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1. knob 25 several times and ensure that they move freely If either is not free movino attach explanatory note and return for servicing Harness and Back pad Check that the harness webbing and fittings are not worn or damaged and that buckles and fastenings are fully operational Apparatus with major defects must be returned for servicing with an explanatory label attached The harness and back pad can be sponged clean with a mild solution of soap and warm water or following removal of the pneumatics can be manually cleaned in a bath containing cleaning or disinfecting solutions or machine washed to the following care instructions iw KAD To remove the pneumatics release the hoses from all hose retaining flaps 4 and 15 and remove from hose retaining clips 17 on the cylinder cradle 16 Turn the reducer 20 through 90 degrees and remove complete pneumatics from the reducer mounting bracket 23 CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the pneumatics with the hose still retained When the harness and back pad are completely dry re fit the pneumatics Locate the reducer into the mounting bracket and turn through 90 degrees so that the hoses face towards the top of the back pad Clio the hoses into the retaining clios at the side of the cylinder cradle Secure the hoses with the hose retaining flaps ensuring that the high pressure gauge whistle and hose is on the left hand shoulder strap and the medium pressu2. ACSm ACSi 2018708 D CE 0086 AS NZS1716 2012 fi d SCOTT OSA 112015 Lic 5021 BSI Benchmark CONTENTS PRE OPERATIONAL WARNINGS INTRODUCTION GENERAL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS BREATHABLE AIR COMPRESSED AIR AIRLINE SUPPLIES PERSONNEL TRAINING SERVICING SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WARRANTY APPARATUS DESCRIPTION GENERAL FACEMASKS DEMAND VALVE DV REDUCER CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTOR PREPARATION FOR USE CHECK APPARATUS REPLACING SINGLE CYLINDERS RESET DEMAND VALVE DV CYLINDER PRESSURE LEAK TEST DV AND FACEMASK HOSES DONNING PROCEDURE PRE USE AND MONTHLY CHECKS DON APPARATUS CHECK DV OPEN CYLINDER VALVE DON FACEMASK Facemasks with a Web Harness Facemasks with a Net Harness POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST FACEMASK SEAL TEST WHISTLE TEST FINAL CHECKS AIRLINE ATTACHMENTS DOFFING INSTRUCTIONS DOFFING THE APPARATUS REMOVE CYLINDER AFTER USE CLEANING Facemask Demand Valve DV Harness and Back pad STORAGE READY FOR USE RECORD TEST DETAILS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MONTHLY ANNUALLY O OOOOUGOOVDVWOU DON NNN OAO 0000 0uguUUaUU G AR AU U U U U U U UNN OOOO PRE OPERATIONAL WARNINGS Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand This manual is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in the use and care of compressed air breathing apparatus and MUST NOT be used as a self teaching guide by untrained users Failure to understand or adhere to the ACS user instructions may result in injury or death Scott Safety has take
3. AFTER USE ACS must be cleaned and tested as detailed in the following instructions CLEANING CAUTION DO NOT immerse the pressure reducer 20 and pneumatics assembly in liquids USE ONLY the specified methods and materials DO NOT use bleach solvent detergent or abrasive cleaners Dry thoroughly away from direct heat and sunlight prior to storage Facemask Disconnect the DV from the facemask Wash and disinfect the mask thoroughly in a solution of Distel and warm water see following note Rinse the mask thoroughly in clean running water Pay particular attention to flushing out the exhale valve Hang the mask by its neck strap and allow to dry thoroughly away from direct heat or sunlight When dry wipe facemask seals with Distel disinfectant wipes Polish the visor inside and out with a clean lint free cloth and slacken the head harness ready for use Note Distel liquid and Distel disinfecting wipes are available from Scott Safety Demand Valve DV CAUTION DO NOT immerse the DV in liquids Fit the yellow cap on the DV outlet If required use a small brush eg toothbrush and a mild solution of soap and warm water to clean around the locking catch 26 and bypass knob 25 fj SCOTT SAE GS u Vy Clean the valve body using a lint free cloth moistened in a mild solution of soap and warm water DO NOT store apparatus until completely dry Operate the DV locking catch 26 and bypass
4. ails for details ANNUALLY ACS must be returned for a workshop service annually and for a major workshop service at six yearly intervals After each workshop service perform the user checks detailed in Section Preparation For Use and Section Donning Procedure Pre Use And Monthly Checks of this Manual prior to returning ACS to service Check that workshop service details have been recorded in the apparatus BA Log English GB i SCOTT S A FR TY Scott Safety Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RA England www scottsafety com scott sales uk tycoint com Tel 44 0 1695 711711 Fax 44 0 1695 711775 2013 Scott Safety SCOTT the SCOTT SAFETY Logo Scott Health and Safety ACSm ACSi are registered and or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies Inc or its affiliates
