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13 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
13.1 STORAGE
13.1.1 AIR CYLINDERS
• Before long-term storage, the air cylinders must be lled and equipped with safety plugs. Make sure that
necessary warning notications have been posted at the door of the storage area in accordance with all
current and applicable regulations.
13.1.2 HARNESS OR BCW
• When being stored, the harness or BCW should be cleaned and dried and subsequently stored in a dry
place.
13.1.3 REGULATOR UNIT AND FULL-FACE MASK OR
MOUTHPIECE WITH BREATHING VALVE
• All parts made of rubber should be stored in sealed plastic bags in a dry place where they are protected
against direct sunlight and external temperatures.
During transport, the equipment must be stored so that it cannot be damaged and people cannot be injured.
Cylinder packs must be transported with tightened safety plugs and, if possible, in packing boxes.
The equipment must not be stored in places where temperatures may exceed 70º C. The equipment must be
completely dry before being placed in storage.
Before the cylinder packs are transported, applicable transport regulations must be complied with.
The air cylinders must be emptied for certain types of transport. Use Interspiro drainage plug 460 190 770,
which provide a residual pressure of approximately 2 bar (30 psi) in the cylinder. During long-term storage,
the storage area should be dark, dry and cold with minimum temperature variations. This is because the
equipment is sensitive to UV radiation and ozone.
Important: When air is released from a cylinder pack, a drainage plug must be used. Uncontrolled emptying
of air can give rise to moisture build-up in the cylinders.