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4.5.5  Retreat alert and time to retreat

Retreat alert is an alternative warning protocol that can be used if it is 
applicable in the country of use. When configured for retreat alert, the 
system calculates a retreat pressure and TTR in minutes. The time to 
retreat is displayed on the user interface screen with the TTR symbol  . 
When the cylinder pressure decreases to the retreat pressure, audible 
and visible signals inform the wearer.

There are 2 retreat pressure calculation methods.

Initial retreat pressure

. On opening the cylinder valve, the retreat 

pressure defaults to 2/3 of the start pressure. (The start pressure is 
the initial pressure measured when the cylinder is opened.)

For example: a 300 bar start pressure = 200 bar initial retreat 
pressure.

Mission retreat pressure

. At any time before the cylinder pressure 

reaches the initial retreat pressure, the wearer can set an arrival 
pressure at the mission arrival point. The system then recalculates 
the retreat pressure as: (the start pressure minus the arrival pressure) 
multiplied by 2.

For example: with a start pressure of 298 bar and an arrival 
pressure of 230 bar:
(298 - 230) x 2 = 136 bar mission retreat pressure.

 If the calculated retreat pressure is less than 60 bar, the system 

defaults to a retreat pressure of 60 bar.

Using retreat alert

1. Open the cylinder valve.

– The initial retreat pressure is calculated, and the TTR   displays 

on screen.

2. At the mission arrival point, press and hold the left-hand button for 

more than 3 seconds.
– The arrival symbol   displays for approximately 1 second as the 

system calculates the mission retreat pressure. The new TTR   
then displays on screen.

3. When the retreat pressure is reached, an intermittent alarm tone 

sounds and the retreat symbol   displays.

4. Acknowledge the alarm by pressing and releasing the right-hand 

button.
– The user interface screen changes to show TTW.

Early retreat

. To cancel the retreat alert before the retreat pressure is 

reached, press and hold the right-hand button until the retreat symbol   
displays. TTR cancels and the user interface screen changes to show 
TTW.

5 Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide shows fault diagnosis and remedy information 
applicable to breathing apparatus users. Further troubleshooting 
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 if the symptom remains after all remedy 
actions have been attempted.

6 Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance 

table

Service and test the product in accordance with the maintenance table, 
and record all service and testing details.

Refer also to the instructions for use for the associated breathing 
equipment. Additional maintenance may be required in the country of use 
to ensure compliance with national regulations.

6.2 Visual 

inspection

Check that all parts of the product are clean and undamaged. Typical 
signs of damage that may affect the operation of the product include 
impact, abrasion, cutting, corrosion, and discoloration. Report damage to 
service personnel or Dräger, and do not use the equipment until faults are 
rectified.

6.3 Functional 

testing

If the system fails to operate as described or any fault indication appears, 
stop testing and see the troubleshooting information (section 5) for 
remedy information.
1. Press the left-hand button.

– The self-test and start-up sequences run and the system adopts 

the active mode.

2. Press and release the left-hand or right-hand button.

– The backlight illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.

3. Press the manual alarm button  .

– The full alarm activates (see section 4.2.3) with the manual alarm 

symbol   on screen.

4. Cancel the alarm.

– Tally version: remove and refit the tally.
– Button version: simultaneously press and hold the left-hand and 

right-hand buttons until the alarm stops.

5. Remove the tally.
6. Immobilize the user interface.

– After 21 to 25 seconds, the pre-alarm activates (see 

section 4.2.3).

7. Move the user interface to cancel the alarm.
8. Immobilize the user interface again and ignore pre-alarm.

– After approximately 8 seconds of pre-alarm the full alarm 

activates (see section 4.2.3) with the automatic alarm symbol on 
screen.

9. Cancel the alarm and continue to the high-pressure leak test.

– Tally version: refit the tally.
– Button version: simultaneously press and hold the left-hand and 

right-hand buttons until the alarm stops.

6.3.1  High-pressure leak test

1. Ensure that the tally is fitted to prevent the automatic distress alarm 

from activating.

2. Press the left-hand button to activate the start-up sequence.
3. When the leak test symbol   displays, press the left-hand button.

– The open valve symbol   displays and the radial segments begin 

to switch off clockwise.

4. Immediately open the cylinder valve. Open the cylinder valve before 

the last radial segment extinguishes or the start-up sequence restarts.
– A tone sounds, and the close valve symbol   and press right-

hand button symbol   alternate.

5. Immediately close the cylinder valve and press the right-hand button.

– A tone sounds, pressure stabilizing starts, the wait symbol   

displays, and the radial segments extinguish clockwise. 
– If the cylinder pressure is very low and falls below a preset 

threshold during pressure stabilizing, the low-pressure 
symbol   displays briefly and the start-up sequence restarts.

– When stabilizing is complete, a tone sounds and the leak test 

timing symbol   displays. The radial segments extinguish 
clockwise during leak test timing.

6. When timing is complete a tone sounds and the test result displays.

– Leak test pass 

. Observe the following note and continue to the 

whistle test.

 The leak test pass symbol displays for up to 3 minutes as the radial 

segments extinguish clockwise. The whistle test must be complete 
before all radial segments extinguish or 5 tones sound and the start-
up sequence restarts.

– Leak test fail  . Close the cylinder valve, fully vent the system, 

and investigate and repair the leak (see section 5).

6.3.2 Whistle test

1. Slowly release the pressure as follows:

– Positive-pressure system: cover the outlet port of the lung 

demand valve with the palm of the hand and press the front 
button. Carefully lift the palm of the hand to release pressure 
slowly.

