Warnings - Scott Safety Ras Asbestos Instructions D'utilisation

RAS ASBESTOS
Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand
This manual is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in the use and care of
compressed-air breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by
untrained users. Failure to understand or adhere to the RAS ASBESTOS user instructions
may result in injury or death.
Scott Safety has taken great care to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate,
complete and clear. However, Training and Technical Support Services will be pleased to
clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on Scott Safety breathing apparatus.
The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and
apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general:
Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self-
contained, compressed-air breathing apparatus.
Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks being
undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to National
Regulations for guidance.
Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly hazardous
atmospheres.
The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section 8 -
Scheduled Maintenance and the notes in Section 1 under Personnel Training
and Servicing.
The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet
the requirements of EN 12021:1999. See Section 1 for details.
Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask. The
wearing of beards, side-burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing
of a facemask to the wearer's face.
The apparatus is not designed for use underwater.
This apparatus does not protect against carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or
other toxic gases and vapours.
Where RAS ASBESTOS has been contaminated by asbestos that may pose a
threat to life or health, local stautes, health and safety guidance, site operating
procedures or specialist advice for: doffing, de-contamination, cleaning or
disposal of RAS ASBESTOS or its filters must be obtained and adhered to.
RAS ASBESTOS is not approved for use in flammable or explosive
atmospheres.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in:
death, injury or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.
COPYRIGHT
This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than its intended
purpose without the written permission of Scott Safety.

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