3359001 (A3-D-P)

PSS® 3000 SeriesSelf contained breathing apparatus Instructions for Usei

1 For your safety1.1 General safety statements● Beforeusingthisproduct,carefullyreadtheInstructionsforUse.● Strictly follow the Instructions forUse.Theusermust fullyunderstandandstrictly

observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in theIntendedUsesectionofthisdocument.

● Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained andappropriatelyusedbytheproductuser.

● Onlyfullytrainedandcompetentusersarepermittedtousethisproduct.● Complywithalllocalandnationalrulesandregulationsassociatedwiththisproduct.● Onlytrainedandcompetentpersonnelarepermittedtoinspect,repairandservicethe

product.DrägerrecommendsaDrägerservicecontractforallmaintenanceactivitiesandthatallrepairsarecarriedoutbyDräger.

● ProperlytrainedservicepersonnelmustinspectandservicethisproductasdetailedintheMaintenancesectionofthisdocument.

● UseonlygenuineDrägersparepartsandaccessories,ortheproperfunctioningoftheproductmaybeimpaired.

● Donotuseafaultyorincompleteproduct,anddonotmodifytheproduct.● NotifyDrägerintheeventofanycomponentfaultorfailure.● Allapprovedrespiratoryequipmentshallbeselected,fitted,used,andmaintainedin

accordancewithMSHA(MineSafetyandHealthAdministration),OSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration),andotherapplicableregulations.

● Donotuseanyformofchemicalmarkingorpaintontheequipment.● TheairsupplyshallmeettherequirementsforbreathingairaccordingtoCGAG–7.1,

GradeDorhigherquality.

1.2 DefinitionsofalerticonsAlerticonsareusedinthisdocumenttoprovideandhighlighttextthatrequiresagreaterawarenessbytheuser.Adefinitionofthemeaningofeachiconisasfollows:

!WARNING

Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

!CAUTION

Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinphysicalinjuryordamagetotheproductorenvironment.Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.

iiNOTICE

Indicatesadditionalinformationonhowtousetheproduct.

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3 Use

!WARNING

Only trained and competent personnel should prepare and use breathingapparatus.Ensurethatanyaccessories,ancillaryequipmentandotherprotectiveclothing itemsdonot interferewith theapparatusanddonotcreateasafetyhazard.

Theeffectiveworkingdurationof theapparatus isdependenton the initialair

supplyavailableandthebreathingrateofthewearer.Fillaircylinderstotheirfullratedpressurepriortouse,anddonotcommenceanyoperation(includingsupplied-air respirator (SAR)operations)usingacylinder that is less than90percentfull.

!CAUTION

Donotapplyexcessiveforceorusetoolstoopenorcloseacylindervalve,anddonotdroporthrowdownthebreathingapparatus.

Refer to the following additional information before preparing or using the breathingapparatus:● Thespecialinstructions(seeSection9).● TheNIOSHApprovalLabel3359026forapprovedconfigurations.

3.1 Preparation for use

iiNOTICE

The face of the pressure gaugemay be fitted with a thin flexible protectivecovering.Removethiscoveringbeforefirstuse.

1. Carryoutavisualinspectionofthebreathingapparatus(seeSection3.5.1).2. Fittheaircylinder(seeSection3.5.2).3. Pressthemalecouplingofthelungdemandregulatorhoseintothefemalecouplingof

themedium-pressurehoseuntilanaudibleclickisheard(donotconnecttheregulatortothefacemaskatthisstage).

4. Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)toaligntheredspotsandthenreleasethebuttontoswitchoffthebypass.

5. Carryoutafullfunctionaltestoftheapparatus(seeSection3.5.3).6. Alignandpushthelungdemandregulatorintofacemaskportuntilitlatchesinposition,

andchecktheattachmentbygentlyattemptingtopullthecouplingapart.