5. ations These instructions cannot replace an accredited training course run by fully qualified instructors in the proper and safe use of Scott Safety breathing apparatus SERVICING ACS must be serviced at scheduled intervals by personnel who have completed a formal training course and hold a current certificate for the servicing and repair of Scott Safety breathing apparatus Details of the servicing schedule are contained in the Scott Safety ACS Service Manual copies of which can only be obtained by registered holders of a current certificate Your distributor or Training and Technical Support Services at Scott Safety will be pleased to provide training course details and quotes for service contracts SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Customer Services provide an efficient friendly customer contact point for ordering new apparatus soare parts and accessories The team can also provide general information on Scott Safety products WARRANTY The products manufactured at our factories in Skelmersdale carry a warranty of 12 months unless stated otherwise for parts labour and return to site The warranty period runs from the date of purchase by the end user These products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of delivery Scott Safety will be under no liability for any defect arising from wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions failure to follow the original manufactu
6. cott Safety Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire Wn8 9RA United Kingdom K Tel 44 0 1695 727171 Fax 44 0 1695 711775 Meaning Symbol Refer to User Instructions Product brand name Product model designation i Industrial m Marine Apparatus description Standards to which apparatus is certified Number of Approval Body Serial number of apparatus Date of manufacture Date apparatus commissioned Care instructions for apparatus Contact details of manufacturer Ours lt AEG MT ACSm ACSi FACEMASKS ACS is approved for use with Vision 3 PanaSeal PanaVisor and Promask PP full facemasks all of which conform to EN 136 Class 3 All are available with a five point fully adjustable web harness or net head harness and neck straps Impact resistance of the polycarbonate visors conforms to EN 166 Grade B and AS NZS 1337 1992 DEMAND VALVE DV The DV operates in conjunction with the exhale valve in the facemask to maintain a positive oressure within the facemask The DV has a reset button that enables wearers to close the airflow through the DV allowing the facemask to be removed without loss of cylinder air When the apparatus is donned the DV is normally reset closed and is opened activated when the wearer takes a first breath Main components 24 Reset Button 25 Bypass Knob 26 27 Outlet Port O Ring Locking Catch REDUCER CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTOR The comb
7. eath for 10 seconds and listen carefully for leaks A leak will cause the pressure gauge reading to fall If the facemask fails the leak test open the cylinder valve loosen the head harness adjust the facemask and repeat the test ACSm ACSi WHISTLE TEST With the cylinder valve still closed slowly breathe down the air from the system Check that the whistle 15 sounds clearly as the pressure gauge falls to 55 bar 5 bar Once the whistle has sounded open the cylinder valve fully WARNING DO NOT use apparatus that fails this test Attach an explanatory note and return for servicing FINAL CHECKS Check that the cylinder valve is fully open and that the pressure gauge 14 shows that there is sufficient air Turn on the DV bypass knob 25 and check for a steady flow of air into the mask Close the DV bypass knob AIRLINE ATTACHMENTS Check the supply airline flow and pressure Remove connector dust caps and check for wear and damage Make connection to an appropriate connector capable of supplying breathable compressed air see Section Compressed Air Airline Supplies WARNING Airlines should be at least 15 metres long Use anti static hoses in flammable or explosive atmospheres Close cylinder valve while breathing from the airline Check that the connection is secure and that the connector releases easily without sticking Press the DV reset button 24 Pressurise the attachment and c
8. heck all connections for leaks Ensure that the female connector on the airline attachment does not leak WARNING DO NOT use attachments that show signs of excessive wear or damage or that leak excessively Replace dust caps ACSm ACSi DOFFING INSTRUCTIONS DOFFING THE APPARATUS WARNING DO NOT remove apparatus until well clear of the hazardous area If wearing a gas tight chemical suit DO NOT remove until decontamination procedures are complete During extended de contamination procedures connect an airline to the Airline attachment Hold breath and press the DV reset button 24 Release the head harness by pulling the harness buckles forwards Remove the mask and let it hang from the neck strap Pull the cylinder valve hand wheel and turn to close the cylinder valve Alternatively release the hand wheel locking mechanism and close the cylinder valve Open the DV bypass knob 25 to depressurise the system Turn the bypass to OFF Slacken shoulder straps by pulling upwards on the adjustment buckles 5 Doff the apparatus REMOVE CYLINDER Close the cylinder valve and vent the pneumatics by opening the bypass knob 25 Unscrew cylinder valve connector hand wheel 28 Separate the Velcro cylinder band 18 and remove the cylinder see Section Replacing Single Cylinders of this Manual Mark the cylinder as empty store separately from charged cylinders and return for charging
