Popular models
To date, the range of personal protective equipment, including filtering self-rescuers, is quite diverse. Let's talk about the most popular product models that can definitely guarantee life-saving and work perfectly in the most extreme conditions.
Self-rescuer GDZK-U
This product is used to protect the respiratory system, eyes, scalp for both adults and children. This model is used to evacuate people from public places, such as a hotel, office building, hospital. It is also indispensable for emergency evacuation of the population in the event of a man-made accident or disaster.
The protective equipment GDZK-U is characterized by the following technical parameters:
- transition time to working state - 25 seconds;
- warranty - 5 years;
- protection time - 30 minutes;
- resistance coefficient - 186 Pa;
- permeability coefficient - 0.01%.
Small-sized self-rescuer "Chance-E"
This product is used to protect the respiratory organs and eyes from exposure to harmful substances that are released during a fire. This model is used when evacuating people from public places, all types of civil transport. It is used to create emergency situations in the metro. This model is designed for a person over 12 years old.
Characterized by:
- transition time to working state - 20 seconds;
- protection time - 30 minutes;
- warranty - 5 years;
- resistance coefficient - 150 Pa;
- permeability coefficient - 1.75%.
The product copes well with the protection function, easy to use. You need to store it in a separate bag or plastic case - this guarantees a long service life.
Gas and smoke protection kit GDZK
The product prevents smoke and toxic substances from entering the respiratory system, eyes and skin.
Has the following parameters:
- protection time - 30 minutes;
- operating temperature - -20 ° C + 60 ° C;
- shelf life is 5 years.
General characteristics
These means of protection can be:
- insulating;
- filtering;
- gas masks.
Insulating models are considered a common option. Their purpose is to completely isolate a person from a dangerous external environment. These samples are available with a compressed air compartment. The next type is filter self-rescuers. They are available with a special combination filter. It allows us to purify those streams of air that enter our respiratory organs. When exhaled, air is released into the environment.
Today, universal small-sized protective equipment with a filter element is also produced. Such protective equipment can be in the form of a durable hood, which is used to protect against harmful vapors, aerosols, and chemicals. They are produced with a special box and an aerosol filter. There is always a small clip on the nose on the hood so that the person breathes only through the mouthpiece and so that condensation does not form during breathing.
The self-rescuer-gas mask is most often used in case of fire. He will be able to help only when the oxygen content in the air is at least 17%. Such gas masks are made with spectacle lenses. The filter box of the product, as a rule, can be connected to the front sector. When choosing a protective product, look at its main characteristics.
Each specific self-rescuer "Phoenix" has its own meaning of continuous action. Many models are capable of functioning for 60 minutes.Most of these products from this manufacturer are relatively compact in size and low in total weight. In addition, these respiratory protection products have some age restrictions. Many models of hoods can be used by adults and children over seven years old.
All self-rescuers are made of high quality and most durable materials that will not burn or melt in a fire. Non-flammable elastic rubber is often used for this.
FULL INSULATION
A fire self-rescuer as a means of personal protection of the respiratory and visual organs from toxic combustion products is a necessary thing when evacuating from a burning building. Although its effect is not infinite, practice shows that it gives enough time to leave the danger zone.
Self-rescuers can be of special purpose - they are used by employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and general - for civilians: they are easy to use, small in size.
Depending on the action and purpose, self-rescuers are divided into isolating and filtering ones.
“The self-rescuer of the insulating type does not even allow air to pass through, its design includes a special cylinder through which oxygen is supplied to the mask for breathing,” says Colonel Alexei Pavlov, First Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of EMERCOM of Russia in the Moscow Region. - In the first seconds of using an insulating self-rescuer, a starting briquette is used - a block with an oxygen-evolving composition.
It is the cylinder filled with either chemically bound oxygen or compressed air that makes such a self-rescuer more bulky and less mobile. Another drawback is that breathing in such a mask is quite difficult due to the resistance and high temperature of the inhaled gas mixture.
Therefore, an insulating self-rescuer is not the best choice for the elderly, children under 12 years old, asthmatics and anyone who suffers from diseases of the respiratory system.
Main characteristics
When choosing universal small-sized filtering self-rescuer you should pay attention to some of its characteristics
- Time of protective action. It depends on the conditions in which the protection will be used. Therefore, you should carefully read these data, which are indicated on the packaging.
- Suitable for use by children. Many types of filter self-rescuers are designed for adult users only. Why is adult protection not suitable for children? The size of the mouthpiece, nose clip and the hood itself are very different.
- Equipment. Some models of the self-rescuer are supplied with special clips that are attached to a belt or in another way. This makes them suitable for permanent transport.
- Convenience of donning.
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Overview of models of portable filter self-rescuers
There are several models of quality and reliable self-rescuers.
Let's consider their main characteristics.
Filtering self-rescuer Shans-E.
- The protective action time is at least 30 minutes.
- The special design of the filter element, consisting of two filters. This allows you to better purify the inhaled air by reducing the concentration of hazardous chemicals in it.
- High level of protection for all substances that are established by uniform standards for universal filtering self-rescuers.
- The special design of the hood makes this self-rescuer equally comfortable for people with voluminous hairstyles, beards and mustaches.
