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Sperian Panther Hip-Pac P9684 Series Operation Manual

Supplied-air respirator, pressure-demand class and self-contained breathing apparatus, 5/10/15-minute escape
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SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR, PRESSURE-DEMAND CLASS
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
DO NOT USE this respirator until you completely read and understand this
instruction manual. You are required to inspect your respirator prior to put-
ting it into field service. Please refer to the inspection procedures in this
manual. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to serious personal
injury, serious illness, or death.
© Copyright SPERIAN May 2003
All Rights Reserved
P/N 963018 REV B 12/13
PANTHER HIP-PAC
P9684 SERIES 5- and 10-Minute Escape
P9685 SERIES 15-Minute Escape
P9686 SERIES HP 10-Minute Escape
9649 SERIES HP 10-Minute Escape
OPERATION MANUAL
™
AND
WARNING
AN ISO 9001
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COMPANY
Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll Free (800) 873-5242
www.sperianprotection.com

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  • Page 1 Please refer to the inspection procedures in this manual. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to serious personal injury, serious illness, or death. Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC AN ISO 9001 3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704 ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    V. USE INSTRUCTIONS ......6 The SPERIAN Panther HIP-PAC consists of a refillable A. Air Supply ........6 cylinder, valve and pressure gauge assembly, first stage B.
  • Page 4 Always wear the apparatus. • All persons using this SPERIAN respi- proper head, ear, and eye protection. rator must be made aware of its limita- • This respirator is designed for use in tions.
  • Page 5 • Users must clean and maintain this respirator only in accordance with SPERIAN’s instructions. Accessories not offered by SPERIAN may degrade performance, and will void NIOSH cer- tification. • The respirator facepiece assembly contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

  • Page 6: Parts List

    Panther HIP-PAC LOW PRESSURE 2216 PSIG & 3000 PSIG HIP PAC PARTS LIST Item DESCRIPTION Item DESCRIPTION 962266 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus Classic Facepiece, Standard, Black 968416 Facepiece, Large, Clear Classic Facepiece, Small, Black 968417 702064 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus 21 SeriesFacepieces w/ Drink Tube** 2120XX Series Facepiece, Small, Black...
  • Page 7 Panther HIP-PAC HIGH PRESSURE 4500 PSIG HIP PAC PARTS LIST Item DESCRIPTION Item DESCRIPTION Classic Facepiece, Standard, Black 968416 Communications Classic Facepiece, Small, Black 968417 964331 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication System 21 Series Facepieces w/ Drink Tube** SmallTalk Plus Voice Amplifier Kit 2120XX Series 964332 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication/SmallTalk Plus...

  • Page 8: Use Instructions

    Do not combine different series of g. If the leaks persist, remove the hose from ser- hoses or coupler assemblies. vice and have repairs made by a SPERIAN-certifi ed • The NIOSH approval applies to the use of the splitter (suit bypass) only technician.

  • Page 9: Donning

    If the leaks persist, remove the hose from ser- stage hose so that it routes under your left arm. (If the vice and have repairs made by a SPERIAN-certified hose is too tight, adjust the cylinder nearer the small of your back.)
  • Page 10 Panther HIP-PAC ii. If your SCBA is equipped with a neck strap, place the neck strap over your head. iii. Grasp the lower headstraps as shown in Figure 6. Figure 5. Waist Belt D-ring 9. Insert the second stage regulator into the regulator receiver on the waist belt.

  • Page 11: Fit Check

    Place your chin in the chin cup, pull the cleaning and disinfecting, anti-fog solution elastic adjustment strap over your head, and (SPERIAN P/N 951015, 951016, OR 981805) tighten by pulling evenly on both sides. See must be applied to the inside of the lens.
  • Page 12 Panther HIP-PAC NOTE NOTE Steps 1-3 apply to conventional facepieces The second stage regulator release buttons only. must be pressed simultaneously to remove 1. Place the palm of your hand over the AIR KLIC as the regulator from the holder. shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 13: Emergency Exit

    If the free flow continues, open and close the by- cylinder valve must be wrench-tight. pass once, or depress the manual override button once. c. If the problem persists, IMMEDIATELY exit to a safe area. d. Have the HIP-PAC inspected and/or repaired by a SPERIAN-certified repair technician before reuse.

