Dräger PSS 5000 Series User manual

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PSS 5000 Series
Self-contained breathing apparatus with Sentinel 7000 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 equipment only for the purposes
speciedin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.
● UseoftheapparatusshouldbeconsistentwithNFPA1500–Standardon
FireDepartmentOccupationalSafetyandHealthProgram.
● All approved respiratory equipment shall be selected, tted, used,
and maintained in accordance with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health
Administration),OSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration),and
otherapplicableregulations.
● Donotuseanyformofchemicalmarkingorpaintontheequipment.
● TheairsupplyshallmeettherequirementsforbreathingairaccordingtoCGA
G–7.1,GradeDorhigherqualityand,whereappropriate,beinaccordance
with:NFPA1989StandardonBreathingAirQualityforEmergencyServices
RespiratoryProtection.
● 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.
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CAUTION
 This device has been tested and complies with the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) rules. Changes or modications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void your authority to
operatethisproduct.
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.
1.3 Trademarks
FPS® is a registered trademark of Dräger in the United States and/or other
countries.ContactDrägerfordetails.
Procell®and Duracell®areregisteredtrademarksofDuracellU.S.Operations,
Inc.intheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
Panasonic®isaregisteredtrademarkofPanasonicCorporation,Japaninthe
UnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
Dow Corning® and Molykote® are registered trademarks of Dow Corning
CorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.
2 Description
2.1 Product overview
TheDräger PSS5000 Seriesisa compactand lightweightbreathing apparatus
thatprovidesthewearerwithrespiratoryprotectionusinganopen-circuit,pressure-
demand,compressed-airsystem.Theapparatuscanbeusedasaself-contained
system, or with an independent air supply for supplied-air respirator (SAR)
operations.TheseriesiscompatiblewithawiderangeofDrägercompressed-air
cylindersandfacemasks(e.g.FPS®7000facemasks,andaluminumorcomposite
cylinders).Theproductincludesthefollowingelectronicmonitoringsystems:
● ADrägerSentinel7000electronicmonitoringsystem,withintegralPASS
(personalalertsafetysystem).
● ADrägerwirelessHUD(head-updisplay)unit.
2.2 Feature description
The carrying system has a carbon-composite backplate, with adjustable
shoulderstrapsandwaistbeltconnectedusingquickreleaseconnectors.The
waist pad is connected at a exible joint to compensate for the twisting and
bendingoftheuser.
Allvariantsusethesamehigh-performancerst-stageregulator(Fig1,Item5)
ttedwithawhistlethatsoundsattheend-of-servicetime(EOST)(seeSection8
forthe EOSTactivationpressures).Theregulator suppliesmedium-pressure
breathing air through a medium-pressure hose (Fig 1, Item 6) and a quick
coupling (Fig 1, Item 2) to an attached lung demand regulator. Incorporated
intherst-stageregulatorisaRICUAC(rapidinterventioncrewuniversalair
connection)(Fig 1, Item 4),which is amale coupling that allowsemergency
rellingoftheaircylinderwhilewearerisbreathingfromtheapparatus.
The system is switched on by pressing the left and right buttons on the user
interface,orbycylinderpressurefeltatapressuremoduleinthebackplate,with
pressuretransmittedtothepressuremodulethroughahigh-pressurehose(Fig1,
Item3)whenthecylinderisopened.Atswitchon,theunitperformsaselfcheck,
and once the self check is passed, the system adopts the active mode where
theelectronicfunctionsareoperational.Duringtheselfchecksequence,theunit
scrollsthroughaseriesofscreensandprovidesstart-upinformationandoptions,
including:
● Themainbatterychargestate.
● Theelectronicleaktestoption.
● Thepersonalidentity(scrollingdata)option.
● Ifthesystemfailstheselfcheck,theunitprovidesfailsignalattheendof
thesequence.
ThePASSalarmcanbeactivatedmanuallyorautomatically.Themanualalarm
isactivatedbypressingtheyellowbuttonontheuserinterface(Fig2,Item2).
Theautomaticalarmusesamotionsensortodetectmovementandactivatesa
pre-alarmandmainalarmattimedintervalswhennomovementissensed.The
pre-alarmactivatesafter21-25secondswithoutmovement,andthemainalarm
activatesafterafurther8secondswithoutmovement.
ThewirelessHUDttedinthefacemaskprovidesvisualindicationsofsystem
conditions(seetheHUDInstructionsforUse3356234forfulldetails).Signals
fromtheSentinel7000totheHUDarefromapressuretransducer/transmitter
incorporatedinthepressuremodule.
System power supplies are the main battery in the backplate, the back-up
batteryinthepressuremoduleandtheHUDbatteryintheHUD.
A Dräger PC Link Module, congured to a Windows based PC software
package,isavailableasanoptionalaccessorythatallowswirelessreadingand
reprogrammingof the unit.The linkmodule allows reprogrammingthe system
operating settings, enabling additional functions, and downloading a record of
events(datalog).ContactDrägerforfulldetails.Thefunctions andparameters
describedinthisdocumentarethedefaultsettingsfortheSentinel7000.
Compressed-air cylinders, lung demand regulators and face masks
TheDrägerPSS5000Seriesiscompatiblewithaluminumorcompositematerial
cylindersof30to60minutecapacity,andisavailablein2216psior4500psi
versions. Full descriptions and user instructions are contained in separate
instructionssuppliedwiththecylinder,facemaskorlungdemandregulator.
2.3 Intended use
The Dräger PSS 5000 Series breathing apparatus is intended for use in
applications where a high level of respiratory protection is required. When
usedwithanapprovedlungdemandregulator,facemaskandaircylinder,the
breathingapparatusprovidesawearerwithrespiratoryprotectionforworking
incontaminatedoroxygen-decientconditions.
