the air flow. Immediately leave the area where the air is not breathable.
Only holders of a valid Interspiro Service Certificate are allowed to carry out full servicing of Spiroscape.
Changes may be made to this document at any time without prior notice if they become necessary because of typographical errors, incorrect information or improvements or changes to the equipment.
Check www.Interspiro.com regularly for product updates, document updates and service bulletins.
The warranty undertakings specified in the sales conditions are not affected by this safety note.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

This product, supplying breathing air to the user, has been tested in accordance with EN 1146, ISO 23269-1 & 42 CFR (NIOSH), and is to be used according local regulations.

Manufacturer:
Interspiro AB
Box 2853, 18728 Täby, Sweden.

Spiroscape provides a constant flow of breathable air for 15 minutes.

When the air ceases to flow, a valve opens automatically and the user can breathe the surrounding air without taking off the hood.This ensures that a user is not asphyxiated if they lose consciousness when the air supply runs out.By shutting off the air flow manually, a user can wear the hood during an exercise or in standby situations. The air in the cylinder must meet the requirements of EN 12021, be free from oil and toxic substances and have a low humidity.

LIMITATIONS ACCORDING TO NIOSH (ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE USA)

Approved only when the compressed air cylinder is fully charged with air that meets the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Specifications G-7-1 for Type 1, Grade D Air or higher quality, as well as having a dew point of –65 °F (–54 °C) or drier (24 ppm v/v or less) and a particle level below 5 mg/m3 of air.

AUTO-FILL ADAPTER

Interspiro’s auto-fill adapter, see [figure 1], provides a quick and simple means of charging the cylinder. No tools are required. The adapter prevents the 200 bar cylinder from being charged to 300 bar.
Instructions for using the auto-fill adapter are given in chapter 5.

DONNING AND USE

1. Collect the Spiroscape from its storage location.

2. Place the neck strap over your head as shown in [ figure 2 ].

3. With your right hand, distinctly pull the loop strap connected to the quick-start ring [ref d, figure 5 ] upwards; see [figure 2]. This is what happens when you pull the strap:
   l The anti-tamper seal [ref a, figure 5] is broken.
   l The quick-start ring [ref c, figure 5] is pulled away from the cylinder valve and the air starts to flow.
   l The zipper opens (make sure that the zipper opens all the way).
   NOTE: THE DURATION TIME OF THE APPARATUS STARTS NOW.

4. Push both your hands into the opening of the neck seal and pull the hood over your head; see [figure 3]. Adjust the hood so that it fits comfortably and so that you can see properly.
   NOTE: PERSONS WEARING GLASSES SHOULD PULL THE HOOD ON FORWARDS OVER THE HEAD, STARTING AT THE BACK OF THE NECK. STRETCH THE NECK SEAL OUT TO CLEAR YOUR GLASSES.

5. If necessary, adjust the length of the neck strap.

6. Begin the evacuation and leave the toxic environment immediately. See [ figure 4 ].

AFTER USE

1. Check that the hood and hose has not been damaged. If the hood and hose is damaged, send it away for servicing or replace damaged parts.
2. Clean the inside of the visor and the outside of the outer hood with a soft cloth and mild disinfectant. Then wipe the parts dry with a soft cloth.

CHARGING THE CYLINDER WITH AIR

1. Connect the auto-fill adapter, see [figure 1], to the air supply or compressor via the charging hose.
   NOTE: THE FILL ADAPTER MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH THE FULL CHARGING PRESSURE BEFORE THE SPIROSCAPE IS CONNECTED.

2. Break the anti-tamper seal [ref a, figure 5].

3.  Open the Velcro fastener of the bag.

4. Open the zipper of the bag.

5. Uncover the cylinder valve knob.

6. Disconnect the air hose from the cylinder valve by removing the pin [ref b, figure 5]. To avoid losing the pin, refit it to the air hose.

7. Carefully attach the auto-fill adapter by hand. Turn it clockwise until air can be heard flowing, then turn it a quarter-turn further.

