MSA FSR W65 Manual De Funcionamiento página 9

STAND-BY
3. Stand-By
FSR which are kept on stand-by must be undamaged on the outside and sealed. FSR must be easily
accessible in case of an emergency and be able to be donned quickly. Therefore the FSR should
always be carried (with belt loop, bag or carrying strap) and not removed from the workplace.
4. Rules for an Emergency
The official emergency rules apply.
The following can indicate a fire explosion in mining:
Clouds of smoke
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Smell of combustion gas
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Headache or nausea
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Sudden raising of dust
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In such a case the FSR must be donned immediately and the specified escape route must be
started. Do not speak while escaping but communicate with hand signs!
At higher carbon monoxide concentrations in the ambient air, the filtering device and the inhalation
air will get warm. This warming-up indicates proper functioning, and therefore the filter self-rescuer
under no circumstances must be removed until ambient air is reached which definitely contains no
hazards.
The FSR is an escape device for self-rescue (escape or waiting for rescue). It must not be used as a
work device, e.g. inspection tours or service operations.
After contact with open flames protection may not be achieved.
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