Checks; Regularly Check; Once A Year; Visual Inspection - MSA AUER S-Cap-Air Manual Del Usuario

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Checks

7.1 Regularly Checks
It is mandatory that all escape equipment be
checked at monthly intervals, even in a central
store.
In addition apparatus issued to individuals
should be checked at issue and then daily.
Apparatus in ready to use lockers should also
be checked daily.
1. Check that the contents gauge shows fully
charged.
2. Check that the bag is clean and undamaged.
3. Check that the anti-tamper tag is located and
unbroken.
4. Check that access to the bag is unobstructed.
Apparatus that fails any of these checks must
be withdrawn and sent for maintenance and at
scheduled annual service intervals
7.2

Once a Year

7.2.1 Visual Inspection

Check that there are no mechanical damages such
as cuts, tears, abrasions or mechanical damages
on the following parts:
- The carrying bag, straps / bands and the firing
mechanism
- The air hose connectors and O-rings. Exces-
sively stiff hoses should be replaced with new
ones. Hose connection port O-rings are avail-
able as spares [MSA part no. 10024118; (10
pcs)]
- Hood, neck seal and mask. The valve disc in
the exhalation valve must be replaced every 3
years and spares are available D2055 749
(10 pcs)].
- Cylinder valve / first stage regulator and pres-
sure gauge
- Cylinder, check that the cylinder is tested ac-
cording to local and national regulations

7.2.2 Functional Checks

In addition to the visual inspection described the
device should be tested to ensure that it functions
correctly. Operating the device performs this test
and checking that the flow alarm indicator remains
green until a minimum of 15 minutes [and maxi-
mum of 21 Minutes] has elapsed before turning
red. The pressure gauge must indicate from full to
empty during the test. Once the inspection and
tests are complete the cylinder should be re-
charged and made ready for service as described
in the charging and packing sections. Record in-
spection and test of the S-Cap-Air including details
of the actual date and serial number of the set. Any
damaged parts must be replaced before it can be
returned to service and all malfunctions corrected.
Note! Any signs of damage or malfunction:
Send for service or replace necessary
parts.
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Ordering Information

Description
S-Cap-Air, Cylinder empty
S-Cap-Air, Cylinder charged
S-Cap-Air light, Cylinder empty
S-Cap-Air light, Cylinder charged
Bag S-Cap-Air, Spare
Hood assembly, Spare
Clip (pcs 5)
Felt Disc (pcs 10)
Cap and Firing Pin
Connection Port O-Ring (pcs 10)
Anti-tamper tag kit (pcs 25)
Part Number
100 17 668
100 32 181
100 33 919
100 34 561
100 18 520
100 19 481
100 19 483
100 19 508
100 19 484
100 24 118
100 23 512