Honeywell FENZY BIO-S-CAPE Manual

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IMPORTANT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL, TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH WEARING BREATHING APPARATUS CE regulations are applied to complete apparatus matching the CE certified configurations by notified bodies that have carried out CE type examinations. Failure to comply with this procedure immediately invalidates the CE marking. To find out all the approved configurations, refer to the configuration tables, available on request. HONEYWELL is continuously endeavouring to improve all its products and the equipment supplied is subject to change without notice. Consequently, the information, illustrations and descriptions provided in this document may not be used as a reason to demand the replacement of equipment. Being in possession of these instructions does not automatically authorise the holder to use breathing apparatus; only appropriate training will enable safety procedures to be followed. HONEYWELL accepts no liability if the recommendations contained in this document are not followed. PROTECTION AND USAGE CATEGORIES This equipment is designed to protect the user's respiratory tract from toxic gas, dust or aerosols or when the atmosphere is poor in oxygen (less than 17% during an evacuation). The recommendations in boxes have the following meanings: IMPORTANT Failure to follow the instructions in boxes could seriously damage the equipment used and put the user in danger. NOTE Failure to follow the instructions in boxes could lead to incorrect use of the equipment and result in damage to the equipment. LIMITATIONS OF USE • Please consult the supplier, if you have any doubt as to whether the respirator is suitable for the work at hand. • The configuration of this apparatus may be different, depending on the usage conditions. These instructions: • Are exclusively for experienced personnel, trained and familiar with wearing evacuation breathing apparatus. • Inform the user of the breathing apparatus of only the standard instructions for wearing the apparatus correctly and not for maintaining the apparatus. • Inform the user of the breathing apparatus about the routine cleaning frequency that the user is authorised to perform on the breathing apparatus. • Inform the user of the breathing apparatus about the frequency of routine maintenance that must be carried out by a specialised maintenance workshop. • These instructions for use are not suitable for carrying out maintenance operations. • For maintenance operations and/or for replacing spare parts, it is essential to contact a specialised maintenance workshop, the manufacturer or distributor of the breathing apparatus. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Use the FENZY BIO-S-CAPE for evacuation only. Storage • Store the apparatus away from sunlight and dust as recommended in these instructions. Pre-use checks • Read all the instructions for using the breathing apparatus and keep the document. • Make sure that the apparatus is not damaged. Instructions for the user • First read these instructions for use fully. • Be certified capable of wearing breathing apparatus. • Be experienced, trained and familiar with wearing breathing apparatus. • Undergo regular training appropriate for the donning and the actual conditions of use. • Refer to current official safety requirements specific to this particular usage. Instructions about the apparatus • Verified according to the recommendations specified by HONEYWELL. • Be accompanied by an inspection form with the date of the previous inspection. DESCRIPTION OF THE FENZY BIO-S-CAPE (figure 1) The FENZY BIO-S-CAPE in an emergency evacuation breathing apparatus, designed to provide respiratory protection during evacuation, according to standard EN1146. Its main components are : • a respiratory hood with panoramic visibility. • a pressure reducing valve actuated automatically to provide breathing air. • a high pressure breathing air cylinder. • a carrying bag allowing the apparatus to be carried around the neck and protecting it from flying objects and liquids.

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