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Ambient Temperature Use Ranges of the BG-4. May 21, 2003. Draeger Safety, Inc. is clarifying the specifications regarding the ambient temperature during operation of the Draeger BG-4 Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus.
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Draeger Safety, Inc. is clarifying the specifications regarding the ambient temperature during operation of the Draeger BG-4 Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus
The approved minimum permissible ambient temperature for the use of the BG-4 is -5°C 23°F.
The approved minimum permissible ambient temperature can be adjusted to -15°C or 5°F if the BG-4 is Stored at a temperature range of 20°C +/- 5°C or 68°F +/- 23°F.
The use of ice in the Cooling System is only required at ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
At ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) ice is not required to be used.
Draeger Safety, Inc. recommends when using the BG-4 to follow themaximum ambient temperature criteria: • In maximum ambient temperatures of up to 40° or 104°F the apparatus with the cooling medium may be used up to 4 hours.
In maximum ambient temperatures of up to 60°C or 140°F the apparatus with the cooling medium may be used up to 1 hour.
In maximum ambient temperature of up to 90°C or 194°F the apparatus with the cooling medium may be used up to 15 minutes. • If you have any questions, regarding these specifications please contact Mary E. Doane at 1-800-922-5518 Ext 294 or your Draeger Safety Regional Sales Manager.