Every three years the breathing apparatus must undergo special revision, the O‐Rings must be replaced and the efficiency of the
air supply system must be checked.
The dates of the checks and maintenance carried out on the device must be entered in the table (Table 3) shown at the end of
this instruction booklet.
WARNING: The cylinder must be recharged with breathable air conforming to EN 12021.
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STORAGE
The SK breathing apparatus described in this manual must be stored in a suitable place. This should be cool and ventilated, away
from corrosive gas or agents, and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat. The apparatus must preferably be kept at the
temperature and humidity specified in the pictograms on the bag and given in Fig. 3 at the end of these instructions. The
breathing apparatus must be stored in its sealed bag, which should be kept with the transparent side on view so that cylinder
level can be easily checked.
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TRANSPORT
The apparatus, kept in their original packing, do not require particular care for transport. It is anyhow advised to follow the information
already given for storage and to visually check the apparatus as explained in par.4 after transport.
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APPROVALS
The SK series, Emergency Escape Breathing Device EEBD, conform to EN 1146:2005 and ISO 23269‐1:2008 standards and meet
the requirements of Directives PPE (89/686/EEC), PED (97/23/EC) and MED (96/98/EC).
PPE – Notified Body that performed the type tests for the EC certification and that carries out the manufacture control according
to art. 11.B of 89/686/EEC Directive: Italcert Srl, Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano – Italia, n° 0426.
PED – The device is made in accordance with the requirements of the Conformity Assessment Modules B + D according to
Directive 97/23/EC on Pressure Equipment. Notified body that carried out the B+D conformity assessment procedure: Italcert
Srl, Viale Sarca 336, 20126 Milano – Italia, n° 0426
MED ‐ The device is made in accordance with the requirements of the Conformity Assessment Modules B + D according to
96/98/CE on Marine Equipment. Notified body that carried out the B+D conformity assessment procedure: Italcert Srl, Viale
Sarca 336, 20126 Milano – Italia, n° 0426
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MARKING
The following subsets and components with particular relevance for safety are marked so that they can be identified:
- On the pressure reducer is marked the serial number (consisting of six digits and one letter), which uniquely identifies the
device; the reducer is sealed at the factory to avoid tempering
- The pressure indicator has marked on the dial the code 93235
- The exhalation valve is marked with the code RS411 and the manufacturing date
The following subsets and components are not marked and the relevant information are given in the current user's
information:
- The breathing tube, blue colour, is marked with the year of manufacture
- The complete hood doesn't have a marking, but it needs to be replaced after the use or after 3 years, if not used, during
the mandatory review
The EC marking and other information are marked on the label in example A.
A. Type identifying mark: SK 1203 (code 403010000) with steel cylinder, SK 1203 C (code 40301000C) with composite cylinder
B.
marking that indicates the conformity to the essential safety requirement established by European Directives 89/686/CEE
e 97/23/CE. The
marking is followed by the Number and the name of the Notified Body that carries the manufacture
control
C. Ship wheel
marking indicating the conformity to the essential safety requirement established by MED directive
96/98/CE. The marking is followed by the number of the Notified Body that carries the manufacture control and the year of
manufacturing
D. Serial number, consisting of six digits and a letter
Example A – Label
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