Thecylinder,lung demandregulator,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.
ContactDrägerforfurtherinformation.
2.3.1 Limitation
A limitation of the PASS automatic distress alarm is that the motion sensor
detects movement or vibration to which the wearer is subjected, and may
notactivateifthewearerismotionlessonamovingplatform(forexampleon
movingorvibratingmachinery).
2.4 Approvals
TheDrägerPSS5000SeriesiscertiedbyNIOSHandincertaincombinations
to provide protection from military grade chemical, biological, radiological,
andnuclearhazards(CBRN).The seriesisalsocertied bySEItomeet the
requirementsofNFPA1981:2007andNFPA1982:2007.Theapparatusmust
onlybeusedinconjunctionwithcompressed-aircylindersapprovedbyNIOSH.
2.5 Explanation of marking and symbols
Refertothe relevantauthority forexplanationof approvalbodysymbols and
markingontheequipment.Examplesofothermarkingoncomponentpartsof
the breathing apparatus are:
2117
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3382
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3380
1
3381
2
psi
 BRAC-1359  – Drägerserialnumber
 08/09   – Monthandyearofmanufacture
 3356812orR21034 – Drägerpartnumber
 SF   – Standardforcecoupling
 LF   – Lowforcecoupling
3 Use
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WARNING
 Only trained and competent personnel should prepare and use
breathingapparatus.Ensurethatanyaccessories,ancillaryequipment
andotherprotectiveclothingitemsdonotinterferewiththeapparatus
anddonotcreateasafetyhazard.
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WARNING
 Theeffectiveworkingduration ofthe apparatusisdependent onthe
initialairsupplyavailableandthebreathingrateofthewearer.Fillair
cylinderstotheirfullratedpressurepriortouse,anddonotcommence
any operation (including supplied-air respirator (SAR) operations)
usingacylinderthatislessthan90percentfull.
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CAUTION
 Donotapplyexcessiveforceorusetoolstoopenorcloseacylinder
valve,anddonotdroporthrowdownthebreathingapparatus.
Refertothefollowingadditionalinformationbeforepreparingorusing
the breathing apparatus:
● Thespecialinstructions(seeSection9).
● For non-CBRN use see the separate NIOSH Approval Label
3359028forapprovedcongurations.
● For CBRN use see the separate NIOSH CBRNApproval Label
3359027 for approved congurations. For CBRN use the user
must also refer to the FPS® NFPA Lung demand Regulator and
CBRNSpecialInstructions3356259.
3.1 Preparation for use
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 Thedisplayscreenmaybettedwithathinexibleprotectivecovering.
Removethiscoveringbeforerstuse.
 Ifonactivationtheunitfailstooperateoralowbatteryalarmactivates,
renewtherelevantbatteries.
1. Carryoutavisualinspectionoftheapparatus(seeSection3.5.1).
2. Installthemainbatteryandtheback-upbatteryifnecessary(seeSection
3.5.2).
3. Fittheaircylinder(seeSection3.5.3).
4. Pressthemalecouplingofthelungdemandregulatorhoseintothefemale
couplingofthemedium-pressurehoseuntil anaudibleclickisheard(do
notconnecttheregulatortothefacemaskatthisstage).
5. Presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)toaligntheredspotsand
thenreleasethebuttontoswitchoffthebypass.
6. InstalltheHUDintothefacemaskifnecessary(seetheHUDInstructions
forUse3356234).
7. Carryoutafullfunctionaltestoftheapparatus(seeSection3.6).
8. Align and push the lung demand regulator into face mask port until it
latchesinposition,andchecktheattachmentbygentlyattemptingtopull
thecouplingapart.
3.2 Putting on the apparatus
1. Fullyloosenthe shoulderstrapsandwaist beltandput onthebreathing
apparatus.
2. Checkthatthe shoulderpadsare nottwistedand taketheweightofthe
systemontheshouldersbypullingtheshoulderstraps.Donotfullytighten
atthisstage.
3. Closethewaistbeltbuckleandpulltheendsofthewaistbeltforwarduntil
thestrappaddingtssecurelyandcomfortablyoverthehips(Fig4).Tuck
thebeltendsbehindthewaistpad.
4. Pulltheshoulder strapsuntilthe breathingapparatusrests securelyand
comfortablyonthehips.Donotovertighten.Pullthestrapretainersdown
tosecurethestrapends(Fig5).
5. Fullyloosentheheadstrapsofthefacemaskandplacetheneckstrapover
thebackoftheneck.
6. Presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
7. Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,topressurize
system.TheSentinel7000andHUDsystemswillactivate.
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WARNING
 For use in a CBRN environment, use only the face mask sizes that
havebeenconrmedbyaquantitativettest(QNFT).
8. Puton the facemask andcheck for tightt (fornon-CBRN use seethe
Dräger FPS® 7000 Face Mask Instructions for Use 9021721; for CBRN
use see the FPS® NFPA Lung Demand Regulator and CBRN Special
Instructions3356259).
3.3 During use
!
WARNING
 Fullyopenallcylindervalvesandensurethattheyremainopenduring
use.
 Users should be in a safe area before the whistle or end-of-service
time warnings commence. Evacuate to a safe area immediately if
warningscommenceduringanoperation.
Observeallwarninganddisplaysignalsshownorindicatedbythesystem,and
note the following:
● Regularly check the user interface display to conrm the exact cylinder
pressureandtheremainingtimeuntilthetoend-of-servicetime(EOST)alarm
activates(seeSection8fortheEOSTactivationpressures).Bothareshown
numericallyonthenormaloperatingscreen(Fig6).Cylinderpressureisalso
shown as follows:
 ○ The HUD LEDs show the approximate cylinder pressure (see
Section3.3.1).
