PAS
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X-plore
Airline belt manifold
Instructions for Use
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3363101 (A3-D-P)
3363101
© Dräger Safety UK Limited
Edition 03 – August 2018 (Edition 01 – August 2014)
Subject to alteration
Draeger Safety UK Limited
Ullswater Close
Tel +44 1670 352 891
Blyth, NE24 4RG
Fax +44 1670 356 266
United Kingdom
www.draeger.com
WARNING
Correct fit of a face mask can only be achieved if the complete
mask seal makes contact with skin. Head hair, facial hair (including
beard stubble and sideburns), earrings, other facial piercings and
normal spectacles will interfere with the mask seal and are not
permitted in the sealing area. Additionally, head hair that could
affect the face mask fit (buns, pony-tails, hairpieces, etc.) is not
permitted.
9. Put on the mask (see the Instructions for Use supplied with the mask)
and breathe normally.
10. Carry out the following mask function test:
a. Disconnect the airline supply from the manifold input coupling and
breathe normally to empty the system of air. The whistle will sound
briefly as the pressure decreases.
b. When the system is empty, the face mask should hold on to the
face to indicate a positive seal – if air enters the mask, readjust the
mask head harness and retest.
c. Exhale. The exhaled air should flow through the exhalation valve
without resistance.
11. Reconnect the airline supply to the manifold input coupling. The
whistle will sound briefly as the pressure increases.
12. Take several deep breaths to ensure that sufficient air is available and
then breathe normally.
3.3
During use
NOTICE
Where hearing protection or sound attenuation communications
equipment is used, consider the reduction in audibility of the
whistle.
Supplementary supply
: If additional air is required, briefly press and
release the front button (Fig 4, Item 2) to deliver a single jet of
supplementary air into the mask.
Whistle
: If the whistle sounds, there may be insufficient air supplied into the
mask to allow safe breathing. Immediately cease the work activity, remove
the mask and leave the hazardous area by the shortest and safest route.
3.3.1
In potentially explosive atmospheres
WARNING
Do not use or store the equipment near processes that produce a
charge.
Do not use the equipment unless conductive pars of the equipment
have an appropriate earth connection via the wearer.
Do not use materials in combination with the equipment that
influence the properties of the product.
3.4
After use
WARNING
Do not remove the equipment until you are in a non-hazardous and
safe breathing environment.
1. Remove the mask (see the Instructions for Use supplied with the
mask).
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Positive-pressure systems: immediately press the reset button
(Fig 4, Item 1) to switch off the air flow through the lung demand
valve.
2. Disconnect the airline supply from the input coupling.
3. Press the front button (Fig 4, Item 2) to fully vent the system.
4. Disconnect the lung demand valve from the output coupling.
5. Open the waist belt buckle and remove the equipment.
6. Carry out the after use maintenance tasks in the maintenance table
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Troubleshooting
The table shows fault diagnosis and repair information for product users.
Further troubleshooting information is available in Instructions for Use
supplied with associated equipment (e.g. the mask, lung demand valve
and air supply equipment).
Contact service personnel or Dräger if the symptom remains after the
remedy actions have been attempted.
5
Maintenance
5.1
Maintenance table
Dräger recommend that regular inspection, testing and servicing of the
breathing equipment is carried out in accordance with the table below. The
table applies also to out-of-use (stored) equipment. Record all
maintenance in the equipment log book. See also the maintenance
information for all equipment used (mask, lung demand valve, etc.).
Additional inspection and testing may be required in the country of use to
ensure compliance with national regulations.
5.2
Visual inspection
Carry out a visual inspection, checking the full breathing equipment
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 equipment include impact, abrasion,
cutting, corrosion and discoloration. Report damage to service personnel
and do not use the equipment until faults are rectified.
5.3
Cleaning and disinfecting
CAUTION
Do not exceed 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. Contact Dräger for information about additional
cleaning methods for heavily soiled parts if required.
If water is trapped and then freezes inside the pneumatic system
of the breathing equipment, operation will be impaired. Prevent
any liquid from entering, and thoroughly dry the breathing
equipment after cleaning to prevent this from occurring.
Always clean Dräger X-plore equipment in a well ventilated room
or outdoors. There may be deposits of harmful substances in parts
of the equipment.
For information about suitable cleaning and disinfecting agents
and their specifications refer to document 9100081 on
www.draeger.com/IFU.
See also the Instructions for Use for the lung demand valve, face mask and
other associated equipment.
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Use only clean lint-free cloths
1. Clean the breathing apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with
cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
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Disassemble and clean the parts separately if required. Fig 8
shows the parts disassembled and Fig 9 shows the belt routing
through the buckle during re-assembly to ensure that the belt can
be tightened.
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.
6
Storage
Ensure that the storage 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. Route hoses in such a way that the
bend radius is not too acute and the hose is not stretched, compressed or
twisted.
See the storage temperature ranges in the technical data (Section 8).
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Disposal
The product life is 10 years from the first use. When required, dispose of
the product in accordance with national or local regulations for waste
disposal.
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Technical data
Weight (manifold and belt)
< 0.5 kg
Belt size (standard belt)
38 mm x 750–1450 mm
Belt size (large belt)
38 mm x 750–1950 mm
Whistle volume
>90 dB(A)
Input pressure
5 to 10 bar
Input flow
At least 400 litres/minute
Operating temperature
-30 to +60 °C
Storage temperature
-15 to +40 °C
Symptom
Fault
Remedy
Air leak (if
necessary, use a
soapy solution to
locate the leak)
Loose or dirty
connector
Disconnect, clean and
reconnect couplings and
retest
Faulty hose or
component
Substitute user replaceable
items and retest
Leak from face mask See the Instructions for Use
supplied with the mask
Whistle sounding
(insufficient air flow
to the mask)
Air supply restricted
Remove any kinks or
restrictions from the hoses
Faulty hose or
component
Substitute user replaceable
items and retest
Input filter blocked
Contact service personnel
or Dräger
Air enters the mask
during the mask
function test
Faulty face seal
Readjust the mask head
harness and retest
Faulty mask
See the troubleshooting
information in the
Instructions for Use
supplied with the mask
Inoperative or poor
sounding whistle
Dirty whistle or
whistle cover
Clean the whistle flute and
cover as necessary
Faulty activation
mechanism
Contact service personnel
or Dräger
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A resistance is felt
to the flow of
exhaled air
Faulty exhalation
valve
See the mask Instructions
for use
Task
Before
use
After
use
Every
year
Visual inspection (see Note 1 and
Section 5.2)
Notes
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1
Clean the lung demand valve manually using a cloth moistened with
cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
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Functional test (see Note 2)
2
This maintenance task may only be carried out by Dräger or trained
service personnel. Details of the test are contained in the technical
manual which is issued to service personnel that have attended a
relevant Dräger maintenance course.
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Symptom
Fault
Remedy
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