3359001 (A3-D-P)
PSS
®
3000 Series
Self contained breathing apparatus
Instructions for Use
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3359001
© Dräger Safety UK Limited
Edition 05 – March 2014 (Edition 01 – June 2010)
Subject to alteration
4 Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide shows fault diagnosis and repair information applicable to breathing apparatus users. Further troubleshooting and repair information is available in Instructions
for Use supplied with associated equipment.
Where the troubleshooting guide shows more than one fault or remedy, carry out repair actions in the order that they appear in the table.
Contact service personnel or Dräger when the remedy information indicates a service task, or if the symptom remains after all remedy actions have been attempted.
Symptom
Fault
Remedy
Face mask air leak
Lung demand regulator O-ring leaking
Head straps not tight
Exhalation valve leaking
Speech diaphragm defective
Renew or lubricate O-ring
Tighten
Service task
Service task
Unsatisfactory communication
Speech diaphragm defective
Service task
High-pressure air leak or failed leak test
Loose or dirty connector
Faulty hose or component
Disconnect, clean and reconnect couplings and retest
Substitute user replaceable accessories and retest
Air leak from medium-pressure hose connection at the
first-stage regulator (safety relief valve)
Faulty O-ring, retainer, spring or first-stage regulator
Service task
Lung demand regulator allowing constant air flow into
the face mask
Bypass button engaged
Internal fault
Turn off the bypass button (Fig 2, Item 3)
Service task
High or low medium pressure
First-stage regulator fault
Service task
Poor sounding whistle
Whistle dirty
Clean whistle flute and retest
Whistle not functioning correctly
Activation mechanism fault
Service task
Manufacturer:
Draeger Safety UK Limited
Tel +44 1670 352891
Ullswater Close, Riverside Business Park Fax +44 1670 356266
Blyth, NE24 4RG
United Kingdom
Internet http://www.draeger.com
US Distributor:
Draeger Safety, Inc.
Phone 1-800-922-5518
101 Technology Drive
Fax
1-800-922-5519
Pittsburgh
PA15275
Internet http://www.draeger.com
6 Storage
6.1
Storage preparation
● Extend the shoulder straps, waist belt and the head harness straps of the face mask.
● For storage, place the face mask in a protective bag (contact Dräger for supply of a
suitable bag).
● Route rubber hoses in such a way that the bend radius is not too acute and the hose is
not stretched, compressed or twisted.
6.2
Storage conditions
● Store the equipment between 5 °F and 77 °F (-15 °C and +25 °C). Ensure that the
environment is dry, free from dust and dirt, and does not subject the equipment to wear
or damage due to abrasion. Do not store the equipment in direct sunlight.
● Fix the breathing apparatus securely to any raised mounting point to prevent it from
falling.
7 Disposal
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with national or local regulations. When required,
dispose of other parts of the breathing apparatus, including electrical and electronic
equipment, in line with any national or local environmental regulations.
8
Technical data
Compressed-air cylinders:
● 30 minutes to 60 minutes capacity
● 2216 psi or 4500 psi pressure
● Aluminum or composite materials.
Cylinder high-pressure connectors:
● 2216 psi connector to CGA 346
● 4500 psi connector to CGA 347.
Lung demand regulator to face mask connector:
● Dräger push-in connector.
Whistle warning (EOST) – Activation commencement range:
● 2216 psi cylinder: 600 psi to 510 psi
● 4500 psi cylinder: 1215 psi to 1035 psi.
9
Special instructions
9.1
Use of an independent air supply (supplied airline
respirator (SAR) connection)
!
WARNING
Air quality must conform to the statutory requirements.
Use of an airline connection by a second person (buddy-breather) voids NIOSH
approval.
The time required for the wearer to escape to a safe area must be within the
remaining breathing time of the cylinder, taking into account the remaining air
content in the cylinder and the breathing rate of the wearer.
