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Policy | Procedure 

Review date:

 29 January 2023 

Last amended date:

 5 May 2020 

476 

Issue date: 17 November 2006 

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Respiratory protective equipment – breathing apparatus – 
Dräger PSS 7000 – technical information 

 

 

New policy number: 

476 

Old instruction number: 

TEC:B010:b1 

Issue date: 

17 November 2006 

Reviewed as current: 

29 January 2020 

Owner: 

Assistant Commissioner, Operational Policy 

Responsible work team: 

RPE and Hazmat PPE 

 
 

Contents 

1

 

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3

 

2

 

Component parts ........................................................................................................... 6

 

3

 

Backplate assembly ........................................................................................................ 9

 

4

 

Harness and cylinder strap assembly ................................................................................ 10

 

5

 

Telemetry module ........................................................................................................ 11

 

6

 

Charging BA set from appliance ...................................................................................... 11

 

7

 

FPS 7000 dual purpose face mask ................................................................................... 13

 

8

 

Lung demand valve (LDV) ............................................................................................. 15

 

9

 

Pneumatic system ........................................................................................................ 16

 

10

 

Second person connection............................................................................................. 17

 

11

 

Bodyguard 7000 electronic monitoring unit (EMU) ............................................................. 19

 

12

 

Bodyguard in use functions ............................................................................................ 20

 

13

 

Bodyguard electronic monitoring unit self-check ................................................................ 22

 

14

 

SDBA cylinder ............................................................................................................. 23

 

15

 

SDBA set – lifting and carrying instructions ....................................................................... 32

 

16

 

EDBA cylinder ............................................................................................................. 32

 

17

 

EDBA set – lifting and carrying instructions ....................................................................... 36

 

Summary of Contents for LFB PSS 7000

Page 1: ...rk team RPE and Hazmat PPE Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Component parts 6 3 Backplate assembly 9 4 Harness and cylinder strap assembly 10 5 Telemetry module 11 6 Charging BA set from appliance 11 7 FPS...

Page 2: ...53 22 Defective equipment 54 23 RPE maintenance rooms 56 24 Technical data 57 Glossary RPE generic 60 Appendix 1 Working in hi expansion foam 61 Appendix 2 Returning the BA set to OSG 62 Appendix 3 A...

Page 3: ...ng a consumption rate of 58 litres per minute LPM The safety margin duration is 18 minutes with the electronic low pressure warning LPW actuating at 84 bar 1 4 For operational use the complete BA set...

Page 4: ...terface unit display DSU button and low pressure warning device Padded shoulder harness SDBA 8 litre cylinder and cover BA personal line escape hood and BA cable cutter Second person connection and Bo...

Page 5: ...play DSU button and low pressure warning device Padded shoulder harness EDBA 6 8 x 2 cylinder pack and cylinder cover BA personal line escape hood and BA cable cutter Second person connection and Body...

Page 6: ...line connection QRC 7 FPS 7000 dual purpose face mask 8 Lung demand valve LDV 9 Waist belt adjustment buckles 10 Waist belt buckle 11 BA personal line housing karabiner attached to small D ring 12 Bac...

Page 7: ...ure sensor housing 22 Padding material high wear resistance and high grip properties 23 Shoulder strap adjustment buckles 24 Hose sleeves on shoulder harness to reduce snagging and are reflective a Le...

Page 8: ...cate differences from SDBA 26 Lower cylinder connection guide 27 EDBA entry control tally red 28 Upper cylinder retaining bracket incorporating spring clip 29 Red sleeve to in line connection hose 30...

Page 9: ...e assembly slides and pivots in response to the twisting and bending movements of the upper body of the wearer This flexibility improves the weight distribution and provides freedom of movement and in...

Page 10: ...s in the guide arms when an audible click will be heard locking and securing the shoulder yoke to the required height setting 3 18 This adjustment is carried out during A and B testing if required 4 H...

Page 11: ...ery pack located in the backplate of the breathing apparatus An in cab charger provides charging via a charging port incorporated into the telemetry module 5 4 Supplied with each module is a matching...

Page 12: ...d to ensure it is securely held The connector will automatically disconnect when the BA set is removed from the BA set stowage bracket 6 4 Once connected the Bodyguard will carry out a short test sequ...

Page 13: ...contact OSG Single flash amber Charging fast low capacity Leave on charge Double flash amber Fault Battery low capacity or battery temp may be too high or too low Remove from charge Leave approximatel...

