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Panther HIP-PAC

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.

Summary of Contents for Panther Hip-Pac 9649

Page 1: ...D BREATHING APPARATUS P9684 SERIES 5 and 10 Minute Escape P9685 SERIES 15 Minute Escape P9686 SERIES HP 10 Minute Escape 9649 SERIES HP 10 Minute Escape OPERATION MANUAL WARNING DO NOT USE this respir...

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Page 3: ...valve and pressure gauge assembly first stage regulator second stage regulator facepiece waist belt and regulator hose The cylinder stores 8 cubic feet of air at 2216 psig for the 5 minute apparatus...

Page 4: ...st cannot be obtained See ANSI Z88 2 latest edition and OSHA 1910 134 Beards and side burns will prevent good facepiece seal Do not use this respirator unless you are clean shaven WARNING Continued Th...

Page 5: ...ering the face piece and causing a severe reaction Do not use this respirator if you have been sensitized from previous exposure or believe that you may be sensitive or al lergic to any chemical until...

Page 6: ...tacles Kit all 2020 Series Facepieces Wire Frame 964044 Spectacles Kit all 2020 Series Facepieces NexSpex B140095 Lens Cover Clear Classic Facepiece 702019 Lens Cover Tinted TwentyTwenty Plus 702028 L...

Page 7: ...Classic Facepiece 702019 Lens Cover Tinted TwentyTwenty Plus 702028 Lens Cover Clear TwentyTwenty Plus 951015 Anti fog Solution 1 oz 951016 Anti fog Solution 16 oz 981805 Anti fog Wipes Box of 100 B14...

Page 8: ...rator hose This operation requires a torque wrench WARNING Carefully inspect and clean all threads to remove foreign material Foreign ma terial entering the air line can restrict or block air flow to...

Page 9: ...turned on while connect ed to the air supply will cause loss of air in the cylinder resulting in reduced es cape time in case of an emergency Always disengage the regulator from the facepiece and ret...

Page 10: ...operly on the face and the regulator installed and activated Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to serious personal injury se rious illness or death 16 There are two methods depending upon w...

Page 11: ...ens The Challenge NXT PVC lens neoprene neck seal and adhesive all may react in a different manner when exposed to chemicals or chemical mixtures You must verify that none of the components of the hoo...

Page 12: ...tons 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 eng...

Page 13: ...eathing exhale forcefully The regulator should return to normal flow b If the free flow continues open and close the by pass once or depress the manual override button once c If the problem persists I...

Page 14: ...water and a mild detergent 2 Fully immerse the facepiece in the solution 3 Agitate the facepiece and gently clean with a soft brush 4 Thoroughly rinse the facepiece in fresh water paying particular a...

Page 15: ...cleaning may require reapplication of anti fog coating to the facepiece lens Use only SPERIAN Anti Fog Solution P N 951015 1 oz or P N 951016 16 oz 6 After cleaning three drops of anti fog solution m...

Page 16: ...ly rinse the exterior surfaces and the interior of the outlet tube with fresh water Scrub excess soap away with the brush 5 Dry with a clean cloth or with low pressure 15 psig maximum clean breathing...

Page 17: ...F Cylinders damaged by fire or exposed to heat of 350 F must be destroyed Repainted or refinished cylinders must be hydrostatically tested before reuse WARNING Continued Do not fill a composite cylind...

Page 18: ...l be maintained at 65 F 53 9 C or lower or less than 24 0 ppm by volume moisture content UNDER NO CIRCUM STANCES SHALL AN AIR CYLINDER BE FILLED OR PARTIALLY FILLED WITH OXYGEN b Maximum Fill Pressure...

Page 19: ...cold weather problems however cold weather condi tions may also cause other problems not listed below 1 Air Supply NOTE Cold weather conditions require very dry air Moisture entering the HIP PAC may...

Page 20: ...e and regulator until the normal function of the AIR KLIC button and or the shutoff button returns j Should ice form on the regulator while the regula tor is in the regulator receiver rotate the regul...

Page 21: ...tures 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 befor...

Page 22: ...placement or repair of defective parts and such other necessary maintenance and repair as may be required Normal wear and tear and parts damaged by abuse misuse negligence or accidents are specificall...

Page 23: ...k seal to tear SECOND STAGE REGULATOR AND HOSE 1 Cracks or heat damage to housing or cover 2 Faulty operation of bypass valve First Breath On AIR KLIC or override buttons 3 Dirt and debris in the outl...

Page 24: ...remove the rim nuts and screws 2 Gently separate the rims from the facepiece 3 Pull the silicone skirt away from the lens 4 Remove the old lens 5 Match one corner of the new lens with a corner of the...

Page 25: ...disconnect nipple 4 Listen to the second stage regulator it should not flow 5 Listen for leaks at all hose connections 6 Don the facepiece 7 Connect the facepiece to the second stage regulator and in...

Page 26: ...ation Specifica tion G 7 1 for Type 1 Grade D air having a moisture content expressed as dewpoint of 65 F or lower The cylinder shall be marked Fill With Compressed Air Only and shall meet applicable...

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