 ○ Thesegmentsontheuserinterfacescreenshowtheapproximatecylinder
pressure(Fig6).
● Foremergencyhelporassistance,presstheyellowbuttoninthecenterofthe
userinterfacetoactivatethemanualalarm.
● Toilluminatethedisplaybacklight,pressandreleasetheleftorrightbuttonof
theuserinterface.
 ○ Pressingtherightbuttonwillalsoscrollanyprogrammedpersonalidentity
information(seeSection3.7.1).
● Reacttothefollowingalarmandwarningsignalsasnecessary:
 ○ EOST–Theuserinterfaceemitsanaudiblealarmtone,andredandblue
LEDsashandtherstquartersectorofthesegmentdisplayashesred.
TheredLED(RinFig7)ontheHUDashes.Themechanicalwhistleon
therst-stageregulatorsounds.
 ○ PASS pre-alarm – If no movement is detected for approximately
25 seconds, a repeating audible alarm tone is emitted from the user
interface and the second sounder. Move the user interface within
8secondstocancelthealarm(donotattempttousethebuttonstoswitch
offthepre-alarm).
 ○ PASSmainalarm–Ifnomovementisdetectedafter8secondsofpre-
alarm,ahigh-levelsweepingalarmisemittedfromtheuserinterfaceand
thesecondsounder.RedandblueLEDsontheuserinterfaceandthetop
andbottomofthesecondsounderashintermittently.Theuserinterface
3088
5
1
2
3
456
LR
2
3
1
2


1
3
3383
6
psi
2189
7
R
A
G
G
B
G/Y
2580
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displaystheautomaticalarmicon( ).Simultaneouslypressandholdthe
leftandrightbuttonsoftheuserinterfacetocancelthealarm.
 ○ Low main battery – A low battery icon displays on the user interface
(Fig8),andthebatteryLED(G/YinFig7)ontheHUDashesyellow.
 ○ LowHUDbattery–ThebatteryLED(G/YinFig7)ashesgreen.
 ○ LossofHUDcommunication–ThebluecommunicationLED(BinFig7)
ashes.
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WARNING
 Usingthebypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)willuseairfromthecylinder
andrapidlyreducetheworkingdurationoftheapparatus.
● If additional air is required, briey press and release the bypass button
(Fig3,Item3)todeliverasinglejetofairintothefacemask.
!
WARNING
 The emergency air ow procedures below may greatly reduce the
operating duration of the air supply. When activated the user must
immediatelyevacuatetoasafearea.Thereasonforusingtheprocedure
mustbeinvestigatedandrepairedbeforereusingtheapparatus.
● Additionalairowrequired(emergencyprocedureonlyusedintheunlikely
conditionofloworblockedairow)–Pressandrotatethebypassbutton
(Fig3,Item3)todeliverasustainedairsupply(85to130liters/minute)into
thefacemask.
● Excessive or loss of air ow (emergency procedure only used in the
unlikelyconditionofhighorlossofairow)–Closethecylindervalvethen
immediatelybegin to slowly reopenthe valve. Usethe cylinder valve as
a regulating valve to set the air ow to meet the user requirement. This
procedurecanbeusedwithscrew-typeandratchet-typecylindervalves.
3.3.1 Head-up display LEDs
ThecylindercontentsLEDs(R/A/G/GinFig7)indicatethatcylinderpressureis
withintherangesshowninthefollowingtable.
LEDs
Cylinder contents Red
(R)
Amber
(A)
Green
(G)
Green
(G)
Fullto3/4 ● ● ● ●
3/4to1/2 ● ● ●
1/2(amberashesfor20seconds) ● *
1/2to1/4 ● ●
1/4toapproximately100psi *
Key:  ●On  *Flashing
3.4 After Use
!
WARNING
 Do not remove the breathing apparatus until in a safe breathing
environment.
1. Loosen the face mask straps.As the seal between the face mask and the
faceisbroken,presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositive
pressure.Fullyremovethefacemaskandextendallofthestrapsofthehead
harness.
2. Closethecylindervalve.
3. Pressthefrontbutton(Fig3,Item2)toventsystemandthenpressthereset
button(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
4. Releasethewaistbeltbuckle.
5. Lifttheshoulderstrapendstoreleasethestrapretainers(Fig5)andthenlift
theshoulderstrapbucklestoloosenthestraps.
6. Removethebreathingapparatusandfacemask.
7. If the lung demand regulator has been set to bypass, press and rotate the
bypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)toaligntheredspotsandthenreleasetoswitch
offthebypass.
8. Pressandholdtheleftandrightbuttonsoftheuserinterfaceuntilthedisplay
clears,thenimmediatelyreleasethebuttons.Afterapproximately180seconds,
allsixHUDLEDswillashtwicetoindicatethattheunithasloggedoff.
9. Carryouttheafterusetasksinthemaintenancetable(seeSection5.1).
10. Removetheaircylinderifrequired(seeSection3.5.3).
11. Pass the breathing apparatus to the service department with details of any
faultsordamagethatoccurredduringuse.
3.5 Common user tasks
3.5.1 Visual inspection
A visual inspection must check 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.
3.5.2 Fitting or replacing the batteries
!
WARNING
 Dangerofexplosionorre.Donotremoveorinstallthebatteriesinan
explosiveorammableatmosphere.
 Explosion,reorchemicalhazard.Donotexposethebatteriestoheat
sources,donotattempttorechargeanynon-rechargeablebattery,and
donotshortoutthebatteryterminals.
 Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.Useonly
the recommended battery type, replace batteries as a matched set,
anddonotmixnewandusedbatteries.
!
