Pelsue Airpac15 User manual
Part #124313-001
Product Manual:
Pelsue Airpac
Model #Airpac15, #Airpac25, #Airpac15-S, #Airpac25-S
Attachable Hose Canister
T.A. Pelsue Company
2500 South Tejon Street
Englewood, Colorado, USA 80110
Tel. 800-525-8460 or 303-936-7432
Fax. 303-934-5581
Internet: www.pelsue.com
Email: [email protected]
ISO 9001 Certified
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Since our inception in 1963 – the T.A. Pelsue
Company has designed and manufactured high
quality equipment to improve the personnel ef-
ciency and working conditions in various under-
ground, conned, and outdoor areas.
Founded by T. Allen Pelsue, the company has estab-
lished a continuing reputation for excellence in the
production of ne products for a broad spectrum of
industry throughout the world.
Now, in our second generation of family direction,
continued commitment to innovation and quality
makes Pelsue a leading source of equipment for
many types of conned spaces. We specialize
in safety, retrieval, fall arrest, ventilation, cable
placing, splicing, and maintenance nationally and
abroad. With more than 70,000 square feet of facil-
ities available, Pelsue continues the dedication that
has made us pre-eminent in this eld.
ISO 9001 Certified
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page #
1.0......................................General Information.................................. 5
1.1...........................Quality Policy
1.2...........................Pelsue Product Warranty
2.0......................................Introduction & Product Information........ 7
3.1...........................Parts Diagram & List
4.1...........................Safety Alert Symbol
4.2...........................General Safety Information
5.0......................................Product Operation.....................................11
5.1...........................Product Description & Capabilities
5.2...........................Start-Up & Operating Procedures
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1.0 General Information
T.A. Pelsue Company
Quality Policy
OUR GOAL IS THE PURSUIT OF NEVER-ENDING IMPROVEMENT IN
PRODUCT QUALITY AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS.
METHODS TO BE EMPLOYED IN ATTAINING THIS GOAL WILL INCLUDE
NEW PRODUCT QUALITY PLANNING, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, AND
UTILIZATION OF EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT GROUPS TO SOLVE
PROBLEMS.
IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, ENSURING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS ONE OF THE DIFFERENTIATORS THAT
SETS YOU APART FROM THE PACK AND YIELDS A COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE.
THEREFORE, WE WILL SUPPORT TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
BY
IMPLEMENTING THE AND PROVIDING
THE NECESSARY ATMOSPHERE AND TRAINING TO NURTURE THIS
CONCEPT THROUGHOUT OUR ORGANIZATION.
WE WILL MAKE EVERY BUSINESS DECISION AS THOUGH THE
QUALITY OF
THE PART OR SERVICE PROVIDED WAS DESTINED FOR OUR OWN
OR OUR FAMILY’S USE. WE WILL ALWAYS THINK
EVERY T.A. PELSUE COMPANY EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO COMMIT TO
THIS PHILOSOPHY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DAILY TASKS.
QUALITY FIRST!
T.A. PELSUE COMPANY SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
1.1 Quality Policy
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1.2 - Pelsue Product Warranty
Pelsue products are designed and engineered to perform as stated in published specications.
Quality materials and workmanship are used in the manufacture of this product. With regular
maintenance and proper care, Pelsue equipment provides many trouble free hours of opera-
tion.
The T.A. Pelsue Company warrants to the buyer that the Conned Space Ventilation Product
furnished will conform to specications and will be free from defects in material and workman-
ship from the date of shipment to the original buyer, for a period of 1 year (365 days). In the
event of failure of any components of a Pelsue product within the warranty period, service
must be pre-approved by the T.A. Pelsue Company, and service must be performed by the
T.A. Pelsue Parts and Service Department in Englewood, Colorado, or at the option of the
T.A. Pelsue Company, service may be performed at any designated service center, which may
include any authorized service center for the component manufacturer. Unauthorized repairs
will not be covered by this warranty.
Damage or failure due to misuse, mishandling, or unauthorized modications will not be covered
by this warranty. Unless otherwise agreed, the T.A. Pelsue Company shall repair or replace the
defective components within (30) calendar days of notice of failure. T.A. Pelsue Company’s
obligation hereunder, shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product or component
as set forth above and shall not include any liability whatsoever for damages caused by such
failure, including, but not limited to consequential or incidental damages owing from use or
lack of use of product.
Any replacement, repair, modication, installation, or other service performed by the T.A. Pelsue
Company shall be warranted by the remainder of the unexpired period of the warranty, or for a
period of (90) calendar days, whichever is longer.
All materials or parts returned for credit or warranty shall be returned only with prior approval,
and will be subject to factory inspection before credit is allowed, Parts claimed defective will
be replaced upon request and will be invoiced as purchased, subject to credit when the parts
claimed to be defective have been received and examined by the factory.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including any
warranties of merchantability or warranties of tness for any particular use and all other obliga-
tions or liabilities in connection with the sale of this equipment.
