Dräger PAS Colt Series User manual

3352429 (A3-D-P)
PAS Colt Series
Combination escape SCBA/airline SAR respiratory protection equipment
Instructions for Use
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1 For your safety
1.1 General safety statements
● Beforeusingthisproduct,carefullyreadtheInstructionsforUse.
● StrictlyfollowtheInstructionsforUse.Theusermustfullyunderstandandstrictly
observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specied in the
IntendedUsesectionofthisdocument.
● Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and
appropriatelyusedbytheproductuser.
● Onlyfullytrainedandcompetentusersarepermittedtousethisproduct.
● Complywithalllocalandnationalrulesandregulationsassociatedwiththisproduct.
● Onlytrainedandcompetentpersonnelarepermittedtoinspect,repairandservice
the product. Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all maintenance
activitiesandthatallrepairsarecarriedoutbyDräger.
● Properlytrainedservicepersonnelmustinspectandservicethisproductasdetailed
inthemaintenancesectionofthisdocument.
● UseonlygenuineDrägersparepartsandaccessories,ortheproperfunctioningof
theproductmaybeimpaired.
● Donotuseafaultyorincompleteproduct,anddonotmodifytheproduct.
● NotifyDrägerintheeventofanycomponentfaultorfailure.
● Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection
programmustbeimplementedmeetingallthelocalgovernmentrequirements.
IntheUnitedStatesemployersmustcomplywithOSHA29CFR1910.134which
includesmedicalevaluation,training,andttesting.
1.2 Denitionsofalerticons
Alerticonsareusedinthisdocumenttoprovideandhighlighttextthatrequiresagreater
awarenessbytheuser.Adenitionofthemeaningofeachiconisasfollows:
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WARNING
 Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
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CAUTION
 Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
physicalinjuryordamagetotheproductorenvironment.Itmayalsobeusedto
alertagainstunsafepractices.
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 Indicatesadditionalinformationonhowtousetheproduct.
2 Description
2.1 Product overview
Thisvariant ofthe Dräger PASColt Series provides respiratory protection for working
in a contaminated environment using an airline (supplied airline respirator – SAR),
or escaping from a contaminated environment using the air cylinder (self-contained
breathingapparatus–SCBA).
During airline use, the PAS Colt is connected to a breathing-quality independent air
supply and the cylinder valve is closed. If the independent air supply falls below the
requiredpressure,theweareropensthecylindervalve,disconnectstheindependentair
supplyandthenescapestoasafeareabreathingairfromthecylinder.Thetimeavailable
fortheescapeisdependentonthecapacity(volume)ofthecylinderandthebreathing
rateofthewearer.
Thefeaturesoftheequipmentare:
● Thecarryingsystemisabandoliershoulderharnessandwaistbelt.
● Thelungdemandregulator(LDR)hasaresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)thatswitches
offtheairowthroughtheregulator,andapurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)thatcanbe
usedtodeliveranadditionalairowintothefacemaskwhenrequiredbythewearer
duringairlineuse.Theholder(Fig2,Item1)providesastowagepointtoprotectthe
regulatorcouplingandO-ringagainstdamagewhenitisnotttedinthefacemask.
● Therst-stageregulator(Fig2,Item2)hasananti-vibrationstrapttedthatisused
topreventlooseningoftheconnectorhandwheel.
● Theairlineconnector(Fig2,Item3)isamalecouplingthatisusedtoconnectan
independentairsupplyforsuppliedairlinerespirator(SAR)use.
● Alow-pressurewhistleisttedonsomevariantsofthisproduct(seeSection2.1.1).
● Thehip-mountedcylinderholsterhasadropdownfacilitythatcanassistwearer
movementbymakingthecylinderandholstermoremanoeuvrable(inaconned
spaceforexample).
● Theremainingpressureintheaircylinderisshownonacontentsindicatoronthe
cylinder.
● Athighstrapisavailableasanaccessory.
