User's

manual

A CHEMICAL OXYGEN SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUER FOR ESCAPE

ROXY 30 (SANS 1737:2008) DEZEGA

CONTENTS
DESIGNATION.................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................... 4
TECHNICAL DATA............................................................... 5
PRIOR TO USE................................................................... 6
DESIGN............................................................................. 7
CARRYING METHOD........................................................... 8
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USING,
RECORDKEEPING AND HANDLING. . ..................................... 8
OPERATING PRINCIPLE....................................................... 9
DONNING PROCEDURE.................................................... 10
IMPORTANT ESCAPE RULES.. ............................................ 13
TRAINING.. ....................................................................... 14
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. . ....................... 15
DISPOSAL....................................................................... 16
MARKING AND SEALING................................................... 18
RULES FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION................... 19
WARRANTY. . .................................................................... 21
ANNEX А......................................................................... 22
ANNEX В......................................................................... 23

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WARNING!
Any use of the chemical oxygen self-contained self-rescuer requires full understanding
and strict observation of this «User’s manual». Only in this case using ROXY 30
guarantees safety and protection of the respiratory system.
The chemical oxygen self-contained self-rescuer is only to be used for the purposes
specified here.

WARNING!
Original equipment manufacturer supplies «User’s manual» in English or Russian. For
providing of «User`s manual» in the official language of the country of destination,
contact our local office, distributor or authorized representative.

DESIGNATION
«User’s manual» is intended for study of device and requirements for everyday carrying,
donning and operation of chemical oxygen self-contained self-rescuer.

Self-contained self-rescuer (hereinafter – SCSR) ROXY 30 is a belt worn breathing appa-

ratus to exit from the danger zone in the event exposure to an irrespirable atmosphere.

ROXY 30 satisfies all requirements of SANS 1737:2008.

Name of ROXY 30 consists of:

«ROXY» – means name of self-contained self-rescuer;

«30» – means rated duration when testing in accordance with SANS 1737:2008 at
breathing rate 35 l/min.

ROXY 30 is designed and suitable for everyday carrying on the waist belt and for storage
in rescue chambers or changeover stations that are placed on routes out of danger zone
in mines, as well as in tunnels.

ROXY 30 is used for protection of respiratory system and eyes in case of underground
workers escape from irrespirable environments due to fire, explosion, and sudden re-
lease of gas or coal dust or lacking of oxygen.

ROXY 30 may be used in other applications by agreement with manufacturer, where

there is a risk of unsuitable for breathing environment.

It is prohibited to use ROXY 30 during any physical performance, for example for under-
ground firefighting.

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SCSR is ready for use device in mines of different hazard categories: prone to sudden
outbursts of coal and gases, mines with aggressive production environment with acid
mine drainage and water with high concentration of corrosion-active components: chlo-
ride and sulfate ions.

ROXY 30 has no restrictions for use and exploitation due to any medical or physiological
conditions of user.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SCSR should be protected from mechanical damages, which can break the case, lid,
seal, cartridge and other components.

It is prohibited to sit on self-contained self-rescuer.

Do not leave close to working machines or equipment. Do not expose to heat.

Open SCSR only for proper use – donning and escape in case of emergency.

Keep unsealed and used SCSR away from liquid or solid flammable materials.

Damaged SCSRs where oxygen-containing product has direct contact with ambient at-
mosphere shall be immediately withdrawn from service, delivered to the surface of mine
and disposed in accordance with “Disposal”.

Self-rescuer should be protected from combustibles and other flammable materials. It is

also not allowed to keep used SCSRs with the ones that are in storage.

DANGEROUS!
If self-rescuer is damaged, the oxygen – containing product can cause ignition of coal,
wood or other flammable materials.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Rated duration in accordance with SANS 1737:2008

