01_AirXpress One_2 Fire_Donning Poster_A1_Rev00_GB_Poster AirXpress 06.04.2016 15:34 Seite 1
AirXpress One / AirXpress 2 Fire SCBA
EN 137, Type I / Type II
Before Use: Check all components of the device for defects and malfunctions.
1
Donning the Device and
Closing the Chest Strap
6
• Close cylinder valve.
• Block outlet of demand valve with your
hand and slightly push exhaust button
to release the air slowly.
• Watch pressure gauge. Warning signal
must sound at 55 ±5 bar.
• Close demand valve. Then open cylinder
valve two circles.
2
Tightening the Shoulder Straps
• Tighten shoulder straps until back
plate fits comfortably.
7
Donning the Mask
• Loosen all head harness straps.
• Place neck strap around the neck.
• Put your chin into the lower part of the
mask and pull over the mask.
• Completely pull back the head harness
over your head.
3
Closing the Hip Belt
• Close hip belt and tighten loose ends
towards the back.
8
Tightening the Straps
• Properly tighten the two lower straps by
pulling them in backward direction.
• Tighten the two middle straps.
• Tighten the one top strap.
4
Adjusting the Shoulder Straps
9
Leak Test
• Don device with shoulder straps fully
extended.
• Close the chest strap.
• Adjust shoulder straps to achieve a
comfortable weight distribution
between shoulder straps and hip belt.
Checking the Alarm Function
• Block the inlet of the mask and make a
deep inhale once to check the air-tight
property of the mask.
• The mask and your face are sealed if
there is no air flow inside the mask.
Note: If there is coupling in medium pressure
hose, connect demand valve to medium pressure
connector.
5
Checking the Pressure
• Push red button to close demand
valve.
• Open cylinder valve and check
pressure.
• The pressure must not drop more
than 10 bar in 60 seconds.
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10
Connecting the Demand Valve
• Push outlet of demand valve into air
inlet mask until you hear the “click”
sound.
• Take a deep inhale breathing, to switch
on the demand valve.
• Make several inhale and exhale
breathing to check if everything is
alright before entering the work place.
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