2.1.1 Low-pressure whistle (optional)
IfthePASColtisttedwithalow-pressurewhistle,itoperatesasfollows:
● Duringairlineuse,thewhistlesoundstowarnthewearerthattheindependentair
supplyhasfallenbelowtherequiredpressure.
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 During an escape (when the wearer is breathing from the air cylinder), the
whistlesoundswhenthecylinderpressureisverylow.Thisisnotanend-of-
service-timeindicator(EOSTI).
Seethetechnicaldata(Section9)forthewhistleoperatingpressures.
2.2 Intended use
Whenthisproductisusedwithanapprovedfacemask,aircylinderandindependent
air supply, it provides the wearer with respiratory protection for working in, or
escapingfrom,contaminatedoroxygen-decientconditions.Itisintendedforusein
applicationswhereahighlevelofrespiratoryprotectionisrequired,includingIDLH
(immediatelydangeroustolifeandhealth)atmospheres.
The air cylinder, face mask and other accessories used with this product must be
certiedDrägercomponents,assembledinanapprovedconguration;otherwisethe
operationofthedevicemaybeimpaired.Itisessentialthatushingandnon-ushing
facemasksandlungdemandregulatorsshouldnotbemixed(i.e.onlyaushing-
typefacemaskshouldbeusedwithaushing-typelungdemandregulator).Contact
Drägerforfurtherinformation.
2.3 Limitations on use
ThisproductisnotapprovedforuseinCBRNapplications.
2.4 Approvals
The PAS Colt Series of combination escape/airline respiratory protection equipment
conformstotherequirementsofNIOSH.Thisproductisapprovedforuseasasupplied
airlinerespirator(SAR)andasaself-containedescaperespirator,andmustonlybeused
inconjunctionwithcompressed-aircylindersapprovedbyNIOSH.
3 Use
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 Thetimerequiredtoallowthewearertoescapetoasafeareamustbewithin
thecapacity(volume)ofthecylinderselected,takingintoaccountthebreathing
rateofthewearer.Whenselectingthetypeanddurationofescapeequipment
itisessentialtoconsiderthepotentialhazardsandprobableescaperoutes.
 Thecylinderandairlineairqualityshallmeettherequirementsforbreathingair
accordingtoCGAG-7.1GradeDorhigherquality.
Beforeusingairlineequipment,ensurethattheindependentairsupplymeets
theairqualityrequirementsandcomplieswithpressure,owandhoselength
requirementsinthetechnicaldata(seeSection9),andhasbeenissuedwitha
permitforuseifnecessary.
 IfusingaPASColtwithoutanintegrallow-pressurewhistle,Drägerrecommend
thatalow-pressurewarningdeviceisttedtotheindependentairsupply.
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 Afterstorage attemperatures below32 °F(0 °C)leakage may be observed
whenthecylindervalveisinitiallyopenedduetoiceformation.
● Ifleakageisobservedfromthelungdemandregulator:Pressthepurge
button(Fig1,Item2)toallowarushofairtopassthroughthelungdemand
regulatorandthenquicklypresstheresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)toswitch
offthepositivepressure.Resumenormaloperation.
● Intheeventthatleakagestilloccurs,removethebreathingapparatusfrom
serviceandreportthefaulttotrainedservicepersonnelorcontactDräger.
3.1 Preparation for use
3.1.1 Visual inspection
Carry out a visual inspection, checking the full breathing apparatus including all
componentpartsandaccessories.Checkthattheequipmentiscleanandundamaged,
paying particular attention to pneumatic components, hoses and connectors. Typical
signsofdamagethatmayaffecttheoperationofthebreathingapparatusincludeimpact,
abrasion,cutting,corrosionanddiscoloration.Reportdamagetoservicepersonneland
donotusetheapparatusuntilfaultsarerectied.
3.1.2 Fitting the cylinder
1. Ensurethatthe cylinder isfully charged, withthe pointer ofthecylinder pressure
indicatorinsidethegreenarea.