CAUTION
 Environmentalhazard.Dispose ofusedbatteriesin accordancewith
nationalorlocalregulations.
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NOTICE
 Theback-upbatterywillonlysupplypowerwhenthemainbatteryis
disconnectedordischarged.Whenthisoccurs,theback-upbatterywill
onlysupplypowerforHUDfunctions.
 Ifthedisplayscreen switchesoffandthefunctionalityof theHUDis
poweredbytheback-upbattery duringuse,Drägerrecommendthat
theback-upbatteryisreplacedafteruse.
General battery information
● Thenormaloperatinglifeofthebatteriesisdependentonoperatingtime,
frequencyofalarmsandambienttemperature.
● Removedischargedbatteriesfromtheproduct.
Systembatteries:
Mainbattery:7.5V(5x1.5VAAalkalinebatteries)
Back-upbattery:3V(CR123lithiumbattery)
HUDbattery:3V(CR123lithiumbattery).
2797
10
2798
11
2743
12
3094
14
D
3095
15
3379
13
1
2804
9
1
2330
17
2191
18
MPa
psi
bar
3384
19
2279
20
2373
21
3385
22
psi
3386
23
psi
3387
24
psi
2201
16
Useonlythefollowingapprovedbatterytypes:
Procell®byDuracell®LR6(1.5V)
Duracell®PlusLR6(1.5V)
Panasonic®CR123AL/1BP(3V).
Back-up battery
1. Orientatetheapparatustoaccessthebatterycompartment.
2. Unscrewandremovethebatterycap(Fig9,Item1)usingasuitablecoin.
3. Insertthebattery,+veterminalendrst,intothebatterycompartment.
4. Retandsecurethebatterycap.Donotovertighten.
Main battery pack
1. Inspectthesealingrimaroundthebatteryterminals.Ensurethattheterminals
ofthebatteryandthepressuretransmittermodulearecleanandundamaged.
2. Liftandturnovertheapparatustoaccessthepressuretransmittermodule.
3. Insertthebatterypackintothebackplaterecess(Fig10).
4. Positionthumbsontopofthetwoscrewsandpushdownrmlytolockthe
batterypack(Fig11).
5. Whilst pushing down, conrm the two sliding locks move to their locked
positionviewedthroughthetwokeyholesasillustrated(Fig12).
6. TheSentinel7000willemitasingletoneandwillcommencetheself-check
sequence(describedinSection3.6.1).
7. Switchofftheunitifrequiredoncetheunithaspassedtheselfcheck.To
switchoff,pressandholdtheleftandrightbuttonsoftheuserinterfaceuntil
thedisplayclears,thenimmediatelyreleasethebuttons.
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 To remove the main battery insert and press the two pronged key
(supplied with the breathing apparatus) into the two keyholes at the
baseofthebattery.Thiswillopenthelockinglatchallowingthebattery
toberemoved.
Main battery pack –cell replacement
1. Removetheeightscrewsusinga2.5 mmhexagonkey,andremovethe
batterycover.
2. Remove the discharged batteries and install a new set observing the
polaritymarkedinsidethepack.
3. Checkthesealingringandretthebatterycoverandscrews.Donotover
tightenthescrews:Drägerrecommendtorqueof0.5lbfft(0.7Nm).
3.5.3 Aircylinderttingandremoving
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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.
 Impactdamagetothecylindervalveorrst-stageregulatorconnector
may prevent valve connection or cause an air leak. Handle the air
cylinderandbreathingapparatuswithcare.
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 Thefollowinginstructionsareforathreadedcylindercoupling.Fitting
aquick-connectcylindercouplingisdetailedinaseparatedocument
(seetheQuick-ConnectCylinderCouplingUserInstructions3356260).
Fitting the cylinder
1. Checkthethreadsofthecylindervalveportandtherst-stageregulator.
EnsurethattheO-ringseal(Fig13,Item1)intherst-stageregulatoris
cleanandundamaged.
2. Laythebackplatehorizontal,withtherst-stageregulatoruppermost,and
fullyextendthecylinderstrap.
3. Insertthecylinderthroughtheloopofthestrap,andalignthevalvewiththe
regulator.
4. Liftthecylinderandbackplateintotheverticalposition(supportedonthe
endofthecylinderoppositethevalve).
5. Tightenthehandwheeloftheregulator,usingonlythethumbandindexnger,
untiladenitemetal-to-metalcontactisfelt.Donotusetoolsorovertighten.
6. Placetheunitbackintothehorizontalposition.
7. Takeuptheslackinthecylinderstrap(Fig14).
8. Pullthestrapoverthecylindertooperatethecamlock(Fig15)andsecure
usingthehook-and-loopfastener.
Removing the cylinder
1. Closethecylindervalveandpressthefrontbutton(Fig3,Item2)tofully
ventthesystem.
2. Laythebackplatehorizontal,withthecylinderuppermost.
3. Removethefreeendofthecylinderstrapfromthehook-and-loopfastener.
4. Liftthestrapagainstthecamlocktoreleasethebuckletensionandloosen
thestrap.
5. Disconnectthecylindervalvefromtherst-stageregulator.
6. Liftthecylinderawayfromtherst-stageregulatorandremovethecylinder.
3.6 Functional testing
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WARNING
 Failure of the breathing apparatus to meet any of the standards or
parametersdescribedinthefunctionaltestsindicates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.
Assemblethebreathingapparatusasdescribedinthepreparationforuse(see
Section3.1)beforecommencinganyfunctionaltesting.
A full functional test includes the self check, the PASS check, and the leak
andEOST/whistletestsinthissection.Duringthefunctionaltestingcheckthe
display and the audible alarms and do not use the equipment if any of the
following is found:
● Anycasingiscrackedorbroken.
