The Lancashire Mines Rescue Service
"AERORLOX" LIQUID OXYGEN BREATHING APPARATUS.
THE "AERORLOX" LIQUID OXYGEN SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
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Self-contained, regenerative unit utilizing 100 per cent liquid oxygen.

Specially designed for hot and humid conditions underground.

Worn wholly on the back by means of rucksack type frame.

Total weight, fully charged with 5.5 lbs of liquid oxygen - 32 lbs (14.5 kgs)

Duration - 2 hours minimum (would usually last up to 4 hours).

Simplicity in design with no moving parts (except inhale and exhale valves).

Comfortable to wear with cool inspired air.

Low resistance to breathing.

Easy to maintain after use.

Manufactured by Messrs Siebe Gorman of Chessington, Surrey.

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