1924 Dräger Bergbaugerät Modell 1924

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The long-actuated 1924 Bergbaugerät succeeded the 1923 model. The breathing apparatus has similarities with the 1924 HSS gerat, which was developed for military purposes and was carried lower on the back. The casing is also different.

Model1924 04 Groot 1
Model1924 02 1
The housing of the Modell 1924 has a metal hinged cover and a permanent lid for the scrubber.
Model1924 03 1
  • N= Noseclamp
  • M=Mouthpiece
  • L1=Inhalehose
  • L2=Exhalehose
  • SP=Saliva collector
  • V=valvehousing
  • O1=Inhalevalve
  • O2-Exhalevalve
  • P=Alkalicartridge
  • R= pressureregulator
  • D1=continue dosisvalve
  • SV=safetyvalve
  • L=lungautomatic dossage
  • H=dosis lever
  • A=counterlung
  • Ue=overpressurevalve
  • T=adjustable lever
  • U=connection nut
  • S=oxygen valve
  • C=oxygen cylinder
  • D=bypass valve
  • F=oxygen gauge (finimeter)
Model1924 01 1
Using the finimeter
1924 bergbaugerat
Distinctive hood around the scrubber with hinged lower cover
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