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DBA ESSEX PB&R CORPORATION

4150 CARR LANE COURT

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ST. LOUIS, MO 63119

(314) 351-6116

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(800) 296-7587

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FAX (314) 351-7181

Document No: PRM-02, Revision: 9 Dated: 1/01/2012

Crewmember

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)

User Reference and Procedures Manual

for

FAA TSO-C116 & TSO-C99 Approved

United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Approved
Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) Approved

Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) Approved

Crewmember PBE Assemblies

Part No: DP3113(A)

Model No’s: MR-10022NAA and MR-10021NAA

Summary of Contents for DP3113(A)

Page 1: ...ve Breathing Equipment PBE User Reference and Procedures Manual for FAA TSO C116 TSO C99 Approved United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority CAA Approved European Aviation Safety Agency EASA Approved Civil Aviation Authority of China CAAC Approved Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority ANAC Approved Crewmember PBE Assemblies Part No DP3113 A Model No s MR 10022NAA and MR 10021NAA ...

Page 2: ...tem 6 Service End of Service Indicator 7 Packaging and Stowage Container 7 Compliance 7 Useful Service Life 7 Operating Features 7 Tamper Evident Seals 7 Pouch Access 7 Breathing System 8 Time Required to Put On and Take Off Hood 8 Maneuverability During Use 8 Carbon Dioxide Control 8 Interpersonal Communications 8 Operating Steps 11 General Sequence of Steps 11 Accessing the Essex Crewmember PBE ...

Page 3: ...EPAIR 24 General 24 Refitting a Broken or Missing Tamper Evident Seal 24 4 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 24 Mounting Locations 24 Installation Steps 25 5 THE ESSEX CREWMEMBER PBE TRAINING UNIT 25 Introduction 25 Operating Features 26 Operating Steps 26 Plastic Training Liner Optional 26 General Sequence of Steps 26 Verbal Communications 27 Replacing Torn or Damaged Neck Seals 27 Replacing The Pull Cor...

Page 4: ...sion includes changed all address and phone number references to the new St Louis Mo location adding new AS9100B ISO9001 200 Certified logo adding approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA and the Civil Aviation Authority of China CAAC to cover page and to 1 A 6 Compliance and a revised Statement of Warranty that changed the warranty period from 10 years to 10 years 6 months and added a...

Page 5: ...athing device designed to safeguard the wearer from the effects of smoke carbon dioxide harmful gases and oxygen deficiency while managing in flight fire smoke or fume emergencies The equipment improves the wearer s visibility in smoke filled compartments protects the head and face from melting or dripping plastics and shields the head against brief exposure to heat and flame The primary functiona...

Page 6: ...n System The Essex Crewmember PBE has two oxygen cylinders Together they hold a minimum of 36 liters of Aviator Grade oxygen These cylinders meet SAE Standard AS 8010 for breathing oxygen purity and have rupture protection in case of over pressurization Overall View of Essex Crewmember PBE As Worn Figure 1 Location of End of Service Indicator EOSI ...

Page 7: ...ocations 6 Compliance The Essex Crewmember PBE complies with the requirements of FAA Action Notice A8150 2 and is approved according to FAA TSO C116 and TSO C99 The Essex Crewmember PBE is also approved under BCAR B4 8 United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority CAA requirements thereby we are also approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA by the Civil Aviation Authority of China CAAC and t...

Page 8: ... unit deflates to the point where it touches the wearer s head and face or when the red light on the Service End of Service Indicator flashes the unit s useful life has ended and must be removed The Essex Crewmember PBE operates at a positive pressure The neck seal acts as a relief valve to prevent excessive pressure from building up inside the hood 4 Time Required to Put On and Take Off Hood A tr...

Page 9: ...012 9 When using an interphone megaphone or microphone it may be necessary to pull the skirt of the hood down so the scrubber is below mouth level Press the phone unit firmly against the hood film in front of the mouth as shown in Figure 1A below minimizing the gap between the mouth and device Megaphone Operation Illustration Figure 1A ...

