Before Use - Spasciani RN MINI Instrucciones De Uso

The medium pressure hose, which connects the reducer to the demand valve, can be equipped with quick Euro-
Coupling connections (default) or Spasciani connections (upon request).
2.7.5. ATEX self-contained breathing apparatus
Upon request, the self-contained breathing apparatuses can be provided in the "Atex" version. See section 8 for details
on this line of devices.
3. USE
Warnings
All the preparatory and use operations of the self-contained breathing apparatus must only be carried out by qualified
and trained personnel. Make sure any accessory or auxiliary device or any other type of protective wear used in
addition to the system does not compromise or hinder its safety or hold.
The autonomy of the self-contained breathing apparatus depends on the initial amount of air available and on the
operator's breathing rate, but also on the presence of accessories that could consume the air (i.e. additional warning
device, second output hose).
Always use devices that were preventively checked. The operations described here below must always be followed

before use.

3.1. Before use
3.1.1. Cylinder installation
Connect the reducer to the cylinder using the appropriate swivel connector.
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• Place the cylinder in its appropriate spot on the back-plate and block it by pulling on the strap and by closing the
buckle; the cylinder must be positioned with the reducer towards the bottom in order to make sure the valve of the
cylinder is away from the back-plate so that it can easily be opened.
After having placed the cylinder on the back-plate, try to wear the self-contained breathing apparatus and check to
make sure the valve of the cylinder can easily be accessed and that the apparatus is comfortable; if not, move the
cylinder in the most appropriate position by loosening the strap and by locking it in place once more.
Make all the high and medium pressure hoses pass through the system present on the shoulder strap.
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3.1.2. Connecting the demand valve
Insert the male and female quick connectors of the medium pressure hose. Apply little pressure to connect them.
Please note: Apply little axial pressure on the connections to disconnect them, while simultaneously pulling back the
female connector. Never disconnect if the hoses are under pressure!
Press the button (pos. 1) to avoid air leaks when wearing the device.
3.1.3. Check the position of the hoses
The gauge and demand valve hoses are connected to the left shoulder strap via a Velcro closure system.
3.1.4. Check cylinder pressure
Insert the locking device (pos. 1 Fig.3). Open the valve of the cylinder: the pressure gauge should read not less than
280 bar for cylinders with an operating pressure of 300 bar.
3.1.5. Check the high pressure section tightness
Open cylinder valve and pressurize the set. Close cylinder valve. The pressure must never go under 20 bars per minute.
3.1.6. Check the audible warning signal
• Open the cylinder valve and pressurize the device
• Close the cylinder valve
• Unlock the locking device (pos. 1 Fig.3) by pressing on the rubber button in the middle of the demand valve cover.
• Close, with the palm of your hand, the demand valve outlet and vent the air off slowly. Watch the gauge and when
reaching a pressure of (70±5) bar, you should hear, strongly releasing, a strong sound vibration that should stop once
there is no more air in the hose. Please note we recommend releasing the air slowly and waiting a few seconds depending
on the calibration pressures of the alarm.
• Reinsert the locking device (pos. 1 Fig.3).
3.2. Donning
Adjust the shoulder straps to their maximum length; therefore, lift the special buckles and pull on the ends of the
straps. Put on the self-contained breathing apparatus and pull hard on the ends of the shoulder straps until the
backrest is comfortably leaned against your kidneys. Buckle the belt and pull on the loose ends until achieving the
desired fitting. Insert the loose ends of the shoulder straps under the belt.
Once you put on the device:
Put on the mask and make sure it is tightly secured on the face (see the specific instructions of the mask).
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