● TheLCDdisplayoftheuserinterfacecannotberead,oroneormoreofthe
displaysegmentsorLEDsisinoperative.
● Audibleand/orvisualalarmsarenotfunctioning.
● Anyfaulticonisshown.
3.6.1 Self check
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 If the battery voltage is very low (below a minimum preset voltage),
thebacklightilluminates,thelowbatteryicon(Fig8)displays,theunit
emitsaseriesoftonesandthenswitchesoff.Ifthisoccurs,ortheunit
failstoswitchon,replacethebattery(seeSection3.5.2).
1. Press the left button of the user interface to activate the self-check
sequence:
 a. The unit will commence the self-check. During the sequence, the
systemchecksalarmsandindicatorsandthedisplayscrollsthrough
a series of start-up screens. For a full description of the start-up
sequenceandoptions,seeSection3.7.
 b. At the end of the sequence, the normal operating screen displays,
andthegreenLEDashesatapproximatelyonesecond intervalsto
indicatethattheSentinel7000haspassedtheselfcheckandisinthe
activemode.
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 Ifthecrossiconwithafaultcodedisplays(Fig16),theSentinel7000
hasfailedtheselfcheck.RecordthefaultcodeandcontactDrägerfor
repair.
3.6.2 PASS Check
1. Press the Yellow button in the centre of the user interface. The distress
alarm sounds, the manual alarm icon ( ) displays and the red and blue
LEDsashintermittently.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the left and right buttons until the alarm
stops.
3. Immobilizetheuserinterface.After21to25secondsthepre-alarmsounds
andthebacklightashes.Immediatelymovetheunittocancelthealarm.
4. Immobilize the user interface again and do not cancel the pre-alarm.
After 8 seconds of pre-alarm, the main alarm sounds, the alarm icon
( )displays,andalloftheuserinterfaceLEDsashintermittently.
5. Simultaneously press and hold the left and right buttons to cancel the
alarm.
6. Toswitchoff,againpressandholdtheleftandrightbuttonsuntilthedisplay
clears,thenimmediatelyreleasethebuttons.
3.6.3 High-pressure leak test
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 Thisisnot intended as afunctional test of HUD. Ifthe HUD fails to
operateasdescribed,seetheHUDInstructionsforUse.
1. Placethefacemasknexttothebreathingapparatus(withinthreefeetof
thepressuremodule).
2. Presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)toaligntheredspotsand
thenreleasethebuttontoswitchoffthebypass.

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3. Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,topressurize
system.TheSentinel7000selfcheckcommences.
 ○ Upto approximately 45seconds after thestart of theselfcheck, all
six HUD LEDs (Fig 7) will ash twice to indicate that the Sentinel
7000iscommunicatingwiththeHUD.ThecylindercontentsLEDswill
thenashonfor15secondsandofffor45secondscontinuously(the
numberofLEDsisdependentonthecylinderairpressure).
4. Close the cylinder valve and observe the user interface display. The
pressurereadingshallnotdecreasemorethan300psiin20seconds.
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CAUTION
 If the breathing apparatus fails this test, or an immediate leak is
evident,donotcontinuewiththetest.Ventthepressure,switchoffthe
systemandcontactDrägerforrepair.
3.6.4 Optional electronic leak test
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 ThistestisanoptionalfunctionoftheSentinelsystemwhichcanonly
beusedifitiscongured.ContactDrägerfordetails.
 Thisisnot intended as afunctional test of HUD. Ifthe HUD fails to
operateasdescribed,seetheHUDInstructionsforUse3356234.
1. Placethefacemasknexttothebreathingapparatus(withinthreefeetof
thepressuremodule).
2. Presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)toaligntheredspotsand
thenreleasethebuttontoswitchoffthebypass.
3. Press the left button of the user interface to activate the self-check
sequence.
 ○ Upto approximately 45seconds after thestart of theselfcheck, all
six HUD LEDs (Fig 7) will ash twice to indicate that the Sentinel
7000iscommunicatingwiththeHUD.ThecylindercontentsLEDswill
thenashonfor15secondsandofffor45secondscontinuously(the
numberofLEDsisdependentonthecylinderairpressure).
4. Whentheperformleaktesticon( )displays,presstheleftbutton.
5. Theopenvalveicon( )displaysandtheradialsegmentsbegintoswitch
offclockwise.
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 Open the cylinder valve before the last segment switches off or the
low-pressure icon ( )willdisplaybrieyandtheself-checkwillrestart.
 Ifthecylinderpressureisverylowandfallsbelowapresetthreshold
during pressure stabilization, the low pressure icon ( ) will display
brieyandtheselfcheckwillrestart.
6. Immediatelyopenthecylindervalve.Asingletonesoundsandthescreen
alternatesbetweentheclosecylindervalveicon( ) and press right button
icon ( ).
7. Immediately close the cylinder valve and then press the right button.
Pressure stabilizing starts, the wait icon ( ) displays, and the radial
segmentsswitchoffclockwise.
8. Whenstabilizingiscompleteasingletonesounds,theleaktesttimingicon
()displays,andtheradialsegmentsswitchoffclockwise.
9. Whentimingiscompleteasingletonesoundsandthetestresultisshown:
 a. Theleaktestpassedicon( )indicatesaleaktestpass.Observethe
noticebelowandcontinuetotheEOST/whistletest(Section3.6.5).
 b. Theleaktestfailedicon( )indicatesaleaktestfail.Investigateand
repairthefault(seeSection4),andthenrepeattheleaktest.
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 Theleaktestpassedicon( )displaysforuptothreeminutes.The
EOST/whistletestmustbecompletedwithinthattimeortheunitwill
resetandtheselfcheckwillrestart.