T.A. Pelsue Company, 2500 South Tejon Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 800-525-8460
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2.0 - Introduction & Product Information
Congratulations on your choice of a Pelsue Airpac Hose Canister to compliment your conned space ventilation opera-
tion. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to exceed conned space requirements and regulations in
order to meet the needs of the discriminating operator for the efcient and safe operations of personnel in a conned
space.
Safe, efcient and trouble-free operation and maintenance of the system requires that anyone who will be operating,
maintaining, or inspecting the equipment, read, understand and follow all the operation, safety, maintenance, and inspec-
tion instructions contained within this manual. This manual covers the Pelsue Airpac Hose Canister. Use the Table of
Contents as a guide to nd specic information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators.
This product is a part of a system for conned space
ventilation operations. The user must read, understand
and follow the instructions contained in this manual
before using this equipment.Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
3.0 - Conguration & Assembly
Upon initial receipt of the Pelsue Airpac Hose Canister, inspect the packaging for any evidence that the product may
have been damaged in shipment. While unpacking the product, inspect all of the components for damage. If damage
to any of the components is discovered, Alert the shipping carrier immediately of the damage to the shipment.
Figure 3.0: Pelsue Airpac
Isometric View
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Refer to the following parts breakdown diagram (Fig. #3.1a) and the accompanying table for identication of parts in
the event replacements become necessary. The parts identication table displays applicable part numbers, descrip-
tions, and quantity per assembly.
**Refer to parts list below if replacement parts are required. Replacement parts can be ordered from the T.A. Pelsue
Company at 800-525-8460.
3.1 Parts Diagram & List
Figure 3.1a: Pelsue Airpac
Parts Diagram
Replacement Parts Identication Table
(Refer to Figure 3.1a)
Item Part
Number Number Description
1 114762-001 Canister - Hose, Molded
2 100743-001 (AIRPAC15) Hose - Blower, High Retraction, 8” Dia. X 15’ Long
100743-002 (AIRPAC25) Hose - Blower, High Retraction, 8” Dia. X 25’ Long
117373-001 (AIRPAC15-S) Hose - Blower, Collapsible Midsection, 8” Dia. X 15’ Long (Spacemaker) (Refer to Pg. 14 Fig. 5.2e)
117373-002 (AIRPAC25-S) Hose - Blower, Collapsible Midsection, 8” Dia. X 25’ Long (Spacemaker) (Refer to Pg. 14 Fig. 5.2e)
3 114764-001 Collar - Hose Attachment, Spinning, Aluminum
4 100188-001 Foot - Rubber, 3/4” OD, w/ Washer
5 114977-P01 Plate - Attach & Detach Instructions, Black on Aluminum
6 118972-001 Retainer - Hose Carrier, Nylon Webbing
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Plate - Attach/Detach Instructions
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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue conned
Space Ventilation equipment such as the Pelsue Airpac. Any user must familiarize themselves with the information in
this section before utilizing the equipment.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words , and with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
D Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and
includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
You are responsible for the safe operation of your Pelsue Airpac. You must ensure that anyone who will operate or work
around the equipment be familiar with conned space ventilation procedures. This manual will take you step-by-step
through the workings and capabilities of the Pelsue Airpac Hose Canister and alert you to all good safety and operating
practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating in or around a conned space
is familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be pre-
vented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand all of the safety and operating instructions contained within the manual and to follow them.
Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it’s usage before operating the
equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modication may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
4.0 - Safety
4.1 - Safety Alert Symbol
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means
The Safety Alert symbol identies important safety messages on your Pelsue Con-
ned Space Product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instruction in the safety message.
Why is this symbol important to you?
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4.2 - General Safety Information
! CAUTION ! - Be sure the blower is disconnected from the power source before attaching/
detaching the hose canister and/or doing any maintenance or repair work on the blower.
! CAUTION ! - Check all power cords for cuts, frayed ends, or brittle insulation.
! CAUTION ! - The user must ensure that the blower is located where it cannot fall into water
inadvertently and the extension cords or plug connections do not lay in water.
Safety Precautions:
It is necessary to follow these safety precautions, each time, prior to using the product.
The Safety Precautions is not limited to, but must include the following items;
1. Do not use the Airpac for anything other than its intended use.
2. Do not wear loose clothing that can become entangled in operating machinery. Do not operate the blower without
inlet or outlet screen guards in place.
3. Do not place ngers or any other object through inlet or outlet screens.
4. Always operate the blower from a properly grounded receptacle.
5. Never handle energized power cords with wet hands.
6. Never let extension cords or plug connection lay in water. Locate the blower so that it cannot fall into water
inadvertently.
7. Never use cords with frayed, cut, or brittle insulation. Check the cord for sound connections to the ground fault
interrupter receptacle.