  • Page 14: 21 Series Facepiece Drink Tube

    A. Conventional Facepiece Cleaning NOTE Silicone and rubber parts of the facepiece may be cleaned between washings with SPERIAN Mask Wipes, P/N 140096. 1. Make a cleaning solution of warm water and a mild detergent. 2. Fully immerse the facepiece in the solution.

  • Page 15: Hood-Style Facepiece Cleaning

    • After each use and/or after cleaning and facepiece lens. Use only SPERIAN Anti- disinfecting, SPERIAN anti-fog solution, Fog Solution, P/N 951015 (1 oz.), or P/N (P/N 951015, 951006, or 981805) must be 951016 (16 oz.).

  • Page 16: Second Stage Regulator Cleaning

    8. After cleaning and disinfecting the hood, liber- 5. Dry with a clean cloth or with low pressure (15 psig ally apply SPERIAN anti-fog solution, P/N 951015, maximum) clean (breathing grade) air. 951016, or 981805 to the inside of the lens and allow it to dry thoroughly.

  • Page 17: Functional Testing

    WARNING—Continued are required to remain current on new • Do not fill a composite cylinder if it procedures and parts through SPERIAN’s is not marked as being hydrostatically published Technical Bulletins, technical tested within three (3) years. Do not fill an...
  • Page 18 Panther HIP-PAC to filling. Composite and aluminum cylinders may b. Composite Cylinders be filled only to the service pressure indicated on Ensure that no more than three years have elapsed the cylinder label. Composite and aluminum cylin- since the last hydrostatic test has been performed ders must never be filled to a pressure greater than for the 3000 psig, hoop wrapped cylinder and five the marked service pressure.

  • Page 19: Cold Weather Operation And Maintenance

    If the exhalation valve continues to malfunc- SPERIAN recommends a “change of season” inspection tion, remove the facepiece from service. and increased attention to your preventive maintenance during cold weather conditions. The following recom- vii.
  • Page 20 Have the facepiece inspected and/or repaired g. If the shutoff button is nonfunctional, turn off the by a SPERIAN-certified repair technician before air supply at the cylinder valve. reuse. h. Remove the facepiece and regulator as a unit.

  • Page 21: Storage

    Panther HIP-PACs converted to sup- the facepiece into storage. Coat the interior of the plied air respirators (SARs) without es- facepiece lens with SPERIAN anti-fog solution, P/N cape cylinders must have the bypass 951015 or 951016. removed by a SPERIAN-certified techni- 8.

  • Page 22: Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    12 years from the date of purchase. During this period, SPERIAN will repair or replace defective parts, at SPERIAN’s option. Freight charges to and from the SPERIAN factory shall be paid by the purchaser. EXCLUSIONS: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CON- TRARY TERM IN THE PURCHASER’S PURCHASE...

  • Page 23: Inspection Table

    Panther HIP-PAC VIII. INSPECTION TABLE IF ANY OF THE DEFECTS LISTED BELOW ARE FOUND, HAVE THE PANTHER HIP-PAC REPAIRED BEFORE USE. COMPONENT LOOK FOR 1. Nicks, scratches, or abrasions which could impair visibility. CONVENTIONAL FACEPIECE LENS 2. Deep gouges or cracks which could reduce impact resistance. 3.

  • Page 24: Repair Table

    18. Perform a leak check as described in OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS, or conduct a facepiece leak test on the SPERIAN Portable Test Console. NOSE CUP (CLASSIC FACEPIECE)▲ ▲1. Unscrew and remove the exhalation module.

  • Page 25: Functional Testing Table

    Panther HIP-PAC X. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND, HAVE THE PANTHER HIP-PAC REPAIRED BEFORE USE. COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS CONVENTIONAL FACEPIECE 1. Don and adjust the facepiece. 2. Block the AIR KLIC opening with the palm of your hand. 3.

  • Page 26: Cautions And Limitations

    (Suit Bypass), P/N 930856, only with the nitrile rubber hose and Snap-tite quick coupler. The splitter is tions before donning. approved to be used in conjunction with the SPERIAN Special or Critical User's Instructions Suit Pass-through Kit, P/N 980200. This approval ap- plies only when the respirator is supplied with respirable 1.
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