Independent air supplies must meet the following standards:
● Type-1 gaseous air as defined in: CGA Commodity Specification for Air, G-71 (grade D
or higher)
● Air supply pressure: 87 psi to 125 psi
● Airline hose length: 5 feet to 300 feet (maximum working hose length must not exceed
12 individual hose lengths)
● Airline flow rate: 550 liters/minute
● Approved for use at temperatures above -25 °F (-31.7 °C).
1. Turn on the independent air supply.
2. Connect the independent air supply coupling to the secondary supply hose (see
the PSS Series Pneumatic Accessories Instructions for Use 3355853) and breathe
normally.
3. Close the cylinder valve (if the whistle sounds, silence it by taking several short deep
breaths or momentarily operating the lung demand regulator bypass button (Fig 2,
Item 3)).
4. If any air supply problems are encountered, proceed as follows:
a. Open the cylinder valve to return to breathing from the attached cylinder.
b. Disconnect the independent air supply coupling.
c. Leave the hazardous area by the shortest and safest escape route, if necessary.
9.2
Cautions and limitations
D – Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable
air meeting the requirements of CGA G – 7.1, Grade D or higher quality.
E – Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User’s Instructions.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive
atmospheres.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance
with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the
configuration as specified by the manufacturer.
O – Refer to User’s Instructions and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and
maintenance of these respirators.
S – Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to
User’s Instructions before donning.
S – Special or Critical Users Instructions
● Approved for use at temperatures above -25 °F (-31.7 °C).
● When used as a combination supplied-air respirator/self-contained breathing apparatus
(SAR/SCBA), not more than 20 percent of the air supply can be used during entry.
● During supplied air use, the cylinder valve must remain closed. If the supplied air fails,
open the cylinder valve and immediately proceed to fresh air.
● Supplied air source must meet the following criteria: pressure 87 psi to 125 psi, air flow
rate at least 550 liters/minute.
Important Note: If it is decided to exit the working area with the airline disconnected
or, in an emergency, if the air supply fails, breathe normally and immediately
proceed as follows:
● Open the cylinder valve (counterclockwise) slowly, but fully, and breathe normally.
● Disconnect the hose of the independent air supply from the male coupling of the airline
hose connection. Breathe normally and immediately leave the hazardous area by the
shortest and safest route.
Safety Warning: The remaining duration begins from the time of opening the
cylinder valve and disconnecting the independent air supply. The time required to
allow the wearer to escape to a safe area must be within the remaining air capacity
(volume) of the cylinder taking into account the breathing rate of the wearer.
10
Warranty information
Unless otherwise agreed between Dräger and the customer, the following shall apply in the
event of defects of the product in material or workmanship: The customer shall contact the
company where he bought the product (“Seller”). The warranty conditions agreed between
the customer and the Seller shall apply. The product must be used in strict accordance with
the Instructions for Use. Any use disregarding the Instructions for Use may void warranty.
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Contact details
Any issues with the equipment, including damage, malfunction, or failure of the breathing
apparatus that may present a hazard to the user should be reported to the distributor
(Draeger Safety, Inc.).
Contact with the certification organization may be reached at:
NIOSH, NPPTL – Phone 1-412-386-4000
5 Maintenance
5.1
Maintenance table
Service and test the breathing apparatus, including out-of-use apparatus, in accordance with the maintenance table. Record all service details and testing. Refer also to the Instructions for
Use for the lung demand regulator, face mask and other associated equipment.
Additional inspection and testing may be required in the country of use to ensure compliance with national regulations.