3.2 Putting on the breathing apparatus1. Fullyloosentheshoulderstrapsandwaistbeltandputonthebreathingapparatus.2. Checkthattheshoulderpadsarenottwistedandtaketheweightofthesystemonthe

shouldersbypullingtheshoulderstraps.Donotfullytightenatthisstage.3. Closethewaistbeltbuckleandpulltheendsofthewaistbeltuntilitfitssecurelyand

comfortably(Fig3).Tuckthebeltendsbehindthewaistpadorbelt.4. Pulltheshoulderstrapsuntilthebreathingapparatusrestssecurelyandcomfortablyon

thehips.Donotovertighten.Tuckthebeltendsbehindthewaistpadorbelt.5. Fullyloosentheheadstrapsofthefacemaskandplacetheneckstrapovertheback

oftheneck.6. Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.7. Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,topressurizethesystem.8. Putonthefacemaskandcheckfortightfit(seetheInstructionsforUsesuppliedwith

thefacemask).

3.3 During use

!WARNING

Fullyopenthecylindervalveandensureitremainsopenduringuse.

Usersshouldbeinasafeareabeforetheend-of-servicetime(EOST)whistlewarning commences. Evacuate to a safe area immediately if the warningcommencesduringanoperation.

Usingthebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)willuseairfromthecylinderandrapidlyreducetheworkingdurationoftheapparatus.

● Regularlychecktheremainingcylinderpressureonthegauge.● Ifadditionalairisrequired,brieflypressandreleasethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)to

deliverasinglejetofairintothefacemask.

!WARNING

Theemergencyair flowproceduresbelowmaygreatly reduce theoperatingdurationoftheairsupply.Whenactivatedtheusermustimmediatelyevacuatetoasafearea.Thereasonforusingtheproceduremustbe investigatedandrepairedbeforereusingtheapparatus.

● Additionalairflowrequired(emergencyprocedureonlyusedintheunlikelyconditionofloworblockedairflow)–Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)todeliverasustainedairsupply(85to130liters/minute)intothefacemask.

● Excessiveorlossofairflow(emergencyprocedureonlyusedintheunlikelyconditionofhighorlossofairflow)–Closethecylindervalvethenimmediatelybegintoslowlyreopenthevalve.Usethecylindervalveasaregulatingvalvetosettheairflowtomeettheuserrequirement.Thisprocedurecanbeusedwithscrew-typeandratchet-typecylindervalves.

3.4 After use

!WARNING

Donotremovethebreathingapparatusuntilinasafebreathingenvironment.

1. Loosen the facemaskstraps.As thesealbetween the facemaskand the face isbroken,presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.Fullyremovethefacemaskandextendallofthestrapsoftheheadharness.

2. Closethecylindervalve.3. Pressthefrontbutton(Fig2,Item2)toventsystemandthenpresstheresetbutton

(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.4. Releasethewaistbeltbuckle.5. Lifttheshoulderstrapbucklestoloosenthestraps.6. Removethebreathingapparatusandfacemask.7. Carryouttheafterusetasksinthemaintenancetable(seeSection5.1).8. Removetheaircylinderifrequired(seeSection3.5.2).9. Passthebreathingapparatustotheservicedepartmentwithdetailsofanyfaultsor

damagethatoccurredduringuse.

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3.5 Common user tasks3.5.1 Visual inspection

Avisualinspectionmustcheckthefullbreathingapparatusincludingallcomponentpartsandaccessories.Checkthattheequipment iscleanandundamaged,payingparticularattentiontopneumaticcomponents,hosesandconnectors.Typicalsignsofdamagethatmay affect the operation of the breathing apparatus include impact, abrasion, cutting,corrosion and discoloration. Report damage to service personnel and do not use theapparatusuntilfaultsarerectified.

3.5.2 Aircylinderfittingandremoving

!WARNING

High-pressureairreleasemaycauseinjurytotheuserorotherpersonnelnearthebreathingapparatus.Closethecylindervalveandfullyventthesystembeforeattemptingtodisconnectanaircylinder.

Impact damage to the cylinder valve or first-stage regulator connector mayprevent valve connection or cause an air leak. Handle the air cylinder andbreathingapparatuswithcare.

iiNOTICE

The following instructionsare foraCGA-type threadedcylindercoupling.Forothercylinderconnectortypes,refertotheInstructionsforUsesuppliedwiththeconnector.