- at 35 l/min (escaping from dangerous environment) 301 min
- at 50 l/min (heavy physical activity) 18 min
Breathing resistance at 35 l/min, max 1,0 kPa
Breathing resistance at 50 l/min, max 1,5 kPa
Total breathing resistance at 35 l/min, max 1,6 kPa
Inhaled gas temperature, max 65 °С
Temperature on the surface of the case at 35 l/min, max 90 °С
Temperature on the surface of the case at 50 l/min, max 100 °С
Temperature on the surface of regenerative cartridge at 35 l/min, 150 °C
max
Temperature on the surface of regenerative cartridge at 50 l/min, 180 °C
max
Volume of oxygen in the inhaled gas, min 21%
Average volume of CO2 in the inhaled gas 1,5%
Maximum content of CO2 in the inhaled air 3%
Volume of breathing bag, no less than 5l
Weight 2,0 kg
Dimensions:
- Height 176 mm
- Length 182 mm
- Width 85 mm
Temperature for usage -5 +60 °С
Relative humidity up to 100%
Ambient pressure up to 133,3 kPa
Service life 5 years2
Shelf life 6 years

1. Depending on respiration rate, physical and medical conditions of wearer rated duration may
be increased.
2. In case of observing operating procedures of current User’s manual

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PRIOR TO USE
ROXY 30 shall be checked prior to daily using:

• sealing of lid and case is not damaged;

• cover and lock lever are not damaged;

• seal and safety pin are not damaged;

• lid and case are not damaged and have no cracks, holes or splits;

• belt loops are not damaged and fixed on the case;

• moisture indicator is blue and not damaged.

WARNING!
ROXY 30 shall be immediately withdrawn from the service if at least one of indicated
requirements are not satisfied

Regular visual inspection of moisture indicator allows to control normal operating con-
dition of SCSR without special equipment. Blue colour of indicator is a sign of normal
operating condition.

ACCEPT WITHDRAW
If moisture indicator change its colour to pink and/or white, ROXY 30 shall be checked
using a leak testing machine (UPG or analogue) by positive pressure 50 kPa (500 mm
w.c.). If pressure drop is less than 400 Pa (40 mm w.c.) within 15 sec, ROXY 30 may be
used up to 10 days.

After the expiry of 10 days, ROXY 30 shall be withdrawn from the service.

If pressure drop is more than 400 Pa (40 mm w.c.) within 15 sec, then ROXY 30 shall be
immediately be withdrawn from the service.

Withdrawn SCSRs shall be placed into the individual tightly closed plastic bag and sent
to the authorized service center or representative for a decision about further using.

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DESIGN

1 9
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2
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3 12

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4 13
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15
16
5

6 17

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7
19
20

1. Upper lock lever 11. Marking

2. Lid 12. Belt loops
3. Back cover 13. Sealing
4. Moisture indicator 14. Heat shield
5. Goggles 15. Breathing hose
6. Regenerative cartridge 16. Neck strap
7. Breathing bag 17. Plug
8. Seal 18. Chest strap
9. Lower lock lewer 19. Nose clip
10. Safety pin 20. Mouthpiece

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CARRYING METHOD
Everyday – on a waist belt.

It is recommended to use a specially designed waist belt

DEZEGA-Belt.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USING,

RECORDKEEPING AND HANDLING
Prior to putting into service it is necessary to check ROXY 30
for leakage using UPG (or other, if specified) in accordance
with «Prior to use».

Appropriate unique number for deployed SCSR and record

this information according to template form (Annex A).

SCSR shall be used by each worker individually.

Reserved (not individual) SCSRs are recommended to re-

cord in the template form (Annex B).

Service life will be calculated from the date of manufacturing

if there is no information about SCSR date of commissioning
in accordance with «Annex A».

Take SCSR from lamp room and perform a visual check in

accordance with “Prior to use” prior to descending into the
mine.

WARNING!
It is prohibited to store and leave ROXY 30 close to heat-radiating devices, wash by
water and use as support arrangement and sitting. It is allowed to clean SCSR by wet
cloth.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE
To start the reaction of oxygen release and absorption of carbon dioxide it is necessary
to do few exhalations through mouthpiece.

Exhaled air goes through the mouthpiece and heat and moisture exchanger via the
breathing hose to the regenerative cartridge. In the regenerative cartridge, the exhaled
gas is purified from carbon dioxide, enriched by oxygen and then goes into the breathing
bag. Surplus breathing gas is removed from breathing bag via relief valve.

ROXY 30 has a pendulum scheme of airflow.

When user makes an inhalation, the breathing gas goes backwards: from breathing bag
through the cartridge via breathing tube to the heat and moisture exchanger, mouthpiece
and to the user’s respiratory system.

The absorption of carbon dioxide and production of oxygen in regenerative cartridge is

exothermic (producing heat). This temperature increase will be felt by the wearer on the
casings and in the inhaled gas.

