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PSS® 7000 C/W SENTINEL® 7000 ELECTRONIC 
MONITORING UNIT (EMU) 

       User Instructions 

Summary of Contents for PSS 7000 Series C/W SENTINEL 7000 EMU

Page 1: ...D PSS 7000 C W SENTINEL 7000 ELECTRONIC MONITORING UNIT EMU User Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...ion for Use 10 Section 5 Pre Operational Checks 13 Section 6 Putting on the SCBA 17 Section 7 During Use 18 Section 8 After Use 20 Section 9 Cleaning the SCBA 21 Section 10 Storage Ready for Use 21 Section 11 Special Instructions 22 Section 12 Cautions and Limitations 22 Section 13 CBRN Use 23 Section 14 S Special or Critical Users Instructions 23 Section 15 RIC UAC Use 24 Section 16 Contact Detai...

Page 4: ...PSS 7000 SERIES c w SENTINEL 7000 EMU Sentinel 01 Edition 1 July 2008 Subject to Modification 2 ...

Page 5: ...sed air breathing apparatus SCBA referred to in this publication is irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator if the SCBA is serviced or repaired by personnel not employed or authorised by Dräger or if the SCBA is used in a manner not conforming to its intended use Dräger cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non compliance with the recommendations given above The warranty and lia...

Page 6: ...RN use the user must also refer to the additional CBRN User s Instruction 3356259 For Your Safety General safety information for the Dräger PSS 7000 Series of self contained breathing apparatus SCBA Use of this apparatus requires relevant equipment training observance of this user instruction UI and compliance with national regulations laws and standards governing the use of respiratory apparatus ...

Page 7: ... Statement Terms and conditions of warranty for the Dräger PSS 7000 Series of SCBA and associated accessories can be found in the original Dräger invoice document or can be obtained from Dräger on request The Dräger guarantee is void if the original sealing caps on the apparatus are tampered with removed or broken Responsibility for the reliable function of the apparatus transfers to the owner or ...

Page 8: ...nd PASS It provides visual indications of system status and audible and visual alarms in warning conditions User control and monitoring of the system is through a user interface 1 that incorporates switches LEDs a liquid crystal display LCD display screen and an alarm sounder A backlight illuminates the user interface display screen when required Additional alarm sounders 5 with warning LEDs top a...

Page 9: ... wearer is breathing from apparatus A wireless HUD unit refer to instruction no 3356234 locates in the face mask and provides visual indications to the wearer of a number of system conditions Signals from the Sentinel 7000 to the HUD are from a pressure transducer transmitter incorporated in the pressure module ...

Page 10: ...Face mask Connection Dräger push in connector Pressure and Flow Details Medium pressure 87 psi to 130 psi Air flow In excess of 1000 litres minute Air flow at 290 psi In excess of 500 litres minute EOST Alarms Activation commencement range mechanical and electronic 2216 psi cylinder 600 psi to 510 psi 4500 psi cylinder 1215 psi to 1035 psi General Information Batteries Danger of explosion Do not cha...

Page 11: ...ot fitted Dräger recommend that the batteries be removed when the system is not used for long periods as a small amount of discharge still occurs The normal operating life of the batteries is dependent on usage time frequency of alarms backlight illumination and ambient temperature The back up battery will only supply power when the main battery is disconnected or discharged When this occurs the ba...

Page 12: ...nt Refit and secure the battery cap Do not overtighten Fig 2 2199 1 Installing the Main Battery Orientate the SCBA to access the pressure module 1 Fig 3 Inspect the terminals on the battery and pressure module and the sealing rim around the battery terminals all must be clean and undamaged Locate the two slots in the top of the battery pack 2 on the tabs in the battery housing Firmly press the batt...

Page 13: ...ly extend the cylinder strap Take care to prevent impact damage as the cylinder valve is aligned with the first stage regulator handwheel Insert the cylinder valve end first through the cylinder strap to align the cylinder valve with the handwheel Lift the cylinder and backplate into the vertical position supported on the end of the cylinder Align and fully tighten the handwheel clockwise Do not use...

Page 14: ...s the two spring loaded buttons Fig 6 of the locking catch Slide the yoke to the required position short S medium M or long L and release the spring loaded buttons Grasp the yoke and the frame and attempt to raise and lower the yoke to confirm that the locking catch is fully engaged Fig 6 2006 Connecting the LDR and HUD Insert and push the male coupling of the LDR hose into the quick release coupli...

Page 15: ...le tone from the user interface and the additional alarm sounders and the display backlight will illuminate Second stage The display will show a tick symbol Fig 7 the blue red and green LEDs Fig 8 will illuminate Third stage The display will show the cylinder type Fig 9 2216 psi or 4500 psi Fourth stage The display will show the normal operating screen Fig 10 the blue red and green LEDs Fig 8 will...

