Battery Installation/ Replacement
To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable atmosphere,
batteries must only be changed in an area known to be
non-flammable. To change batteries, remove the two
screws securing the back. Remove back cover, discon-
nect and dispose of the spent batteries and insert new
batteries.
Important: To preserve the internal date & time
setting, batteries must be replaced within 3 min-
utes of removing the exhausted batteries.
Prior to replacing the back, apply a light coating of
silicone grease to the O-ring. Then apply a light coat-
ing of silicone grease to the inside (mating/sealing)
edge of the case.
As a guideline, when applying sili-
cone grease to the O-ring (and case), you should
be able to feel grease on your fingers, and see a
thin film on the O-ring and sealing surface of the
case. Do not use an excessive amount of grease.
Excess grease can attract dirt which could com-
promise the battery compartment seal.
Line up the mating/sealing edges of the back and
case. Carefully press the back into place.
Secure back
by hand tightening both screws. Do not over tighten.
WARNING
Always use the specified AA 1.5 volt al-
kaline battery. Duracell MN1500 is recommended for
optimum performance, as other batteries may not pro-
vide the same operating life. Replacing the batteries
every six months is required unless indicated before by
the
Low Battery Alarm
. The
Low Battery Alarm
will
sound when the batteries have been exhausted to 20%
of capacity (indicating approx. 1 hour operating time
remains). Immediate replacement of the batteries is
necessary when the low battery alarm sounds.
When the PASS is in
Sensing
Mode
, the low bat-
tery alarm is easily recognized by an alternating dis-
play of green and yellow LEDs, accompanied by a
series of two audio beep tones enunciated every 23
seconds. Grace Industries, Inc. assumes no liability for
mechanical, electrical or other types of battery failure.
Warning - substitution of components may impair
intrinsic safety.
After battery replacement, always
test SuperPASS
®
3 to insure proper operation.
SuperPASS
®
3
SuperPASS
®
3 Operating Instructions
SuperPASS
®
3 is an
Auto On
,
P
ersonal Alert
Safety System (PASS). The
Auto On
fea-ture
insures that the SuperPASS
®
3
is turned on “Auto-
matically” when removed from a storage position.
When removed from a storage position, Super PASS
®
3
Accountability Storage Key automatically pops off, acti-
vating the unit into
Sensing
Mode
(motion sensing).
When the SuperPASS
®
3 turns
ON
, an operational sig-
nal (escalating series of loud, attention getting audio
tones) will be heard, accompanied by a visual alternat-
ing display of four green LEDs. The alternating display
indicates that SuperPASS
®
3 is in the
Sensing
Mode
. If
the PASS is motionless for a few seconds, the green
LEDs will cease the alternating display and flash into
opposing corners until the PASS is moved or enters
Pre-Alert
.
After lack of motion for approximately 18 to 23 sec-
onds, the unit will go into
Pre-Alert
and a 12 second
sweeping
Pre-Alert
audio signal will be heard, accom-
panied by an alternating green and yellow LED display.
The longer the unit is in
Pre-Alert
, the louder the sweep-
ing pre-alert signal becomes signifying the unit is closer
to going into
Alarm
. When there is lack of motion for
approximately 30 to 35 seconds, the unit will go into
Alarm Mode
. When in
Alarm
, the
Pre-Alert
LED dis-
play is replaced by a rapid pulsing of four red LEDs
accompanied by a rapid modulated loud audio
Alarm
signal. This alerts personnel in the immediate area that
assistance may be needed.
While in
Sensing
Mode
, SuperPASS
®
3
may be put
into
Alarm
at any time by manually pressing the alarm
button located on front surface of unit. Once in alarm,
the unit can be reset or returned to the
Sensing
Mode
by simply pressing both side buttons simultaneously. To
turn SuperPASS
®
3
OFF
, replace the Accountability
Storage Key and press both side buttons simultaneously.
Accountability Key
An added benefit of the Grace PASS is the Account-
ability Storage Key. The clear Identification Window pro-
vides the oppor tunity for specific identity of a
SuperPASS
®
3 user through the ability to personalize
keys with pictures, names, numbers, dept. ID, bar-codes,
etc. The clear access window easily snaps into place to
protect enclosed information and provide instant access
for quick identification should the need arise.
SuperPASS
®
3
should be securely attached to a ver-
tical strap on the upper left or right shoulder, in the
horizontal position with the sound port facing out to
the side or on the right hip area (See Figure 1).
Each member involved in rescue, fire suppression,
or other hazardous duties shall be provided with and
shall use a PASS device in the hazardous
area1500.
All personnel should be
thoroughly
familiar with and trained in proper op-eration of
SuperPASS
®
3 prior to field use.
Always test
SuperPASS
®
3 prior to use. Failure to do
so may
expose the user to serious injury or loss of life.
Limitations
SuperPASS
®
3 is engineered to meet the design and
performance requirements for personal alert safety sys-
tems (PASS) to be used by firefighters engaged in res-
cue, fire fighting and other hazardous duties.
Failure to ensure that SuperPASS
®
3 is fully operational
prior to use, may expose the user to serious injury or
loss of life.
T
here is no inherent guarantee
against
PASS failure. Even the best PASS cannot com-
pensate for abuse or lack of a PASS training and mainte-
nance program.
