The Saviour Emergency Life Support Apparatus (ELSA), model RPSAV-ELSA, is a specialized escape breathing device designed for rapid evacuation from hazardous industrial and marine environments. It provides a constant flow of breathable air to protect the user from smoke, toxic gases, or oxygen-deficient atmospheres. The apparatus is an open-circuit compressed air system that activates automatically when the carrying bag is opened.
- Air Cylinder: Compressed air cylinder (available in steel or carbon composite).
- Valve & Reducer: A combined cylinder valve and pressure reducer with a charging connector.
- Breathing Hood: A flame-retardant, high-visibility hood with a large transparent visor for 180° to 360° visibility.
- Supply Hose: Connects the reducer to the hood to deliver a constant airflow.
- Stowage Bag: High-visibility carrying bag with a quick-release pin for automatic activation.
- Duration: Available in 10 or 15-minute air supply options.
- Automatic Activation: Initiates immediately upon opening the bag via an activating strap and pin.
- Comfortable Fit: The elastomeric neck seal allows for easy donning over spectacles, beards, or long hair.
- Reduced CO2: Features an ori-nasal inner mask to prevent misting and minimize rebreathed carbon dioxide.
- Monitoring: Includes a robust pressure gauge (often with night glow) and an integrated low-air warning whistle.
Ø Material Specifications
- Hood: Manufactured from flame-retardant PVC-coated viscose or nylon with an ozone-resistant elastomeric neck seal.
- Visor: Optically clear polyurethane (PU) or polycarbonate lens.
- Cylinder: Choice of Aluminum, Steel, or Carbon Composite.
- Carrying Bag: Safety orange PVC-coated nylon for standard high visibility, or black anti-static polyurethane for explosive environments.
- Internal Parts: Corrosion-resistant nickel-plated brass (valves), stainless steel (springs and gauge), and nitrile/silicone (O-rings).
Ø Applications
- Oil & Gas: Refineries and offshore drilling platforms.
- Marine: Commercial ships and marine vessels (MED ships wheel compliant).
- Chemical Plants: Facilities dealing with toxic gases like H2S, ammonia, or chlorine.
- General Industry: High-rise buildings and industrial complexes where smoke or gas leaks may occur.
- Civil defense and Rescue teams
Ø Certifications & Approvals
- IS 10245: Compliant with Indian safety standards.
- PESO: Cylinders and pressure-releasing valves are approved by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (India).
- BIS: Components approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
- CE & EN 1146: Certified to European standards for escape breathing apparatus.
- ISO 23269-1: International standard for marine emergency escape breathing devices.
- MED: "Ships wheel" approved for marine use.