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P/N 595370-01 Rev B 07/19

4320 Goldmine Road

Monroe, NC 28110 USA

Telephone 1-800-247-7257

Fax (704) 291-8330

www.3MScott.com

Printed in USA

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Page 1: ...YSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH 3M SCOTT SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SCBA WHICH MAY SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES FAILURE TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER USE OF AN SCBA EQUIPPED WITH A 3M SCOTT PAK ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE 3M SCOTT PAK TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM WILL REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF THE ...

Page 2: ...OCATOR SYSTEM 8 DETECTING AND AVOIDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE 9 REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION 11 INSPECTION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM 11 INSPECTION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE LOCATOR SYSTEM 13 OPERATION OF SENSOR MODULE LIGHTS 15 CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 16 MARKING AND PAINTING 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE 16 RETIREMENT CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATION 16 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 17 DISTRE...

Page 3: ...locating an SCBA user who is incapacitated or in need of assistance The distress alarm P N 201160 SERIES is for use on the 3M Scott Air Pak X3 Pro SCBA This line of electronic accessories is for use by fire fighters first responders domestic preparedness and law enforcement officers as well as industrial and hazardous material users The distress alarm consists of a Sensor Module mounted to the bot...

Page 4: ...ude an overview of the system operation limitations of the system as well as any user level maintenance for the Locator System equipment Copies of the user instructions are available from the company or your distributor The HHR serves as a directional receiver to assist in leading the rescue team to the activated transmitter By pointing the HHR in the direction of the strongest relative signal the...

Page 5: ...rps and the green light located on the control console will flash every three 3 seconds See FIGURE 4 The distress alarm is now in the automatic mode In the automatic mode the distress alarm constantly monitors motion of the SCBA backframe The Sensor Module is located on the SCBA backframe beneath the air cylinder and contains the motion sensor and the audible alarm If the Sensor Module does not se...

Page 6: ... signal light on the control console Ten 10 seconds after the full alarm condition starts the Locator System transmitter will begin to transmit the unique ID number for the unit After an additional 10 second delay the transmitter in the unit will begin transmitting the unique ID number that can be received by the HHR To reset the full alarm condition press the reset button twice See FIGURE 4 After...

Page 7: ...s no longer required close the cylinder valve on the SCBA and vent the residual air from the SCBA system by opening the regulator purge valve After all the air flow stops close the regulator purge valve and press the reset button twice to turn off the distress alarm If there is air pressure left in the system the green flashing light will continue to flash while a fifteen second beep sequence is h...

Page 8: ...al is critical to understanding the operation of the Locator System Successful operation of the Locator System depends heavily on the interpretation of the relative signal strength information displayed on the HHR along with all other available information about the possible location of the activated transmitter The HHR is very sensitive in responding to small differences in signal strength The re...

Page 9: ...s the sudden sounding of the loud continuous three tone chirp of the full alarm In some instances the lights on the control console may flash without sounding the alarm In rare circumstances a sounding alarm may stop If the distress alarm exhibits any of the symptoms of RFI identify the source of the RFI and do the following If the symptoms of RFI occur when standing near a base station transmitti...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 24 P N 595370 01 Rev B 07 19 FIGURE 5 RFI WARNING AREAS HAND HELD RECEIVER HHR SENSOR MODULE CONTROL CONSOLE KEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEAST SIX 6 INCHES FROM THESE AREAS ...

Page 11: ...FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WEAR HEARING PROTECTION IF PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION IS ANTICIPATED NOTE IF THIS INSPECTION IS DONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IT MAY BE HELPFUL TO SHADE THE LENS ON THE CONTROL CONSOLE WITH YOUR HAND TO BE SURE THE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AS DESCRIBED 1 While performing the visual inspection of the SCBA visually inspect all distress alarm enclosures lenses ...

