After Use - Dräger PSS 7000 Series C/W SENTINEL 7000 EMU User Instructions

PSS® 7000 SERIES c/w SENTINEL 7000 EMU
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After Use

Do not remove the SCBA until in a safe area. Do not drop or throw down
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the SCBA as damage could occur.
Release and loosen all of the face mask straps.
Lift and remove the face mask.
Fully extend all of the straps of the head harness.
Close the cylinder valve.
Release the waist belt buckle, lift shoulder strap buckles to loosen and remove the
apparatus.
Press the front button (2, Fig 13) of the LDR to vent system.
Press the reset button (1) to switch off the positive pressure.
If the LDR has been set to bypass, press and rotate the bypass button (3) to switch
off the bypass.
Press and hold the RH and LH buttons of the user interface until the display clears,
then immediately release the buttons. After approximately 180 seconds, all six HUD
LEDs will flash twice to indicate that the unit has logged off.
Carry out a visual inspection of the complete SCBA including any ancillary equipment
used during the operation.
If required, lightly lubricate the LDR O-ring (recommended lubricant is Molykote 111).
Pass the SCBA to the service department, with details of any faults/damage that
occurred during use.
Removing the Cylinder
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Do not attempt to remove the cylinder with the system pressurised.
Close the cylinder valve and fully vent the system.
Lift the free end of the cylinder strap from the Velcro fastening and lift the strap
against the cam-lock mechanism to release the strap tension. Loosen the strap.
Unscrew the handwheel of the first-stage regulator from cylinder valve.
Lift and carefully slide the cylinder away from first-stage regulator towards the top of
the backplate.
Remove the cylinder from the apparatus.
Inspect and recharge the cylinder (refer to Charging the Cylinder).
Sentinel 01: Edition 1: July 2008 - Subject to Modification
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