For assisted version DUCT A ECO, in case of use of a 10 meters air supply hose, the electric blower is to be
used at the minimum flow rate.
5. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
The product is provided with a rigid box that allows direct storage after use.
The product should be stored at a temperature of between -20°C and 50°C, away from direct light and from
any atmospheric agent or chemical that may alter the functionality of the component materials.
For transport, use the rigid box provided for the storage.
6. CLEANING AND MAINTANANCE
The device is sturdy, and the user should not have to carry out any maintenance.
The filter on the electric fan should be kept clean. To remove it from its casing you should dismantle the
protective mesh by unscrewing the 3 screws that attach it to the main body. The filter can be cleaned with
running water or be substituted.
Check the integrity of connection's gaskets periodically and eventually substitute them. SPASCIANI guarantee
the product correct functionality only if original spare parts are used.
The air breathing hose can be washed with running water and mild soap using a soft brush.
The breathing hose and the coupling can be washed with water and mild soap or disinfectant with a 0.1%
base of chlorhexidine digluconate, rinsed and dried in open air.
The electric fan is IP54 and can therefore be washed using a sponge soaked in water and mild soap.
The full mask must be used, checked and stored according to the instructions supplied with it.
7.
CERTIFICATION AND MARKING
7.1 EC Certification
DUCT is a fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask. It conforms to EN 138:1994 standard
and fulfils the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
CE 0426 – Notified Body responsible for EC type certification and making the control of production quality
assurance in accordance with Module D of Regulation (EU) 2016/425: Italcert Srl, Viale Sarca 336, 20126
Milan – Italy.
7.2 Marking
The markings required are on a sticker applied to a metal plate fixed to the harness strap.
The following information's are written:
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Serial number of the apparatus (SN XXX)
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EN 138 reference standard
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Year of manucfature (aa/XXXXX)
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Manufacturer's name
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CE 0426: CE marking and reference to the Notified Body
Air supply hose in marking with:
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Year of manucfature (yyyy)
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Class of the apparatus (class 2)
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Manufacturer's logotype
8. PERFORMANCE
• The DUCT ECO apparatus complies with the following requirements of breathing resistance (par. 6.19.1
EN 138)
Type
Unassisted – maximum
by EN 138
Inhalation Resist. with
mask 25x2 l/min
(mbar)
10
Inhalation Resist.
without mask 25x2
with mask 25x2 l/min
l/min (mbar)
7.5
Exhalation Resist.
(mbar)
3.0
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