Page 14: ...sk see section 18 for details 7 5 The FPS 7000 DPFM can be fitted with a P3 particulate filter to protect personnel from the effects of exposure to airborne particulates 7 6 The FPS 7000 face mask can...

Page 15: ...lve LDV Operation of the LDV 8 1 Before opening the cylinder valve the first breath mechanism must be operated To do this press the green first breath button on the top of the LDV which will lift and...

Page 16: ...designed to maintain positive pressure inside the mask Use in hi expansion foam 8 12 For use in hi expansion foam the outer rubber casing should be released from the body of the LDV prior to use see a...

Page 17: ...plies the EMU for monitoring the air pressure in the compressed air cylinder 9 13 The hose construction although appearing similar to medium pressure hoses differs in its internal construction Inside...

Page 18: ...r padding outside the hose sleeve and to the left of the Bodyguard supply hose The second hose clip is positioned on the top of the left shoulder padding The clip should be attached to the underside o...

Page 19: ...d user interface unit Description and use 11 2 The Bodyguard user interface unit display features a digital screen for viewing the cylinder pressure in numeric and radial segments scrolling of user de...

Page 20: ...All electronic devices may suffer a temporary loss of function if subjected to high levels of radio frequency RF radiation The Bodyguard will continue to operate with no loss of performance or loss of...

Page 21: ...signal an audible alarm for help and assistance manually 12 13 Press the yellow button in the centre of display unit to start the DSU alarm see image right 12 14 A repeating audible alarm is emitted a...

Page 22: ...f BA set fails to charge remove the set from service and return to OSG see image right 13 2 Press and hold the left button of the Bodyguard unit and continue holding until the return arrow icon appear...

Page 23: ...to left the example above is BA set 0029 14 SDBA cylinder General 14 1 Cylinder volume is eight litres water capacity and is charged to a working pressure of 300 bar 14 2 Contains 2160 litres of compr...

Page 24: ...when empty approximately 5 55 kg Weight when full approximately 8 50 kg Right angle cylinder valve 14 13 The outlet connection of the valve for connection to SDBA is to DIN ISO 228 1 G5 8 LFB image 19...

Page 25: ...e air from being discharged from the cylinder 14 20 Turning the hand wheel of the valve anti clockwise looking at the top of the hand wheel rotates both the spindle and the threaded lower spindle open...

Page 26: ...5 2002 standard to which cylinder is manufactured to GB 2009 04 year and month of manufacture FINAL 2039 04 end of design life year month TS 50o C 60o C operating temperature range PS max 374BAR at 60...

Page 27: ...t Do not use cylinder once month and year shown has been reached b The body of the cylinder is scored so as to reveal the carbon fibre matrix c After removing the protective blank cap the cylinder con...

Page 28: ...tywash solution and mark cylinder empty M T on the black quarter shoulder Cylinder and cover replacement SDBA 14 53 The cylinder cover is provided with a full length zip incorporating a small Velcro p...

Page 29: ...pass over it 14 59 Line up the two connections see image 684786 right Note the reducer cylinder connection pivots forwards and backwards and therefore may not line up vertically with the cylinder con...

Page 30: ...uring it functions correctly see image 684785 right Attaching the anti entanglement straps 14 65 Extend the BA set shoulder straps fully to ease attachment of the anti entanglement straps to the BA se...

Page 31: ...press stud and use your thumb on top to create a depression or use work surface 14 71 Offer up the female part of the press stud to the male part on the shoulder strap of the BA set ensuring that the...

Page 32: ...aid of a nylon hand brush and undiluted soap Abrasive cleaners are not to be used If in doubt contact OSG for further advice 15 SDBA set lifting and carrying instructions 15 1 If moving the SDBA set...

Page 33: ...BA set see arrowed in image 178632 right 16 10 The cylinder pack is attached to the BA set by a quick release spring plate fitted to the central cylinder retaining bracket on the backplate of the BA...

Page 34: ...cylinder bar code number should be recorded in the BA log book after every change of cylinder It is not required to be recorded in the log book for every A test Cylinder removal EDBA 16 21 The BA set...

Page 35: ...t Cylinder pack replacement EDBA 16 30 With the cylinder valve nearest you and facing upwards lift and position the backplate of the BA set over the twin cylinder pack with the reducer towards the cyl...

Page 36: ...procedure as per SDBA see section 14 65 to 14 74 16 37 The cylinder cover with anti entanglement fixture is now complete 16 38 Removal of the cylinder cover is a reversal of the above Cylinder cover c...

