3 out of 4 fire fatalities are caused by smoke inhalation. The most important factor in surviving a fire is maintaining your source of breathable air.
EVAC+ is a portable, high-performance air-purifying Respiratory Protective Escape Device (RPED). EVAC+ Smoke Hood provides respiratory, head and eye protection for at least 15 minutes to escape from hazardous fire atmospheres.
EVAC+™’s Key Features Include:
Protection against toxic gases created by fire including Carbon Monoxide, the #1 killer in fires.
Heat-resistant hood (made with Kapton® polyamide film, a DuPont material) protects head and eyes, allowing you to see and hear.
Compact size and light weight (250g/8.8oz) makes EVAC+™ easy to store and very portable.
Universal fit – not affected by eyeglasses, hair length, facial hair. No fit testing required. (EVAC+ Smoke Hood is not recommended for children without adult supervision and is not suitable for very young children).
Requires no maintenance (other than visual inspection) during 8-year service life.
Easy to use – requires minimal training.
Ideal for Fire Emergencies in homes, high-rise buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, aircrafts and passenger vessels.
Inside EVAC+ Emergency Escape Smoke Hood:
Kapton®, polyamide hood provides heat and transient flame protection.
Nose clip prevents re-breathing exhaled air.
Mouthpiece ensures effective seal.
Air intake system reduces blockages from soot and airborne particles.
Filter is suspended in a vibration and shock-absorbing mount.
Ceramic catalyst converts carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.
Activated carbon adsorbs toxic gases created by combustion.
N-95 grade fiber filter removes micron sized soot particles.
Photo luminous disk makes canister easier to find in the dark. Helps others find you.
Flame-retardant draw tapes pull hood snugly around neck.
EVAC+ Filtration Guide:
Toxic gases enter filter.
N-95 grade fiber filter removes micron-sized soot particles.
Activated carbon absorbs toxic gases created by combustion.
Ceramic catalyst converts carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.
User breathes clean filtered air through mouthpiece.
Exhaled air inflates hood, preventing toxic fire gases from entering.
Instructions for Use: In an emergency, you can quickly and easily put on the EVAC+™ and breathe filtered air for at least fifteen minutes - precious time to find your way to safety.
Free Replacement: Each EVAC+™ comes with an 8-year warranty if unopened. If you use your EVAC+™ to escape from a fire, the manufacturer will replace it free upon receipt of the used unit, a testimonial letter and official documentation confirming the event.
Certification: The EVAC+™ has been designed to meet the European Standard for smoke hoods: EN 403-M.
EVAC+ Smoke Hood Specifications:
CE-certified in accordance with EN 403-M
Air purifying chemical catalytic filter, not a supplied air device.
To be used only for escape purposes.
Designed for one time use only.
Storage: Store EVAC+ Escape Hood where easily accessible in an emergency. Store in cool, dry ambient air, avoiding high temperatures. Filter is sensitive to humidity so avoid storing in high humidity areas.
Includes FREE individual wall-mount for easy access
May not be suitable for individuals with significant breathing difficulties. Breathing resistance is normal for all filter-type respirators. Less breathing resistance on EVAC+ than EVAC-U8.
Requires no maintenance (other than visual inspection) during 8 year service life.