3.6.5 EOST/whistle test
1. Cover the outlet port of the lung demand regulator with the palm of the
handandpressthefrontbutton(Fig3,Item2).
2. CarefullyliftthepalmofthehandtoslowlyventthesystemuntiltheEOST
alarmsactivate,andobservethepressuredisplayedontheuserinterface.
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 Electronicandmechanicalactivationdoesnotneedtobesimultaneous
but both must be within the acceptable range (see EOSTAlarms in
Section8).
3. Allowthesystemtoventfully.Thedisplaywillshowzeropressureandall
userinterfaceLEDs(Fig2,Item3)willashatapproximatelyonesecond
intervals.
4. Press and hold the left and right buttons of the user interface until the
displayclears,thenimmediatelyreleasethebuttons.
 ○ Afterapproximately180secondsallsixHUDLEDswillashtwiceto
indicatethatithasloggedofffromtheSentinel7000.
5. Presstheresetbutton(Fig3,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
3.7 Sentinel 7000 self check
(start-up sequence and options)
Each time the electronic system switches on (with or without an air cylinder
tted),thedisplayscrollsthroughaseriesofscreensastheelectronicsystem
runstheselfcheck.Thestart-upsequenceis:
1. The unit emits a single tone from the user interface and the second
sounder,andthewaiticon(Fig17)displays.
2. Thetickicon(Fig18)displaysandtheblue,redandgreenLEDsilluminate.
3. The battery icon (Fig 19) displays. The segments around the screen
indicatetheconditionofthemainbattery(allsegmentslledindicatesfull
battery).
4. Theleaktesticon(Fig20)displaysifthisoptioniscongured.Pressingthe
leftbuttonstartstheleaktestprocedure(seeSection3.6.4).
5. Thepersonalidentityicon(Fig21)displays.Pressingtheleftbuttonstarts
theproceduretoreadpersonalidentityinformationfromapersonalIDcard
(seeSection3.7.1).
6. Theautomaticalarmicon(Fig22)displaysandalarmtonessound.
7. Endofsequence–Thenormaloperatingscreen(Fig6)displaysandthe
greenLEDashesatonesecondintervals.
3.7.1 Personal identity information
Personalidentityinformation(e.g.username,brigadename,stationnumber)
canbestoredintheuserinterfacememory.Oncestored,theinformationcan
bescrolledacrossthescreenbypressingtherightbuttonoftheuserinterface
duringuse.Theproceduretouploadinformationfromapersonal(user)IDcard
intotheuserinterfacememoryisshownbelow.
1. LocateandholdthepersonalIDcardontothebackoftheuserinterface,
directlybehindthescreen.
2. Presstheleftbuttonoftheuserinterfacetostarttheself-checksequence.
3. Whenthepersonalidentityscreen(Fig21)displays,immediatelypressthe
leftbutton.Thescreenwillbriey illuminateand theradialsegments will
begintoswitchoffclockwise.
4. The system will read, upload and store the data from the transponder
embeddedinthecardtothememoryintheuserinterface.Whenthefull
datauploadiscomplete,thescreenwilldisplaythetickicon(Fig23).
5. Pressandreleasetherightbuttonoftheuserinterfacetocheckthatthe
uploadeddataiscorrect.Theuserdetailswillscrollfromrighttoleftacross
thescreen(Fig24).Repeattheprocedureiftheinformationisincomplete
orinaccurate.
6. Ifrequired,switchoffbypressingandholdingtheleftandrightbuttonsoftheuserinterfaceuntilthedisplayclears,thenimmediatelyreleasethebuttons.
FurtheroptionsforpersonalidentityinformationandadditionalscrollingoptionsareavailableusingthePCLinkModule.ContactDrägerforfulldetails.
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.
Wherethetroubleshootingguideshowsmorethanonefaultorremedy,carryoutrepairactionsintheorderthattheyappearinthetable.
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
Facemaskairleak LungdemandregulatorO-ringleaking
Headstrapsnottight
Exhalationvalveleaking
Speechdiaphragmdefective
ReneworlubricateO-ring
Tighten
Servicetask
Servicetask
Unsatisfactorycommunication Speechdiaphragmdefective Servicetask
High-pressureairleakorfailedleaktest Looseordirtyconnector
Faultyhoseorcomponent
Disconnect,cleanandreconnectcouplingsandretest
Substitute user replaceable accessories and retest
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
Lungdemandregulatorallowingconstantairowinto
thefacemask
Bypassbuttonengaged
Internalfault
Turnoffthebypassbutton(Fig3,Item3)
Servicetask
Highorlowmediumpressure First-stageregulatorfault Servicetask
Poor sounding whistle Whistledirty Cleanwhistleuteandretest
Whistlenotfunctioningcorrectly Activationmechanismfault Servicetask
Lowbatteryindicationontheuserinterface(Fig8) Lowmainbattery Renewthemainbattery
Faultcodeindicationontheuserinterface(Fig16) Sentinel 7000 failure Servicetask
Sentinel 7000 will not switch on Lowmainbattery
Lowcylinderpressure(below145psi)
Unknown
Renewthemainbattery
Rechargecylindertomaximumworkingpressure
Servicetask
HUDG/YLEDashinggreen LowHUDbattery RenewtheHUDbattery
HUDG/YLEDashingyellow Lowmainbattery Renewthemainbattery
HUDwillnotlogontotheSentinel7000 HUDoutofrange
LowHUDbattery
Lowcylinderpressure(below100psi)
MovetheHUDtowithinthreefeetofthepressuremodule
RenewtheHUDbattery
Rechargecylindertomaximumworkingpressure
Batterypackslidinglocksnotmovingtothelocked
position


Dirty,damagedorfaultycomponents Attemptremedyactionsintheordershownbelow:
1.Pushdownrmlyonthebatterypack
2.Removeandcleanthebatterypackandbackplate
recessandretry
3.Replacethebatterypackandretry
4.ContactDräger
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.
