Dräger PSS BG 4 RP, Instructions For Use Manual

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Donning the Dräger FPS 7000 RP and Dräger Panorama
Nova RP

Loosen masks from the ready position.
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Don the closed-circuit breathing apparatus and connect the
mask to the closed-circuit breathing apparatus
1)
:
Lock the plug-in coupling into the connecting piece.
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If a telephone device is used:
Adjust the position of the receiver to match the position of
the ear. Use a connector or prick pincers to connect the
telephone line and check if the telephone device works.
Testing for leaks

Press both breathing hoses of the closed-circuit breathing
apparatus tightly together and inhale until negative
pressure is generated in the full face mask.

Hold your breath for a moment.
If the negative pressure is not maintained, either pull the
strap kit tighter or adjust the position of the mask fastening
plate on the helmet
2)
.
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Repeat the test twice.
2.7.4 Use
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Use the rotary knob to operate the screen wiper whenever
the visor fogs up.
Fluid Intake During Operation

Pull the drinking valve from the cap, then remove the
protective cap from the drinking valve.

Use the coupling of the drinking tube to connect it to the
drinking valve.

To drink, swivel the drinking valve back a little until the
mouthpiece can be held comfortably in the mouth.

To drink, bite gently on the mouthpiece and suck in the
drinking fluid.

After drinking, swivel the drinking valve fully out of the cap
again until the mouthpiece no longer interferes.

After use, disconnect the drinking tube coupling from the
drinking valve.

Use the protective cap to protect the drinking valve before
putting it back into the cap.
Extreme Operating Conditions
High temperatures/Thermal cycling
The coating may dissolve in some places on visors marked
with PCas or APECas. The function of the mask will not be
restricted as a result. It will continue to be usable until the end
of the deployment. Replace visor after use.
Chemicals
Some substances may be absorbed by the material of the
Dräger FPS 7000 RP and Panorama Nova RP and may
possibly diffuse into them. Further information can be obtained
from Dräger.
Potentially Explosive Areas
Full-
face
mask

Open out the harness and place chin in the chin
cup in the mask body.

Pull the strap kit over your head and draw
backwards.

Adjust the mask.

Uniformly tighten the neck harness, then the
temple harness and, lastly, the front strap.

Don the helmet, close the chin strap and check
that the helmet sits firmly on the head. Tighten
the chin strap if necessary.
Mask-
helmet
combi-
nation

Don helmet, leave chin strap open.

Take hold of both mask/helmet adapters, then
place the upper edge of the mask body against
your forehead.

Put your chin in the chin cup of the mask body.

Simultaneously, pull both mask/helmet
adapters to the rear and clip them into the mask
adapter sachet.

Adjust the mask body. The entire sealing line
must fit snugly around the head. Push the mask
body under the front strap or under the flame/
heat barrier of the helmet, if necessary.

Close the chin strap and check the tight fit of the
helmet, retighten the chin strap if necessary.

Have a second person check the fit of the mask/
helmet combination.
The mask/helmet adapters must be snapped
into the mask fastening plate.
1) Strictly follow the relevant Instructions for Use
2) Strictly follow the relevant Instructions for Use
WARNING
Never use a mask that leaks!
If the mask leaks, there is a risk of poisoning!
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WARNING
To avoid contaminating the inside of the drinking
system, always connect and disconnect the drinking
tube outside the danger zone.
NOTICE
For use at mining sites, the drinking reservoir can
remain connected to the drinking valve all the time.
WARNING
If bubbles appear in the visor, it is a sign that the visor
is becoming soft. In this case, leave the danger zone
immediately, as the mask can start to leak.
WARNING
When operating in potentially explosive areas, treat
the mask with antistatic spray or apply a water screen.
Otherwise there is a risk of explosion caused by
electrostatic discharge.
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