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Panther HIP-PAC
NOTE
Steps 1-3 apply to conventional facepieces
only.
1. Place the palm of your hand over the AIR KLIC as
shown in Figure 9.
2. Inhale and hold your breath for a few seconds.
The facepiece should collapse on your face without
leaking.
3. If the facepiece leaks, reposition it, check the
straps, and repeat the fit check.
NOTE
Steps 4-5 apply to Puma hood-style
facepieces only.
4. Don and pressurize the hood-style facepiece as
shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Fit Check for Hood-style Facepiece
5. Hold your breath for several seconds and listen for
audible leaks.
6. When a satisfactory fit is obtained, verify that the
respirator hose is connected to the air line hose and
the air line hose is connected to an air source set for
the correct pressure.
7. Remove the second stage regulator from the waist
strap regulator holder by pressing the two release
buttons.
WARNING
Always close the regulator receiver
cover to prevent contaminants from
collecting in the receiver. Failure to
comply with this Warning may lead to
serious personal injury, serious illness,
or death.
NOTE
The second stage regulator release buttons
must be pressed simultaneously to remove
the regulator from the holder.
8. Insert the regulator into the AIR KLIC on the face-
piece and press firmly until you hear both release but
-
tons snap into place.
NOTE
•
A CLICK will be heard when each AIR
KLIC button is properly engaged.
• Do not press the release buttons when
installing the regulator.
WARNING
Rotate and tug the regulator to ensure
that both release buttons are properly
engaged in the AIR KLIC. Do not push
the release buttons while verifying the
engagement of the regulator. Do not
press the release buttons unless you
intend to remove the regulator from the
facepiece. Pressing both release but
-
tons during or after installation onto the
facepiece could result in inadvertent
regulator disengagement, causing seri-
ous injury or death.
9. Take a sharp, deep breath to activate the regulator.
10. Take several breaths to check the flow of air.
11. Press the black rubber override button on the
second stage regulator to ensure that it is operating
properly.
12. Quickly open and close the bypass valve to en
-
sure that it is operating properly.
13. The Panther HIP-PAC is now ready for use.
WARNING
• Entry into hazardous atmospheres with
the Panther HIP-PAC must be done while
connected to the air line. Do not use the
escape cylinder air supply for entry.
• Ensure that the escape cylinder is full.
• The Panther HIP-PAC has a rated service
time of 5, 10, or 15 minutes.Under average
conditions, you will have up to 5, 10, or 15
minutes in which to escape from a toxic
environment. Stress and exertion may
consume extra air and reduce service time.
Know escape routes in advance and the
time required to travel them.
• Always follow established safety
procedures when exposed to atmospheres
that are hazardous or immediately
dangerous to life or health.
• Failure to comply with this Warning may
lead to serious personal injury, serious
illness, or death.
Figure 9. Fit Check for Conventional Facepiece