Component/
System
Task Before
use
After
use
Every
month
Every
year
Every
10 years
Complete
apparatus
Visualinspection(seeNote1andSection3.5.1)   
Functionaltesting(seeSection3.6)  
Flowandstatictests(seeNote2) 
Lungdemand
regulator
Checkpush-intypeconnectorsforlubricant(seeNote3) 
First-stage
regulator
Medium-pressurecheck(seeNote2) 
Inspectthesinteredlter(seeNote2andNote4) 
Inspectthehigh-pressureconnectorO-ring(seeNote2andNote5) 
Overhaul.ContactDrägerfortheRepairExchange(REX)service(seeNote6) 
Cylinder Chargecylindertocorrectworkingpressure(seeSection5.3.1) 
Checkchargedpressure(storedcylindersonly) 
Checktestdateofcylinder(carboncompositecylindersover15yearsoldmustberetired) 
Recertication Accordingtonationalregulationsinthecountry
of use
Cylindervalve Overhaul Atthetimeofcylinderrecertication
Notes
 Drägerrecommendations
1 Cleantheequipmentifitisdirty.Ifittheequipmenthasbeenexposedtocontaminants,disinfectanycomponentsthatcomeintodirectandprolongedcontact
withtheskin.
2 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.
3 Asaguide,lubricantshouldbefeltonthengersbutnotseen.Ifrelubricationisrequired,lightlyapplyDowCorning®Molykote®111 (other lubricants are not
testedandmaydamagetheequipment).
4 Replacethesinteredlterifadropinrst-stageregulatorperformanceisobservedduringaowcheckorifitisvisiblydamaged.
5 Replacethehigh-pressureconnectorO-ringifitisfoundtoleakduringfunctionaltestingoriftheO-ringisvisiblydamaged.
6 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 Cleaning and disinfecting
!
CAUTION
 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orelectroniccomponents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.
Forinformationaboutsuitablecleaninganddisinfectingagentsandtheirspecicationsrefertodocument9100081onwww.draeger.com/IFU.
Referalsototheinstructionsforthelungdemandregulator,facemaskandotherassociatedequipment.
5.2.1 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus
● Useonlycleanlint-freecloths.
1. Cleanthebreathingapparatusmanuallyusingaclothmoistenedwithcleaningsolutiontoremoveexcessdirt.
2. Applydisinfectingsolutiontoallinternalandexternalsurfaces.
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.

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Self-contained breathing apparatus with Sentinel 7000 Instructions for Use
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5.2.3 Carrying harness – Thorough cleaning
!
CAUTION
 Thorough cleaning may only be carried out by suitably trained
personnel. Disassembly of the breathing apparatus by untrained
personnelisnotpermittedandmaydamagetheapparatus.
1. Remove the harness from the carrying system and clean using one of the
followingmethods:
 a. Cleanmanuallyinabathcontainingrecommendedcleaningordisinfecting
agents.
 b. Machinewash(at86°F(30°C))usingasuitablecleaningagent.
2. Rinse the harness thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning and
disinfectingagents.
3. Dryallcomponentsincludinginternalparts.
5.3 Maintenance work
5.3.1 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 the CGA
CommoditySpecicationforAir,G-7.1(GradeDorhigherquality)and,
where appropriate, be in accordance with: NFPA 1989 Standard on
BreathingAirQualityforEmergencyServicesRespiratoryProtection.
Refertotheinstructionssuppliedwiththecylinderandthechargingapparatus
forrechargingacompressed-aircylinder.
6 Storage
6.1 Storage preparation
● Extendtheshoulderstraps,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.
● Withthesystemswitchedoff,asmallamountofbatterypowerisconsumed.
Ifthesystemisnottobeusedforalongperiod,removethebatteries(see
Section3.5.2).
6.2 Storage conditions
● 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.
● Fix the breathing apparatus securely to any raised mounting point to
preventitfromfalling.
7 Disposal
Disposeofusedbatteriesinaccordancewithnationalorlocalregulations.When
required,disposeofotherpartsofthebreathingapparatus,includingelectrical
and electronic equipment, in line with any national or local environmental
regulations.
8 Technical data
Compressed-aircylinders:
● 30minutesto60minutescapacity
● 2216psior4500psipressure
● Aluminumorcompositematerials.
Cylinderhigh-pressureconnectors:
● 2216psiconnectortoCGA346
● 4500psiconnectortoCGA347
● Quick-connectcylindercoupling(2216psior4500psi).
Power supplies:
● Mainbattery:7.5V
● Back-upbattery:3V
● Head-updisplaybattery:3V.
RICUACConnector
● 2216 psi or 4500 psi, male, quick-release coupling with pressure relief
valve.
Lungdemandregulatortofacemaskconnector
● Drägerpush-inconnector.
EOSTAlarms–Activationcommencementrange(mechanicalandelectronic):
● 2216psicylinder:600psito510psi
● 4500psicylinder:1215psito1035psi.
9 Special instructions
9.1 Use of an independent air supply (supplied air-
line respirator (SAR) connection)
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WARNING
 Airqualitymustconformtothestatutoryrequirements.
 Use of an airline connection by a second person (buddy-breather)
voidsNIOSHapproval.
 Thetimerequiredforthewearertoescapetoasafeareamustbewithin
the remaining breathing time of the cylinder, taking into account the
remainingaircontentinthecylinderandthebreathingrateofthewearer.