2. Check that the threads of the valve port and the regulator handwheel are
undamaged,andtheO-ringisinpositionandundamaged.
3. Fullyinsertthecylinderintothecarryingholster.
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 Topreventdamage,ensurethatthecylinderremainsclearofthehandwheelof
therst-stageregulatorwhileinsertingthecylinder.
4. Alignthecylinderwiththeregulatorandtightenthehandwheelhandtight(Fig3).
5. Pulltheanti-vibrationstrapoverthetopofthecylindervalve(Fig4).
3.1.3 Functional testing
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 If breathing apparatus fails to meet any of the standards or parameters
describedinthefunctionaltests,orifanimmediateleakisevident,thereisa
systemfault.ReportthefaulttotrainedservicepersonnelorcontactDräger.Do
notusethebreathingapparatusuntilthefaultconditionisrectied.
Leak test
1. Ensurethatthepointerofthecylinderpressureindicatorisinsidethegreenarea.
2. Presstheresetbutton(Fig1Item1)ofthelungdemandregulatortoswitchoffthe
positivepressure.
3. Openthecylindervalveslowly,butfully,topressurizethesystemandthenclosethe
valve.Thereshouldbenoaudibleleak.Ifthereisanyleak,investigateandrepair
theleakbeforeuse.Ifnecessary,useasoapysolutiontolocatetheleak.
4. Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)toventthesystem.
Airlineowtest(onlyrequiredforairlineuse)
1. Presstheresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)ofthelungdemandregulator,andthencheck
thatthecylindervalveisclosed.
2. Connect the independent air supply to the male coupling (Fig 2, Item 3). If the
independentairsupplyhasashut-offvalve,openthevalve.
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 Donotdirecttheairowontotheface,eyesorskin.
3. Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)for3to5seconds.Anunobstructedairow
shouldowfromtheoutletofthelungdemandregulator.
4. Isolateanddisconnecttheindependentairsupply.
5. Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)toventthesystemandthenpressthereset
button(Fig1,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
3.1.4 Putting on the PAS Colt (ready position)
 ReferalsotoFig2whichshowsthePASColtworninthereadyposition.
1. Ensurethatthepointerofthecylinderpressureindicatorisinsidethegreenarea.
2. Openthewaistbeltbuckleandfullyextendthewaistandshoulderstrap.
3. Placetheleftarmthroughtheshoulderharness,takingtheharnessoverthehead
andontotherightshoulder,positioningthestrapdiagonallyacrossthebodywiththe
cylinderpositionedagainstthelefthip.
4. Loopthewaistbeltaroundthewaistandfastenthebuckle–donottighten.
5. Gripthecylindervalvewiththelefthandandliftuntilthewaistbeltisinlinewiththe
waist.Thentightenthewaistbeltstrapuntiltheequipmentissecureandcomfortable
onthewaist.Pulldowntoadjusttheshoulderstrap.
6. InspectthefacemaskasdenedintherelevantInstructionsforUse.
7. CheckthatthefacemaskportandtheregulatorO-ringarecleanandundamaged.
8. Removethelungdemandregulatorfromtheholderandpressitintotheportofthe
facemaskuntilitlatchesinposition.Checktheattachmentbygentlyattemptingto
pullthecouplingapart.
9. Puttheneckstrapofthefacemaskoverthehead,andtheninserttheneckstrap
studintotheholeinthecentrestrapoftheheadharness.
3.2 During use
ThisvariantofthePASColtSeriescanbeusedforcombination(escape/airline)useor
purelyforescapeuse.Forcombinationusethefacemaskiswornduringthetask;and
forescapeusethePASColtisworninthereadypositionuntilanescapeisnecessary.
Dependingontheintendeduse,refertotherelevantproceduresfromthefollowing:
● Forcombination(escape/airline)use,seeSection3.2.1
● Forescapeuseonly,seeSection3.2.2
3.2.1 Combination (escape/airline) use
Putting on the face mask
1. Presstheresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)ofthelungdemandregulatortoswitchoffthe
positivepressure.
