Sundstrom SR 76-3 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 18

EN
1. Intended use
The escape hood SR 76-3 Chem is designed
for use as respirator during evacuation in the
event of chemical emission accidents. The
hood is designed only as an escape hood for
single use and provides protection only if the
surrounding air has a normal oxygen content,
17–21 %. Maximum time of use: 30 minutes.
The escape hood SR 77-3 Smoke is designed
for use as respirator during evacuation in the
event of a fire or chemical emission accidents.
The hood is designed only as an escape hood
for single use and provides protection only if the
surrounding air has a normal oxygen content,
17–21 %. Maximum time of use: 30 minutes.
2. Safety
Warning!
The hood will not provide the intended protec-
tion if the aluminum bag has been damaged so
that the vacuum has been lost. If the vacuum
is lost, the hood shall be discarded.
Warning!
The hood does not give full protection to chil-
dren or persons with unusual face size, beard
growth or deep facial furrows. This because
the escape hood get a worsening fit.
Warning!
Earrings/piercings can damage the neck seal
at donning.
Warning!
Be aware that flames or liquid metal droplets
may ignite the charcoal in the filter, which
may result in acute levels of toxic substances.
Warning!
Oxygen or oxygen enriched air shall not be
supplied the hood.
Warning!
The Chem SR 76-3 escape hood do not provide
protection against propenal (acrolein), hydrogen
chloride (HCl), hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and
carbon monoxide (CO).
18
SR 76‑3, SR 77‑3 Escape Hoods
Warning!
The shelf life of the hood may be reduced if it´s
not handled and stored as directed.
Important!
The hood must be carefully handled and pro-
tected from blows, shocks and crushing injuries.
3. Description
The escape hood is based on the Sundström
SR 100 half mask mounted in a flame-retardant
and chemicals resistant material.
The hood can be put on quickly and simply,
without prior adjustment. The hood is availa-
ble in two sizes that will fit most adults and
teenagers. The hood is vacuum-packed in an
aluminum bag.
The hood is available in two models:
Model S is stationary.
Model M is mobile and is supplied in a handy
nylon emergency case which can be secured
to the user's belt, for example.
SR 76-3 Chem: The hood is equipped as stand-
ard with the ABEK1-Hg-P3 combination filter,
and provides protection against the toxic gases
and particles that may be emitted in accidents
involving chemicals. The hood can be supplied
with other filters from the standard Sundström
range. The actual configuration is shown on the
packaging label.
SR 77-3 Smoke: The hood is equipped with
the ABEK1-CO gas filter and the class P3
particle filter, and provides protection against
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, and
against particles that may be emitted in a fire or
in chemical emission accidents.
Type A1 provides protection against organic
gases and vapours, such as solvents, the
boiling points of which are higher than +65 °C.
Type B1 provides protection against inorganic
gases and vapours, such as chlorine, hydrogen
sulphide and prussic acid.
Type E1 provides protection against acid
gases and vapours, such as sulphur dioxide
and hydrogen fluoride.