Intended Use; Handling And Storage - Sundstrom SR 76-3 Manual De Instrucciones

1. Intended use

The escape hood SR 76-3 Chem is designed for use as respirator
during evacuation in the event of chemical emission accidents.
The hood is designed only as an escape hood for single use
and provides protection only if the surrounding air has a normal
oxygen content, 17–21 %. Maximum time of use: 30 minutes.
The escape hood SR 77-3 Smoke is designed for use as
respirator during evacuation in the event of a fire or chemical
emission accidents. The hood is designed only as an escape
hood for single use and provides protection only if the surroun-
ding air has a normal oxygen content, 17–21 %. Maximum time
of use: 30 minutes.
2. Safety
Warning!
The hood will not provide the intended protection if the aluminum
bag has been damaged so that the vacuum has been lost. If the
vacuum is lost, the hood shall be discarded.
Warning!
The hood does not give full protection to children or persons
with unusual face size, beard growth or deep facial furrows. This
because the escape hood get a worsening fit.
Warning!
Earrings/piercings can damage the neck seal at donning.
Warning!
Be aware that flames or liquid metal droplets may ignite the charcoal
in the filter, which may result in acute levels of toxic substances.
Warning!
Oxygen or oxygen enriched air shall not be supplied the hood.
Warning!
The Chem SR 76-3 escape hood do not provide protection
against carbon monoxide, CO.
Warning!
The shelf life of the hood may be reduced if it´s not handled and
stored as directed.
Important!
The hood must be carefully handled and protected from blows,
shocks and crushing injuries.
3. Description
The escape hood is based on the Sundström SR 100 half mask
mounted in a flame-retardant and chemicals resistant material.
The hood can be put on quickly and simply, without prior adjust-
ment. The hood is available in two sizes that will fit most adults
and teenagers. The hood is vacuum-packed in an aluminum bag.
The hood is available in two models:
Model S is stationary.
Model M is mobile and is supplied in a handy nylon emergency
case which can be secured to the user's belt, for example.
SR 76-3, SR 77-3 Escape Hoods
SR 76-3 Chem: The hood is equipped as standard with the ABEK1-
Hg-P3 combination filter, and provides protection against the toxic
gases and particles that may be emitted in accidents involving
chemicals. The hood can be supplied with other filters from the
standard Sundström range. The actual configuration is shown on
the packaging label.
SR 77-3 Smoke: The hood is equipped with the ABEK1-CO gas
filter and the class P3 particle filter, and provides protection against
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, and against particles that
may be emitted in a fire or in chemical emission accidents.
Type A1 provides protection against organic gases and vapours,
such as solvents, the boiling points of which are higher than +65 °C.
Type B1 provides protection against inorganic gases and vapours,
such as chlorine, hydrogen sulphide and prussic acid.
Type E1 provides protection against acid gases and vapours,
such as sulphur dioxide and hydrogen fluoride.
Type K1 provides protection against ammonia and certain amines,
such as ethylene diamine.
Type Hg provides protection against mercury vapour.
Type P3 provides protection against all types of particles, both
solid and liquid.
Type CO provides protection against carbon monoxide.
4. To put the hood on
1) Tear up the aluminum bag at the red tear marking. Fig.1.
2) Fold out the hood and remove the cover for the visor and the
absorber. Fig. 2.
3) Put the hood on.
Alt. 1. Pull it over your head from above. Fig. 3.
Alt. 2. Place the neckseal under your chin and pull the hood
back over your head Fig. 4.
Suitable for persons with long hair or wearing glasses.
4) If necessary, adjust the hood so that the mask seals against
your face and the neckseal seals against your neck. Fig. 5.

5. Handling and storage

Important!
Handle your escape hood with the greatest carefullness! Fig. 6.
Model S (Stationary)
Intended for stationary storage in a clean and dry enviroment.
Storage eg at the workplace, in a cabinet or closet.
Model M (Mobile)
Intended to be carried during work eg attached to the user's
belt or stored in a work vehicle. To maintain optimal function of
your equipment, you must handle it carefully and protect it from
blows, shocks and crushing injuries.
NOTE! Remember to keep the escape hood easily accessible.
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