Fitting the cylinder1. Checkthethreadsofthecylindervalveportandthefirst-stageregulator.Ensurethat

theO-ringseal(Fig4,Item1)intheregulatoriscleanandundamaged.2. Lay the apparatus horizontal, with the regulator uppermost, and fully extend the

cylinderstrap.3. Insertthecylinderthroughtheloopofthestrap,andalignthevalvewiththeregulator.4. Liftthecylinderandspaceframeintotheverticalposition(supportedontheendofthe

cylinderoppositethevalve).5. Tightenthehandwheeloftheregulator,usingonlythethumbandindexfinger,untila

definitemetal-to-metalcontactisfelt.Donotusetoolsorovertighten.6. Placetheunitbackintothehorizontalposition.7. Takeuptheslackinthecylinderstrap(Fig5).8. Pullthestrapoverthecylindertooperatethecamlock(Fig6).9. Securethestrapendusingthecylinderstrapretainer(Fig7).Releasethecamlockto

adjustthepositionofthecylinderstrapretainerifnecessary.

Removingthecylinder1. Close thecylindervalveandpress the frontbutton (Fig2, Item2) to fullyvent the

system.2. Laytheapparatushorizontal,withthecylinderuppermost.3. Liftthecylinderstrapretainer.4. Liftthestrapagainstthecamlocktoreleasethebuckletension,andthenloosenthe

strap.5. Disconnectthecylindervalvefromthefirst-stageregulator.6. Liftthecylinderawayfromtheregulatorandremovethecylinder.

3.5.3 Functional testing

!WARNING

Failureofthebreathingapparatustomeetanyofthestandardsorparametersdescribed in the functional tests indicates a system fault. Report the fault totrainedservicepersonnelorcontactDräger.Donotusethebreathingapparatusuntilthefaultconditionisrectified.

Assemblethebreathingapparatusasdescribedinthepreparationforuse(seeSection3.1)beforecommencinganyfunctionaltesting.

Leak test and whistle warning test1. Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.Pressand

rotatethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)toaligntheredspotsandthenreleasethebuttontoswitchoffthebypass.

2. Open the cylinder valve (counterclockwise) slowly, but fully, to pressurize system.Duringpressurizationamomentarysoundingofthewhistlewilloccur.

3. Fullyclosethecylindervalve.4. Afteroneminute,checkthecontentsgaugeandthenreopenthecylindervalve.The

gaugemustnotshowanincreaseinpressureofmorethan200psi.Ifthepressureincreaseismorethan200psi,investigateandrepairthefault(seeSection4),andthenrepeattheleaktest.

5. Fullyclosethecylindervalve.6. Covertheoutletportofthelungdemandregulatorwiththepalmofthehandandpress

thefrontbutton(Fig2,Item2)toswitchonthepositivepressure.7. Carefullyliftthepalmofthehandtoslowlyventthesystemuntilthewhistleactivates,

andobservethepressuredisplayedonthegauge.8. Thewhistlemustbegintosoundintherange: 2216psicylinder:600psito510psi 4500psicylinder:1215psito1035psi9. Continuetoventthesystemuntilfullyexhausted.10.Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.

2 Description2.1 ProductoverviewThe Dräger PSS® 3000 Series is a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) thatprovidesthewearerwithrespiratoryprotectionusinganopen-circuit,pressure-demand,compressed-airsystem.Theapparatuscanbeusedasaself-containedsystem,orwithanindependentairsupplyforsupplied-airrespirator(SAR)operations.Theseriesiscompatiblewithawiderangeofcompressed-aircylinders,facemasksandlungdemandregulators(e.g.FPS7000andPanoramaNovafacemasks,Drägerlungdemandregulators,andaluminumorcompositecylinders).

2.2 Feature descriptionThecarryingsystemusesalightweightpolymer-compositespaceframe(Fig1,Item3).Theshoulderstrapsandwaistbeltarefullyadjustableandusewebbingharnessstrapsandmouldedpaddingontheshoulderpadsandwaistpad.

Theapparatususes theDrägerhigh-performancefirst-stage regulator (6) that reducescylinderpressureandsuppliesbreathingair throughamedium-pressurehose (5)andcoupling(1)toanattachedlungdemandregulator.Theapparatusisfittedwithamechanicalpressuregauge(4)thatincorporatesanend-of-servicetime(EOST)whistlethatsoundstowarnthewearerthatthereislowcylinderpressure(seeSection8fortheEOSTactivationpressures).Adual-pressurehose(7)suppliesairtothewhistlewhenitisactivated,andhasaninternalcapillarytubethatsupplieshigh-pressureairfromthecylindertothegauge.