2. Connect the independent air supply to the male coupling (Fig 2, Item 3). If the
independentairsupplyhasashut-offvalve,openthevalve.
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WARNING
 Correcttofthefacemaskcanonly be achievedifthecompletefacemask
sealmakescontactwithskin.Headhair,facialhair(includingbeardstubbleand
sideburns),earrings,otherfacialpiercingsandnormalspectacleswillinterfere
withthefacemasksealandarenotpermittedinthesealingarea.Additionally,
headhairthatcouldaffectthefacemaskt(buns,pony-tails,hairpieces,etc.)
isnotpermitted.
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 ReferalsotothefacemaskInstructionsforUse.
3. Detachtheneckstrapstudfromthecenterstrapoftheheadharness.
4. Spreadtheheadharness(Fig5).Placethechinintothechincupofthefacemask
andpulltheharnessovertheheadlocatingtheharnesscenterplateonbackofthe
head.
5. ReferringtoFig6,tightenbothlower(1)andthenupperstraps(2)evenlytowards
back of the head. If necessary, tighten the center strap (3). The wearer’s rst
inhalationafterachievingafacesealwillautomaticallyswitchontheairsupplyinto
thefacemask.
6. Check that the head has a full range of movement without pulling against the
regulator hose. If any resistance to movement is felt, readjust the hose routing
andthenrecheck.Ifresistanceisstillfelt,do notusethebreathingapparatusand
contactDräger.
Function check
1. Isolate the independent air supply (close the valve or disconnect) and breathe
normallytoemptythesystemofair.Whenempty,thefacemaskshouldholdonto
thefacetoindicateapositiveseal.
2. Immediatelyreapplytheindependentairsupplyandbreathenormally.
3. Inhaleandholdyourbreath–thereshouldbenoaudibleleak.Ifaleakisdetected,
readjusttheheadharnessandretest.
4. Recommencebreathing–exhaledairshouldoweasilyoutoftheexhalationvalve.
5. Momentarilypressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)tocheckforadditionalairow.
When the function check has been satisfactorily completed, breathe normally and
proceedtotheworkingarea.
Escape procedure (independent air supply failure)
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 Duringsuppliedairlinerespirator(SAR)use,thePASColtcylindervalvemust
remainclosed.Theescapedurationstartsfromthetimeofopeningthecylinder
valveanddisconnectingtheairlinesupply.
 Drägerstronglyadvisethatthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)isnotusedduring
anescape.Usingthepurgebuttonwoulduseairfromthecylinderandreduce
thetimeavailableforescape.
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 IfthePASColtisttedwithalow-pressurewhistle,duringairlineusethewhistle
soundstoindicatethattheindependentairsupplyhasfallenbelowtherequired
pressure.Ifthewhistlesoundsandthenstopsbeforetheescapeprocedureis
started,theairsupplypressurecouldhavebeenrestored.The wearer must
conrm that the correct pressure (87 to 125  psi) is available, or escape as
describedbelow.
Iftheindependentairsupplyfails,breathenormallyandimmediatelyproceedasfollows:
1. Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,andcontinuetobreathe
normally.
2. DisconnecttheindependentairsupplyfromthePASColt.
3. Immediatelyleavethehazardousareabytheshortestandsafestescaperoute.
Thewearermustbeinasafeareabeforetheaircylinderisempty.Wheninasafearea,
remove the lung demand regulator from the face mask if necessary and continue to
breathenormally.
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 IfthePASColtisttedwithalow-pressurewhistle,duringanescapethewhistle
wouldsoundwhenthecylinderpressurewasintherange72.5to58psi.This
isnotanend-of-service-time-indicator(EOSTI).
3.2.2 Escape use only (putting on the face mask and escaping)
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WARNING
 Correcttofthefacemaskcanonly be achievedifthecompletefacemask
sealmakescontactwithskin.Headhair,facialhair(includingbeardstubbleand
sideburns),earrings,otherfacialpiercingsandnormalspectacleswillinterfere
withthefacemasksealandarenotpermittedinthesealingarea.Additionally,
headhairthatcouldaffectthefacemaskt(buns,pony-tails,hairpieces,etc.)
isnotpermitted.