- The average cost is 2500 rubles.
Filtering self-rescuer GDZK-U.
- Protective kit, which includes: protective hood (resistant to fire), half mask, exhaled air outlet valve, adjustable headband, filter and sorbent cartridge.
- One size fits all: suitable for adults and children at least 12 years old.
- Great for people with breathing problems such as asthma and the elderly.
- Doesn't interfere with communication.
- Indicated for use in evacuation from smoky and burning administrative premises, commercial buildings, underground structures.
- The average cost is 2300 rubles.
Filter self-rescuer Phoenix-2
- Protective action for half an hour.
- For use by adults and children at least 7 years old.
- The universal size of the hood makes it comfortable for people wearing glasses, with a large mustache, beard, voluminous hairstyles.
- The hood is made of high temperature resistant materials.
- The average cost is 1800 rubles.
Species overview
Self-rescuers are of different types, and before purchasing such a product, you need to understand how they differ.
By the principle of action
Respiratory protection products are insulating and filtering.
Air from the outside does not penetrate into the insulating ones. The self-rescuer is supplied with oxygen or compressed air from a cylinder. The oxygen apparatus is designed so that the breathing mixture is saturated with oxygen, passes through the cartridge and enters the respiratory system. Air circulates inside. A device with an oxygen cylinder contains a supply of air in a container, and air is exhaled into the environment.
By appointment
All devices on this basis are divided into 2 groups.
General purpose. The individual self-rescuer is easy to use, every adult can handle it. Such a device is relevant when, in the shortest possible time, it is necessary to leave a building filled with smoke. It is effective for 20 minutes.
Characteristic
Self-rescuer "Chance-E" is a universal filtering small-sized device. The device is named "Chance", as the manufacturer that produces it bears the same name. The UMFS self-rescuer looks like a bright yellow hood made of fire-resistant material with a half mask. The device has a transparent screen made of polymer film, and is also equipped with breathing valves for air inlet and outlet. The head part has the ability to adjust the size, and filter elements are installed on the sides of the hood.
It should be borne in mind that in the working position for children over 12 years old, the half mask with its lower part should adjoin the fossa located between the lower lip and the chin area, and in children from 7 years old to 12 years old, the half mask covers the face along with the chin area. The convenience of the Chance-E self-rescuer lies in the fact that when using it, no preliminary adjustment to the size of the face is required. The hood of the design is wide and allows people with a high hairstyle, voluminous beard and glasses to wear protective equipment.
Self-rescuer UMFS "Chance-E" is reliable and convenient, its bright, conspicuous color, is a guarantee that in conditions of strong smoke, a person will be noticeable and will be able to get help from rescuers who do not have to spend precious time looking for the victim. The protective device is produced from a special material of polyvinyl chloride, which has a certain thermal resistance. The manufacturer confidently declares that this material will not tear or collapse during rescue operations. The filtration system uses special materials that are able to retain various chemical components that enter the air in a gaseous form - this can be sulfur, ammonia, methane, and so on.
In the front part of the "Chance-E" self-rescuer there is a system for attaching the half mask to the face - it has elasticity and self-regulation property. This type of fastening allows you to simply and quickly put on the protective device, completely eliminating errors of use. The weight of the structure does not exceed 200 g, and such an insignificant weight does not create a load on the human spinal column. In addition, the device does not interfere with the bending and turning of the head.
This property of UMFS "Chance-E" is used in case of fires, as well as man-made disasters, which are associated with the release of high concentrations of toxic substances into the atmosphere. The duration of the protective action lasts at least 30-35 minutes. Air flow valves prevent condensation from collecting inside the unit. The protective agent can be used repeatedly, for this you only need to change the filter elements.
The device together with the packaging weighs no more than 630 g, it comes into readiness immediately after being put on the head, the shelf life of the product is 5 years.
Specifications
When using this device, it must be borne in mind that its operation time is not unlimited, most often the service life in extreme conditions does not exceed half an hour. It is during this time that you need to have time to leave the danger zone. There are models, the duration of which is even less. All this is indicated in the instructions - you need to familiarize yourself with it in advance, and at the same time learn how to use the tool, since during an emergency there will not be a minute for such manipulations.
The hood has a bright color, which allows rescuers to orient themselves even in poor visibility and spot a person in need of help in time.
These include:
- the product must include all the necessary elements (hood, half mask, filter cartridge or oxygen cylinder, storage bag);
- the protection time provided by a general-purpose device should not be less than 15 minutes, and for a special-purpose device - not less than 25 minutes;
- the time during which the self-rescuer can be put on should be no more than 1 minute;
- the content of carbon dioxide should not exceed 3%;
- the user must calmly endure the temperature that is created inside the mask;
- excess weight is unacceptable (usually within 2 kilograms);
- it is necessary that the product is reliable, resistant to various external influences;
- tightness and comfort for the user are valued in the hood;
- a prerequisite is ease of use.
The shelf life of such devices does not exceed 5 years. After this period, unused products must be disposed of.
Therefore, when buying such devices, you need to pay attention to the date of manufacture. After all, sometimes a person's life can depend on it.
