Niosh Approval Information; General Description - MSA TransAire 10008292 Manual De Instrucciones

Contents/Special Instr./General Description
CONTENTS

NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SPECIAL USER INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DONNING THE ESCAPE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Donning the Carrier and Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chest-Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hip-Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Waist-Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Donning the Apparatus Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
REMOVING AND MAINTAINING THE ESCAPE HOOD . 6
Cleaning and Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Component Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reassembling the Escape Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
Cautions and Limitations
J– Failure to use and maintain the product properly
could result in injury or death.
M– All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted,
used and maintained in accordance with MSHA,
OSHA and other applicable regulations.
N– Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use
only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by the manufacturer.
O– Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance
manuals for information on use and maintenance
of these respirators.
S– Special or critical user's instructions and/or specif-
ic use limitations apply. Refer to User's
Instructions before donning.
SPECIAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
1. An adequate respiratory protection program must
include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment,
selection of proper respiratory protective equipment,
instruction and training in the use of equipment,
inspection and maintenance of equipment, and med-
ical surveillance. [See OSHA regulations, Title 29 CFR,
Part 1910. 134]
2. This respirator will perform as designed only if used
and maintained according to the manufacturer's
instructions. The Program Administrator and the users
must read and understand these instructions before
trying to use or service this product. We encourage
our customers to write or call for information on this
product before using it.
3. This respirator may be used only after proper instruc-
tion and training in its use as specified in OSHA regu-
lations [Title 29 CFR, Part 1910. 134].
4. This respirator may be worn for escape only from
atmospheres which are immediately dangerous to life
or health as defined in Title 42 CFR, Part 84, or from
which the wearer cannot escape without the aid of a
respirator. Under no circumstances should the respira-
tor be used as an underwater device.
5. Approved for use at temperatures above 0°F.
2
6. To maintain NIOSH approval, the air used in the cylin-
der must meet the requirements of the Compressed
Gas Association Specification G-7.1 for quality verifi-
cation level (grade) D air or equivalent specifications.
The cylinder shall meet applicable DOT specifications.
7. Wear impermeable protective clothing for exposure to
gases or vapors which can poison by skin absorption.
8. Do not alter, modify, or substitute any components
without the approval of the manufacturer. Alterations
will void the NIOSH approval.
9. Inspect the respirator regularly and maintain it accord-
ing to the manufacturer's instructions. Repairs must
only be made by properly trained personnel.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Two respirators are described in this manual:
TransAire 5 Minute Escape Hood Respirator
TransAire 10 Minute Escape Hood Respirator
Both respirators from MSA are approved by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for
use as an escape device from hazardous atmospheres,
including those which are immediately dangerous to life or
health (IDLH). An IDLH atmosphere is defined as:
" ... conditions that pose an immediate threat
to life or health or conditions that pose an
immediate threat of severe exposure to conta-
minants, such as radioactive materials, which
are likely to have adverse cumulative or
delayed effects on health." [Title 42 CFR, Part
84, Subpart A, par. 84.2 (q)]."
TransAire Escape apparatus consist of a carrier containing
a loose-fitting hood, a flow-control regulator and hose
assembly, and an air cylinder and valve assembly. The
TransAire 5 Minute Escape Hood Respirator air cylinder
contains a 5-minute supply of air at FULL pressure (2216
psig). The TransAire 10 Minute Escape Hood Respirator
air cylinder contains a 10-minute supply of air at FULL
pressure (3000 psig).
There are significant differences between ESCAPE appa-
ratus (like the TransAire) and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
5-Minute Escape Apparatus 10-Minute Escape Apparatus
Air flows from cylinder Air flows from cylinder to
to hood constantly until hood constantly until the
the cylinder is empty cylinder is empty (10 minutes) breathing rate (30 min.
(5 minutes)
No audible alarm when No audible alarm when
cylinder is nearly empty cylinder is nearly empty
Loose-fitting hood Loose-fitting hood
Comparison: TransAire Escape Apparatus vs Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
The apparatus can be worn on the chest, hip or waist, and
may be carried into or stored in an area that may be poten-
tially hazardous. The hood is designed to be a reservoir of
breathing air. It is not designed to provide splash protection
SCBA
Air flows from cylinder to
hood following user's
to 60 min.)
Audible alarm warns user
that cylinder is nearly
empty
Tight-fitting pressure-
demand facepiece.
Service time: 30 to 60
minutes (depends on
model).
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