Page 37: ...d conditions Following this wear the BA set will be the subject of a B test 18 7 The 28 day test can be carried out by personnel issued with a personal issue face mask Provided that any BA set is not...

Page 38: ...sure when a Bodyguard download takes place and that unnecessary time is not lost identifying the reason an A test hasn t taken place the phrase APPLIANCE OTR needs to be entered in the comments sectio...

Page 39: ...ecurely Then a Inspect the condition of shoulder straps waist belt ensuring they are fully extended fastening buckle fittings BA personal line housing ensure karabiner is attached to the small D ring...

Page 40: ...d volume icon appears the wearer should first press the left button followed by the right button to confirm this setting see image right 19 11 When all the segments have switched off the display will...

Page 41: ...wo blue two red and one green illuminate alternatively Insert Bodyguard key to cancel 19 21 Test DSU by pressing the yellow button in the centre of the unit to start the manual DSU alarm Check LEDs tw...

Page 42: ...d the BA set did not pass the test see image right Purge remaining air by operating the additional flow button Check the cylinder connection is tight and the LDV is connected to the face mask correctl...

Page 43: ...fall in pressure shown on the Bodyguard display 19 41 After 8 seconds slowly breathe down the contents Observe and listen 19 42 Observe and listen to a The electronic low pressure warning and the red...

Page 44: ...to get a seal with a range of standard issue face masks is to be taken off the run and placed on light duties OSG is to be informed as soon as possible and will arrange for a face fit test to be cond...

Page 45: ...ask can be damaged by using higher dosages of cleaning solution and or applying them for a longer period of time than stated above 20 6 After washing the face mask should be shaken to remove excess wa...

Page 46: ...nscrew the cylinder connection to the reducer 20 17 Remove the cylinder from the retaining strap in the opposite direction to the cylinder connection 20 18 Remove the cylinder cover and inspect for we...

Page 47: ...tion of the additional flow button at the front of the LDV a click should be heard this confirms that the mechanism has operated Repeat this test B test general cleaning and inspection of the BA set 2...

Page 48: ...ection 14 for SDBA and section 16 for EDBA c Fit the cylinder for detail see section 14 for SDBA and section 16 for EDBA d The cylinder should now be held secure with no movement Ensure cylinder cover...

Page 49: ...mpletion of the self check as in paragraph 13 1 above press the right button and the do not use after date followed by the four digit BA set number will scroll across the display screen from right to...

Page 50: ...If no action is taken by the time the last segment disappears the low pressure icon is momentarily displayed followed by the self check icon which will restart 20 65 When the leak test icon appears p...

Page 51: ...e head harness over the head locating the harness centre plate square on the back of the head Ensure that hair does not compromise the face seal area 20 75 Tighten both lower straps together and then...

Page 52: ...release sliding buckles and remove the face mask 20 88 Extend straps wipe the face mask seal and inner mask with a damp PALTECH wipe 20 89 Check and ensure the two inner mask non return valves are in...

Page 53: ...l radio icon on ECB see image right telemetry signal radio icon ticked for in telemetry signal 20 97 Replace Bodyguard key check that the Bodyguard returns to the battery charging icon see 20 96 above...

Page 54: ...d from OSG Operations Support Centre OSC on receipt of a POMS order Once the item has been received the station should close the order on POMS 22 4 Stations should contact logistics manager at RMC on...

Page 55: ...rap EDBA 22 14 Damaged cylinder cover not requiring immediate replacement Damaged reflective strip Tears or splits in the fabric except as in 22 13 above Stitching becoming unravelled Note if in doubt...

Page 56: ...n RPE nor should they be used for the cleaning of other items 23 2 Serious accidents can result from the misuse of RPE and oxygen equipment The materials provided for the cleaning and maintenance of R...

Page 57: ...he equipment is CE mark approved and is issued with an EC type examination certificate 24 7 ATEX certification 94 9 EC for specific combinations of the PSS7000 Series the approved groups classes is de...

Page 58: ...ment requirements stipulated in EN 137 24 31 Face mask weight approximately 600 g Connection 24 32 ESA einheit stecken anschluss German translated into standard plug in connection 24 33 Connection can...

Page 59: ...V m to ISO11452 Part 2 compliance Power supply 24 45 Main power 6 5 volts 24 46 Low battery warning 5 5 volts 24 47 Power up shut off 5 0 volts 24 48 The Bodyguard electronic monitoring unit is powere...