Page 10: ...pment pouch activate the system don the hood wear it as needed then remove and dispose of it after use 2 Accessing the Essex Crewmember PBE Equipment Pouch Grasp the strap attached to the lid and pull sharply to break the green knotted cable tie Approximately 18 to 28 pounds of force will be required to lift the lid and break the tamper evident seal Grasp the yellow nylon strap and pull the PBE fr...

Page 11: ...s Manual for the Essex Crewmember PBE Document No PRM 02 Revision 9 Dated 1 01 2012 11 Accessing the Essex PBE Pouch from the Internal Mounted Stowage Case with Clear Lid Weight 4 7 lbs H W D Inches 9 1 4 8 1 2 3 3 8 Cm 23 5 21 59 8 57 Figure 3 MR 10022NAA ...

Page 12: ...either of the small red grip tabs located on each side of the pouch With the other hand grasp the red tear strip and tear across the pouch in the direction of the arrows This pouch may be opened from either direction b Remove the hood from the pouch then discard the pouch CAUTION BEFORE ACTIVATING THE OXYGEN REMOVE OBJECTS FROM AROUND THE HEAD SUCH AS HAIR COMBS LONG EARRINGS OR JEWELRY TO PREVENT...

Page 13: ...ized area Unfold the hood far enough to reveal the oxygen cylinders Grasp either cylinder securely with one hand and grasp the red ball with the other hand Ref Figure 5a below Pull the red ball sharply the cords and levers should separate completely from the PBE Ref Figure 5b on page 14 This sharp action triggers the oxygen flow and activates the green light on the Service End of Service Indicator...

Page 14: ...g elastic neck seal will be revealed b Hold the equipment at about waist level Place both hands inside the neck seal opening with palms facing each other Stretch the neck seal open by spreading the hands apart c Lift up the opened hood with both hands and then lower it down over the head until it fits securely around the neck NOTE EYEGLASS WEARERS SHOULD FIRST POSITION THE NECK SEAL AGAINST THE BA...

Page 15: ...the Essex Crewmember PBE Document No PRM 02 Revision 9 Dated 1 01 2012 15 Donning the Activated Essex PBE Figure 6 WARNING AFTER DONNING THE HOOD DO NOT OPEN THE NECK SEAL EXCEPT TO QUICKLY TUCK IN HAIR OR TO ADJUST THE HOOD S POSITION HAVE ANOTHER PERSON HELP IF NEEDED ...

Page 16: ...D THIS WILL CAUSE OXYGEN TO ESCAPE AND CAN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE PERFORMANCE 6 Wearing the Hood Full hood inflation takes from 2 to 3 minutes but the equipment is ready for use immediately During the first few minutes the oxygen makes a noticeably loud hissing sound that gradually diminishes The oxygen stops flowing after 8 to 10 minutes but enough remains in the hood for a full 15 minutes of usage...

Page 17: ...Y REMAIN IN BOTH THE HOOD AND HAIR 7 Remove and Discard the Hood Remove the PBE if the hood collapses over the face or as soon as the red light in the Service End of Service indicator comes on or immediately after the emergency is under control whichever comes first a Leave the area of the emergency before attempting to remove the hood b To remove the hood insert both hands under the neck seal ben...

Page 18: ...sposing of the equipment i Handle the oxygen disposal in an area where there is no potential danger from sparks or other fire hazards ii After equipment has been activated leave it alone for at least one hour so that all residual oxygen will dissipate d Dispose of the hood in compliance with federal state and local EPA regulations Contact the appropriate agency for proper disposal procedures The w...

Page 19: ...has not been exceeded proceed to the next inspection step If the replace by date has been exceeded the unit must be immediately replaced 2 Tamper Evident Seals Tamper evident seals are the second step for determining serviceability of the PBE 3 Humidity Indicator The humidity indicator represents the third step of inspection The purpose of the humidity indicator is to show that moisture has gotten...