9. ined pressure reducer and cylinder valve connector reduces high air pressure from the cylinder to a medium pressure of between 5 and 9 bar Connection to a cylinder is made by the threaded hand wheel on the cylinder valve connector which locates within the cylinder valve Please refer to Section Replacing Single Cylinders for further details Main components 28 29 PREPARATION FOR USE CHECK APPARATUS Visually inspect to ensure that ACS is clean and in good condition Check that all hose retaining flaps 4 and 15 are closed Fully slacken the waist belt and shoulder straps ready for use When ACS is to be used with an airline check that The airline is in good condition and free from splits bulges and abrasions Connector Hand wheel Connector O Ring The airline connector is in good condition and that it connects securely to the ACS airline manifold The air supply conforms to EN 12021 1999 or AS NZS1715 1994 see Section Breathable Air The ACS airline coupling is in good condition REPLACING SINGLE CYLINDERS Close the cylinder valve Open the DV bypass knob 25 to vent the system Unscrew the cylinder connector hand wheel 28 fj SCOTT SAFETY Separate the Velcro cylinder band 18 to release the cylinder Remove the cylinder by sliding it in either direction Slide a fully charged cylinder through the opened cylinder band 18 Position the cylinder valve outlet onto the connec
10. ions and repeat the leak test WARNING DO NOT use apparatus that leaks excessively Attach an explanatory note and return the apparatus for servicing DV AND FACEMASK Check that undamaged Fit the DV to the facemask and check that the locking catch 26 engages fully Twist the DV gently to confirm that it has HOSES Check all hoses for damage and excess wear Flex hoses to reveal any splits cracks or crazing minor crazing is acceptable the facemask is clean and Check any couplings for damage and excess wear and ensure that they can be opened When closed check that they form a secure coupling Replace damaged or worn hoses ACSm ACSi DONNING PROCEDURE PRE USE AND MONTHLY CHECKS DON APPARATUS Note Specialist Users may operate alternative donning procedures that conform to the relevant statutory regulations and have been approved by Scott Safety Check that the ACS and facemask harnesses are fully slackened and that the DV is connected to the facemask Hang the facemask around the neck by its neck strap Pass the right arm through the shoulder strap 2 swing the back pad 1 across the back and slip the left arm through the opposite shoulder strap 2 Fasten the waist belt buckle 8 Pull the ends of the waist belt adjusting straps 10 forward until secure and comfortable on the hips Pull down on the lower shoulder strap loops 22 until the apparatus fits comfortab
11. ly CHECK DV OPEN CYLINDER VALVE Check that the flat on the DV bypass knob 25 aligns with the DV outlet and press the reset button 24 Open the cylinder valve slowly with your right hand whilst holding the pressure gauge 14 in your left Check that the pressure gauge reads 80 FULL 170 bar for 200 and 207 bar cylinders and 240 bar for 300 bar cylinders DON FACEMASK Facemasks with a Web Harness Hold the head harness lower straps place chin into the chin cup and pull straps over the back of the head brushing hair away from face seal Adjust the facemask top strap so that the mask is at the correct level with the face and the head harness pad is in the centre of the back of the head Tighten harness straps in sequence Bottom Middle Top DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Inhale deeply to activate the DV Breathe normally Facemasks with a Net Harness Hold the mask by the side of the net harness place the chin into the chin cup and pull the mask onto the face Grasp the pull strap at the rear of the net harness and pull the net over the head Tighten harness side straps DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Inhale deeply to activate the DV Breathe normally POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST With the cylinder valve open insert a finger under face seal and check for a steady outward flow of air Remove finger and allow mask to re seal FACEMASK SEAL TEST Close the cylinder valve and continue to hold the hand wheel Hold br
12. may result in death injury or material damage and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims COPYRIGHT This manual must not be copied In part or whole or used for purposes other than Its intended purpose without the written permission of Scott Safety Mg SCOTT 1 ACSm ACSi SAFETY INTRODUCTION GENERAL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS TA0349 2 1 23 ACSm ACSi KEY A A NN Back pad Upper Shoulder Strap High pressure Hose Front Hose Retaining Flap Shoulder Strap Adjustment Buckle Lower Shoulder Strap Waist belt Waist belt Buckle Upper Shoulder Strap Buckle Waist belt Adjusting Strap Medium pressure Hose Demand Valve Warning Whistle Pressure Gauge Rear Hose Retaining Flap Cylinder Cradle Hose Retaining Clip Cylinder Band Waist belt Loop Pressure Reducer Cylinder Connector Lower Shoulder Strap Loop Reducer Mounting Bracket BREATHABLE AIR Air used to supply or charge breathing air may be natural or synthetic and must comply with EN 12021 1999 or AS NZS1715 1994 COMPRESSED AIR AIRLINE SUPPLIES Air for use with compressed air airlines must conform to EN 12021 1999 or AS NZS1715 1994 and must have a dew point sufficiently low to prevent internal freezing when the apparatus is used in temperatures below 4 C PERSONNEL TRAINING Personnel who use self contained compressed air breathing apparatus must be fully trained in accordance with these instructions and national regul