Theairhosesandthefirst-stageregulatorareintegratedintothespaceframetopreventsnaggingandenhancecomponentprotection.Thehoseclips (2)hold theairhoses inpositionontheshoulderstraps.

Breathing apparatus serial numberThebreathingapparatusserialnumberisonthefirst-stageregulator.

Compressed-air cylinders, lung demand regulators and face masksTheDrägerPSS3000Seriesiscompatiblewithasinglealuminumorcompositematerialcylinderof30to60minutecapacity,andisavailablein2216psior4500psiversions.Fulldescriptionsanduserinstructionsarecontainedinseparateinstructionssuppliedwiththecylinder,facemaskorlungdemandregulator.

2.3 Intended useThe PSS 3000 Series breathing apparatus, when fitted with a cylinder, lung demandregulatorandfacemask,isintendedforuseinapplicationswhereahighlevelofrespiratoryprotection is required. The assembled breathing apparatus provides the wearer withrespiratoryprotectionforworkingincontaminatedoroxygen-deficientconditions.

The cylinder, lung demand regulator, facemask and other accessories usedwith thisproductmustbecertifiedDrägercomponents,assembledinanapprovedconfiguration,otherwise the operation of the device may be impaired. Contact Dräger for furtherinformation.

2.3.1 Limitation

Thisproductisnotapprovedtoprovideprotectionfrommilitarygradechemical,biological,radiological,andnuclearhazards(CBRN).DonotattempttousetheproductforrespiratoryprotectioninCBRNenvironments.

2.4 ApprovalsTheDrägerPSS3000SeriesiscertifiedbyNIOSH.Theapparatusmustonlybeusedinconjunctionwithcompressed-aircylindersapprovedbyNIOSH.

2.5 Explanation of marking and symbolsRefertotherelevantauthorityforexplanationofapprovalbodysymbolsandmarkingontheequipment.Examplesofothermarkingoncomponentpartsofthebreathingapparatusare:

BRAC-1359 – Drägerserialnumber 08/09 – Monthandyearofmanufacture 3356812orR21034 – Drägerpartnumber SF – Standardforcecoupling LF – Lowforcecoupling

3359001 (A3-D-P)

PSS® 3000 SeriesSelf contained breathing apparatus Instructions for Usei

3359001©DrägerSafetyUKLimitedEdition05–March2014(Edition01–June2010)Subject to alteration

4 TroubleshootingThetroubleshootingguideshowsfaultdiagnosisandrepairinformationapplicabletobreathingapparatususers.FurthertroubleshootingandrepairinformationisavailableinInstructionsforUsesuppliedwithassociatedequipment.

Wherethetroubleshootingguideshowsmorethanonefaultorremedy,carryoutrepairactionsintheorderthattheyappearinthetable.

ContactservicepersonnelorDrägerwhentheremedyinformationindicatesaservicetask,orifthesymptomremainsafterallremedyactionshavebeenattempted.

Symptom Fault RemedyFacemaskairleak LungdemandregulatorO-ringleaking

HeadstrapsnottightExhalationvalveleakingSpeechdiaphragmdefective

ReneworlubricateO-ringTightenServicetaskServicetask

Unsatisfactorycommunication Speechdiaphragmdefective ServicetaskHigh-pressureairleakorfailedleaktest Looseordirtyconnector

FaultyhoseorcomponentDisconnect,cleanandreconnectcouplingsandretestSubstitute user replaceable accessories and retest

Airleakfrommedium-pressurehoseconnectionatthefirst-stageregulator(safetyreliefvalve)

FaultyO-ring,retainer,springorfirst-stageregulator Servicetask

Lungdemandregulatorallowingconstantairflowintothefacemask

BypassbuttonengagedInternalfault

Turnoffthebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)Servicetask

Highorlowmediumpressure First-stageregulatorfault Servicetask

Poorsoundingwhistle Whistledirty Cleanwhistlefluteandretest

Whistlenotfunctioningcorrectly Activationmechanismfault Servicetask

Manufacturer:DraegerSafetyUKLimited Tel +441670352891UllswaterClose,RiversideBusinessPark Fax +441670356266Blyth,NE244RGUnitedKingdom Internethttp://www.draeger.com

