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USER INSTRUCTIONS
SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM
HAND HELD RECEIVER
RED COVERS ON
SENSOR MODULE
PAK-ALERT EQUIPPED WITH THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM
INSTALLED ON A SCOTT SAFETY AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA
© 2018 Scott Safety. SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, are marks and/or registered marks. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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P/N 595278-01 Rev B 2/18
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- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM HAND HELD RECEIVER RED COVERS ON SENSOR MODULE PAK-ALERT EQUIPPED WITH THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM INSTALLED ON A SCOTT SAFETY AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA © 2018 Scott Safety. SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, are marks and/or registered marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ................................4 ID UPDATERS FOR PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEMS ..................5 USE OF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM ....................6 USE AS PART OF AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM ..................... 6 RESTRICTED USE IN SOME LOCATIONS ........................6 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM ............. 6 BASIC OPERATION OF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM ................ -
Page 4: Description
ATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS ment officers, as well as HAZ-MAT and industrial users. An SCBA equipped INJURY OR DEATH. with the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System can be identified by the two red covers on the Sensor Module. WARNING... -
Page 5: Id Updaters For Pak-Tracker Locator Systems
the limitations of the system before entering a potentially hazardous or life WARNING threatening situation. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE USE OF THE These instructions are to be used as the basis of training for use of the whole PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM IN A HAZARD- OUS SITUATION. -
Page 6: Use Of The Pak-Tracker Locator System
Hand Held Receiver. Understanding how the radio signal from a transmitter behaves and how the Hand Held Receiver receives and displays the strength of that signal are critical to understanding the operation of the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System. WARNING CONTINUED TRAINING AND PRACTICE IN A... - Page 7 PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. EVEN IF YOU HAVE USED indication of the strongest radio signal. THE SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM, NEW EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE DIFFERENT OPER- ATING CHARACTERISTICS. USE OF THIS DEVICE Always update training with each new piece of equipment.
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Page 8: Basic Operation Of The Pak-Tracker Locator System
BASIC OPERATION OF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM To turn on the Hand Held Receiver, press and hold both the ENTER and the SCROLL buttons at the same time (see FIGURE 1). All lights will go on briefly for a self test after which the LCD Display will show two dotted lines. BATTERY DISPLAY LIGHT... -
Page 9: Begin The Search
BEGIN THE SEARCH To begin searching, hold the Hand Held Receiver horizontally at waist height in front of you. The row of LED’s and the Number Display on the Hand Held Receiver indicate the relative strength and, therefore, the approximate direction of the signal from the transmitter. -
Page 10: Suggested Uses Of The Pak-Tracker Locator System
The transmitter signal will usually pass through • openings such as gaps, holes, stairways, windows, or elevator shafts • glass • wood • light building materials The transmitter signal will reflect off • metal, including structural framework • large metal objects •... -
Page 11: Regular Operational Inspection
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION WARNING FOLLOW THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN- SPECTION PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF THE Inspect and test the Scott Safety PAK-TRACKER Locator System before PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM DOES NOT AC- each use. If any malfunction of the PAK-TRACKER Locator System is noted TUATE, OR DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED during the inspection, remove the equipment from service and tag for return OR IF ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL MALFUNCTION... -
Page 12: System Operation Inspection
SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System along with the inspection and testing of the Scott Safety SCBA respirator before each use. WARNING Include the following inspection procedures with the regular operational inspec- FOLLOW THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN- tion procedures defined in your respirator instructions. - Page 13 After completion of all respirator checks and before closing the cylinder valve: Check the manual reset of the pre-alarm. Leave the respirator motionless until pre-alarm condition occurs. Within twelve (12) seconds press and hold the reset button. Three (3) chirps sound. Release the reset button. The distress alarm resets to the automatic mode and the flashing red light is replaced by a flashing green light.
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Page 14: Detecting And Avoiding Radio Frequency Interference
DETECTING AND AVOIDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE When any electronic device is adversely affected by radio waves, radio frequency interference (RFI) is said to have occurred. All electronic devices like the Hand Held Receiver or a PAK-TRACKER transmitter may be subject to the effects of RFI. -
Page 15: Guidelines For Pak-Tracker Transmitters
If the PAK-TRACKER Locator System exhibits any of the symptoms of RFI, identify the source of the RFI and do the following: If the symptoms of RFI occur when standing near a base station transmitting – antenna or a truck mounted radio antenna, move away from the antenna until the symptoms stop. -
Page 16: Battery Charging, Installation, And Replacement
BATTERY CHARGING, INSTALLATION, AND WARNING REPLACEMENT REPLACE THE HAND HELD RECEIVER BATTERY PACK ONLY WITH SCOTT BATTERY PACK, PART BATTERY CHARGING FOR THE HAND HELD RECEIVER NO. 200402-02. DO NOT REMOVE, RE-CHARGE, OR REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK WHILE THE DEVICE Power for the Hand Held Receiver is provided by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal IS IN A HAZARDOUS LOCATION. -
Page 17: Battery Installation For The Hand Held Receiver
When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to solid green. The battery will require approximately 2 hours charging prior to initial use. After each use of the Hand Held Receiver, recharge the battery until the light turns solid green. To remove the battery from the charger, press the battery catch and slide the battery out. -
Page 18: Battery Replacement For The Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
Thread the cover clockwise onto the end of the handle. Turn the cover until it stops. The sides of the cover will align with the sides of the handle. See FIGURE 8. WARNING FAILURE TO REGULARLY INSPECT THE COMPO- SIDES OF NENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTION OR COVER WILL FAILURE TO CORRECT DAMAGE TO THE ELEC-... -
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE NOTE THE HAND HELD RECEIVER HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO AN AUTHORIZED SCOTT SAFETY SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. Periodically, the Scott Safety PAK-TRACKER Locator System should be in- spected by a Scott Safety Authorized Service Center to verify the operation and performance of the equipment. -
Page 20: Performance Parameters
PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS SENSITIVITY DISTANCE The maximum of the transmitter to the Hand Held Receiver is approximately 1100 feet / 335 meters line of sight (LOS). The range is always dependent on environmental conditions and anything that might cause interference reflection of the transmitter signal. BATTERY LIFE –... -
Page 21: Regulatory Approvals And Safety Listings
REGULATORY APPROVALS AND SAFETY LISTINGS SYSTEM LEVEL APPROVALS The PAK-TRACKER Locator System has been found to comply with the following requirements: FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference... -
Page 22: Hand Held Receiver
RFI INTERFERENCE The SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System transmitter or receiver may be susceptible to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from a two-way radio. If the Hand Held Receiver performs erratically, it may be caused by a two-way radio in close proximity. Hold your radio transmitter away from the Hand Held Receiver when transmitting. -
Page 23: Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM The PAK-ALERT distress alarm equipped with the PAK-TRACKER Locator System and the associated SCOTT SCBA does not comply with any ATEX approvals. The PAK-ALERT distress alarm equipped with the PAK-TRACKER Locator System has been found to comply with the NFPA 1982 Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) 1998 edition as an approved PASS device when properly installed on an approved Scott Safety SCBA. - Page 24 ON THE SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM SCOTT Safety (SCOTT) warrants the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by SCOTT. SCOTT’s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing (at SCOTT’s option) THE PRODUCT...
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