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AIR-PAK [1 record]

Record 1 1994-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Protection of Life
  • Respiratory System
DEF

A back or side mounted cylinder containing compressed air and connected to a face mask used by personnel working in the G.S. area for escape during gas emergency conditions.

CONT

The 900000 Series Air-Pak is a portable, self-contained air breathing unit, which permits the user to safely enter hazardous atmospheres ... with complete respiratory protection. Air-Pak provides cool, pure, breathing air, precisely regulated to the need (demand) of the user, from an aluminum cylinder carried comfortably in a back pack harness. ... there is no rebreathing of stale air. ... The Air-Pak's 45 cm. ft cylinder has a rated duration of 30 minutes ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

Le Air-Pak IIa assure une protection adéquate des voies respiratoires à celui qui doit pénétrer dans des atmosphères dangereuses. (...) Le "Air-Pak" fournit de l'air frais [ou pur], à un débit réglé selon le besoin (pulmo-commande) à partir d'une bouteille confortablement installée sur un harnais dorsal. (...) Le "Air-Pak" est un appareil respiratoire autonome portatif, muni d'une bouteille légère fabriquée d'aluminium.

OBS

Propositions à partir du catalogue de la Cie Safety Supply et de la norme AFNOR 576-002.

OBS

Les respirateurs à cycle [ou circuit] ouvert sont constitués par un masque relié à des bouteilles d'oxygène ou d'air comprimé [...].

OBS

Voir aussi les génériques «respirateur» et «appareil de protection respiratoire».

Spanish

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