USDistributor:DraegerSafety,Inc. Phone 1-800-922-5518101TechnologyDrive Fax 1-800-922-5519PittsburghPA15275 Internethttp://www.draeger.com

6 Storage6.1 Storage preparation● Extendtheshoulderstraps,waistbeltandtheheadharnessstrapsofthefacemask.● Forstorage,placethefacemaskinaprotectivebag(contactDrägerforsupplyofa

suitablebag).● Routerubberhosesinsuchawaythatthebendradiusisnottooacuteandthehoseis

notstretched,compressedortwisted.

6.2 Storage conditions● Storetheequipmentbetween5°Fand77°F(-15°Cand+25°C).Ensurethatthe

environmentisdry,freefromdustanddirt,anddoesnotsubjecttheequipmenttowearordamageduetoabrasion.Donotstoretheequipmentindirectsunlight.

● Fixthebreathingapparatussecurelytoanyraisedmountingpointtopreventitfromfalling.

7 DisposalDisposeofusedbatteriesinaccordancewithnationalorlocalregulations.Whenrequired,dispose of other parts of the breathing apparatus, including electrical and electronicequipment,inlinewithanynationalorlocalenvironmentalregulations.

8 Technical dataCompressed-aircylinders:● 30minutesto60minutescapacity● 2216psior4500psipressure● Aluminumorcompositematerials.

Cylinderhigh-pressureconnectors:● 2216psiconnectortoCGA346● 4500psiconnectortoCGA347.

Lungdemandregulatortofacemaskconnector:● Drägerpush-inconnector.

Whistlewarning(EOST)–Activationcommencementrange:● 2216psicylinder:600psito510psi● 4500psicylinder:1215psito1035psi.

9 Special instructions9.1 Use of an independent air supply (supplied airline

respirator (SAR) connection)

!WARNING

Airqualitymustconformtothestatutoryrequirements.

Useofanairlineconnectionbyasecondperson(buddy-breather)voidsNIOSHapproval.

Thetimerequiredforthewearertoescapetoasafeareamustbewithintheremainingbreathingtimeofthecylinder, taking intoaccounttheremainingaircontentinthecylinderandthebreathingrateofthewearer.

Independentairsuppliesmustmeetthefollowingstandards:● Type-1gaseousairasdefinedin:CGACommoditySpecificationforAir,G-71(gradeD

or higher)● Airsupplypressure:87psito125psi● Airlinehoselength:5feetto300feet(maximumworkinghoselengthmustnotexceed

12 individual hose lengths)● Airlineflowrate:550liters/minute● Approvedforuseattemperaturesabove-25°F(-31.7°C).

1. Turnontheindependentairsupply.2. Connect the independent air supply coupling to the secondary supply hose (see

thePSSSeriesPneumaticAccessories Instructions forUse3355853)andbreathenormally.

3. Closethecylindervalve(ifthewhistlesounds,silenceitbytakingseveralshortdeepbreathsormomentarilyoperating the lungdemand regulatorbypassbutton (Fig2,Item3)).

4. Ifanyairsupplyproblemsareencountered,proceedasfollows: a. Openthecylindervalvetoreturntobreathingfromtheattachedcylinder. b. Disconnecttheindependentairsupplycoupling. c. Leavethehazardousareabytheshortestandsafestescaperoute,ifnecessary.

9.2 Cautions and limitationsD– Air-linerespiratorscanbeusedonlywhentherespiratorsaresuppliedwithrespirable

airmeetingtherequirementsofCGAG–7.1,GradeDorhigherquality.E– UseonlythepressurerangesandhoselengthsspecifiedintheUser’sInstructions.I– Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive

atmospheres.J– Failuretoproperlyuseandmaintainthisproductcouldresultininjuryordeath.M– Allapprovedrespiratorsshallbeselected,fitted,used,andmaintainedinaccordance

withMSHA,OSHA,andotherapplicableregulations.N– Neversubstitute,modify,add,oromitparts.Useonlyexactreplacementpartsinthe

configurationasspecifiedbythemanufacturer.O– RefertoUser’sInstructionsand/ormaintenancemanualsforinformationonuseand

maintenanceoftheserespirators.S– SpecialorcriticalUser’s Instructionsand/orspecificuse limitationsapply.Refer to

User’sInstructionsbeforedonning.

