Preparations For Use; Donning The Facepiece - Dräger FPS 7000 Gebrauchsanweisung

3.2

Preparations for use

The mask bodies are available in sizes S, M, L; inner masks are
available in sizes 1, 2 and 3. Usually a standard size M2 facepiece is
used. If tightness problems occur, a facepiece of size S or L should be
used.
Mask/helmet Adjust the full face mask fastener and the internal
combination helmet components.
WARNING
!
To ensure leak tightness of the full face mask, the full face
mask fastener and internal helmet components must be
precisely adjusted.
Extreme head shapes can lead to incompatibilities or
leakages.
1. Install mask spectacles, if necessary.
2. Remove protective foil from visor.
3. Before using the facepiece for the first time, check that it is leak-
tight (see "Leak tests" on Page 28).
4. Loosen the head harness as far as possible.
Full face 5. If necessary, put carrying strap around the neck
mask and fasten in the standby position (Figure B on
Page 3).
Dräger FPS 7000
3.3

Donning the facepiece

NOTICE
i i
At extremely low temperatures, fogging of the mask can be
reduced by the wearer inhaling or briefly holding his breath
when the mask is put on.
1. Release the full face mask from the standby position.
2. Pull the head harness apart and place your chin into the
3. Pull the head harness over your head and draw it
Full face
mask
4. Adjust the full face mask.
5. Pull the straps until evenly tightened; first the neck
1. Prepare the helmet for use, see instructions for use of
2. Don the helmet, leave the chin strap open.
3. Take hold of both mask/helmet adapters, then place the
4. Put the chin in the chin cup of the mask.
5. Pull
Mask/
helmet
combina- 6. Adjust the full face mask. The entire face seal must lie
tion
7. Close the chin strap and check the tight fit of the helmet,
8. Have a second person check the fit of the mask. The
(approved by Dekra Exam)
chin cup (Figure C on Page 3).
backwards.
straps, then the temple straps, finally the front strap
(Figure D on Page 3).
the helmet.
upper edge of the full face mask against your forehead.
both mask/helmet adapters
backwards and clip them into the helmet adapter
pockets.
flush against the head. Push the mask under the front
strap of the helmet or under the flame/heat barrier, if
necessary.
retighten the chin strap if necessary.
mask/helmet adapters must be pulled tight, otherwise
adjust the position of the fastening plates at the helmet.
Use
simultaneously
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