Unpacking; Donning The Transaire Escape Hood - MSA TransAire 10008292 Manual De Instrucciones

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Air flows from cylinder Air flows from cylinder to
to hood constantly until hood constantly until the
the cylinder is empty cylinder is empty (10 minutes) breathing rate (30 min.
(5 minutes)
No audible alarm when No audible alarm when
cylinder is nearly empty cylinder is nearly empty
Loose-fitting hood Loose-fitting hood
Comparison: TransAire Escape Apparatus vs Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
The apparatus can be worn on the chest, hip or waist, and
may be carried into or stored in an area that may be poten-
tially hazardous. The hood is designed to be a reservoir of
breathing air. It is not designed to provide splash protection
or withstand exposure to direct flame or high heat.

UNPACKING

When you receive the apparatus, inspect it to be sure it has
not been damaged in shipment. In may cases, you will not
be the first to handle the apparatus. So, check that it is
assembled correctly. Check the air cylinder to be sure it is
FULL. The pressure gauge should read 3000 psi at 70°F for
the 10-minute unit and 2216 for the 5-minute unit.

DONNING THE TRANSAIRE ESCAPE HOOD

Note: The cylinder may be worn three ways: Chest-
mounted, hip-mounted, or waist-mounted.
To Don the Cylinder and Carrier
1. Chest-Mounted:
a. Check that the strap hook is attached to the bottom
D-ring.
b. Adjust the carrier strap to fit comfortably over your
head.
c. Slip the strap over
your head so that it
rests on the back of
your neck.
2. Hip-Mounted:
a. Adjust the carrier strap so that it is fully extended.
b. Attach the strap hook to the D-ring.
INTRODUCTION
S S C C B B A A
Air flows from cylinder to
hood following user's
to 60 min.)
Audible alarm warns user
that cylinder is nearly
empty
Tight-fitting pressure-
demand facepiece.
Service time: 30 to 60
minutes (depends on
model).
3. Waist-Mounted (using the optional shoulder strap):
To Don the Apparatus Hood:
1. Open the cylinder valve
3
c. Slip one arm into the
strap. Place the
strap over your head
and rest it on your
shoulder.
a. Attach the shoulder
strap to the top D-
rings.
b. Remove the carrier strap from the D-ring and adjust
the strap to its full length.
c. Don the shoulder strap. Pull the adjusting strap for
a snug, comfortable fit.
d. Attach the carrier
strap hook to the D-
ring and adjust the
strap to your waist
size.
all the way (11/2 full
turns counterclock-
wise).
TAL 139 (L) Rev. 3 - 10008901