Independentairsuppliesmustmeetthefollowingstandards:
● Type-1 gaseous air as dened in: CGA Commodity Specication forAir,
G-71(gradeDorhigher)
● NFPA 1989 Standard on BreathingAir Quality for Fire and Emergency
ServicesRespiratoryProtection
● Airsupplypressure:87psito125psi
● Airlinehoselength:5feetto300feet(maximumworkinghoselengthmust
notexceed12individualhoselengths)
● Airlineowrate:550liters/minute
● Approvedforuseattemperaturesabove-25°F(-31.7°C).
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NOTICE
 Sentinel7000alarmsandwarningsignalswilloperateasnormal.The
user interface display will show cylinder pressure when the cylinder
valveisopen.
1. Turnontheindependentairsupply.
2. Connecttheindependentairsupplycouplingtothesecondarysupplyhose
(seethePSSSeriesPneumaticAccessoriesInstructionsforUse3355853)
andbreathenormally.
3. Closethecylindervalve(ifthewhistle sounds,silenceitby takingseveral
short deep breaths or momentarily operating the lung demand regulator
bypassbutton(Fig3,Item3).
4. Ifanyairsupplyproblemsareencountered,proceedasfollows:
 a. Openthecylindervalvetoreturntobreathingfromtheattachedcylinder.
 b. Disconnecttheindependentairsupplycoupling.
 c. Leavethe hazardousareaby theshortestand safestescape route,if
necessary.
9.2 CBRN Use
TheDrägerPSS5000SeriesiscertiedbyNationalInstituteforOccupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), for chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear
(CBRN) use and by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to meet the
requirements of NFPA 1981. Approvals are only valid when the apparatus
is used with compressed-air cylinders approved by NIOSH. Equipment
congurations for CBRN use are detailed in a CBRN Approval Label (see
CBRNApprovalLabel3356226).
Dräger recommend that a quantitative t test (QNFT) be performed on the
facemaskbeforeuseinaCBRNenvironment.Thettestmustbeconducted
strictlyinaccordancewiththerequirementsoutlinedintheOSHARespiratory
ProtectionStandard29CFR,Section1910.134.
9.3 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.
CBRN Use
Q–Use in conjunction with personal protective ensembles that provide
appropriatelevelsofprotectionagainstdermalhazards.
R –SomeCBRNagentsmaynotpresentimmediateeffectsfromexposure,but
canresultindelayedimpairment,illnessordeath.
T –Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the
SCBA after each use and between multiple entries during the same
use. Decontamination and disposal procedures must be followed. If
contaminated with liquid chemical warfare agents, dispose of the SCBA
afterdecontamination.
U –Therespiratorshouldnotbeusedbeyond6hoursafterinitialexposureto
chemicalwarfareagentstoavoidpossibilityofagentpermeation.
S – Special or Critical Users Instructions
● Approvedforuseattemperaturesabove-25°F(-31.7°C).
● Whenusedasacombinationsupplied-airrespirator/self-containedbreathing
apparatus(SAR/SCBA),notmorethan20percentoftheairsupplycanbe
usedduringentry.
● Duringsuppliedairuse,thecylindervalvemustremainclosed.Ifthesupplied
airfails,openthecylindervalveandimmediatelyproceedtofreshair.
● Supplied air source must meet the following criteria: pressure 87 psi to
125psi,airowrateatleast550liters/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:
● Open the cylinder valve (counterclockwise) slowly, but fully, and breathe
normally.
● Disconnectthehoseoftheindependentairsupplyfromthemalecoupling
oftheairlinehoseconnection.Breathenormallyandimmediatelyleavethe
hazardousareabytheshortestandsafestroute.
Safety Warning: The remaining duration begins from the time of opening
the cylinder valve and disconnecting the independent air supply. The time
required to allow the wearer to escape to a safe area must be within the
remaining air capacity (volume) of the cylinder taking into account the
breathing rate of the wearer.
RIC UAC Use
● UseoftheRICUACshouldbebytrainedandcompetentpersonnelonly.
● The RIC UAC lling hose is a required component of the NFPA 1981
certication.OnlyuseallinghosewhichhasbeencertiedtoNFPA1981
foruseinimmediatelydangeroustolifeorhealth(IDLH)atmospheres.
● DonotusetheRICUACconnectionforsecondperson(buddy-breather).
● DonotusetheRICUACsupportpacktotransferairfromonecompressed-
airbreathingapparatustoanother.
● Do not allow oil, grease or other contaminants to contact the RIC UAC
connection.
● DonotattempttodisassembleorrepairtheRICUACconnection.
● Caution:ThesecondaryairsupplypressuretotheRICUACmustnotexceed
maximumratedworkingpressureofthecylinder(s)beinglled.
● Caution:IfthepressurereliefvalveoftheRICUACisactivated,theSCBA
mustbereturnedtothenearestDrägerbranchoragent.
● Caution: If a leak is detected while relling in a contaminated or oxygen-
decient gaseous atmosphere, stop relling and immediately leave the
hazardousarea.
10 Warranty information
UnlessotherwiseagreedbetweenDrägerandthecustomer,thefollowingshall
applyin theeventofdefectsof theproduct inmaterial orworkmanship:The
customer shall contact the company where he bought the product (“Seller”).
The warranty conditions agreed between the customer and the Seller shall
apply.TheproductmustbeusedinstrictaccordancewiththeInstructionsfor
Use.AnyusedisregardingtheInstructionsforUsemayvoidwarranty.
11 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:1-800-437-2437.
Contact with the certication organizations may be reached at: NIOSH,
NPPTL–Phone1-412-386-4000
SEI (NFPA) – 1307 Dolley Madison Blvd, Suite 3A, McLean, VA 22101
Phone [phone]
DraegerSafetyUKLimited
UllswaterClose Tel +441670352891
Blyth,NE244RG Fax +441670356266
UnitedKingdom www.draeger.com