S – Special or Critical Users Instructions

● Approvedforuseattemperaturesabove-25°F(-31.7°C).● Whenusedasacombinationsupplied-airrespirator/self-containedbreathingapparatus

(SAR/SCBA),notmorethan20percentoftheairsupplycanbeusedduringentry.● Duringsuppliedairuse,thecylindervalvemustremainclosed.Ifthesuppliedairfails,

openthecylindervalveandimmediatelyproceedtofreshair.● Suppliedairsourcemustmeetthefollowingcriteria:pressure87psito125psi,airflow

rateatleast550liters/minute.

Important Note: If it is decided to exit the working area with the airline disconnected or, in an emergency, if the air supply fails, breathe normally and immediately proceed as follows:

● Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,andbreathenormally.● Disconnectthehoseoftheindependentairsupplyfromthemalecouplingoftheairline

hoseconnection.Breathenormallyandimmediatelyleavethehazardousareabytheshortestandsafestroute.

Safety Warning: The remaining duration begins from the time of opening the cylindervalveanddisconnectingtheindependentairsupply.Thetimerequiredtoallow the wearer to escape to a safe area must be within the remaining air capacity (volume)ofthecylindertakingintoaccountthebreathingrateofthewearer.

10 Warranty informationUnlessotherwiseagreedbetweenDrägerandthecustomer,thefollowingshallapplyintheeventofdefectsoftheproductinmaterialorworkmanship:Thecustomershallcontactthecompanywhereheboughttheproduct(“Seller”).ThewarrantyconditionsagreedbetweenthecustomerandtheSellershallapply.TheproductmustbeusedinstrictaccordancewiththeInstructionsforUse.AnyusedisregardingtheInstructionsforUsemayvoidwarranty.

11 Contact detailsAnyissueswiththeequipment,includingdamage,malfunction,orfailureofthebreathingapparatus thatmaypresentahazard to theuser shouldbe reported to thedistributor(DraegerSafety,Inc.).

Contactwiththecertificationorganizationmaybereachedat:NIOSH,NPPTL–Phone1-412-386-4000

5 Maintenance5.1 Maintenance tableServiceandtestthebreathingapparatus,includingout-of-useapparatus,inaccordancewiththemaintenancetable.Recordallservicedetailsandtesting.ReferalsototheInstructionsforUseforthelungdemandregulator,facemaskandotherassociatedequipment.

Additionalinspectionandtestingmayberequiredinthecountryofusetoensurecompliancewithnationalregulations.

Component/System

Task After use

Everymonth

Everyyear

Every10 years

Completeapparatus

Cleananddisinfectifnecessary(seeSection5.2)

Visualinspection(seeSection3.5.1)

Functionaltesting(seeSection3.5.3)

Flowandstatictests(seeNote1)

Lungdemandregulator

Cleananddisinfect(seeNote2andSection5.2)

First-stageregulator

Medium-pressurecheck(seeNote1)

Inspectthesinteredfilter(seeNote1andNote3)

Inspectthehigh-pressureconnectorO-ring(seeNote1andNote4)

Overhaul.ContactDrägerfortheRepairExchange(REX)service(seeNote5)

Cylinder Chargecylindertocorrectworkingpressure(seeSection5.3.1)

Checkchargedpressure(storedcylindersonly)

Checktestdateofcylinder(carboncompositecylindersover15yearsoldmustberetired)

Recertification AccordingtonationalregulationsinthecountryofuseCylindervalve Overhaul Atthetimeofcylinderrecertification

Notes

Drägerrecommendations.

1 ThesemaintenancetasksmayonlybecarriedoutbyDrägerortrainedservicepersonnel.DetailsofthetestsarecontainedintheTechnicalManualwhichisissuedtoservicepersonnelthathaveattendedarelevantDrägermaintenancecourse.

2 LightlylubricatetheO-ringofthelungdemandregulatorasrequired(recommendedlubricantisDowCorning111ValveLubricantandSealant).Productsotherthantherecommendedlubricantarenottestedandmaydam-agetheequipment.

