NOTICE
These instructions must remain
attached to the PASS. The end user
ONLY is authorized to remove them
from the device. – NFPA 1982 (1998
Edition), par. 3.2.3
This manual, including the warnings
and cautions inside, must be care-
fully read and followed by all per-
sons who use or maintain this prod-
uct, including those who have any
responsibility involving its selection
or application. This DragonFly SA
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)
from MSA will perform as designed
only if used and maintained accord-
ing to the instructions. Otherwise, it
could fail to perform as designed
and persons who rely on this prod-
uct could sustain serious personal
injury or death.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DragonFly SA from MSA is a
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS).
The unit is designed to be worn on a
waist belt.
In the sensor mode the PASS con-
stantly monitors the user’s movements
using a specially designed
microchip/sensor circuit. Green flash-
ing LEDs on the PASS confirm that it
is activated.
Should the wearer remain still for 18
seconds the DragonFly SA unit sounds
a pre-alarm tone for about 12 seconds.
To prevent a false alarm, the wearer
only has to move his body. If after the
pre-alarm period the wearer is unable
to move, two large diameter piezo res-
onators emit a piercing 98 decibel
alarm chosen to be easily located by
rescuers. The alarm sounds two
upward tones followed by a buzz. This
sequence is then repeated continually
until the PASS is reset manually.
The unit also features an override,
and can be used to summon atten-
tion manually. Due to the unit's low
power consumption the alarm will
sound at full volume for approximate-
ly 5 hours with a fresh battery.
The DragonFly SA PASS will monitor
temperature conditions (if the Heat
Sensor option is included).
Neither the Low Battery Warning nor
the Temperature Alarm will sound in
Pre- Alarm or Full Alarm.
Battery Installation
1. Remove the battery cover (four
screws on front panel).
2. Insert battery. Make sure negative
(-) or larger terminal is closest to
the alarm button.
3. Insert base of battery first, com-
pressing foam pad in battery
compartment. Snap terminals into
place.
Use only the recommended battery
type as defined inside battery com-
partment.
4. Verify that the battery cover gas-
ket is held in place in the battery
cover.
5. Replace cover.
6. Evenly tighten cover screws by
moving in an X pattern around the
cover. Torque the four screws to 6
in. lb. Do not overtighten the
screws. Do NOT use a thread
sealant on the screws.
Replace the battery when the low
battery warning sounds. Use only
recommended battery type as
defined inside battery compartment.
Change the battery in non-haz-
ardous area only.
Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious personal injury or
death.
Your DragonFly SA PASS unit is now
ready for use.
Unit Installation
The DragonFly SA PASS is equipped
with a tethered key. These keys are
designed to be tied to an anchor
point (like a jump seat or locker) so
that when the DragonFly SA unit is
removed from its storage location it
activates automatically. In OFF posi-
tion, the key is located on the unit as
shown. To activate, remove key.
The DragonFly SA is designed to be
worn on the waist belt. Recommended
orientation is upright with the PASS
set as low as possible on the belt, on
the right hip, as shown. This location
permits the key tether to be free to
attach and release.
Open the wire clip. slide the clip down
behind the belt and close the clip as
shown.
The DragonFly SA unit is shipped
with the belt clip dimples facing
towards the case for most standard 2
inch wide waist belts. For thicker
belts, remove back clip by opening
clip completely and pulling insertion
prongs free of the unit. Reverse clip
so that the dimples now face away
from the case.
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SA PASS
instruction sheet
WARNING
WARNING
Part Number Thermal Sensor
10005072 No
10005071 Yes
CAUTION
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