Page 60: ...th and Safety Executive IC Incident commander IS Intrinsically safe LCD Liquid crystal display LED Light emitting diode LPW Low pressure warning can be electronic or pneumatic in operation LPM Litres...

Page 61: ...rubber casing so as to equalise the pressure on the constant flow button Removing the outer rubber protective casing 3 Insert finger under outer rubber casing on the opposite side to medium pressure...

Page 62: ...ess and LDV supply hose should lay inside the face mask The LDV hose should be detached from the BA set at the in line connection see image 250388 3 Secure the face mask bag using the Velcro seal see...

Page 63: ...Bring both halves of the waist belts across the front of the shoulder straps trapping them underneath as shown see image 1136802 10 Turn the set over and connect the waist belt buckles turn set over a...

Page 64: ...rear BA tally and telemetry module Log book front and rear Bodyguard number checked at EV 15 Note if mismatch found check all other BA sets on station before contacting OSG 4 CHECK the condition of cy...

Page 65: ...uick release couplings Protective blank cap Hoses 10 CHECK the LDV connection gently push twist and pull 11 CHECK the face mask and fittings Head harness straps are not twisted and are correctly roved...

Page 66: ...olds securely 18 REMOVE the Bodyguard key noting the reduced volume of Bodyguard repeat from EV 13 if not reduced 19 OPEN the cylinder valve SLOWLY and FULLY The cylinder must have a minimum pressure...

Page 67: ...est timing icon appears for approximately one minute Bar segments progressively switch off clockwise Note during the leak test a pressure drop of up to 10 bar is acceptable 27 On completion the leak t...

Page 68: ...conds and then BREATHE normally 33 TAKE a deep breath and hold CLOSE the cylinder valve continue to hold onto the valve 34 TAKE HOLD of the Bodyguard in other hand and OBSERVE display for approximatel...

Page 69: ...the face mask into its bag Note do not attach neck loop retaining stud 43 FILL OUT the BA tally enter rounded down pressure noted at EV 37 ENSURE that printed details on the BA tally are clear and ent...

Page 70: ...the two non return valves are in place and are seated correctly 3 CHECK the nine identification numbers match and are legible located on the Face mask LDV Backplate front and rear BA tally and telemet...

Page 71: ...p of the LDV RELEASE the first breath mechanism by operation of the additional flow button on the front of the LDV a click should be heard this confirms the mechanism has operated REPEAT this test 10...

Page 72: ...t cylinder and CHECK for damage to the surface of the cylinder CHECK the cylinder connection thread is free from dirt and not damaged NOTE the cylinder bar code number for entry into the BA log book E...

Page 73: ...it holds securely 25 REMOVE the Bodyguard key noting the reduced volume of repeat from EV 20 if not reduced 26 OPEN the cylinder valve SLOWLY and FULLY The cylinder must have a minimum of 270 bar to s...

Page 74: ...n appears for approximately one minute Bar segments progressively switch off clockwise Note during the leak test a pressure drop of up to 10 bar is acceptable 34 On completion the leak test passed ico...

Page 75: ...m the face mask for approximately 8 seconds and then BREATHE normally 40 TAKE a deep breath and hold CLOSE the cylinder valve continue to hold onto the valve 41 TAKE HOLD of the Bodyguard in other han...

Page 76: ...ally are clear and enter rank and name 51 CHECK operation of BA set retaining bracket and adjust height if appropriate CONNECT charging lead REPLACE BA set and ensure that the BA set is being charged...

Page 77: ...its to operation this can be downgraded according to number of charging points available 1 PL P 1 d 4 FRU Aerial appliances Any BA set charging point defect Note BA sets can be rotated with charged BA...

Page 78: ...t updated 14 01 2011 Throughout Incorporation of PN 479 EDBA and telemetry Removal of Don and start now contained in PN 466 RPE Operational Procedures 31 05 2011 Appendix 8 Appendix added contains BA...

Page 79: ...to paragraph 10 01 2018 Page 44 para 19 Throughout Wearing Nitrile gloves for B test added Style change and addition of version 7 A and B test Wypall X80 clothes are no longer to be used for face mas...

Page 80: ...g subjects BA BA entry control board BA tallies Breathing apparatus Drager PSS7000 EDBA Respirator RPE SDBA Standard Tests Freedom of Information Act exemptions This policy procedure has been securely...

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