8. Never use this blower in an explosive environment.
9. Ensure that toxic fumes are not blown into a conned space.
10. Unattended use of equipment is not recommended.
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5.0 - Product Operation
The Pelsue Airpac is built from a high density polyethylene housing, which has a high resistance to chemicals and extreme
temperatures, and internal steel components. The Pelsue Airpac is specically designed to be used in conjunction with
the Pelsue #1325 Series & #1400 Series Axial blowers for conned space applications. All specications, instructions,
and procedures provided within this manual or upon Pelsue Specication Documents are based upon and only valid
for usage with Pelsue accessories. The T.A. Pelsue Company can not verify equipment safety and/or compliance when
utilized with anything other than Pelsue approved conned space accessories.
Hose Canister - Pelsue Airpac
• Weight - 20 LBS.
• Height - 15-3/4”
• Width - 10-5/8”
• Length - 24-5/8”
5.1 - Product Description & Capabilities
The following section will address the capabilities and the general operation of the Pelsue Airpac. The instructions
contained within this section should be adhered to each and every time the product is used. Any person tasked with
installing or operating the piece of equipment should be familiar with these procedures.
Figure #5.1a: Pelsue Airpac
Stored Hose
Materials & Construction
• Main Structure: - High Density Polyethylene Housing
• Hardware - Plated Steel
• Hose - High Temp Polyester w/ PVC Polymer, Galvanized Spring Steel Helix w/ Nylon Wear Strip
• Low Maintenance
• Specically designed to attach & detach with
specied Pelsue axial blowers
• “Spacemaker” versions of the ventilator hoses
allow for a bend for easier entry and exiting
through manholes
• High Retraction Hose - Galvanized Spring Steel throughout entire length of hose
• Collapsible Hose (Spacemaker) - 4’ long collapsible section in 5’ increments
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Prior to Operation, the Pelsue Airpac should be congured and prepared according to the following guidelines.
1. Pre-Operation Inspection:
It is necessary to perform a visual inspection, each time, prior to using the product. If deciencies are found, remove the
product from service and contact the T.A. Pelsue regarding repair. The following checklist coupled with Figure #5.2a
should be used as a guide to determine whether the equipment is in good operating condition prior to usage. Equipment
that is not in good condition can endanger the safety of the entrant and attendant during use.
The Pre-Operation Visual Inspection is not limited to, but must include the following items;
a. Check the Airpac housing for any signs of damage.
b. All rivets are intact. The instructions plate is secured to the housing. The hose collar is rmly xed to the housing.
c. The hose is secured to the hose collar.
d. Check to see that there are no breaks or bends in the helix wire of the hose and also the hose has no rips or tears.
5.2 - Start-Up & Operating Procedures
Figure #5.2a: Pelsue Airpac
Pre-Operation Inspection Points
Housing
Plate
Attach & Detach
Instructions
Feet
Hose
Hose Collar
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Conned Space
Airow
Air Flow Alarm (Optional)
1.5 m
Figure #5.2c: Axial Blower w/ Airpac
Setup in Conned Space
2. Setup of Pelsue Airpac:
Choose a location where installation will provide suitable proximity to the work area yet minimize obstructions during use
and in the event a rescue is necessary. Once a location is chosen;
a. To attach the blower to the Airpac, align the handle of the blower with the rivet specied on the instruction plate.
Then insert the blower outlet into the Airpac inlet and rotate the blower clockwise briskly until the handles align.
(Refer to Fig. #5.2b)
b. The blower should be placed 1.5 meters upwind where possible, from the conned space, and have its inlet
pointed into the wind. This will reduce the chance of contamination being blown into the conned space. (Refer to
Fig. #5.2c)
c. Unbuckle the hose retainer then extend and place the blower hose as required.
d. To detach the blower from the Airpac, rotate the blower handle counter clockwise until the blower handle aligns
with the same rivet specied before and pull the units apart. (Refer to Fig. #5.2d)
d. Feed the hose back into the Airpac housing and buckle the retainer straps to hold the hose in for storage or trans-
portation.
5.2 - Start-Up & Operating Procedures (continued)
Important Notes:
- During conned space entry operations, it should not be assumed that the ventilator will maintain the air
inside the conned space at a safe condition. When the ventilator is in use, the air inside the conned space
should be monitored continuously for the presence of poisonous gases and/or toxic fumes.
- Ensure that the blower provides positive airow the entire time during usage. The axial blower can be used
with an accessory Pelsue Air Flow Alarm (#123717-001) in order to alert the entrants that positive ventilation
is lost.
!WARNING! - The user must ensure that
the power cord is correctly installed in order
to prevent damage to the product and injury
to the operator.
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Figure #5.2b:
Blower Installation
1
2
Figure #5.2d:
Blower Removal
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5.2 - Start-Up & Operating Procedures (continued)
Figure #5.2e:
Spacemaker Hose Information
(AIRPAC15-S & AIRPAC25-S Only)
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NOTES
ISO 9001 Certified
T.A. Pelsue Company
2500 South Tejon Street, Englewood, Colorado, USA 80110
Toll free 800-525-8460 or 303-936-7432 Fax. 303-934-5581
Internet: www.pelsue.com Email: [email protected]
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