WARNING!
Warming of case and inhaled gas indicate normal operation of SCSR.

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DONNING PROCEDURE
In case of emergency immediately
don the SCSR.

To activate Roxy 30 do the following:

Step 1:
- rotate the Roxy 30 on your waist
belt to the front of your body;
- kneel down;

Step 2:
- slightly rise SCSR with both hands,
remove safety pin with middle fingers
of both hands by moving toward you
and break the seal;

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Step 3:
- hold the SCSR with one hand, de-
tach the lock lever with another hand
lifting it down and throw the lock lever
away;
- lift off the lid and remove the self-res-
cuer from the case;
- turn the lid over, take the red side
of neck strap in hand, detach the
self-rescuer from the lid and throw
the lid away;

Step 4:
- remove helmet;
- put on the neck strap;

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Step 5:
- remove plug from the mouthpiece
and straighten the breathing hose;
- handle the mouthpiece with both
hands, move close to the mouth,
exhale several times into SCSR’s
mouthpiece till breathing bag fully in-
flates and relief valve opens;
- put the mouthpiece into your mouth
so that its plates are positioned be-
tween lips and gums, clench the
tooth grips with your teeth;
- place the nose clip on your nostrils;
You are already isolated from the
surrounding atmosphere!

Step 6:
- put on the protective goggles;
- put on helmet;
- continue to breathe calmly through
your mouth;
- adjust the neck strap avoiding
stretching of breathing hose and feel-
ing the weight of SCSR in the mouth;
- wrap the long side of the chest
strap around your body and fasten it
to the short side of the chest strap;
- adjust the length of the neck and
chest straps if necessary, do not
overly tighten;
- keep calm and escape from the
hazardous area.

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WARNING!
When adjusting the neck strap length hold the self-rescuer so that the mouthpiece is
not pulled out from the mouth by the weight of the case.

WARNING!
The total time of ROXY 30 donning should take no more than 15 seconds.

IMPORTANT ESCAPE RULES

• leave the emergency site walking evenly. Running and fast walking are not recom-
mended because it may tear your breathe and need more amount of oxygen.

• walk slower or stop in case of any breathing difficulty, recover normal breathing
rhythm and then continue walking.

• plan your way and chose shortest way to the whiff of fresh air or to the refuge or
rescue chamber.

• keep mouthpiece tight between teeth and lips.

• inhaled breathing gas is warm and dry; it shows normal working condition of SCSR.
Unusual taste of inhaled gas is safe and permissible.

• do not squeeze of breathing bag and protect from mechanical damages: it may
cause oxygen loss.

WARNING!
It is not allowed to take out mouthpiece or talk through it, remove nose clip or inhale
the surrounding air before getting to the safe place.

• in case of neediness to vomit or remove saliva from mouth cavity, then squeeze
breathing tube when breathing bag is completely filled and remove mouthpiece from
mouth. It is prohibited to vomit and splitting into mouthpiece and breathing tube. Next
inhalation and exhalation perform via mouthpiece. Do not inhale gases from ambient
irrespirable atmosphere.

Gradual heating of case sign about normal working condition of SCSR. : depends on
respiratory load and allowable to user dressed in cotton garment in the end of rated
duration.

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WARNING!
ROXY 30 is for single use only. Do not reuse it after leaving the dangerous zone and
doffing.

After reaching the place of safety, remove mouthpiece from the mouth and nose clip
and put SCSR aside away from combustibles. Do not lump SCSRs together. After that,
deliver SCSR to the lamp room for further disposal in accordance with «Disposal».

TRAINING

WARNING!
Training is obligatory. ROXY 30 can be used only by trained users and users who
complete practical training of donning and using SCSR.

Training should performed in accordance with the safety regulations on mine and recom-
mendations stated in this “User’s manual”.

It is recommended to perform first training under the supervision of qualified instructors in

training room. Training program includes studying this “User’s manual” as well as practical
training of donning SCSR, using Training device with imitative cartridge.

WARNING!
Total time of donning SCSR shall be less than 15 seconds.

