Spiromatic Face Mask

and breathing valve

User manual
 Contents
Safety notice.................................................................... 4

Mask and breathing valve............................................. 5

Checking before use
Leakage test

Putting on the mask......................................................... 7

Testing of the positive pressure

After use........................................................................... 8
Removing the mask

Mask and breathing valve............................................. 9

Dismantling
Cleaning and disinfection
Assembly after cleaning
Function test after cleaning
Visual inspection

Recommendations........................................................ 12
Storage........................................................................... 13
Service and testing schedule....................................... 13
The Interspiro QS S-Face mask has been tested in accordance with EN 136 and EN
137 for types of use specified. EC type-examination (Directive 89/686/EEC) by
SGS United Kingdom Ltd., Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA, UK. (Notified Body
No. 0120).

Safety notice
The product must only be used with:
An approved Interspiro breathing apparatus: SpiroGuide, QS-system or 90-U.

The product must only be used together with an approved Interspiro breathing ap-
paratus or airline system. The product must only be used by personnel in good health
and trained in the use of respiratory protective equipment. Individuals with beards or
large sideburns may not obtain an adequate seal. The face mask must be maintained,
serviced and tested as described in this user manual, Interspiro service manuals and
Interspiro test instructions.

INTERSPIRO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS done by persons who do not possess a service certificate issued by
interspiro
COMBINATIONS OF PRODUCTS, UNLESS THE COMBINATION IS PART OF THE TEST CERTIFICATE
CHANGES OR ADAPTATIONS MADE TO THE PRODUCT BY A THIRD PARTY

Changes to this document - necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of cur-

rent information or improvements and changes of equipment - may be made at any time
without prior notice. Always refer to www.interspiro.com for product updates, docu-
ment updates and service bulletins. Exposure to extreme conditions, such as asbestos,
may require other actions than described in this manual. The guarantees and warranties
specified in the conditions of sale are not extended by this Safety Notice.


Mask and breathing valve

1. Connect the breathing valve to the mask by

pushing the valve into the connection piece
and by turning it anti clockwise so that it
grips in the bayonet coupling.

2. Mount the cover, speech cone or radio

interface (Savox) in the face mask. Tighten
the screws by hand.

3. Connect the SPIROMATIC mask to the

breathing hose and tighten the union nut
by hand.


Checking before use

Leakage test

1. Close the positive pressure by turning the

black lever of the breathing valve towards
the valve housing.

Closed

2. Open the cylinder valve and check the

pressure on the pressure gauge.

3. Open the positive pressure by turning the

black lever away from the housing. A strong
flow of air should be heard.

4. Turn off the positive pressure and read off Open

the pressure gauge. Close the cylinder valve.
The pressure should not fall more than 10 bar
during one minute. Any leakage in excess
should be repaired by a Interspiro Service
Certificate holder.


Putting on the mask

1. Put the neck strap around the neck. When

the mask is not used, turn the mask as shown
in the picture to avoid dirt entering the
breathing valve.

2. Check that the positive pressure is turned

off and open the cylinder valve. Check the
pressure.

3. Pull the straps over the mask and put the

mask to the face. Be careful that no hair is
caught between the mask and the face.

4. Pull the straps over the head.

5. Tighten the straps. If they are too lose the

mask will not seal properly.

6. Take a breath to turn on the positive pres-

sure.


Testing of the positive
pressure

1. Hold your breath and listen for any leak-

ages. If there is a fitting leakage check that
hair has not come between the mask and
the face and adjust if necessary the head
harness.

2. Check the positive pressure function by

holding the breath and inserting two fingers
between the sealing edge and the face, a
strong air flow should be heard.

After use

Warning! If the apparatus has been exposed to extreme conditions such as

extreme heat or cold, harsh liquids or chemicals, heavy duty dust particles,
or extreme shock or vibration, the apparatus must undergo a test and in-
spection by a holder of an INTERSPIRO Service Certificate.

Removing the mask

1. Close the positive pressure by turning the
lever against the valve house.
2. Open the head harness buckles and loosen
the straps.
3. Remove the mask.


Mask and breathing valve

Dismantling

1. Disconnect the breathing hose.

2. Remove the cover, the speech cone or radio

interface by loosening the two screws.

3. Turn the breathing valve clockwise so that

it comes away from the bayonet fitting and
pull the valve outwards.