Page 12: ...e distress alarm remains active with the green light flashing Do not move the SCBA pre alarm starts within twenty 20 seconds Move the SCBA slightly pre alarm resets and the green light starts flashing again 2 To turn the distress alarm off press the reset button twice press release and press again If there is air pressure left in the system the green flashing light continues to flash while a fifte...

Page 13: ...ENT POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE DURING TEST IMMEDIATELY RESET THE ALARM ON VERIFICATION THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WEAR HEARING PROTECTION IF PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION IS ANTICIPATED NOTE IF THIS INSPECTION IS DONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IT MAY BE HELPFUL TO SHADE THE LENS ON THE CONTROL CONSOLE WITH YOUR HAND TO BE SURE THE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AS DESCRIBED 1 While perf...

Page 14: ...abel on the Sensor Module or the Control Console Use the SCROLL button on the HHR to highlight the active ID number and press the ENTER button on the HHR to select the displayed ID number Point the unit directly at and in close proximity to the SCBA The signal strength displayed will be at its highest value 3 Reset the manual alarm by pressing the reset button twice Fully depress the reset button ...

Page 15: ...DURING USE AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE USER When performing the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION verify that the Sensor Module lights are operating as described below OPERATION OF SENSOR MODULE LIGHTS NOTE THE YELLOW LIGHT IS A COMBINATION OF THE RED GREEN AND WHITE LIGHTS THAT APPEARS YELLOW ORANGE OR AMBER FROM A DISTANCE AT CLOSE RANGE THE INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS MAY BE VISIBLE ACTION OR SITUAT...

Page 16: ... the exterior surfaces of the SCBA If during use the SCBA equipped with a distress alarm is suspected of being contaminated by a hazardous substance the contaminant must be identified and properly removed or the contaminated component s must be replaced before next use Dispose of the contaminant or the contaminated component s in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements Except for the re...

Page 17: ... aside 4 Remove the used batteries by sliding them out of the battery compartment 5 Install six 6 fresh new AA batteries of the same type Always replace all batteries at the same time The battery holder is marked with the style and orientation of the batteries required See FIGURE 7 Use six 6 each of one of the following 1 5 volt AA batteries Duracell2 Alkaline MN1500 Duracell Alkaline MX1500 Durac...

Page 18: ... damage to the equipment 8 To test the batteries verify that the distress alarm is in the off condition cylinder valve closed with no flashing green LED on the control console Press and hold the reset button on the console A green light on the console indicates sufficient battery power and that the batteries are properly installed If the unit displays the LOW BATTERY condition or no light at all v...

Page 19: ...es Alkaline Batteries Automatic green flashing light no sound Approx 200 hours Full Alarm red flashing light 95 dBA sound Approx 8 hours Compliance The distress alarm is a NIOSH approved accessory for use only on approved 3M Scott SCBAs NOTE DO NOT USE A FIBERGLASS WRAPPED ONE HOUR CYLINDER ON A MODEL 4 5 3M SCOTT AIR PAK SCBA EQUIPPED WITH A DISTRESS ALARM AS THE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED THE 35 LB APPR...

Page 20: ...for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guar...

Page 21: ...r substitute components in any manner Use only Battery Pack P N 200402 02 Open the battery compartment only in an area known to be free of flammable or explosive hazards WARNING Substitution of components may impair the non incendive listing To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable atmosphere battery must only be changed in an area known to be nonflammable Do not substitute any other battery ...

Page 22: ... low battery condition long enough to let you finish the cylinder of air you are on QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO YOU DO THE DISTRESS ALARM DOES Turn it on Re set pre alarm Re set full alarm Turn it off finished with use Turn on the manual alarm Open cylinder valve cylinder must have air in it Move so that the SCBA moves 3 quick audible chirps green flashing light on control console Red f...

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Page 24: ...4 of 24 P N 595370 01 Rev B 07 19 4320 Goldmine Road Monroe NC 28110 USA Telephone 1 800 247 7257 Fax 704 291 8330 www 3MScott com Printed in USA 3M 2019 All rights reserved 3M and Scott are trademarks of 3M ...

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