Component/
System
Task
After
use
Every
month
Every
year
Every
10 years
Complete
apparatus
Clean and disinfect if necessary (see Section 5.2)
Visual inspection (see Section 3.5.1)
Functional testing (see Section 3.5.3)
Flow and static tests (see Note 1)
Lung demand
regulator
Clean and disinfect (see Note 2 and Section 5.2)
First-stage
regulator
Medium-pressure check (see Note 1)
Inspect the sintered filter (see Note 1 and Note 3)
Inspect the high-pressure connector O-ring (see Note 1 and Note 4)
Overhaul. Contact Dräger for the Repair Exchange (REX) service (see Note 5)
Cylinder
Charge cylinder to correct working pressure (see Section 5.3.1)
Check charged pressure (stored cylinders only)
Check test date of cylinder (carbon composite cylinders over 15 years old must be retired)
Recertification
According to national regulations in the country of use
Cylinder valve
Overhaul
At the time of cylinder recertification
Notes
Dräger recommendations.
1 These maintenance tasks may only be carried out by Dräger or trained service personnel. Details of the tests are contained in the Technical Manual which is issued to service
personnel that have attended a relevant Dräger maintenance course.
2 Lightly lubricate the O-ring of the lung demand regulator as required (recommended lubricant is Dow Corning 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant). Products other than the recommended
lubricant are not tested and may dam-age the equipment.
3 Replace the sintered filter if a drop in first-stage regulator performance is observed during a flow check or if it is visibly damaged.
4 Replace the high-pressure connector O-ring if it is found to leak during functional testing or if the O-ring is visibly damaged.
5 Where the breathing apparatus is subjected to a high level of use (in training establishments etc.), reduce the overhaul period for the first-stage regulator. In these circumstances,
Dräger recommend that the overhaul frequency should be less than 5,000 applications of use. An application of use is defined as a single use of the fully assembled breathing
apparatus, where the user breathes from the air cylinder. It does not include system pressurization for pre-operational checks.
5.2
Cleaning and disinfecting
!
CAUTION
Cleaning agents and disinfectants listed below are not manufactured by Dräger and have been reviewed only for compatibility when used to clean or disinfect the subject Dräger
product(s). Read and comply with all instructions for use provided by the manufacturers of such agents and disinfectants. Dräger expressly disclaims all responsibility for any
damage, personal injury or loss resulting from the use of such agents or disinfectants.
Do not exceed 86 °F (30 °C) for washing, disinfecting and rinsing solutions. Do not exceed 140 °F (60 °C) for drying, and remove components from the drying facility immediately
when dry. Drying time in a heated dryer must not exceed 30 minutes.
Do not immerse pneumatic or electronic components in cleaning solutions or water.
If water is trapped and then freezes inside the pneumatic system of the breathing apparatus (such as the lung demand regulator), operation will be impaired. Prevent any liquid
from entering, and thoroughly dry the breathing apparatus after cleaning to prevent this from occurring.
Refer also to the instructions for the lung demand regulator, face mask and other associated equipment.
5.2.1
Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (USA)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaning agent – 1008 Green Liquid Hand Dish Wash
● Disinfecting agent – 800 Spur-Tex Disinfectant Cleaner-Deodorant (concentration: 1.6 % (2 fl oz per gallon))
● Use only clean lint-free cloths.
1. Prepare cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Clean the breathing apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
2. Prepare disinfecting solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Apply to all internal and external surfaces, ensuring that all surfaces remain visibly wet for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or in air.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or electronic components is required.
5.2.2
Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (Canada)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaning agent – mild soap solution
● Disinfecting agent – Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner (concentration: 0.5 % (0.5 fl oz per gallon or 15 ml per 3.785 liters))
● Use only clean lint-free cloths.
1. Prepare cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Clean the breathing apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
2. Prepare disinfecting solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Apply to all internal and external surfaces, ensuring that all surfaces remain visibly wet for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or in air.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or electronic components is required.
5.3
Maintenance work
5.3.1
Air cylinder charging
!
WARNING
Air quality for compressed-air cylinders must conform to the minimum grade requirements for Type 1 gaseous air as defined in the CGA Commodity Specification for Air, G-7.1
(Grade D or higher quality).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the cylinder and the charging apparatus for recharging a compressed-air cylinder.