Page 20: ...E HAS NOT EXPIRED TAMPER SEAL UNDAMAGED TAMPER SEAL DAMAGED COLOR PINK REMOVE UNIT FROM SERVICE WITHIN ONE CALENDAR DAY 42 HOURS MAX COLOR BLUE REPLACE BROKEN SEAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INSPECTION COMPLETE INSPECT THE HUMIDITY INDICATOR S COLOR REF FIG 7 INSPECT THE HUMIDITY INDICATOR S COLOR REF FIG 7 COLOR PINK COLOR BLUE REMOVE UNIT FROM SERVICE WITHIN ONE CALENDAR DAY 42 HOURS MAX INSPECTION COM...

Page 21: ... refund of the original purchase price pro rated in proportion to the ten 10 year and six 6 month warranty at the sole discretion of Essex Industries dba Essex PB R Corporation The obligation to repair replace or provide a pro rated refund shall terminate ten 10 years and six 6 months after the date of manufacture of the unit This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties and representations exp...

Page 22: ...s all shipments to Essex Industries dba Essex PB R Corporation 4150 Carr Lane Court St Louis MO 63119 3 Freight on all shipments is to be prepaid 4 Shipping instructions will vary depending on mode of shipment a For domestic or international air shipments i Bill of lading description Ref Figure 9 on page 23 for an example of a complete shipper s declaration for dangerous goods Life saving applianc...

Page 23: ...rd Marking DOT Life saving appliances not self inflating UN3072 Proper Shipping Name Class or Division UN or ID Number Subsidiary Risk Net Quantities Packing Instructions Life saving appliances not self inflating UN3072 9 UN3072 __ x 0 248 kg 905 Enter number of units shipped to calculate total net quantity Example of Complete Shipper s Declaration for Dangerous Goods Figure 9 ...

Page 24: ... the hole located on the edge of the lid c Close the lid then insert the knotted end of the tamper evident seal through the hole located on the front of the bracket d Verify that the lid is completely secure and affix with Hook and Loop Fastener Strap e Feed the knotted end of the tamper evident seal through the hole in the tab that reads Enter Note The knotted end of the cable tie will only go th...

Page 25: ... the Essex Crewmember PBE equipment from its shipping box and inspect it 2 Secure the stowage case to the existing mounting holes using the four access holes in front of unit for tool insertion The top two anchors or lag screws should be able to support at least 30 lbs 14 kg 3 Place the Essex Crewmember PBE into the container and secure the lid with the Velcro Strap Verify that the humidity indica...

Page 26: ... seal that can be replaced if it becomes torn or damaged e There is no Service End of Service Indicator in the training unit C Operating Steps 1 Plastic Training Liner Optional Sanitary plastic liners P N CP3205 can be ordered from Essex PB R Adjust the plastic liner so that its top paper edge is horizontal at the tip of the nose and the crease is centered vertically in the middle of the face Fold...

Page 27: ...B 7 on page 8 Ref Figures 1A and 11 on pages 9 and 30 respectively D Replacing Torn or Damaged Neck Seals 1 Replacement Neck Seals P N DP2217 can be ordered from Essex PB R 2 To replace a torn or damaged neck seal follow these steps a On the inside of the hood remove the black plastic washers from the valve stems Remove the oxygen cylinders and felt washers from the neck seal and red slings Note N...

Page 28: ...ion User Reference and Procedures Manual for the Essex Crewmember PBE Document No PRM 02 Revision 9 Dated 1 01 2012 28 Proper Placement of Replaceable Neck Seal Figure 10 Metalized Back of Hood Reinforced Oxygen Nozzle Holes ...

Page 29: ...URABILITY 1 Clean and disinfect the training hood periodically so it will continue to work effectively a Moisten a cotton cloth with 50 50 mixture of alcohol and water b Wipe all inside and outside surfaces Let dry 2 Clean and disinfect the neck seal periodically so it will continue to work effectively a To clean the neck seal soak a cotton cloth with a commercially available disinfecting cleaner ...

Page 30: ...DBA Essex PB R Corporation User Reference and Procedures Manual for the Essex Crewmember PBE Document No PRM 02 Revision 9 Dated 1 01 2012 30 Use of the Training Hood Figure 11 ...

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