– Normal demand system: press the front button to release 

pressure slowly.

2. Observe the whistle activation pressure.

– The EOST alarm (see section 4.2.3) and breathing apparatus 

mechanical whistle must commence in the range 60 bar to 50 bar.

 The EOST alarm and mechanical whistle might not commence at 

the same time due to system tolerances.

3. Continue to release the pressure slowly.

– At approximately 10 bar to 8 bar, the EOST alarm and mechanical 

whistle stop.

– When the system is fully vented, the open valve symbol   

displays, the radial segments extinguish clockwise, then the 
screen displays 0 (zero) bar.

4. Switch off the electronic system (see section 4.4.5).

6.4 Cleaning

Clean the product as detailed in the associated breathing apparatus 
instructions for use, and observe the following.
– The LCD screen has an external sacrificial screen which is a 

removable clear screen. Remove and clean the sacrificial screen if 
necessary.

– Remove the power pack (see section 6.5.2) and clean the power 

pack, battery terminals, and backplate recess.

– After cleaning, reassemble the parts and carry out the functional 

testing (see section 6.3).

– Contact service personnel or Dräger if further disassembly or more 

thorough cleaning of the product is required.

6.5 Power 

pack

6.5.1  Power pack types

Power pack with 5 replaceable 1.5 V batteries

– Used with non-telemetry versions only.
– The estimated battery life is approximately 12 months based on 

1 hour use per day

1)

.

– The power pack is supplied with the batteries fitted.

Power pack with a single 6.5 V rechargeable battery

– There are 2 versions of the rechargeable power pack.

– The telemetry version (Fig. 5, Item 1) has a slotted securing 

screw. This version is only fitted to telemetry (PSS

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 Merlin

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breathing apparatus. The estimated battery life is approximately 
8 hours between recharges

1)

.

– The non-telemetry version (Fig. 5, Item 2) has a hexagonal socket 

head which is fitted with an anti-tamper plug. This version is only 
fitted to non-telemetry breathing apparatus. The estimated battery 
life is approximately 50 hours between recharges

1)

.

– The power pack is not fully charged when supplied. Charge the power 

pack before use (see section 6.5.5).

– Dräger recommend a battery health check every 6 months. A Dräger 

4-Way Charger is required for this task (contact Dräger for details).

 If the power pack type is changed from a replaceable battery type to a 

rechargeable type, or vice versa, a Bodyguard

®

 configuration update is 

required using Dräger PC Link. Changing the power pack type applies 
only to non-telemetry breathing apparatus.

Fig. 5

Rechargeable power pack versions

6.5.2  Removing the power pack

 CAUTION

The screw in the telemetry version (Fig. 5, Item 1) is captive. Attempting 
to remove the screw from the power pack casing might damage the 
power pack.

Do not attempt to remove the screw from the power pack casing.

 CAUTION

The screw in the non-telemetry version (Fig. 5, Item 2) is fitted with an 
anti-tamper plug to prevent removal of the screw.

Do not attempt to remove the anti-tamper plug or loosen the screw.

 A removal key (Dräger part number 3356667) is supplied with the 

breathing apparatus.

1. Release the screw counterclockwise using a suitable coin on the 

telemetry version (Fig. 5, Item 1) only.

2. Insert and press down the removal key (Fig. 6).
3. Remove the power pack.

Fig. 6

Removing the power pack

Symptom

Fault

Remedy

Leak test fail 

Loose or dirty connector Disconnect, clean, and 

reconnect couplings

Faulty hose or compo-
nents

Substitute user replace-
able parts and accesso-
ries

Low battery 

Low power pack voltage Replace the batteries or 

recharge the power pack 
at the first opportunity

1)

 

(see section 6.5)

1) When a low battery is first indicated, it is possible to safely use the breathing 

apparatus for up to 2 hours.

Battery error 

Incorrect power pack fit-
ted

Fit the correct power pack 
type

Faulty power pack fitted Replace the power pack

Self-test fail   with 
fault code

Bodyguard

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 7000 fault Note the fault code (A, E, 

F, P, or S) and contact 
Dräger

Fails to switch on

Very low power pack 
voltage

Replace the batteries or 
recharge the power pack 
(see section 6.5)

Poor power pack con-
nection

Inspect and clean the 
power pack and pressure 
module battery terminals 
(see section 6.4). Contact 
service personnel or 
Dräger if there is any 
damage

Low cylinder pressure

Fully charge the air cylin-
der

Fails to switch off

Pressure reading is not 
below the preset value

Close the cylinder valve 
and fully vent the pneu-
matic system

Tally fault

Replace the tally

Power pack latches 
not moving to the 
locked position

Dirty, damaged, or faulty 
components

Attempt remedy actions in 
the following order:
– Push down firmly on 

the power pack

– Remove and clean the 

power pack and back-
plate recess and retry

– Replace the power 

pack and retry

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Component/system Task

After 

use

Every 

month

Every 6 
months

Complete system

Visual inspection 
(see section 6.2)

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Functional test (see 
section 6.3)

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Clean (see 
section 6.4)

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6.5 V rechargeable 
battery power pack

Health check

1)

1) A Dräger 4-Way Charger is required for this task (contact Dräger for details).

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1) The actual battery life of the power pack depends on the system operating time, 

frequency of alarms, ambient temperature, and backlight use. A small amount 
of battery power is consumed when the system is switched off.

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