SCOTT ELSA ESCAPE Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- SCOTT
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SCOTT ELSA ESCAPE Instruction Manual
FEATURES
One of the world’s leading escape sets
The Scott Safety ELSA (Emergency Life Support Apparatus) is designed for rapid escape from hazardous industrial and marine environments. Through extensive research and development ELSA has now become the industry standard for Escape Breathing Apparatus.
ELSA is in its third generation and is available in either positive pressure or constant flow models giving 10 or 15 minute escape periods
10 or 15 minute versions Standard Hi Vis bag Automatic quick fire activation
Unique cubic hood design with elastomeric neck seal for easy donning and excellent visibility Hood design enables it to be worn by those with a beard or glasses CE marked in accordance with EN1146Shipswheel approved
Corrosion resistant Nickel plated components Standard breathing air charging
adaptor 10 year service interval
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Place ELSA neckstrap around the neck so that the pictorgram on the bag is outermost.
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Hold the bag and pull the flap to withdraw the firing pin. Listen for air flowing into the hood.
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If there is no sound, check that the firing pin is fully withdrawn.
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If the firing pin is still in place pull the yellow belt to free the pin. If there is still no sound, pull the red EMERGENCY PULL disc.
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Pull the hood from the bag.
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Place the palms of the hand together and insert through the rubber neck seal. Open the hands to open the hood.
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Pull the hood over the head until the neck seal is around the neck. Check that clothing or hair is not trapped in the neck seal.
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Check that there is a steady flow of air into the hood. Breathe normally
NOTE: When the cylinder is almost empty the warning whistle sounds. Beyond this, carbon dioxide within the hood will increase and the hood must be removed as soon as it is safe to do so. Once the apparatus has been used it must be returned to be serviced and have the cylinder re-charged.
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