3 Replacethesinteredfilterifadropinfirst-stageregulatorperformanceisobservedduringaflowcheckorifitisvisiblydamaged.4 Replacethehigh-pressureconnectorO-ringifitisfoundtoleakduringfunctionaltestingoriftheO-ringisvisiblydamaged.5 Wherethebreathingapparatusissubjectedtoahighlevelofuse(intrainingestablishmentsetc.),reducetheoverhaulperiodforthefirst-stageregulator.Inthesecircumstances,

Drägerrecommendthattheoverhaulfrequencyshouldbelessthan5,000applicationsofuse.Anapplicationofuseisdefinedasasingleuseofthefullyassembledbreathingapparatus,wheretheuserbreathesfromtheaircylinder.Itdoesnotincludesystempressurizationforpre-operationalchecks.

5.2 Cleaning and disinfecting

!CAUTION

CleaningagentsanddisinfectantslistedbelowarenotmanufacturedbyDrägerandhavebeenreviewedonlyforcompatibilitywhenusedtocleanordisinfectthesubjectDrägerproduct(s).Readandcomplywithallinstructionsforuseprovidedbythemanufacturersofsuchagentsanddisinfectants.Drägerexpresslydisclaimsallresponsibilityforanydamage,personalinjuryorlossresultingfromtheuseofsuchagentsordisinfectants.

Donotexceed86°F(30°C)forwashing,disinfectingandrinsingsolutions.Donotexceed140°F(60°C)fordrying,andremovecomponentsfromthedryingfacilityimmediatelywhendry.Dryingtimeinaheateddryermustnotexceed30minutes.

Donotimmersepneumaticorelectroniccomponentsincleaningsolutionsorwater.

Ifwateristrappedandthenfreezesinsidethepneumaticsystemofthebreathingapparatus(suchasthelungdemandregulator),operationwillbeimpaired.Preventanyliquidfromentering,andthoroughlydrythebreathingapparatusaftercleaningtopreventthisfromoccurring.

Referalsototheinstructionsforthelungdemandregulator,facemaskandotherassociatedequipment.

5.2.1 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (USA)

Cleaning and disinfecting materials:● Cleaningagent–1008GreenLiquidHandDishWash● Disinfectingagent–800Spur-TexDisinfectantCleaner-Deodorant(concentration:1.6%(2flozpergallon))● Useonlycleanlint-freecloths.

1. Preparecleaningsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Cleanthebreathingapparatusmanuallyusingaclothmoistenedwithcleaningsolutiontoremoveexcessdirt.2. Preparedisinfectingsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Applytoallinternalandexternalsurfaces,ensuringthatallsurfacesremainvisiblywetfor15minutes.3. Rinseallcomponentsthoroughlywithcleanwatertoremoveallcleaninganddisinfectingagents.4. Dryallcomponentsusingadrycloth,inaheateddryerorinair.5. ContactservicepersonnelorDrägerifdisassemblyofpneumaticorelectroniccomponentsisrequired.

5.2.2 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (Canada)

Cleaning and disinfecting materials:● Cleaningagent–mildsoapsolution● Disinfectingagent–NeutralDisinfectantCleaner(concentration:0.5%(0.5flozpergallonor15mlper3.785liters))● Useonlycleanlint-freecloths.

1. Preparecleaningsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Cleanthebreathingapparatusmanuallyusingaclothmoistenedwithcleaningsolutiontoremoveexcessdirt.2. Preparedisinfectingsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Applytoallinternalandexternalsurfaces,ensuringthatallsurfacesremainvisiblywetfor10minutes.3. Rinseallcomponentsthoroughlywithcleanwatertoremoveallcleaninganddisinfectingagents.4. Dryallcomponentsusingadrycloth,inaheateddryerorinair.5. ContactservicepersonnelorDrägerifdisassemblyofpneumaticorelectroniccomponentsisrequired.

5.3 Maintenance work5.3.1 Air cylinder charging

!WARNING

Airqualityforcompressed-aircylindersmustconformtotheminimumgraderequirementsforType1gaseousairasdefinedintheCGACommoditySpecificationforAir,G-7.1(GradeDorhigherquality).

Refertotheinstructionssuppliedwiththecylinderandthechargingapparatusforrechargingacompressed-aircylinder.