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c. If the second stage regulator is not connected at
the quick-disconnect fitting, ice formation on either
the quick-disconnect fitting or the male coupling can
make connection impossible.
d. Prior to use, visually inspect the quick-disconnect
fitting and male coupling for ice.
e. Remove or melt the ice, then dry the quick-dis
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connect fitting and male coupling to avoid water en
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tering the regulator.
7. Training and Use
a. Conduct training sessions for cold weather op-
erations using all equipment and accessories which
may be used during actual operations.
NOTE
A program for use, training, inspection,
record keeping, and maintenance is given
in National Fire Protection Association
Standard 1404, Fire Department Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus Program.
b. During cold weather operations, do not place cyl-
inders or HIP-PACs into wet or snowy areas.
c. Visually inspect the cylinder to remove ice; clean
the threads; and take care to prevent water from
entering the cylinder or accumulating on connecting
surfaces.
d. Icing will be accelerated by high air flow condi
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tions. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
• Bypass usage
• Facepiece leakage due to improper sealing
• Allowing the regulator to free-flow when the
facepiece is off
• Improperly maintained equipment
e. After cleaning, allow the HIP-PAC to dry com-
pletely before returning it to storage. Be sure the
facepiece exhalation valve is dry before placing
the facepiece into storage. Coat the interior of the
facepiece lens with SPERIAN anti-fog solution, P/N
951015 or 951016.
8. Accessories
Cold weather conditions may have adverse effects on
the performance of the HIP-PAC accessories.
a. Air line hoses can become stiff.
b. Ice on quick-disconnect couplers can make them
difficult or impossible to connect.
c. Electrical equipment (e.g., radios and lights)
tends to become more difficult to use in cold tem
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peratures, especially if there is ice.
d. Use HIP-PAC accessories with extreme care in
cold weather conditions. Visually inspect them pe-
riodically for ice.
J. Storage
Inspect, clean, and repair as required before storing.
1. Firmly hand tighten the first stage regulator to a
fully charged air cylinder.
2. Secure the air cylinder to the waist belt.
3. Check that the bypass is closed.
4. Press the override button on the second stage
regulator.
5. Fully loosen the facepiece lower headstraps; adjust
the top headstraps so that approximately one inch
protrudes through the buckles.
6. Place the facepiece in a plastic mask bag.
7. Store away from dust, sunlight, extremes of
heat and cold, excessive moisture, or damaging
chemicals.
K. Overhaul Frequency
1. All HIP-PAC configurations must pass an annual
performance flow test utilizing a properly cali
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brated Honeywell Analytics PosiChek with current
Sperian-specific software.
2. Each year the Panther HIP-PAC must be
cleaned; and the in-line filter 910032, on the
P968455, P968410, P968475, P968411, P968500,
P968510, P968605, P968610, and P968615 units
must be changed. Panther HIP-PAC units P968457
and P968477 DO NOT utilize an in-line quick-
disconnect and therefore do not require the annual
in-line filter change.
3. Maintenance must be performed by a Honeywell/
Sperian-certified technician. HIP-PACs subjected to
daily or severe service such as heavy use, extreme
temperatures, or exposure to chemicals, require
more frequent servicing.
L. Additional Information
WARNING
Panther HIP-PACs converted to sup
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plied air respirators (SARs) without es-
cape cylinders must have the bypass
removed by a SPERIAN-certified techni
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cian. Failure to comply with this Warn-
ing may lead to serious personal injury,
serious illness, or death.
If you need assistance or additional information on
any SPERIAN product, consult your local distributor
or contact:
SPERIAN
3001 South Susan Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(800) 873-5242
ALL RETURNED PRODUCTS MUST BE
DECONTAMINATED PRIOR TO SHIP
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MENT. PRODUCTS CONTAMINATED
WITH DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
WILL BE REFUSED AND RETURNED
FREIGHT COLLECT.
