Operation
1.1 Remarks
The AutoMaXX may only be put into use
when it is connected to a respiratory protec-
tive mask.
Before use, as well as in case of unintended
air discharge the AutoMaXX should be
switched off with the red operating button.
After each use the AutoMaXX should be disin-
fected and cleaned (see 2.3).
1.2 Connecting to Medium Pressure
• Push plug nipple of AutoMaXX into coupling of
medium pressure line of pressure reducer until it
catches positively
1.3 Connecting to Mask
Ensure that the handwheel is connected to
the mask. Otherwise screw handwheel hand-
tight into the mask
• Don respiratory protective mask and check
facepiece-to-face fit (see Instructions for Use of
mask)
• Open cylinder valve of compressed air cylinder
The connection to the mask should be
checked by a second person
• Push AutoMaXX into adapter in mask until it
positively catches
1.4 Switching On
• Take one deep breath and the AutoMaXX is
switched on
• Alternatively, push the flushing button
1.5 Switching Off
• Push red operating button until stop
1.6 Disconnecting from Mask
• Push both operating buttons at the same time
and pull AutoMaXX out of adapter in mask
1.7 Disconnecting from Medium Pressure
• Firmly push plug nipple of AutoMaXX into cou-
pling of medium pressure line of pressure re-
ducer, pulling back the coupling sleeve at the
same time
1.8 Supplementary Function Flushing
• Push flushing button in small doses to flush
smoke or gas out of the mask
Use of the flushing button increases the com-
pressed air consumption.
The AutoMaXX described in these Instructions for Use is
approved for use in the MSA mask series 3S and Ultra
Elite.
Care
Housing
Diaphragm
Cap
Plug nipple
Handwheel
1)
2.1 Recommended
Maintenance Intervals
See
Work to be performed
To release
Sect.
for use
2.3
Desinfection/cleaning
2.4
Diaphragm check
2.4
Diaphragm replacement
2.5
Visual and function check
2.6
Tightness check
2.7
Closing pressure check
2.8
Overhaul
1)
The maintenance intervals are recommended by MSA. Applicable national regulations must be observed. If re-
quired, the local conditions during use must be considered for the work to be performed. In case of doubt, the lo-
cal MSA representative should be consulted and the applicable national regulations be checked.
2)
after use in aggressive media or under extreme conditions
Red operating
button
Diaphragm groove
Diaphragm fork
Flushing button
Positive pressure
spring
Diaphragm head
Black operating
button
Catch hook
Annually
Every 3
after 540 h/
every 9 years
years
x
x
2
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2.2 Remarks
Maintenance work should only be performed
by trained personnel.
Do not use organic solvents such as nitro
dilution, alcohol, spirit, petrol, etc.
2.3 Cleaning / Disinfection
• Switch off AutoMaXX
• Fit closing cap (see Ordering Information) onto
plug nipple of medium pressure line or push plug
nipple of AutoMaXX into medium pressure mode
Liquid should not be allowed to come over
the medium pressure line into AutoMaXX
Pre-Cleaning
• Clean AutoMaXX externally, paying attention that
no dirt gets into the inside
Cleaning
• Clean AutoMaXX in the washbasin and rinse with
plenty of water
Disinfection
• Use disinfection medium (see Ordering Informa-
tion) according to the instructions for use
• Rinse AutoMaXX from disinfection medium with
plenty of water
/
After Cleaning
Disinfection
• Switch off AutoMaXX and plug into medium
pressure connection
• Depress flushing button for 20 seconds and
completely blow the humidity out of the inside of
the AutoMaXX
• Disconnect AutoMaXX from medium pressure
connection, depress flushing button and com-
pletely dry AutoMaXX in drying cabinet at a
maximum of 60°C
2.4 Diaphragm Check/Replacement
Disassembly
• Disconnect AutoMaXX from medium pressure
line of pressure reducer
• Press both operating buttons with one hand
• Push both catch hooks of housing together with
the other hand and push off the cap
• Unbutton diaphragm from diaphragm groove of
housing
• Double diaphragm over until the slot can be seen
in the diaphragm fork
• Pull diaphragm out of diaphragm fork in slot di-
rection
• Check diaphragm for damage, replace if neces-
sary