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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THE 3M™ SCOTT™ PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM
Including the Optional 3M SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM
Integrated with the 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK™ X3 PRO SCBA
OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER
HAND HELD RECEIVER
SENSOR MODULE
ASSEMBLY
WITH PAK-TRACKER
LOCATOR SYSTEM
(RED LABELS)
FIGURE 1
3M SCOTT PAK-ALERT EQUIPPED WITH THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM INSTALLED ON
A 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA
WARNING
THE 3M SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM IS INTENDED
FOR USE WITH 3M SCOTT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA), WHICH MAY SUPPORT HUMAN
LIFE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES. FAILURE TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER.
USE OF AN SCBA EQUIPPED WITH A 3M SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE 3M SCOTT PAK-
TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM WILL REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
PROCEDURES FOR THE SCBA AND WILL REQUIRE TRAINING OF THE SCBA USER IN THE USE OF PASS-
EQUIPPED SCBAS.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT BUT DO NOT REPLACE THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH EACH SCBA.
NOTICE:
THESE USER INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE REMOVED
ONLY BY THE END USER.
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P/N 595370-01 Rev B 07/19
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER. USE OF AN SCBA EQUIPPED WITH A 3M SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE 3M SCOTT PAK- TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM WILL REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR THE SCBA AND WILL REQUIRE TRAINING OF THE SCBA USER IN THE USE OF PASS- EQUIPPED SCBAS.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ................................3 3M SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM ....................3 OPTIONAL 3M SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM .................3 DATA LOGGING FEATURE ..........................4 OPERATION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM ......................5 PRE-ALARM ..............................6 FULL ALARM ..............................6 MANUAL ALARM ...............................6 TO TURN OFF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM ..................7 LOW BATTERY ..............................7... -
Page 3: Description
(P/N 804107- INJURY OR DEATH. 01) will exceed 35 lbs. Installation of a distress alarm on a 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA requires WARNING some disassembly of the SCBA. Installation instructions are included with the field installation kit available from the company or your distributor. -
Page 4: Data Logging Feature
01) contain essential information on the use of the Locator System and must be used as the basis of training for use of the whole system including use with a distress alarm equipped with the 3M Scott Pak-Tracker transmitter. The Locator System user instructions include an overview of the system operation, limitations of the system, as well as any user-level maintenance for the Locator System equipment. -
Page 5: Operation Of The Distress Alarm
OPERATION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM WARNING THE INFORMATION BELOW IS MEANT TO With proper batteries and a charged air cylinder installed, the distress SUPPLEMENT, NOT REPLACE, THE TRAINING, alarm is automatically activated when the SCBA is pressurized by opening S U P E R V I S I O N , M A I N T E N A N C E , A N D the cylinder valve of the SCBA. -
Page 6: Pre-Alarm
PRE-ALARM If the SCBA remains motionless for more than twenty (20) seconds, the distress alarm will automatically sound a pre-alarm. When the pre-alarm occurs, the green flashing light on the control console is replaced by a bright red light that flashes in cadence with the pre-alarm tone and is accompanied by an ascending/descending audible tone that increases in volume during the pre-alarm cycle. -
Page 7: To Turn Off The Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
TO TURN OFF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM When use of the SCBA with the distress alarm is no longer required, close the cylinder valve on the SCBA and vent the residual air from the SCBA system by opening the regulator purge valve. After all the air flow stops, close the regulator purge valve and press the reset button twice to turn off the distress alarm. -
Page 8: Use Of The Optional Locator System
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE USE AS PART OF AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM MANUAL AND THE 3M SCOTT PAK-TRACKER TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE USE. Refer to the user instructions LOCATOR SYSTEM MANUAL. TRAINING IS provided with your Locator System equipment for complete details on REQUIRED BEFORE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT the use of the Locator System. -
Page 9: 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 distress alarm may be subject to the effects of RFI. Radio transmissions from the antennas of radios including those used by fire fighters, police and other public safety related personnel may produce RFI in the distress alarm. - Page 10 KEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES FROM THESE AREAS HAND HELD RECEIVER (HHR) CONTROL CONSOLE SENSOR MODULE FIGURE 5 RFI WARNING AREAS P/N 595370-01 Rev B 07/19 Page 10 of 24...
