Self Contained
Breathing
Apparatus
Self contained breathing apparatus,
used when working in areas where
breathable air is not available.
will last.
Once in a safe atmosphere, press the reset button on
the demand valve and close the air valve on the
cylinder.
Remove the mask and replace the cylinder with a fully
recharged one.
Contact your local HSS Hire for a replacement unit.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it
will not do what you want with reasonable ease and
speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the job.
Contact your local HSS Hire for advice.
Keep the equipment clean
– you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end
of the hire period.
When not in use,
store the equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe
from thieves.
Remove the apparatus as described in basic techniques
and give the unit a final clean up ready for return, to
your local HSS Hire.
Cleaning
The operator has a duty of care to ensure the
equipment is returned clean of any potentially
harmful contaminants. Equipment that has not been
cleaned will not be accepted back by HSS.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 34120
Cylinder Technical Specification
Water Volume
9 Litre
Charging Pressures
207 bar
Free Air Volume
1800 Litre
Nominal Duration*
33 minutes
Warning Period*
12 minutes
Total Duration*
45 minutes
Cylinder Charged Weight
6.75kg
Complete BA Weight
9.75kg
Cylinder Spec
HSE-AL-FW2
* Based on an average male consuming 40
litres of air per minute.
Demand
Valve
Reset
Button
Release
Button
Lower
Straps
Mask and Fittings
Self Contained
Breathing
Apparatus
... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using work equipment have
received adequate training and must be competent when using
the equipment within the workplace.
Training is available at HSS Training Solutions
0845 766 7799
…any comments?
If you have any suggestions to enable us to improve the
information within this guide please e-mail your comments or
write to the Safety Guide Manager at the address below
e-mail: safety@hss.com
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2008 No. SS009/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
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