4. Dismantle the breathing valve as follows.

a) Unscrew the locking ring and remove

the positive pressure unit from the valve
housing.

b) Seal off the connection nipple and the inlet

channel with rubber plugs.

c) Carefully remove the diaphragm assembly

from the cover by squeezing the thread of
the cover.


d) Remove the positive pressure spring and
the guide disc from the cover.

e) Remove the sealing disc from the dia-

phragm assembly.

Note! Do not dismantle the

diaphragm assembly any fur-
ther! Further dismantling of
the breathing valve should, if
necessary, only be carried out by
a specialist.

If sand or dirt has entered the valve seat the

valve must, for reasons of safety, be dis-
mantled and cleaned. Before use it must be
checked with a suitable test-device.

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Cleaning and disinfection

Attention! Observe that the equipment may become contaminated by infected

body fluids. Always follow the policy prescribed by your organisation. Interspiro
recommends that the face mask is cleaned and disinfected by following the pro-
cedure described below. If the face mask is shared between different individuals
it is advisable to follow this procedure after each use. Solvents, hot water and
detergents containing perborate must not be used because the rubber and plastic
materials can be damaged.

1. Wash the face mask and the dismantled breathing valve in lukewarm water with a mild
cleaning agent or soap. In the event of heavy contamination a brush can be used.

2. Rinse in clean water.

3. If necessary, disinfect the mask and the breathing valve. Use a disinfectant solution. Thor-
oughly rinse all the disinfected parts in clean water.

Recommendations! For cleaning solvents Interspiro recommends Spiroclean for

cleaning and Spirodec plus for disinfection.

4. Let the parts dry. Temperatures higher than 50° C must not be used for drying.

5. Remove the rubber plugs from the valve housing and check that no water has entered the
inlet side of the breathing valve. If water has entered, connect the valve to an apparatus and
switch on the positive pressure in order to blow out any remaining water.

Assembly after cleaning

All the parts should be dry before reassembling.

1. Place the guide disc with the sealing spring in the cover. Do not straighten the spring. The
slight bend is intended.

2. Assemble the sealing disc and the diaphragm assembly. Check that the sealing edge of the
diaphragm and the edge of the sealing disc is even and clean.

3. If necessary, lubricate the sealing edge and the sealing area of the sealing disc with lubricant.
If needed the O-rings should be lubricated. Lubricant can also be applied to the groove for
O-ring in order to keep the O-ring in place.

4. Place the diaphragm assembly on top of the spring and push it down into the cover. Do
not twist as the spring tension could be altered.

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5. Check that the unit is working correctly by pressing down lightly on the guide pin a few
times. The diaphragm assembly should move freely.

6. Place the locking ring on the valve housing and screw on the positive pressure attach-
ment.

7. Check that the guide pin of the positive pressure attachment is correctly placed in the slot
of the lever fork.

8. Mount the breathing valve onto the face mask and replace the cover, speech cone or radio
interface.

Function test after cleaning

1. Connect the SPIROMATIC Mask to the regulator unit and air cylinder and turn the lever
to the "off" position (against the valve housing). Open the cylinder valve. No flow of air
should be heard. A flow would indicate a leakage.

2. Put on the face mask and check that the positive pressure is switched on automatically by
the first inhalation. A strong flow of air should be obtained. If not, the valve has been wrongly
assembled and should be adjusted and the test repeated.

3. Turn off the positive pressure (the black lever against the valve housing) and take off the
mask before exhaling. Wipe the edge of the face mask with disinfectant.
For a more comprehensive function test an INTERSPIRO test unit should be employed.

Visual inspection
Inspect the rubber parts, the plastic parts, the non-return valves in the inner mask and the
head harness at regular intervals. If any part is defect or damaged, the apparatus must be
repaired and checked by INTERSPIRO or a holder of an INTERSPIRO service certificate
before it can be used again.

Recommendations
A breathing apparatus for work in contaminated atmosphere shall undergo a complete func-
tion test at least once a year, even if it has not been used. Such tests are carried out on an
INTERSPIRO test equipment.

For more detailed service and repair work regular courses are held where participants are
trained to become authorized servicemen and will receive a Service Certificate.
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 Storage
The apparatus should be stored in a cool, dust-free and dry place.

Rubber parts must be protected against direct UV radiation, grease and oil.

The breathing valve should be stored with the black lever turned away from the valve hous-
ing.

Warning! If the apparatus is to be stored at temperatures below 0 ºC it is

essential that the apparatus is dried thoroughly before storage.

The breathing valve should be stored with the black lever turned away from the valve hous-
ing.

Service and testing schedule

Service and testing shall be performed according to Service and testing schedule
97307. Visit www.interspiro.com for latest revision.

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