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PSS 5000 Series
Self-contained breathing apparatus with Sentinel TX Gauge
Instructions for Use
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For your safety
1.1 General safety statements
● Before using this product, carefully read the Instructions for Use.
● Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand
and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the
purposes specified in the Intended Use section of this document.
● Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
● Only fully trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
● Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
● Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair
and service the product as detailed in these Instructions for Use (see
Section 5). Further maintenance work that is not detailed in these
Instructions for Use must only be carried out by Dräger or personnel
qualified by Dräger. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for
all maintenance activities.
● Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper
functioning of the product may be impaired.
● Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not modify the
product.
● Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
● Do not use any form of chemical marking or paint on the equipment.
● Use of the apparatus should be consistent with NFPA 1500 – Standard
on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.
● All approved respiratory equipment shall be selected, fitted, used,
and maintained in accordance with MSHA (Mine Safety and
Health Administration), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration), and other applicable regulations.
● The air supply shall meet the requirements for breathing air according
to CGA G – 7.1, Grade D or higher quality and, where appropriate, be
in accordance with: NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for
Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
● This device has been tested and complies with the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) and IC (Industrial Commission) Rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
will void your authority to operate this product.
● Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented meeting all the local government
requirements. In the United States employers must comply with
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, training,
and fit testing.
1.2 Definitions of alert icons
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that
requires a greater awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of
each icon is as follows:
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in physical injury or damage to the product or
environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
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Description
2.1 Product overview
The Dräger PSS 5000 Series is a compact and lightweight breathing
apparatus that provides the wearer with respiratory protection using an
open-circuit, pressure-demand, compressed-air system. The apparatus
can be used as a self-contained system, or with an independent air supply
for supplied-air respirator (SAR) operations. The series is compatible
with a wide range of Dräger compressed-air cylinders and face masks
(e.g. FPS 7000 face masks, and composite cylinders). The product
includes a Dräger Sentinel TX Gauge.
2.2 Feature description
The carrying system has a carbon-composite backplate, with adjustable
shoulder straps and waist belt connected using quick release connectors.
The waist pad is connected at a flexible joint to compensate for the twisting
and bending of the user.
All variants use the same high-performance first-stage regulator (Fig 1,
Item 5). The regulator supplies medium-pressure breathing air through a
medium-pressure hose (6) and a quick coupling (2) to an attached lung
demand regulator. Incorporated in the first-stage regulator is a RIC UAC
(rapid intervention crew universal air connection) (4), which is a male
coupling that allows emergency refilling of the air cylinder while the wearer
is breathing from the apparatus.
The TX Gauge (Fig 2) is a mechanical pressure gauge (Bourdon tube
type) that has a photoluminescent gauge face with LED illumination, and
a whistle that sounds at the end-of-service-time (see Section 8 for the
end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI) activation pressures). In addition to
the normal display of cylinder pressure, the TX Gauge provides battery
powered visual signals that indicate that the gauge is switched on (green
LED), low battery and hardware error alerts (amber LED), and low cylinder
pressure (red LED).
2.2.1 TX Gauge radio frequency link
The TX Gauge is equipped with radio frequency (RF) communication
circuitry that allows:
● Reading and reprogramming of the gauge
● Wireless transmission of data to compatible devices
● Pairing of the gauge with other compatible devices
Information that can be read from the TX Gauge includes device identity, a
record of events (datalog), the current values for configurable parameters
and the firmware version. Configurable parameters include intermediate
pressure warning activation pressures, gauge illumination duration, etc.
The parameters described in this document are the default for the device.
Reading and reprogramming of the gauge requires the Dräger PC Link
Module. Contact Dräger for details.
The TX Gauge has a short range RF wireless transmitter. This transmitter
can transmit data (such as switch on/off signals, pressure values, etc.) to
compatible devices (e.g. the FPS 7000 HUD (head-up display)) that are
within communication range. See the device Instructions for Use or contact
Dräger for details.
