Dräger Air-connect Notice D'utilisation page 7

1 For your safety
1.1 Strictly follow the Instructions for Use
Any use of the ventilation unit requires full understanding and
strict observation of these instructions as well as the Instruc-
tions for Use of the chemical protection suit. The ventilation
unit is only to be used for the purposes specified here.
1.2 Maintenance
The ventilation unit must be inspected and maintained regular-
ly by trained service personnel.
We recommend contracting Dräger for maintenance and ser-
vice.
Only original Dräger parts may be used for maintenance.
Observe the maintenance intervals (see chapter 4.1 on
page 8).
1.3 Accessories
Only use accessories mentioned in the order list.
2 Description
2.1 Product overview
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A Outside of suit
B Inside of suit
1 Plug nipple
2 Strap
3 Compressed-air hose
2.2 Functional description
The Dräger Air-connect is a ventilation unit for chemical pro-
tection suits. An external air supply (e. g. a compressed-air
hose device) is connected to the plug nipple. Air is fed through
the ventilation unit into the inside of the suit, and via a com-
pressed-air hose to the face piece. A hip belt is threaded
through the strap and serves as strain relief.
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2.3 Intended use
The ventilation unit is used to provide the wearer of the chem-
ical protection suit with additional breathing air. For example,
this can be necessary during decontamination.
2.4 Approvals
The ventilation unit is approved for use with the Dräger
chemical protection suits CPS 5900 PT, CPS 6900 and
CPS 7900. It meets the corresponding standards and
guidelines.
Notes for chemical protection suits approved in accordance
with vfdb 0801 : 2006-11:
The ventilation unit must be covered using a cover plate.
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The ventilation unit may only be used during cleaning and
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decontamination.
An automatic switch-over valve (ASV) must be used be-
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tween the ventilation unit and the compressed air breathing
apparatus.
The external air supply may only be connected to the ven-
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tilation unit if it has been ensured that the connection is free
from hazardous substances.
If a compressed-air hose device is connected, respiratory
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protection monitoring must be continued.
The compressed-air hose must be positioned in the chem-
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ical protection suit in such a way that it does not restrict the
freedom of movement of the person wearing the device.
3 Use
3.1 Before use
1. Check that all screws are fully tightened.
2. Check that the plug nipple is closed using the protective
cap provided.
3. Thread the hip belt through the strap in the ventilation unit.
4. Check whether the belt can be opened and closed freely.
5. Connect the external air supply and pressurize the line. No
air must escape.
Any audible or tangible escaping of air from the ventilation
unit indicates leaks, which must be fixed.
6. Release the external air supply again and close the outer
plug nipple using the cap provided.
7. Step into the chemical protection suit
protection suit up to your waist.
8. Close the belt and pull it tight.
NOTICE
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In order to guarantee strain relief, the hip belt must be
closed.
9. Connect the compressed-air hose to the breathing air sup-
ply in the chemical protection suit.
Different adapters are required for this connection, de-
pending on the breathing air supply used:
1 See corresponding Instructions for Use
For your safety
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. Pull the chemical
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