Spasciani SK 1203 Manual Del Usuario página 7

2.2 Cylinder (2)
The cylinder that supplies the air to the SK 1203 has a volume of 2 litres and 300 bar working pressure; steel (SK 1203 cod.
4030100000) or composite (SK 1203 C cod. 403010000C) material cylinders are available.
Air capacity is about 560 litres and the average duration exceeds 15 minutes.
The filling air must meet the requirements of EN 12021 for breathable air.
2.3 Breathing hood (3)
The breathing hood is made of PVC coated fabric, with a large visor made in polycarbonate and sealing collar in elastic rubber
that fits all sizes and keeps hood in the proper position. Inside the hood, applied to the visor, an inner face mask with inhalation
and exhalation valves separates the dead space from that reserved for breathing, preventing the build up of carbon dioxide. In
the mouthpiece connecting the mask to the hood, there is the air inlet system, linked to the pneumatic valve that permits direct
breathing of external air when the cylinder air runs out.
2.4 Connector hose (4)
The connector hose, very flexible and small in diameter, is equipped with pivoting fittings that permit wide freedom of
movement for the wearer. The threaded fittings allow to easily separate the hood from the reduction unit for any maintenance,
recharging and overhaul that may be necessary after use and for standard maintenance.
2.5 Storing and carrying bag (5)
In very robust PVC coated sewn fabric. With Velcro closure with grip‐strap for quick opening and guarantee seal. The bag is
equipped with robust carrying handles for transport on the shoulder or back. One side of the bag is transparent thus enabling to
see the pressure indicator and therefore the content level of air in the apparatus.
A rigid base with fixing straps and rest for the reduction unit keeps the whole unit in the correct position during transport and
when the hood is removed.
3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Checks before use
Before using the breathing apparatus, check the air level in the cylinder indicated by the pressure indicator. The pointer must be
at 300±15 bar. To make sure that the breathing apparatus works when called for, periodic visual checks of the cylinder level are
recommended (see point 4).
3.2 Donning and Operation
For the sequence of actions required to don the device and for more details, look at the pictograms shown on the carrying bag
of the device (see Fig.2):

Put the breathing apparatus on by placing the carrying strap over the shoulder
 Clasp the grip‐strap and pull the flap lid open, thus breaking the guarantee seal

Grip the air hose and pull it roughly towards you. The lever keeping the valve closed is now hanging from the breathing tube
and this activates the air flow.

Put the hood on immediately, opening up the rubber collar and pulling it over your head. Place the mask over your face

Breathe normally and immediately leave the hazardous zone
WARNING: make sure that no clothes or hair are trapped between the neck and the rubber seal to ensure perfect tightness.
3.3 End of use
After use the breathing apparatus must be put back in its storing and carrying bag and sent to SPASCIANI SPA or to an authorized
workshop for refilling, checking and sealing.
4 MAINTENANCE AND CHECKING
4.1 Frequency of checks
The working condition of the breathing apparatus can be checked from the position of the pressure indicator that must always
be at 300±15 bar, at a temperature of 20±5°C (at extreme temperatures the gauge could give false readings), indicating that the
cylinder is full. Visual checks of this status must be carried out every month on breathing apparatus being used, while those in
storage must be visually checked before being put in service. Check that the guarantee seals are not damaged in any way. Check
also that the calibration seals on the reducer have not been tampered. Please follow this table for periodical maintenance:
Tab.1 – Periodical maintenance
Part
Complete set
Hood
Reducer
Cylinder
1: Before allowing the use
4: Every three years
4.2 Maintenance
The breathing apparatus does not need ordinary maintenance if it is not used. Should the cylinder be found to be even partially
empty, the breathing apparatus must be sent to Spasciani or to an authorized workshop to be checked and for maintenance.
Visual check of seals and cylinder charge
Revision (B)
Replacement (B)
Revision (B)
Test/Replacement (A)
2: Every month
A) In accordance to national
regulations
Activity
3: After use
B) These operations must be done only by SPASCIANI SPA or its
authorized workshops
1 2 3 4
X X
X X
X
X
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