13. n great care to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate complete and clear However Training and Technical Support Services will be pleased to clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on Scott Safety breathing apparatus The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self contained compressed air breathing apparatus Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks being undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered Please refer to National Regulations for guidance A Adeguate protection may not be provided in certain highly toxic atmospheres The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section Scheduled Maintenance and the notes in Section Personnel Training and Servicing The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet the requirements of EN 12021 1999 See Section Introduction for details Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask The wearing of beards side burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing of a facemask to the wearer s face A The apparatus is not designed for use underwater A The harness must not be used as a vehicle seat restraint DISCLAIMER Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus
14. re hose and DV is on the right hand shoulder strap ACSm ACSi STORAGE READY FOR USE Device must be protected from damage during transportation Fully extend the shoulder straps waist belt and facemask head harness The apparatus must be stored in a clean dry environment away from direct heat and sunlight Storage temperature should not exceed 10 C to 40 C RECORD TEST DETAILS Record test details in accordance with local regulations in a Breathing Apparatus Logbook available from Scott Safety Information recorded usually includes Name and address of employer responsible for the apparatus Make model number or mark description of any distinguishing features sufficient to enable clear identification The date of the examination together with the name signature or unique authentication mark of the examiner The condition of the apparatus and details of any defects found and any remedial action taken including any airline supply equipment used with the apparatus Cylinder air pressure ACSm ACSi 10 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MONTHLY Test ACS in accordance with the instructions given in Section Preparation For Use and Section Donning Procedure Pre Use And Monthly Checks of this Manual Record test details in the apparatus BA Logbook This record is mandatory in the UK and most EC countries and must be kept up to date and available for inspection Please see Section Record Test Det
15. rer s instructions misuse or Unauthorised alteration or repair Evidence of purchase date will need to be provided for any claims arising during the warranty period All warranty claims must be directed through Customer Services and in accordance with our sales return procedure APPARATUS DESCRIPTION GENERAL ACS is an open circuit self contained compressed air Breathing Apparatus BA for use In marine and industrial applications where a high level of respiratory protection is required The ACS harness is made from a flame retardant Kevlar blend A mechanical pressure gauge and whistle are mounted on the left hand shoulder strap For enhanced wearer comfort padded shoulder straps and waist belt are featured as standard on ACSI versions ACS is approved to the following International Standards EN 137 2006 Including Annex A Self contained Breathing Apparatus classification Type 2 Fire Fighting AS NZS1716 ACS is CE marked in accordance with EEC Directive EC 686 1986 plus amendments ACSm ACSi NOTIFIED BODY BSI 0086 Kitemark Court Davy Ave Knowlhill Milton Keynes MK5 8PP England ACS is marked in accordance with EN 137 2006 and AS NZS1716 2012 An explanation of those markings is given below OPEN CIRCUIT POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF 6 D CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Certified to EN137 Type 1 2006 EN137 1993 G E AS NZS1716 2012 CE aan F S
16. tor and tighten the hand wheel 28 CAUTION Before tightening the hand wheel into the valve port check that the hand wheel connector O Ring 29 and threads on the connector are clean and in good condition Take up the slack on the Velcro cylinder band 18 l N i M j 107 i r m y RA v f t k VT W T VER k a Sy M DS o v SA 7 ON a Fasten the Velcro cylinder band 18 Note Should it become necessary to adjust the Velcro cylinder band repeat operations above until the cylinder is securely retained IN position ACSm ACSi RESET DEMAND VALVE DV Press the reset button 24 on the side of the DV and check that the bypass knob 25 is turned so that the flat on the bypass knob aligns with the DV outlet Check that the O Ring 27 on the DV outlet is clean and in good condition CYLINDER PRESSURE LEAK TEST Slowly open cylinder valve fully and allow 10 seconds for the apparatus to pressurise Check that the pressure gauge 14 shows the cylinder is at least 80 FULL 240 bar for 300 bar cylinders 170 bar for 200 and 207 bar cylinders Listen for leaks Close the cylinder valve and monitor the pressure gauge for one minute If the reading falls by more than 10 bar during this time there is an unacceptable leak If the system fails the leak test close the cylinder valve vent air from the system by opening the DV bypass knob 25 Check all pneumatic connect
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