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 ReferalsotothefacemaskInstructionsforUse.
1. Presstheresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)ofthelungdemandregulatortoswitchoffthe
positivepressure.
2. Open the cylinder valve (counterclockwise) slowly, but fully, to pressurize the
system.
3. Detachtheneckstrapstudfromthecenterstrapoftheheadharness.
4. Spreadtheheadharness(Fig5).Placethechinintothechincupofthefacemask
andpulltheharnessovertheheadlocatingtheharnesscenterplateonbackofthe
head.
5. ReferringtoFig6,tightenbothlower(1)andthenupperstraps(2)evenlytowards
back of the head. If necessary, tighten the center strap (3). The wearer’s rst
inhalationafterachievingafacesealwillautomaticallyswitchontheairsupplyinto
thefacemask.

3352429 (A3-D-P)
PAS Colt Series
Combination escape SCBA/airline SAR respiratory protection equipment
Instructions for Use
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©DrägerSafetyUKLimited
Edition11–November2015
Subjecttoalteration
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WARNING
 Thedurationofthecylinderairbeginsfromthetimeoftherst-breathactivationofthelungdemandregulator.
 Drägerstronglyadvisethatthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)isnotusedduringanescape.Usingthepurgebuttonwoulduseairfromthecylinderandreducethetimeavailable
forescape.
6. Immediatelyleavethehazardousareabytheshortestandsafestescaperoute.
Thewearermustbeinasafeareabeforetheaircylinderisempty.Wheninasafearea,removethelungdemandregulatorfromthefacemaskifnecessaryandcontinuetobreathe
normally.
3.2.3 Dropdown cylinder holster
• Toreleasethedropdowncylinderholster:
 a. Holdthecylindervalvewiththelefthandand,withtherighthand,pressandholdtheredbuttontoopenthelockingmechanism(Fig7).
 b. Liftthecylinderandholsterclearofthelockingmechanismandthenreleasetheredbutton(Fig8).
 c. Lowerthecylinderuntilitissupportedbytheharnessstraps(Fig9).Theholsterisheldbytwoharnessstraps,onexedandoneadjustable.
 d. Holdthecylindervalvetomovethecylinderandholsterasrequired.
• Toreconnectthedropdowncylinderholster,alignandpresstherollerontheholsterintothelockingmechanism.
3.3 After use
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WARNING
 Donotremovetheequipmentuntilinsafearea,clearofhazard.
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CAUTION
 Donotdroporthrowdownequipmentasdamagecouldoccur.
1. Loosenthefacemaskstraps.Asthesealbetweenthefacemaskandthefaceisbroken,presstheresetbutton(Fig1,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.Removetheface
maskandfullyextendallofthestrapsoftheheadharness.
 ○ Afterairlineuse–isolateanddisconnecttheindependentairsupplyfromthePASColt.Retthecapontotheairlineconnector.
 ○ Afteranescape–closethecylindervalve.
2. Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)tofullyventthesystem.
3. Removethelungdemandregulatorfromthefacemaskandstowitintheholder(Fig2,Item1).
4. Unbucklethewaistbelt,lifttheshoulderstrapbuckletoloosentheharnessandthenremovetheequipment.
5. Carryouttheafterusemaintenancetasksinthemaintenancetable(seeSection5.1).
4 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide shows fault diagnosis and repair information applicable to breathing apparatus users. Further troubleshooting and repair information is available in
InstructionsforUsesuppliedwithassociatedequipment(e.g.facemask).
ContactservicepersonnelorDrägerwhentheremedyinformationindicatesaservicetask,orifthesymptomremainsafterallremedyactionshavebeenattempted.
