Dräger PAS Colt Series User manual

3352428 (A3-D-P)
PAS Colt Series
Escape SCBA 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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NOTICE
 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 escaping from a contaminated environment using breathing air from
theaircylinder(self-containedbreathingapparatus–SCBA).
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 vent the pneumatic system. 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usetopreventlooseningoftheconnectorhandwheel.
● 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.
2.2 Intended use
Whenthisproductisusedwithanapprovedfacemaskandaircylinder,
it provides the wearer with respiratory protection for 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escaperespiratoryprotectionequipmentconforms
totherequirementsofNIOSH.Thisproductisapprovedforuse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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WARNING
 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airqualityshallmeettherequirementsforbreathingair
accordingtoCGAG-7.1GradeDorhigherquality.
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3629
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3630
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3631
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3625
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3632
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3000 PSI
EMPTY FUL
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OIL
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3633
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3000 PSI
EMPTY FUL
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3634
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3000PSI
EMPTY FUL
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3626
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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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CAUTION
 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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WARNING
 If the 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.
5. 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
3.2.1 Putting on the face mask and escape procedure
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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.
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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. 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.
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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againstusingthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)
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.
3.2.2 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
!
WARNING
 Donotremovetheequipmentuntilinsafearea,clearofhazard.
!
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.
2. Removethefacemaskandfullyextendallofthestrapsofthehead
harness.
3. Closethecylindervalve.
4. Pressthepurgebutton(Fig1,Item2)tofullyventthesystem.
5. Removethelungdemandregulatorfromthefacemaskandstowitin
theholder(Fig2,Item1).
6. Unbuckle the waist belt, lift the shoulder strap buckle to loosen the
harnessandthenremovetheequipment.
7. Carryouttheafteruse maintenancetasksinthemaintenancetable
(seeSection5.1).
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3352428 (A3-D-P)
PAS Colt Series
Escape SCBA respiratory protection equipment
Instructions for Use
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3352428
©DrägerSafetyUKLimited
Edition10–November2015
Subjecttoalteration
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
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).
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.
10 Contact details
Anyissueswiththeequipment,includingdamage,malfunction,orfailure
ofthebreathingapparatusthatmaypresentahazardtotheusershould
bereported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
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
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.
 ○ 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
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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Useforthelungdemandregulator,facemaskandotherassociatedequipment.
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