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6 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
6.1 Instructions
Disassemble the face mask only if it is particularly dirty or if difficulty is
experienced in getting it clean by washing.
Clean the face mask with warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use organic
solvents for cleaning the visor and the rubber parts. Disinfect the face mask after
every cleaning cycle by soaking it in a disinfectant bath. Use only disinfectants
that will not damage the rubber and plastic components of the mask. Rinse
thoroughly under running water and allow to air dry away from direct sun exposure
and at a max. temperature of 50°C.
7 CONSERVATION – STORAGE - TRANSPORT
7.1 Conservation
After cleaning and disinfecting ,put the face mask into its original packaging away
from intense light, extreme temperature, humidity or altering radiation. Do not
stack or place objects on top as this could deform or damage the face mask.
7.2 Storage
Keep new, unused face masks in their original packaging away from excessive
humidity and at room temperature.
7.3 Transport
Transport the full face masks in their original packaging.
8. MAINTENANCE, PERIODIC CHECKS, REPAIRS
8.1 Disassembly
-Unhook straps from face blank and remove harness.
-Remove screw from bottom of visor frame and take visor out of the face blank.
-Slip the inner half mask out of the exhalation valve seat and remove.
-Unscrew the speech diaphragm from the inside turning it anticlockwise and
remove the external protection taking care not to misplace the sealing O-rings.
-Unscrew the exhalation valve assembly from the inside turning anticlockwise 60°.
-Remove the equipment connector taking care not to misplace the O-rings.
-Clean the various components, inspect visually paying particular attention to the
rubber gaskets and the inhalation and exhalation valves and, if necessary, replace
damaged and/or worn parts.
8.2 Assembly
-Rub some silicone grease on gaskets and O-rings.
-Re-assemble the face mask following the steps at point 8.1. backwards taking
care not to damage the inhalation and exhalation valves during assembly.
-Tighten the exhalation valve assembly first and then the screw.
Make sure all the components have been assembled correctly.
8.3 Periodic checks and maintenance
The efficiency of the full face mask depends on proper maintenance and periodic
replacement of some of its parts as shown in this table:
Part Work to be carried out
Full face Cleaning
mask Disinfecting
(Complete) Seal and exhalation valve
test
Equipment Sealing ring inspection
connector Sealing ring replacement
Exhalation Valve disc inspection
valve Valve disc replacement
Inhalation Valve disc inspection
valve Valve disc replacement
Inner mask Valve disc inspection
check valves
1) Only random tests if masks are packed airtight.
2) Applicable to replacement parts as well.
3) Not applicable to masks packed airtight.
No special tools are required for the replacement of the above listed parts.
Valves are identified by the following colours:
- Inner mask inhalation valve: RED
- Mask inhalation valve: YELLOW
- Mask exhalation valve: BLACK
The production date of the exhalation valves is indicated in Attachment "A"
provided with this manual.
Operational and fit testing require special testing equipment which can be
supplied by KASCO on request.
ISTRUZIONI D'USO – USE INSTRUCTIONS –
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNGMODE D'EMPLOI -
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO - Οδηγίες -
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO
Frequency
after every 6 once a
each use months yea
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8.4 Troubleshooting:
DEFECT PROBABLE CAUSE
• filter (or breathing tube) not fitted properly
Contaminant
• equipment connector gasket missing,
inside face
mask
damaged or incorrectly positioned
• exhalation valve deteriorated
• equipment connector defective or mounted
incorrectly
• sealing O-ring deteriorated
• inner mask mounted incorrectly
Visor misting
• inner mask valves missing or deteriorated
• inhalation valve missing or deteriorated
• filter/cartridge clogged up/exhausted
Breathing
difficulty
• valves blocked
Use only original KASCO spare parts for repairs and replacement.
KASCO recommends the use of authorised service centres for periodic checks,
repairs and maintenance.
9. MARKING
The manufacturer's name and face mask model number are located on either
side of the equipment connector. The mask label is affixed to the inside of the half
mask cover and on the packaging.
Example of the label affixed to the packaging:
1 2 3
10
8
9
13
2
LEGEND
# DESCRIPTION
1 Manufacturer's name or logo
2 PPE Conformity to the essential health and safety requirements specified in
Regulation (EU) 2016/425
3 Notified body which controls finished products in accordance to Regulation
(EU) 2016/425
4 See Use and Maintenance Instructions
5 Relative humidity range (RH) recommended for proper storage of PPE
6 Temperature Range recommended for proper storage of PPE
7 Production date
8 Product code (Part Number)
9 Serial number
10 Harmonized Standards used in the design of the PPE
11 Full face mask CLASS
12 WEEE disposal (only for PPE equipped with electric/electronic devices
13 See Use and Maintenance Instructions
The PPE, subject of these Use and Maintenance Instructions, has been CE
certified as a Cat 3 PPE as per Regulation (EU) 2016/425
modifications by ITALCERT, Viale Sarca, 336 - 20126 MILAN, Notified Body 0426
The face masks are subject to annual production control according to
by ITALCERT.
(EU) 2016/425
Declarations of conformity may be downloaded from our website:
http://kasco.eu/download-pdf/download-category/eu-declaration-of-conformity/
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SOLUTION
• screw until tight
• reposition or
replace
• replace
• remount
replacing gasket
and/or connector
if necessary
• replace
• remount
• insert or replace
• insert or replace
• replace
• replace valve
diaphragms
• clean valve seats
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11
6
5
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and successive
Regulation