Symptom Fault Remedy
High-pressureairleakorfailedleaktest Looseordirtyconnector Disconnect,cleanandreconnectcouplingsandretest
Faultyhoseorcomponent Substituteuserreplaceableaccessoriesandretest
Airleakfromlungdemandregulator Iceparticlesonsealingelements Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)toallowarushofairtopass
throughthelungdemandregulatorandthenquicklypressthereset
button(Fig1,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
Airleakfrommedium-pressurehoseconnection
attherst-stageregulator(safetyreliefvalve)
FaultyO-ring,retainer,springorrst-stage
regulator
Servicetask
Highorlowmediumpressure First-stageregulatorfault Servicetask
Poorsoundingwhistle(iftted) Whistledirty Cleanwhistleuteandretest
Whistlenotfunctioningcorrectly(iftted) Activationmechanismfault Servicetask
5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance table
Serviceandtestthebreathingapparatus,includingout-of-useapparatus,inaccordancewiththemaintenancetable.Recordallservicedetailsandtesting.ReferalsototheInstructions
forUseforthelungdemandregulator,facemaskandotherassociatedequipment.
Additionalinspectionandtestingmayberequiredinthecountryofusetoensurecompliancewithnationalregulations.
Daily check–IfthePASColtisheldinaready-for-usecondition,checkdailythatthepointerofthecylinderpressureindicatorisinsidethegreenarea.Chargethecylinderifitisin
theredarea(seeSection5.2.2).
Component/
System
Task After use Every month Every year Every 10 years
Complete
apparatus
Cleananddisinfect(seeSection5.3) m
Visualinspection(seeSection3.1.1) m m
Functionaltesting(seeSection3.1.3) m m
Flowandstatictests(seeNote1) m
Lungdemand
regulator
Cleananddisinfect(seeNote2andSection5.3) m
First-stage
regulator
Medium-pressurecheck(seeNote1) m
Inspectthesinteredlter(seeNote1andNote3) m
Inspectthehigh-pressureconnectorO-ring(seeNote1andNote4) m
Overhaul.ContactDrägerfortheRepairExchange(REX)service(seeNote5) m
Cylinder Chargecylindertocorrectworkingpressure(seeSection5.2.2) m
Checkchargedpressure(storedcylindersonly) m
Checktestdateofcylinder(carboncompositecylindersover15yearsoldmustberetired) m
Recertication Accordingtonationalregulationsinthecountryofuse
Cylindervalve Overhaul Atthetimeofcylinderrecertication
Notes
m Drägerrecommendations
1 ThesemaintenancetasksmayonlybecarriedoutbyDrägerortrainedservicepersonnel.DetailsofthetestsarecontainedintheTechnicalManualwhichisissuedtoservice
personnelthathaveattendedarelevantDrägermaintenancecourse.
2 Lightly lubricate the O-ring of the lung demand regulator as required (recommended lubricant is Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant). Products other than the
recommendedlubricantarenottestedandmaydamagetheequipment.
3 Replacethesinteredlterifadropinrst-stageregulatorperformanceisobservedduringaowcheckorifitisvisiblydamaged.
4 Replacethehigh-pressureconnectorO-ringifitisfoundtoleakduringfunctionaltestingoriftheO-ringisvisiblydamaged.
5 Wherethebreathingapparatusissubjectedtoahighlevelofuse(intrainingestablishmentsetc.),reducetheoverhaulperiodfortherst-stageregulator.Inthesecircumstances,
Drägerrecommendthattheoverhaulfrequencyshouldbelessthan5,000applicationsofuse.Anapplicationofuseisdenedasasingleuseofthefullyassembledbreathing
apparatus,wheretheuserbreathesfromtheaircylinder.Itdoesnotincludesystempressurizationforpre-operationalchecks.
5.2 Maintenance tasks
5.2.1 Removing the cylinder
!
WARNING
 High-pressureairreleasemaycauseinjurytotheuserorotherpersonnelnearthebreathingapparatus.Closethecylindervalveandfullyventthesystembeforeattempting
todisconnectanaircylinder.
1. Closethecylindervalveandpressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)tofullyventthesystem.
2. Removetheanti-vibrationstrapfromthecylindervalve(Fig4).
3. Disconnectthecylindervalvefromtherst-stageregulator.
4. Carefullyremovethecylinderfromtheholster.Topreventdamage,ensurethatthehandwheeloftherst-stageregulatorremainsclearofthecylinder.
5.2.2 Air cylinder charging
!
WARNING
 Airqualityforcompressed-aircylindersmustconformtotheminimumgraderequirementsforType1gaseousairasdenedinCGA(CommoditySpecicationforAir)G-7.1
GradeDorhigherquality.
 Ifthebreathingairmoisturecontentexceedsrecommendedlevels,iceparticlescanform,reducingorblockingairow.Watercontentofthebreathingairinanycontainer
mustbechecked.
● Referalsototheinstructionssuppliedwiththecylinderandthechargingunitforrechargingthecylinder.
● Onlychargecompressed-aircylinderswhich:conformtonationalstandards,featuretheoriginalmanufacturer’stestdateandtestmark,havenotexceededthetestdateindicated
onthecylinderbythelasttestingstation,andarenotdamaged.
● Topreventingressofmoistureintothecylinder,ensurethatthecylindervalveremainscloseduntilconnectedtothechargingunit.
● Recharge to the rated working pressure of the cylinder. Dräger recommend a charge rate of 300 psi/minute. Rapid charging will increase the temperature resulting in an
incompletecharge.Recheckatambienttemperatureandtopupthechargeifrequired.
● Topreventoverchargingofthecylinder,Drägerrecommendusingapressure-limitingdeviceonthechargingcompressor.
5.3 Cleaning and disinfecting
!
CAUTION
 Cleaning agents and disinfectants listed below are not manufactured by
Drägerandhavebeenreviewedonlyforcompatibilitywhenusedtocleanor
disinfectthesubjectDrägerproduct(s).Readandcomplywithallinstructions
foruseprovidedbythemanufacturersofsuchagentsanddisinfectants.Dräger
expresslydisclaims all responsibility for any damage, personal injury or loss
resultingfromtheuseofsuchagentsordisinfectants.
 Donotexceed86°F(30°C)forwashing,disinfectingandrinsingsolutions.Do
notexceed140°F(60°C)fordrying,andremovecomponentsfromthedrying
facilityimmediatelywhendry.Dryingtimeinaheateddryermustnotexceed30
minutes.
 Donotimmersepneumaticincleaningsolutionsorwater.
 If water is trapped and then freezes inside the pneumatic system of the
breathing apparatus (such as the lung demand regulator), operation will be
impaired.Prevent any liquid from entering,and thoroughly drythe breathing
apparatusaftercleaningtopreventthisfromoccurring.
Referalsototheinstructionsforthefacemaskandotherassociatedequipment.
5.3.1 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (USA)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaningagent–1008GreenLiquidHandDishWash
● Disinfectingagent–800Spur-TexDisinfectantCleaner-Deodorant(concentration:
1.6%(2ozpergallon))
● Useonlycleanlint-freecloths.
1. Preparecleaningsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Cleanthebreathing
apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning solution to remove
excessdirt.
2. Preparedisinfectingsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Applytoallinternal
andexternalsurfaces,ensuringthatallsurfacesremainvisiblywetfor15minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning and
disinfectingagents.
4. Dryallcomponentsusingadrycloth,inaheateddryerorinair.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or electronic
componentsisrequired.
5.3.2 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (Canada)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaningagent–mildsoapsolution
● Disinfectingagent–NeutralDisinfectantCleaner(concentration:0.5%(0.5ozper
gallonor15mlper3.785liters))
● Useonlycleanlint-freecloths.
1. Preparecleaningsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Cleanthebreathing
apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning solution to remove
excessdirt.