Although SuperPASS
®
3 can be checked for proper
operation, most performance properties of the PASS
cannot be tested by the end user in the field.
SuperPASS
®
3 Maintenance
SuperPASS
®
3
requires minimum maintenance and will
provide years of service.
Please Observe The Following Guidelines
• At the end of each use, clean unit with a damp cloth
and warm water. Do not use cleaning solvents.
• Inspect unit for signs of physical damage.
• Store SuperPASS
®
3 in a dry, well ventilated area
consistent with battery manufacturer requirements.
Recommended storage conditions are: 50
o
F (10
o
C)
to 77
o
F (25
o
C) at no more than 65 percent relative
humidity.
• Units contaminated by chemical or radioactive
materials must be disposed of or decontaminated in
accordance with all applicable regulatory standards.
• Replace batteries approximately every 6 months or
sooner if indicated by
Low Battery Alarm
.
• Do not mark or apply paint to case or silicone cover.
SuperPASS
®
3
- Specifications
Dimensions:
3" wide by 4-9/16" high by 2-5/16" deep.
Weight:
16 ounces with batteries (w/out key).
Alarm Audio Output:
95+ dBA @9.9 feet.
Case:
rugged, high temperature, impact resistant, trans-
lucent, yellow colored Radel encapsulated in a durable,
translucent, high-temp silicone cover. Entire case glows
during
Sensing
,
Pre-Alert
, and
Alarm
Modes
.
Methods of Attachment:
wire attachment clip.
Sound Discernability:
6 dBA against given background
noise.
Batteries:
4 Duracell MN1500, AA, 1.5 volt alkaline rec-
ommended.
Battery Life:
estimated at 200 hours in
Sensing
Mode
,
2 to 4 hours in
ALARM
Mode
and approximately 6
months in
Standby
(Storage)
Mode
.
Model Designation
: SuperPASS
®
3
Motion Only
-Black
triangle label below number 3. SuperPASS
®
3
Lack of
Motion
and
Temperature-
Red triangle label below
number 3.
Product Life:
Approx. 3 to 7 years or longer depend-
ing on fitness for use. Fitness for use is best deter-
mined by the end user through a proper inspection and
maintenance program. Product should be retired from
service when damaged or determined unfit for use.
SuperPASS
®
3
Visual / Audio Mode Display
OFF
- Accountability key in place with no LED display.
ON
- Accountability key removed, a series of escalat-
ing, loud, attention getting audio tones.
- Followed by a green alternating LED display.
Pre-Alert
- No motion sensed for 18 - 23 seconds.
- Green and Yellow alternating LED display.
-
Accompanied by a progressively louder, sweeping
audio signal between 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz.
Alarm
- No motion sensed for 30 - 35 seconds.
- Green alternating LED display is replaced by
rapid pulsing of four Red LEDs.
- Accompanied by a rapid, modulated, loud
( 95+dBA ) audio alarm.
- The alar m signal is made up of multiple
frequencies between 500Hz and 4000Hz and
cycles at 5.25 seconds
On
and 0.75 seconds
Off
as an aid in determing direction when assistance
is needed.
SuperPASS
®
3 Mode Selection
Auto-On
- From
Off
to
Sensing Mode
.
- When removed from storage position,
Accountability Storage Key pops off and
Sensing
Mode
is activated.
Sensing
- Green alternating LED display
- Unit is in
Sensing Mode
or
ON
.
Alarm
- Unit may be put into
Alarm
from the
Sensing
Mode
or
Off
Mode
at any time by pressing the
button on front of unit.
Reset
- When in
Alarm
, the unit may be reset to the
Sensing
mode by simultaneously pressing both
side buttons.
OFF
- Unit may be tur ned
Off
by replacing the
Accountability key and simultaneously pressing
both side buttons.
SuperPASS
®
3
with Temperature Sensing Option
SuperPASS
®
3 is equipped with an Integrated (in-
ternal)
Temperature Detector if the serial number
ends in
H
or has a
Red triangle label
below the
number 3 on front of case. You may also remove
the Accountability key, press both side buttons and
observe a momentary flash of red LEDs. The se-
rial number is located in the battery compartment
under the top battery.
The Integrated Temperature Detector alarm (a
rapid ringing tone) should not be regarded as an
absolute measure of existing temperatures. The
temperature alarm may sound an alarm earlier or
later with regards to integrated time/ temperature
detection. The time variation is dependent upon
where the unit is worn and the environmental con-
ditions. When the temperature alarm threshold has
been exceeded by exposure to extreme environ-
mental conditions, the unit will sound the tempera-
ture alarm audio tone with a specific LED display.
The temperature alarm sound signature is a loud,
piercing, rapid chirping tone accompanied by slow
pulsing of 2 alternating yellow LEDs. The tempera-
ture alarm can be temporarily silenced for one
minute by pressing both side buttons simulta-
neously while unit is in the sensing mode. The unit
must cool down below the temperature alarm
threshold to be silenced. SuperPASS
®
3 and the
temperature alarm may be turned
Off
by replac-
ing the accountability key and pressing both side
buttons simultaneously.
Integrated Temperature Detection - Approximate
Alarm Response Times:
350°F - 6 minutes
250°F - 9 minutes
300°F - 7 minutes
200°F - 12 minutes