The TX Gauge may be paired with compatible removable integrated
Dräger Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) devices. Pairing ensures that
the PASS will only respond to signals transmitted by the paired TX Gauge,
and will ignore switch on/off signals transmitted from any other devices in
range. More than one PASS device may be paired with a single TX Gauge.
To check for paired devices within range, press and hold the gauge
illumination button for 10 seconds. See the PASS device Instructions for
Use or contact Dräger for details.
2.2.2 Compressed-air cylinders, lung demand regulators and face
masks
The PSS 5000 Series is compatible with composite material cylinders
of 30 to 60 minute capacity, and is available in 2216 psi or 4500 psi
versions. Full descriptions and user instructions are contained in separate
instructions supplied with the cylinder, face mask or lung demand regulator.
2.3 Intended use
When the PSS 5000 Series breathing apparatus is used with an approved
lung demand regulator, face mask and air cylinder, it provides a wearer
with respiratory protection for working in contaminated or oxygen-deficient
conditions.
The cylinder, lung demand regulator, face mask and other accessories
used with this product must be certified Dräger components, assembled in
an approved configuration, otherwise the operation of the device may be
impaired. Contact Dräger for further information.
2.4 Approvals
The Dräger PSS 5000 Series is certified to 42 CFR Part 84 by NIOSH
and in certain combinations to provide respiratory protection from military
grade chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards (CBRN). The
series is also certified by SEI to meet the requirements of NFPA 1981:2013.
Approved PASS devices meet NFPA 1982:2013. The apparatus must only
be used in conjunction with compressed-air cylinders approved by NIOSH.
The Dräger Sentinel TX Gauge is approved for use with Dräger NIOSH and
NFPA 1981:2013 breathing apparatus, and has the following approvals:
● UL913 Class I, II, Div.1 Groups C-G
● Exia CAN/CSA C22.2 No.157
● T4 (Ta = -30 to +60 °C)
● This device (model: Sentinel TX Gauge) complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
● This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
2.5 Explanation of marking and symbols
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CAUTION
Do not use marker pens or apply paint, and do not scratch or
engrave the gauge, as this may damage the equipment.
Refer to the relevant authority for explanation of approval body symbols
and marking on the equipment. Examples of other marking on component
parts of the breathing apparatus are:
BRAC-1359
–
Dräger serial number
08/09
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Month and year of
manufacture
3356812 or R21034
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Dräger part number
SF
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Standard force coupling
LF
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Low force coupling
Gauge illumination button
Green LED
Amber LED
Radio frequency (RF)
communication symbol
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Use
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WARNING
Only trained and competent personnel should prepare and use
breathing apparatus. Ensure that any accessories, ancillary equipment
and other protective clothing items do not interfere with the apparatus
and do not create a safety hazard.
The effective working duration of the apparatus is dependent on
the initial air supply available and the breathing rate of the wearer.
Fill air cylinders to their full rated pressure prior to use, and do not
commence any operation (including supplied-air respirator (SAR)
operations) using a cylinder that is less than 90 percent full.
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CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force or use tools to open or close
a cylinder valve, and do not drop or throw down the breathing
apparatus.
Refer to the following additional information before preparing or
using the breathing apparatus:
● The special instructions (see Section 9).
● For non-CBRN use see the separate NIOSH Approval
Label 3361125 for approved configurations.
● For CBRN use see the separate NIOSH CBRN Approval
Label 3361124 for approved configurations. For CBRN use
the user must also refer to the FPS NFPA Lung demand
Regulator and CBRN Special Instructions.
3.1 Preparation for use
3.1.1 Initial assembly (only required on receipt of the equipment)
The battery cover and batteries are supplied loose (unfitted) with the
TX Gauge. Install them before first use (see Section 3.5.3).
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3 Low battery LED
4 RF communication point
5 Photoluminescent gauge
face
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