Page 16: ...air Press and hold the RH and LH buttons of the user interface until the display clears then immediately release the buttons Fig 11 2210 Fig 12 2201 i i i i Fig 10 2192 psi i i High Pressure Leak Test and EOSTI Warning Test The following is not intended as a test of HUD functionality If the HUD fails to operate as described refer to the HUD UI instruction no 3356234 Place the face mask next to the...

Page 17: ... outside the acceptable range Allow the system to vent to zero pressure The display will show zero pressure and all of the user interface LEDs Fig 8 will flash at approximately one second intervals The green LED indicates that the system is still in active mode Press and hold the RH and LH buttons of the user interface until the display clears then immediately release the buttons The HUD red LED Fi...

Page 18: ... trained and competent SCBA users Before use checks Carry out a visual inspection of the complete SCBA including any ancillary equipment that will be used during the operation The tasks detailed in the preparation for use and the pre operationalcheckssectionsmustalsobecompletedsatisfactorilybeforereleaseoftheSCBA for operational use Components that are worn or damaged must be repaired or replaced ...

Page 19: ...the strap padding fits securely and comfortably over the hips Fig 15 Tuck the belt ends behind the hip pads Pull the shoulder straps until the SCBA rests securely and comfortably on the hips Do not overtighten Tuck the strap ends behind the waist belt Fully loosen the head straps of the face mask and place the neck strap over the back of the neck Press the reset button 1 Fig 13 of the LDR to switch...

Page 20: ...tive working duration of the apparatus is dependent on the capacity of the air cylinder and the breathing rate of the wearer On activation if the unit fails to operate or a low battery alarm activates then the relevant batteries should be renewed Fig 16 2202 psi i i numeric and as an analogue segment display Fig 16 The HUD shows the cylinder pressure with LEDs refer to the Table 1 The user interfa...

Page 21: ...of air into the face mask Additional air flow required Press and rotate the bypass button to deliver a sustained air supply 80 to 130 litres minute into the face mask Excessive or loss of air flow Close the cylinder valve then immediately begin to slowly reopen the valve Use the cylinder valve as a regulating valve to set the air flow to meet the user requirement This procedure can also be used with ...

Page 22: ...buttons After approximately 180 seconds all six HUD LEDs will flash twice to indicate that the unit has logged off Carry out a visual inspection of the complete SCBA including any ancillary equipment used during the operation If required lightly lubricate the LDR O ring recommended lubricant is Molykote 111 Pass the SCBA to the service department with details of any faults damage that occurred durin...

Page 23: ...r to manufacturers instructions when using cleaning and disinfecting agents Particular attention should be paid to concentration and reaction times Do not exceed 86 F for washing and rinsing solutions Do not exceed 140 F for drying Do not immerse the LDR Recommended cleaning and disinfecting agent is liquid AirKem A 33 Full details of cleaning and disinfecting agents are available from Dräger on r...

Page 24: ...ng signals will operate as normal The user interface display will show cylinder pressure when the cylinder valve is open Turn on the independent air supply Connect the independent air supply coupling to the secondary supply hose refer to instruction no 3355853 and breathe normally Close the cylinder valve if the EOST warning signal activates silence by taking several short deep breaths or momentar...

Page 25: ...tive ensembles that provide appropriate levels of protection against dermal hazards R Some CBRN agents may not present immediate effects from exposure but can result in delayed impairment illness or death T Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the SCBA after each use and between multiple entries during the same use Decontamination and disposal procedures must be followed If c...

Page 26: ... person buddy breather Do not use the RIC UAC support pack to transfer air from one compressed air breathing apparatus to another Do not allow oil grease or other contaminants to contact the RIC UAC connection Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the RIC UAC connection Caution The secondary air supply pressure to the RIC UAC must not exceed maximum rated working pressure of the cylinder s being...

Page 27: ...nd Maintenance of Open Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Refer also to the maintenance information for all accessories used face mask LDR HUD etc Table 2 Equipment Servicing Description After Use Every Month Every Year Complete Equipment Visual inspection Clean Pre operational checks Flow and static tests maintenance task LDR connector O ring Check and lubricate if necessary recommended l...

Page 28: ...unding correctly Whistle dirty or faulty Maintenance task Whistle sounding continuously Damaged sealing on HP capillary Defective activation mechanism Maintenance task Maintenance task Low battery indication on the user interface Fig 4 Low main battery Renew the main battery Fault code indication on the user interface Fig 12 Sentinel 7000 failure Maintenance task Sentinel 7000 will not switch on L...

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