S-CAP Escape Hood for Hostile Environments

Single-use escape device with a duration of 15 min. The S–CAP hood protects against smoke and hazardous gases.

The filter built into the S-CAP hood provides protection against a range of contaminants. It purifies the air breathed in by removing smoke and toxic gases that irritate the eyes, such as carbon monoxide, acrolein, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, sulphur dioxide and harmful particles.

It is important to note that, like any filtering equipment, the S-CAP hood must only be used in environments where the oxygen concentration is adequate, in accordance with the regulations in force.

Features:

• Hood material: coated PVC 
• Neck seal: cotton
• Visor: PET
• Inner hood: natural rubber, grey
• Filter: multi-purpose [CO, fire gases & P2 particles]
• Weight: approx. 540 g (ready for use)
• Size: universal
• Duration of use: approx. 15 minutes (varies depending on conditions)
• Storage life:
  • Factory-sealed in aluminised bags, in accordance with the standards in force.
  • No maintenance required for 4 years; tests are required after this period.
  • Maximum storage life: 10 years (4 + 4 + 2 years).
  • Service life of an S-CAP hood kept in a vehicle: 8 years.

Version of this product with the special S-CAP wall kit: