Elsa

SCOTT Elsa User manual

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Australia: Scott Safety*
PO Box 876, Guildford, NSW 2161, Australia
Phone: 131 772 Fax: 1800 651 772
Email: scott.sales.anz@tycoint.com
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEFEATURES
Place ELSA neckstrap around the
neck so that the pictorgram on the
bag is outermost.
Hold the bag and pull the flap to
withdraw the firing pin. Listen for
air flowing into the hood.
If there is no sound, check that the
firing pin is fully withdrawn.
If the firing pin is still in place
pull the yellow belt to free the
pin. If there is still no sound, pull
the red EMERGENCY PULL disc.
Pull the hood from the bag.
One of the world’s leading escape sets
The Scott Safety ELSA (Emergency Life
Support Apparatus) is designed for
rapid escape from hazardous industrial
and marine environments. Through
extensive research and development
ELSA has now become the industry
standard for Escape Breathing
Apparatus.
ELSA is in its third generation and is
available in either positive pressure or
constant flow models giving 10 or 15
minute escape periods.
10 or 15 minute versions
Standard Hi Vis bag
Automatic quick fire
activation
Unique cubic hood design
with elastomeric neck
seal for easy donning and
excellent visibility
Hood design enables it to
be worn by those with a
beard or glasses
CE marked in accordance
with EN1146
Shipswheel approved
Corrosion resistant
Nickel plated components
Standard breathing air
charging adaptor
10 year service interval
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Place the palms of the hand
together and insert through the
rubber neck seal. Open the hands
to open the hood.
Pull the hood over the head until
the neck seal is around the neck.
Check that clothing or hair is not
trapped in the neck seal.
Check that there is a steady flow of
air into the hood. Breathe normally.
LEAVE THE HAZARD AREA
IMMEDIATELY
When clear of the hazard area
remove the hood.
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
ELSA ESCAPE
NOTE: When the cylinder is almost empty the warning whistle sounds. Beyond this, carbon dioxide within the hood will increase and the hood must be
removed as soon as it is safe to do so. Once the apparatus has been used it must be returned to be serviced and have the cylinder re-charged.
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