Dräger RPS 3500 User manual

RPS 3500
Rescue Pack System Instructions for Use
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PSS®is a registered trade mark of Dräger 3356852 (A4-D-P)
For your safety
●Strictly follow this Instruction for Use and the instructions supplied with the
associated breathing accessories.
●Use of this equipment requires wearer training, knowledge, observance of
this Instruction for Use, and compliance with national regulations, laws and
standards governing the use of respiratory apparatus in the country of use.
●Use the equipment only for the purpose specified in this Instruction for
Use.
●Only trained and competent personnel should carry out and record
inspections and servicing in line with national regulations. It is
recommended that a service contract be obtained from your Dräger branch
or agent.
●Contact Dräger for details of training courses and service contracts.
●Use only original Dräger spare parts for servicing and maintenance.
●Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Definitions of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight
areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness by the user. A
definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:
WARNING
This icon indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the user.
CAUTION
This icon indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in physical injury to the user, or damage to the
product. It may also highlight an alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
This icon indicates additional information on how to avoid
inconveniences when carrying out the instructions described.
Liability statement
Responsibility for reliable function of the equipment transfers to the owner or
operator when it is assembled, serviced or repaired by untrained personnel or
when used in a manner not conforming to its intended use.
Description and intended use
The RPS 3500 rescue pack system is used with approved breathing
equipment to supply breathing air for the rescue of a firefighter or member of
the public in a hazardous atmosphere. The system comprises a pneumatic
assembly, a medium-pressure hose, a Y-piece and a holdall (Fig A).
The pneumatic assembly uses a Dräger Plus/PSS®Series pressure
reducer (3), fitted with a whistle (2), a contents gauge (1) and a pressure relief
valve (4). The whistle sounds to warn the user of low air pressure. The
medium-pressure hose has a karabiner (5) that attaches to the wearer to
prevent inadvertent disconnection of the breathing equipment during a rescue.
The Y-piece allows connection of a second breathing arrangement when
required.
The RPS 3500 can be used as a rescue breathing device or as a rescue air
supply to a breathing apparatus. In both configurations, the system uses a
carbon composite cylinder (6.8 litre/300 bar or 9.0 litre/300 bar) stored inside
the holdall to supply air.
Rescue breathing device
Used as a rescue breathing device, the system would be fitted with a lung
demand valve and face mask combination, or a rescue hood. The
recommended compatible equipment is:
●PSS®Rescue Hood.
●Plus/PSS®Series lung demand valve (A, AE, N, ESA).
●Panorama Nova or FPS 7000 Series face mask (P, PE, RA, ESA).
Rescue air supply
The RPS 3500 is not a mobile supply of compressed air for normal working
use. Only use the RPS 3500 as an emergency air supply in a rescue situation.
Used as a rescue air supply, the system provides a secondary air supply to the
following compatible breathing apparatus:
●Approved Dräger breathing apparatus with appropriate airline male
connection (PA91 Plus, PA94 Basic Plus, PSS®90, PSS®100, PSS®7000,
PSS®5000, PSS®4000, PSS®3000 and PAS breathing apparatus).
Operating instructions
NOTICE
Refer also to the user instructions supplied with the lung demand
valve, face mask, rescue hood and air cylinder.
Preparation for use
NOTICE
Refer also to maintenance requirements for the lung demand valve,
face mask, rescue hood and air cylinder.
●Check that the equipment is clean and undamaged, paying particular
attention to pneumatic components and their hoses and connectors.
●Connect the medium-pressure hose to the quick connect coupling of the
pneumatic assembly.
●Connect the pressure reducer to the outlet of the cylinder valve.
●Slowly open the cylinder valve to pressurise the system fully.
●Confirm that the air pressure indicated on the contents gauge is sufficient
for the intended operation.
During use
WARNING
During connection, ensure that the medium-pressure hose is not
kinked or knotted and will not block or restrict air flow. Ensure that the
hose is not routed around the neck of the rescued person.
The holdall is not tested or certified for flame engulfment.
The duration of the air supply is dependant on the cylinder volume, the
number of users connected and the breathing rate of the users.
Observe the contents gauge regularly during the rescue operation.
CAUTION
Handle the holdall with care when the cylinder or other equipment is
inside. Do not expose the holdall or equipment to crushing or impact
damage and do not throw the holdall.
