MSA TransAire 10008292 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

Maintaining the Escape Hood
Component Inspection (After Cleaning and
Disinfecting)
1. Inspect the Hood
a. Look for tears, holes, cuts, and abrasions.
b. Check the hood to be sure you can see clearly
through it.
c. Check the elastic neck band for breaks. Stretch
and release it. The neck band must spring back
easily.
d. Check the hood inlet:
• Check that no parts are broken or missing.
•
The cover must be intact and the diffuser and
muffler must be in place.
WARNING
!
Do not use the apparatus if any parts are damaged or
missing. The apparatus is used to sustain life in haz-
ardous atmospheres. Failure to follow this precaution
may result in serious personal injury or death.
2. Inspect the Regulator and Hose
a. Look for cuts, cracks or other damage.
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b. Check to be sure there is an O-ring on the regulator
inlet.
c. Check to be sure there is an O-ring on the nipple
on the hood end of the hose.
3. Inspect the Carrier (and Optional Shoulder Strap, if
provided)
a. Look for tears, cuts and abrasions.
b. Check the straps and strap hardware:
•
All D-rings and the strap hooks must be pre-
sent and undamaged.
TAL 0110 (L) Rev. 2 - 10008901