2. Preparedisinfectingsolutionaspermanufacturer’sinstructions.Applytoallinternal
andexternalsurfaces,ensuringthatallsurfacesremainvisiblywetfor10minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning and
disinfectingagents.
4. Dryallcomponentsusingadrycloth,inaheateddryerorinair.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or electronic
componentsisrequired.
6 Storage
Store the equipment between 5 °F and 77 °F (-15 °C and +25 °C). Ensure that the
environmentisdry,freefromdustanddirt,anddoesnotsubjecttheequipmenttowear
ordamageduetoabrasion.Donotstoretheequipmentindirectsunlight.Notealsothe
following:
● Extendtheshoulderstrap,thewaistbeltandtheheadharnessstrapsoftheface
mask.
● Forstorage,placethefacemaskinaprotectivebag(contactDrägerforsupplyofa
suitablebag).
● Routerubberhosesinsuchawaythatthebendradiusisnottooacuteandthehose
isnotstretched,compressedortwisted.
● Fixtheapparatussecurelytoanyraisedmountingpointtopreventitfromfalling.
7 NIOSH Cautions and limitations
D–Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with
respirableairmeetingtherequirementsofCGAG-7.1GradeDorhigherquality.
E–UseonlythepressurerangesandhoselengthsspeciedintheUser’sInstructions.
I– Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in ammable or explosive
atmospheres.
J– Failuretoproperlyuseandmaintainthisproductcouldresultininjuryordeath.
M–Allapprovedrespiratorsshallbeselected,tted,used,andmaintainedinaccordance
withMSHA,OSHA,andotherapplicableregulations.
N–Neversubstitute,modify,add,oromitparts.Useonlyexactreplacementpartsinthe
congurationasspeciedbythemanufacturer.
O–RefertoUser’sInstructionsand/ormaintenancemanualsforinformationonuseand
maintenanceoftheserespirators.
S–Specialorcriticaluser’sinstructionsand/orspecicuselimitationsapply.Referto
User’sInstructionsbeforedonning.
7.1 S – Special or critical user’s instructions
● Approvedforuseattemperaturesabove-25°F(-31.7°C).
● During supplied airline respirator (SAR) use, the PAS Colt cylinder valve must
remain closed. If the independent air supply fails, immediately open the cylinder
valve,disconnecttheindependentairsupply,andproceedtofreshair.
● Theindependentairsupplymustmeetthefollowingcriteria:
 ○ Airlinepressureandowrequirements:pressure87to125psi;airowrateat
least550liters/minute.
 ○ Airline hose requirements: 5 feet to 300 feet of Dräger approved hose.
(Important note: The airline hose must not be made up of more than 12
individualhoses.)
8 Disposal
Whenrequired,disposeofthePASColtinaccordancewithnationalorlocalregulations
forwastedisposal.
9 Technical data
● Highpressureconnection:upto3000psi,connectiontoCGA346.
● Lungdemandregulatortofacemaskconnection:push-inconnector.
● Compressed-air cylinder: cylinders are available in aluminium or composite
materials(contactDräger forfulldetails).CylindersfromDrägeraresuppliedfully
charged.
● Independentairsupply:
 ○ Airlinepressureandowrequirements:pressure87to125psi;airowrateat
least550liters/minute.
 ○ Airline hose requirements: 5 feet to 300 feet of Dräger approved hose.
(Important note: The airline hose must not be made up of more than 12
individualhoses.)
● Low-pressurewhistleactivationpressure(iftted)–commencesintherange:72.5
to58psi;ceasesintherange:25to0psi.
10 Contact details
Any issues with the equipment, including damage, malfunction, or failure of the
breathing apparatus that may present a hazard to Dräger US Customer Service –
Phone1-800-858-1737.
Contactwiththecerticationorganizationmaybereachedat:
NIOSH,NPPTL–Phone1-412-386-4000
DraegerSafetyUKLimited
UllswaterClose Tel +441670352891
Blyth,NE244RG Fax +441670356266
UnitedKingdom www.draeger.com