OPERATION TO BE CARRIED OUT
Cleaning and disinfection
Visual inspection:
• Presence of scratches or cracks on
the visor
• Visible signs of overheating (2)
• Cuts or cracks on the rubber
• Presence and integrity of the check
valves
• Presence and integrity of the gasket
on the threaded connector
• Presence and integrity of the inhala-
tion and exhalation valves
• Hand pull the head harness and
check integrity
Static seal test in negative pressure (3)
and in positive pressure (4) by the user
Tightness test with test equipment
Replacement of: inhalation gasket (5),
check valves, head harness, gaskets
Replacement of inhalation and exhala-
tion valves (6)
Replacement of the speech module
Check of the thread of the connector
with plug gage
Legenda:
(1)
Even in absence of use, unless it has been stored in airtight package.
(2)
Only if exposed to heat sources.
(3)
The test consists in checking that are not noticed leakages through the mask after
donning it, closing the inhalation inlet with the palm of the hand and building a
negative pressure by attempting to inhale.
(4)
The test consists in checking that are not noticed leakages from the mask while keeping
breath after donning it complete of the breathing apparatus with the cylinder valve
open and the demand in breathing mode.
(5)
Fix the new gasket with a small amount of Loctite 480 and wait few moments until it
dries before next use. Not for IDEA SP/A ESA model.
(6)
For positive pressure masks replace the complete positive pressure exhalation valve
assembly.
(7)
Only in case of heavy duty. The year of manufacture is stamped on the speech module.
Before
Prior
After
release for
each use
use
X
X
X
21
Every 6
Every
use
months
year
X
X (1)
X
X
X (1)
Every 2
Every 6
years
years
EN
EN
X
X
X
X (7)
X
X