MSA
USING THE COMPRESSED AIR BREATHING APPARATUS
AirMaXX classic
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(5) Push compressed air cylinder through the cylinder strap (2) with the cylinder
valve toward the pressure reducer, so that it lies on the central support (3).
(6) Thread cylinder valve onto pressure reducer, if necessary, bring the
compressed air breathing apparatus with valve up into a vertical position.
(7) Put the SCBA back into the horizontal position. Check that the cylinder is
laying on the central support (3).
(8) Tighten cylinder strap (2) gently by pulling the free end.
Attention!
Do not overtighten the cylinder strap! Damage can occur when using
excessive force to close the tension clamp and the SCBA might not be
ready for use.
The final fastening tension will be achieved when closing the tension
clamp.
(9) Check position of compressed air cylinder, re-position if necessary.
(10) Hinge tension clamp gently and completely down over the centre until it
catches.
(11) If push force/tension is too high during hinging of the tension clamp, re-
adjust the strap length at the tension clamp. If the strap tension is too low,
re-adjust the strap length at the tension clamp (
Fig. 12
Readjusting the strap length at the tension clamp
(12) Fasten end of the cylinder retaining strap onto Velcro strip.
(13) Briefly open cylinder valve and check for escaping air, retighten if necessary.