●Connect the Y-piece to the medium-pressure hose if required.
●Connect a lung demand valve and face mask combination, a rescue hood,
or a combination of both as required. Refer to the lung demand valve, face
mask or rescue hood instructions for correct connection and use.
●Connect the karabiner to a secure point on the clothing or equipment of the
rescued person.
●When the RPS 3500 is used as a rescue air supply (to a self-contained
breathing apparatus), the cylinder valve of the self-contained breathing
apparatus must be closed. The rescuer or wearer shall close the cylinder
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Edition 06 – December 2019 (Edition 01 – April 2008)
Subject to alteration
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valve of the self-contained breathing apparatus immediately after
connecting the RPS 3500.
●Evacuate personnel to a safe area as soon as possible once they are
breathing from the RPS 3500 system.
After use
NOTICE
Refer also to maintenance requirements for the lung demand valve,
face mask, rescue hood and air cylinder.
●Close the cylinder valve and vent the pressure from the system.
●Disassemble the breathing equipment and rescue pack.
●Clean the rescue pack as detailed below and clean other breathing
equipment as detailed in the relevant user instructions.
●Recharge or replace the cylinder if required (refer to the cylinder instruction
for use for inspection and charging procedure).
●Refit the cylinder into the holdall ensuring that it is securely held by the
retaining strap.
Cleaning
CAUTION
Do not immerse the pressure reducer or other pneumatic systems in
water or cleaning solutions.
Do not use organic solvents, such as acetone, alcohol, white spirit,
trichloroethylene or similar.
Do not exceed 60 °C for drying. Never exceed 30 minutes in the drying
facility and remove components immediately when dry.
For information about suitable cleaning and disinfecting agents and
their specifications refer to document 9100081 on www.draeger.com/
IFU.
Refer also to maintenance requirements for the lung demand valve, face mask,
rescue hood and air cylinder.
●Clean the components of the rescue pack using a clean lint-free cloth
moistened with a cleaning solution.
●Remove the cleaning solution using clean water.
●Remove excess water using a clean dry cloth.
●Dry the components fully in a drying cabinet or drying room if possible.
Storage
Storage details below included for consideration.
●Install all protective covers and stow the rescue pack components and
breathing equipment inside the holdall.
●Store the apparatus in a cool dry environment, free from dust and dirt. Do
not expose to direct sunlight.
●If the rescue pack is stored with the air cylinder in the holdall, do not
support the holdall by the strap.
Maintenance and test intervals (trained
maintenance personnel tasks)
NOTICE
Refer also to maintenance requirements for the lung demand valve,
face mask, rescue hood and air cylinder.
Refer also to vfdb-guideline 0804 for maintenance requirements.
The maintenance and test intervals are included for user information. Only
personnel trained in the maintenance of the RPS 3500 by Dräger are to
perform the maintenance tasks. The rescue pack, including out of use
equipment, shall be serviced in accordance with this table, and all servicing
and testing details recorded in the equipment log book. Contact Dräger or
trained maintenance personnel when servicing is due.
Notes
O Dräger recommendations
1 Replace the sintered filter if a drop in reducer performance is observed
during a flow check or if it is visibly damaged.
2 Replace the high-pressure connector O-ring if it is found to leak during
functional testing or if the O-ring is visibly damaged.
Troubleshooting
Approvals
The European standards, guidelines, and directives according to which this
product is approved are specified in the declaration of conformity (see
declaration of conformity or www.draeger.com/product-certificates).
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Component/
System
Task Every
year
Every
six years
Pressure
reducer
Medium pressure check O
Inspect the sintered filter (see Note 1) O
Inspect the high-pressure connector
O-ring (see Note 2)
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Whistle activation pressure test O
Basic overhaul (Repair Exchange
Scheme)
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Symptom Fault Remedy
High-pressure air leak Loose/damaged
connector or faulty seal
Reconnect or tighten
connectors and retest –
if fault remains, contact
Dräger Service
Leak from the pressure
relief valve (4, Fig A)
Pressure reducer fault Contact Dräger Service
High or low medium
pressure
Reducer out of
specification
Contact Dräger Service
Poor sounding whistle
(if fitted)
Dirt Clean and retest
Whistle not functioning
correctly
Defective activation
mechanism
Contact Dräger Service