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THE RPE EXPERTS Dräger X-Plore 8000 Cleaning ® and Maintenance Guide Fig 1. Visual inspection Visually inspect the components Every time before use, perform a visual inspection of your equipment by checking all parts thoroughly (Fig 1). Pay particular attention to the filter sealing surface on the fan unit for scratches, damage or contamination. Fig 2.
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THE RPE EXPERTS Dräger X-Plore 8000 Cleaning ® and Maintenance Guide (continued) Fig. 4 Removing and attaching a filter from the blower unit Fig. 5 Removing and attaching the splash guard onto a gas filter Replace the filter Remove all packaging and blue plastic guard pieces from the new filter. Remove the used filter and splash guard by pushing the blue filter locking tab in and folding outwards (Fig 4).
THE RPE EXPERTS Dräger X-Plore 8000 Cleaning ® and Maintenance Guide (continued) Fig. 6 Amber lights indicate an issue that needs addressing Fig. 7 Red lights indicate a serious issue that needs addressing Troubleshooting Turning the unit on will cause it to perform a self-test for malfunctions. If an error occurs, one of the indicators on the top of the unit will flash amber (Fig 6) or red (Fig 7) accompanied by an acoustic alarm and vibration.
THE RPE EXPERTS Dräger X-Plore 8000 Cleaning ® and Maintenance Guide (continued) Fig. 8 The flow rate indicator Check the flow rate With a filter and hose attached, turn on and wait for the self-test to complete. Cover the open end of the breathing hose with your hand.
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THE RPE EXPERTS Dräger X-Plore 8000 Cleaning ® and Maintenance Guide (continued) Component Cleaning Drying Pal TECH Multi Surface Antibacterial Wipes PAPR Unit Cleaning under running water* Open air Carrying System Soft cloth + Sekusept Cleaner Open air or in a drying closet (max. 60ºC) ®...
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THE RPE EXPERTS Serial Number: Date Commissioned: Maintenance Date of Fit for use? Name and Required Action Signature (please circle) Cleanliness Yes/No Filter Yes/No Check Hood Yes/No Hose Yes/No Valves/ Yes/No Diaphragms Belt & Yes/No Buckles Battery Yes/No Charged Yes/No Unit Adequate Yes/No...