Attainments of breathing with SCSR need regular training and consolidation of knowl-
edge. Insufficient training may cause panic in case of emergency and inhalation of dan-
gerous gases from irrespirable atmosphere. To avoid panic reaction we strongly rec-
ommend performing training using Training device when recruiting and then once per
2 years. Training device with training regenerative cartridge completely imitate donning
and breathing conditions of real SCSR: increase of temperature of inhaled gas, breath-
ing resistance, increase of O2 and CO2 concentrations. Practical training can be held in
classroom, smoke gallery, training gallery or mine.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION

No special technical service is required for storage and operation of Roxy 30.

Maintenance inspection consists of:

• daily controls;

• periodical controls with participation of executives from ventilation and mine occupa-
tional safety departments.

Daily control is a visual inspection in accordance with “Prior to use” and visual inspection
at the end of shift.

Daily control at the end of shift include:

• cleaning of SCSR from dust and dirt with the use of wet cloth;

• visual inspection of moisture indicator;

• continuity of case and lid, as well as continuity of all external components and details.

Periodical control of deployed SCSR should be performed once per 3 (three) months, for
SCSR cashed underground – once per 6 (six) months.

Periodic control includes:

• visual inspection of case and lid and continuity of all external details and compo-
nents.

• for SCSR with moisture indicator – visual check of indicator’s colour. Normal oper-
ation colour is blue. SCSR is not leaktight if indicator changes colour to pink and/or
white.

• leak test using leak testing machine UPG with positive pressure 5 kPa (500 mm
w.c.). SCSR is leaktight and suitable for using if pressure drop in device chamber is
lower than 400 Pa (40 mm w.c.) within 15 sec.

WARNING!
SCSRs, which didn`t pass leak test, shall be immediately withdrawn from service,
placed into individual tightly closed plastic bag and sent to the authorized service
center or authorized representative for decision about further using.

SCSRs that were withdrawn from service should be delivered to the service center in 10
days.

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It is recommended to store and register date and results of periodical controls and routine
repairs of each SCSR in lamp room within service life of unit.

WARNING!
Service life is guaranteed only in case of regular performing of daily and periodical
maintenance inspection and service as well as service maintenance in authorized
service center if necessary.

Damaged SCSRs, unable to undergo service maintenance, must be disposed and uti-
lized in accordance with «Utilization».

DISPOSAL

WARNING!
ROXY 30 is a subject of obligatory disposal. Strongly forbidden to combust, throw
away as a garbage or in municipal or industrial disposal sites and leave underground
as well as perform disposing on own authority or commit to the unauthorized
organizations.

Damaged SCSR, where chemical oxygen (КО2) has direct contact with ambient atmo-
sphere, shall be immediately delivered to the mine’s surface and neutralized disassem-
bled: with dismounted case, lid, breathing bag and breathing tube. Disconnect cartridge
from case and submerse it by branch tube upwards into pin or other tank with water
for 5-10 cm lower of water level. After ending of quenching reaction (ending of oxygen
bubbling) shake apparatus and submerse it in the water again, repeat it 3-4 times. Then,
apparatus with regenerative cartridge and other elements shall be sent to authorized
organization for disposal.

WARNING!
Neutralization of regenerative cartridge should be held according to rules of safety and
with the use of personal protective equipment: protective rubber gloves and glasses,
filtering respirator, rubber footwear and protective clothes.

Neutralize formed alkaline solution with 3 % acid, for example, hydrochloric acid (HCl) and
drain remaining fluid into a special place of deposit.

If damaged SCSR, in which KO2 has direct contact with ambient atmosphere, is polluted
with combustive and lubricating materials then quenching with water is not allowed. Pol-
luted SCSR shall be sent for disposal immediately. When it is impossible to immediately
send polluted SCSR for disposing then it should be organized safe storage of such ap-
paratus outside the lamp room.

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Rejected SCSRs because of:

• inability to undergo service maintenance,

• mechanical damages,

• destruction,

• unsealing,

• opening,

• exhausting,

• expired lifetime,

• using as intended,

shall be withdrawn from service and disposed.

Disposal should be performed in accordance with local legislation and recommendations

indicated in this “User’s manual”. Organizations which perform disposal should have:

• formal license for disposal of SCSR and neutralizing of chemical oxygen (class of
hazard 5.1);

• official authorization letter (certificate) from original equipment manufacturer with reg-
ulations and permit for utilization.

