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FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OPERATIONS
All the apparatuses must undergo the following inspections
COMPONENTS
Type of work required
Before
use
After
use
Every
six
months
Every
year
Mask
Clean and disinfect
(See mask's instructions for use)
X
X(3)
Full SCBA
Cleaning
X
X(4)
Test on bench
X(2)
X(1)
X
Checks by the user:
- all connectors are correctly
tightened (high pressure, medium
pressure, hoses, etc.)
- the shoulder straps are in good
condition
- the apparatus is operating
X
X
COMPONENTS
Type of work to be done by a
specialised maintenance
workshop
Every
year
Every
2 years
Every
6 years
Every
10 years
Mask
Replace:
- inhalation/exhalation valves
- seals
X
X(3)
Demand valve
Replace:
- diaphragm
- spring
- valve
X (1)
X
Pressure reducer
manifold
Replace:
- seal
- piston
X (1)
X
Replacement of the high pressure
connector seal
X
Medium pressure
flexible hose
fitted with a self-
sealing inlet
connector
Replace:
- seal
X (1)
X (1)
Compressed air
cylinder
Regular inspection and
requalification by an approved
body
Refer to and follow the national regulations
applicable to compressed air reserves
Cylinder valve
collector
Replace:
- seal
- closure member
Once every 5 years or more often
Replace:
- Break seal
At least once every 12 months
X)
Required
1)
For breathing apparatus used frequently or regularly with medium pressure flexible hoses connected to external sources of medium
pressure air
2)
After use in aggressive environments or extreme conditions
3)
For reserve stocks
4)
Not if the apparatus is hermetically packaged
Note: For more information about the composition of kits, see the spare parts price list or contact HONEYWELL RESPIRATORY
SAFETY PRODUCTS.
Inspect the apparatus fully (working and sealing) after each change of spare parts.
Some parts have screws sealed using red varnish to certify that the parts were fitted at
HONEYWELL RESPIRATORY SAFETY PRODUCTS. The manufacturer is not liable for incorrect
operation of any part that no longer bears this seal.
