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ESSEX SCU-Self Contained Unit |
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It's not just 60 minutes of air. It's a lifetime. ***Provides Decompression Protection*** |
The lightweight Essex SCU can make the difference between saving a life or losing one. |
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It provides up to 60 minutes of respiratory protection, while allowing the wearer to see, hear, talk, & move freely to escape a toxic or fire emergency on a private aircraft. |
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Key Benefits
- Up to 60 Minutes of Protection
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Goes on in Seconds
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Resist High Heat, Flames & Fumes
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Portable & Compact
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Allows Two-Way Communication
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Provides Mobility & 360 Degree Visibility
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Requires No Special Fitting
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Provides Decompression Protection
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FAA Approved Technology
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SCU-Donning Procedures
SCU-Donning
Procedures
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SCU Operation
The SCU hood is operated by tearing off the red strip to open the package, removing the hood from the package and unfolding it, donning it and then pulling the activation cord by the red ball. Pull in a firm, steady motion, down and away from the bottle. The ball and lever will pull free from the oxygen system when activated properly. It is important to pull the ball until the lever pulls free from the oxygen system. As the flow of oxygen begins, a "hissing" sound should be heard and will last for approximately 8 minutes and then stop. This is normal, and will have up to 60 minutes of breathable air as the patented scrubbers clean the carbon dioxide you breath out.
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Packaging
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SCU in Nomex Pouch |
MR-10010N |
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SCU Training Hood |
MR-10012N |
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Specifications
FAA Approved Technology
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Although there is no FAA approved design standard for a passenger smoke hood, the Essex SCU is the only personal smoke hood on the market which uses the same materials, design, manufacturing process, protection factor, and control standards as the FAA approved Essex Crewmember PBE. If the FAA demands the best for it's pilots and cabin crew...shouldn't you for passenger protection?
Duration of Use
- 5 minutes under a moderate to hard workload, such as quickly climbing stairs
- Up to 60 minutes for a person sitting awaiting rescue
Source of Breathable Air
- Bottle of 100% aviators grade compressed oxygen
- Bottle has overpressure protection to prevent rupture
Carbon Dioxide Control
- Patented passive scrubber
Donning Time (max)
- 10 seconds
Oxygen Activation
- Manual
Service & Shelf Life
- Ten years combined
Sizing/Fitting
- Fits 5 to 95 percentile adults without adjustment
Visibility
- Able to read an exit sign at 5 yards with maximum misting
Oral Communications
- Effective at 4 yards
Inside Hood Temperature
- 104° F (max) at 68°F ambient
Stowage Temperature Range
- From 185° F to -20°F
Working Temperature Range
- From 120° F to 5°F
Operating Altitude
- Sea level to cabin pressure altitude of 10,000 ft
Thermal Resistance
- Radiant heat: 1.0 BTU/ft2 per second for 60 seconds
- Transient Air: 393° F for 30 seconds
- Dripping thermoplastics: 390° F
- Transient flame: 1800° F
Protection Factor (typical) at 80 Watts
- Over 300
Method of Inspection
- Visual
Heat Resistant Materials
- Can withstand 1800° F flame for 5 seconds; plus
- Can withstand dripping plastics and tars up to 390° F
Materials of Construction
- The patented hood is made from multiple layers of Teflon® and Kapton®
- Kapton® for high heat resistance
- Excellent chemical resistance
- The patented neck seal is made from a very elastic, high strength silicone
Packaging- 2 Options
- Fire-resistant Nomex® soft pouch
- Standard stowage box
Weight
- Vacuum pouch alone: 1.5 lbs.
- Nomex® soft pouch with unit: 2.0 lbs
- Standard box with unit: 2.0 lbs
Size
- Nomex® soft pouch: 6.75"x2"x9.75"
- Standard box: 7.0"x2"x10.0"