observed. The M-20.2 EEBD must be either
stored or belt worn, according to the conditions
of use, throughout its service life. If the M-20.2
EEBD is belt worn, after five years it must be
placed in stored position or returned for factory
service. If the M-20.2 EEBD is stored it may
remain in service without factory service.
The M-20.2 EEBD should be removed when it
exceeds the mandatory factory service date.
Conditions of Use: (1) the visual inspections
described in this booklet must be performed,
(2) proper care described in this booklet must
be performed, (3) when stored, the M-20.2 EEBD
must be contained in an Ocenco Incorporated
Secondary Container and then placed in a rigid
bracket securely fastened to a wall or other
substantial structure and (4) if worn, the M-20.2
EEBD must be belt worn on the person.
HOW TO INSPECT
THE M-20.2 EEBD
M-20.2 EEBD inspections are visual. DO NOT
open the clear case to inspect the M-20.2 EEBD.
If belt worn, the following visual inspection
should be conducted at the beginning of each
work shift that the unit is worn:
1. Read the pressure gauge.
The tip of the white needle on the gauge
is normally in the green. If the needle is in
the red or on the white zero pressure mark,
remove the M-20.2 EEBD from service. If the
view of the gauge is obstructed, the M-20.2
EEBD must be removed from service. If the
surrounding air temperature is above 38°C
and the needle is above the green zone, allow
the unit to cool down to 18° to 24°C.
The needle should read within the green
zone. If belt worn or stored, the following
visual inspections should be conducted every
two years:
1. Read the pressure gauge.
2. Visually inspect the apparatus for indications
of abuse. Indications of abuse are listed
below. If any of these signs are present the
M-20.2 EEBD must be removed from service:
a) Case cracked, burned, deformed or
excessively worn.
b) Excessive gap between cover and base.
c) Damaged latch or cover band.
d) Dirt, debris or moisture visible
through case.
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