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Page 11: Regular Operational Inspection
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION If your distress alarm is NOT equipped with the Locator System, perform the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as defined on pages 11-12 of this instruction. If your distress alarm IS equipped with the Locator System (as signified by the two red labels on the Sensor Module), perform the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as defined on pages 13-15 of this instruction. - Page 12 7. After the pre-alarm condition occurs, check the pre-alarm reset. Within twelve (12) seconds of the pre-alarm, move the SCBA to activate the motion sensor. The distress alarm resets to the automatic mode. The red flashing light is replaced by a green flashing light and the ascending/descending tone stops.
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Page 13: Inspection Of The Distress Alarm With The Locator System
INSPECTION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM WITH THE LOCATOR SYSTEM Inspect and test the distress alarm equipped with the Locator System WARNING along with the inspection and test of the SCBA before each use. Refer FOLLOW THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL to the user instructions provided with the Locator System for complete INSPECTION PROCEDURE EXACTLY. - Page 14 7. To check the pre-alarm, leave the SCBA motionless for twenty (20) seconds. The green flashing light is replaced by a red flashing light. An ascending/descending tone sounds, increasing in volume. Leave the SCBA motionless. 8. After the pre-alarm condition occurs, check the pre-alarm reset. Within twelve (12) seconds of the pre-alarm, move the SCBA to activate the motion sensor.
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Page 15: Operation Of Sensor Module Lights
WARNING NOTE IF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONE STEADY CHIRP EVERY IF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONE TWO (2) SECONDS WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT ANY STEADY CHIRP EVERY TWO (2) SECONDS TIME DURING REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION, DO NOT USE WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT THE SCBA. -
Page 16: Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage
Consult your authorized 3M representative, distributor or service center as to the availability of service and parts for the distress alarm. Replacement batteries of the type designated are commercially available from your 3M distributor and from most industrial battery distributors. -
Page 17: Battery Replacement
WARNING NOTE THE DISTRESS ALARM IS INTENDED TO ASSIST UPON RECEIVING 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK SCBA'S, UPDATE THE IN LOCATING A PERSON WHO MAY BE IN A ELECTRONICS TO THE LOCAL TIME ZONE USING SCOTT LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. FAILURE TO... - Page 18 6. The battery cover must be installed so that it is water-tight after replacement. Clean the sealing rib around battery compartment and the sealing face of the cover, shown in FIGURE 7, by wiping with a clean damp cloth to remove any dirt or foreign matter that might prevent a proper seal.
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Page 19: Distress Alarm Performance Specifications
DISTRESS ALARM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Sound Levels: Pre-Alarm......85 to 105 dBA incrementally at left ear Full-Alarm ......95 to 100 dBA @ 9.9 Ft. (3m) Frequency Range ....1.5 KHz to 4 KHz Battery Life (fresh batteries) Alkaline Batteries: Automatic (green flashing light, no sound) ....Approx. -
Page 20: Safety Listings
DO NOT USE A FIBERGLASS WRAPPED • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ONE HOUR CYLINDER ON A MODEL 4.5 3M • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. SCOTT AIR-PAK SCBA EQUIPPED WITH A DISTRESS ALARM AS THE WEIGHT WILL •... -
Page 21: Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment or WITH SCOTT BATTERY PACK, PART NO. if you need additional copies of this or related user instructions, contact 3M 200402-02. DO NOT REMOVE, RE-CHARGE, or your 3M distributor. -
Page 22: Quick Reference Guide
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING AN SCBA WITH A DISTRESS ALARM INSTALLED. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO... YOU DO... THE DISTRESS ALARM DOES... Turn it on. Open cylinder valve (cylinder 3 quick audible chirps, green must have air in it). - Page 23 NOTES Page 23 of 24 P/N 595370-01 Rev B 07/19...
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