8.  Charge the cylinder until the gauge shows full. Wait for the cylinder to cool down, then “top up” the cylinder until the gauge again shows full.
   NOTE: IF THE AIR SUPPLY IS ACTIVATED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS, TURN THE CYLINDER VALVE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE UNTIL THE AIR STOPS FLOWING.

9. Unscrew the auto-fill adapter.

10. Re-connect the air hose to the cylinder valve with the pin [ref b, figure 5].
    NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE QUICK-START RING [REF D, FIGURE 5] IS NOT UNDER THE HOSE WHEN YOU RE-CONNECT THE HOSE.

11. Pack the Spiroscape as described in the instructions in chapter 6.

NOTE: SPIROSCAPE STORED WITHOUT AIR MIGHT LEAK DURING FILLING, IN THIS CASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. FILL THE CYLINDER SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY FULL (200 OR 300 BAR OR 3000 PSI).
2. DISCONNECT THE FILLING ADAPTER
3. TURN THE HAND WHEEL CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT CLICKS THREE TIMES.

PACKING

1. Place the cylinder in the bag and firmly tighten the cylinder strap [ref e, figure 5].

2. Connect the air hose to the regulator and lock it with the pin [ref b, figure 5].

3. Position the loop strap with the quick-start ring [ref d, figure 5] outside the bag.

4. Sparingly apply talcum powder 460 190 130 (or another talcum powder) to the neck seal.

5. Pull the zipper about one-third closed.

6. Fold the hood as shown in [figure 6] and place it in the bag; see [figure 5].
   NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE HOSE IS PLACED ON TOP OF THE CYLINDER AND NOT IS PINCHED BETWEEN THE CYLINDER AND THE BAG.

7. Position the strap with the quick-start ring [ref d, figure 5] on top of the hood, leaving the loop strap outside the bag.

8. Fit the quick-start ring [ref c, figure 5] to the cylinder valve. Turn the valve knob anticlockwise to the stop. Make sure that the knob is resting on the quick-start ring.

9. Close the zipper.
   NOTE: THE ZIPPER SLIDER MUST GO ALL THE WAY TO THE END POSITION. THIS IS SO THAT THE ZIPPER CAN BE OPENED WITHOUT USING THE SLIDER, BY PULLING THE LOOP STRAP [REF D, FIGURE 5].

10. Make sure that the pressure gauge can be read through the window on the bag (the hood should not be visible).

11. Position the loop strap as shown [ref d, figure 7]. Pull the anti-tamper seal [ref a, figure 7] through the small hole in the bag and the small ring [ref f, figure 7]. Secure the anti-tamper seal as shown in [figure 8].

CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

MONTHLY

Check that the cylinder is fully charged and that the anti-tamper seal is unbroken.

ANNUALLY

Visual check
Check that there has been no mechanical or chemical damage to the following parts:

• Bag, straps and quick-start ring.
• Air hose, hose couplings and O-rings. Hoses that have lost their flexibility must be replaced.
• Outer and inner hood, neck seal and inner mask, including the two snap rings that secure the inner mask and valve.
• Sparingly apply talcum powder 460 190 130 (or another talcum powder) to the neck seal at least once a year or as necessary.
• Cylinder valve, regulator and pressure gauge.
• Check that the cylinder has been tested according to national standards.

Function check

In addition to the visual check described above, Spiroscape must be tested to ensure that the apparatus is working properly. To check this, start Spiroscape in exactly the same way as for normal use and check that the duration time is at least 15 minutes and 20 minutes at the maximum. During the test, the pressure gauge indicator should drop from full to empty.

When checking and testing is complete, charge the cylinder as described in chapter 5 and fit the anti-tamper seal as described in chapter 6.

NOTE: IF THERE ARE ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IF THE APPARATUS DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, SEND THE APPARATUS FOR SERVICING OR REPLACE ANY PARTS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Keep a record of the checking and testing of the Spiroscape. State the date and the serial number stamped on the cylinder valve.

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