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Checking The Air Flow In The Suit
Fig.1
1.
Open the suit at the zip fully to allow access to the air system.
2.
Unscrew the connecting collar from the bulkhead adaptor.
3.
With the Respirex flow meter on flat a level surface, screw the tube connector from the flow meter onto
the bulkhead adaptor.
4.
Connect the garment onto the air supply and measure the airflow on the meter. See page 4 for correct
flow rates.
5.
Disconnect the flow meter and reconnect the air system.
Should you be unable to achieve the air flows indicated, then the silencer should be replaced.
Note : Respirex recommend customers set up their own silencer replacement programme. This will be
determined by the quality of the air and the frequency of use of the garment.
Minimum Flow Warning Device
1.
With the Respirex flow meter connected to the air system turn the air pressure down to obtain the
minimum air flow into the garment.
2.
When the minimum air flow is reached the warning device will sound a high pitch whistle.
3.
After checking the minimum flow warning device, set the air pressure back to the correct working pressure.
FLOW METER
SILENCER
MINIMUM FLOW
WARNING DEVICE
CONNECT TO AIR SUPPLY
SCREW TUBE CONNECTOR
ONTO AIR MANIFOLD