SCSR’s, decommissioned for disposal shall be placed in special dry storing room and
kept at least 1 m away from heating devices. Avoid contacts of decommissioned SCSR
with water, oil, organic liquids and new SCSRs.

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MARKING AND SEALING

ROXY 30 is marked on the regenerative cartridge, case, breathing bag with the following
information:

Case:

• On external side:

– trademark – «DEZEGA» and

– product index «ROXY 30»;

• On wearer’ side:

– trademark «DEZEGA»,

– product index «ROXY 30»,

– number of standard – SANS 1737:2008,

– rated duration – «30 min»,

– serial number in the format of SSSS P MM YYYY where:

– SSSS – sequential serial number;

– Р – letter of producer: T – Turkey, U – Ukraine, R – Russia

– MM YYYY – production date in the format of month-year,

– inscription «Designed in RSA», which means place of design, and

– «Made in Turkey» – place of production.

– Picture of donning procedure.

• On lateral side of case:

– serial number in the format of SSSS P MM YYYY.

Regenerative cartridge – day, month and year of cartridge production;

Breathing bag – serial number in the format of ХХХХ month and year of
production.

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Package marking include:

– handling signs: «Handle with care, fragile»; «Protect from heat»; «Keep
dry»; «This side up»; warning sign «Do not throw»;

– main, additional and informational inscriptions;

– marking with the name of SCSR «ROXY 30» as well as indication of haz-
ardous cargo (5.1) are allowed.

ROXY 30 is sealed by the original equipment manufacturer or authorized service center.

Seal contains trade mark. Seal should be kept intact during entire shelf life. The seal can
be removed only while donning the self-rescue.

RULES FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

SCSR must be stored indoors at ambient temperature from +5 °C to +40 °C and up to

80% relative humidity (at temperature 25 °С).

Ambient air should not contain pollution of aggressive gases, which may occur corrosion
of materials. Boxes with SCSR shall be protected from direct sunlight exposure and keep
at least 1 m away from heating devices.

SCSR between shifts shall be stored in lamp room on shelves at ambient air from +5 °C
to +40 °C and up to 100% relative humidity (at temperature 25 °С).

It is prohibited to throw on the floor SCSR and heap together.

It is prohibited to store suitable SCSR with used.

SCSR of collective storage shall be placed in sealed containers, located on exit routes
in mines or in tunnels.

SCSR can be transported in the closed and dry compartments of any kind of transport
at ambient temperature from −50 °C to +50 °C and up to 100% relative humidity (at tem-
perature +25 °C) separately from flammable and aggressive materials.

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WARNING!
In case of transportation by air a freight compartment of the aircraft should be airtight
and heated.
Transporting of SCSR is performed according to rules of transportation, applied to the
current type of transport.

DANGEROUS!
A self-contained self-rescuer ROXY 30 should be transported, stored and used only
according to the rules, described in this «User’s manual». Any violations of this manual
can cause failures in operation of SCSR which can lead to a serious injury or cause
death.

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WARRANTY

Original equipment manufacturer warranties appropriates performance characteristics of

ROXY 30 while meeting of transportation, using and storing rules indicated in this “User’s
manual”.

Total warranty period of all joints of SCSR and its working parameters is 12 (eighteen)
months from date of commissioning, but no more than 18 months from date of produc-
tion.

Additional warranty information is indicated in purchasing contract.

Warranty does not cover SCSR with damaged outer joints and case caused by violation
of conditions indicated in this «User’s manual».

Original equipment manufacturer and keeper of original design documentation reserves

the right to change design applied to SCSR for the purpose of improvement of technical
and service characteristics as well as service maintenance.

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 ANNEX А

Mine registration log book

for self-contained self-rescuers
__________________________________________________

(Name)
ROXY 30 (SANS 1737:2008)

Employee
Surname, Name Code Position No of SCSR Date
Workshop

SCSR’s Shipment for disposal,

OEM’s Mine’s Commission-ning Decommis-sioning
manufacturing № of act

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Par 1. Personal SCSR

Par 2. SCSRs in changeover stations

Par 3. Reserved SCSR

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ROXY 30 (SANS 1737:2008)

Mine registration log book

for reserved self-contained self-rescuers for mine
___________________workers and outside organizations
Employee Code Position Date
Serial No of SCSR Name, Surname
Company (name) SCSR Using SCSR Returns

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