Ambient Temperature Use

Ranges of the BG-4

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May 21, 2003

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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

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• The approved minimum permissible
ambient temperature for the use of the
BG-4 is -5°C 23°F.

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• 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.

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• The use of ice in the Cooling System is
only required at ambient temperatures
above 0°C (32°F).

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 At ambient temperatures
below 0°C (32°F) ice is not
required to be used.

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Draeger Safety, Inc. recommends when using
the BG-4 to follow the maximum 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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