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S9 and S9 Incurve
User Manual
32570H01

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH S9 and S9 Incurve User Manual 32570H01...
  • Page 2 Interspiro® and Divator® are registered trademarks belonging to Interspiro. This publication may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or converted to any elec- tronic or machinereadable form in whole or in part, without prior written approval from Interspiro.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ..................5 CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS OF USE FOR CBRN SCBA .............5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO USER ................7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................8 PREPARATIONS FOR USE..................17 UNDERSTANDING THE S9 HUD, DDU AND BAC ............23 LEAKAGE AND FUNCTION TEST ................26 DONNING ......................27 DURING USE ......................31 DOFFING ......................36...

  • Page 4: User Manual

    SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PRODUCT AND AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AFTER DATE OF PURCHASE. WITHIN THAT PERIOD, INTERSPIRO WILL, AT ITS OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT OR REFUND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE IF INTERSPIRO DETERMINES THE PRODUCT DOES NOT CONFORM TO INTERSPIRO’S SPECIFICATIONS OR IS DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR...

  • Page 5: Cautions And Limitations

    The S9 and S9 Incurve LCD of the Digital Display Unit (see section 3.2) is not functional if the S9 SCBA is stored prior to use at -25 degrees F (-32 degrees C). The red and black buttons on the Digital Display Unit (DDU) controlling the PASS functions and the LEDs in the DDU indicating PASS mode (see sections 6.1-6.3) are fully functional if the...
  • Page 6 NFPA 1981, 2019 and NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 require the set point for the EOSTIs to be 35 % ±2 % of full cylinder pressure. The S9 EOSTI 33% (low air alarm whistle) and the HUD EOSTI are set at 35 % ±2 %. The S9 remote analog pressure gauge EOSTI indication is marked with a 1/3 fraction and is marked in red from 1/3 to Empty.

  • Page 7: Important Information To User

    The S9 and S9 Incurve breathing apparatus should only be used by adults in good physical and physiological condition. The S9 and S9 Incurve SCBA must be used in a manner consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The S9 and S9 Incurve is a compressed air breathing apparatus for work in a contaminated environment. The apparatus consists of: • A harness assembly • An air supply cylinder • A face mask with breathing valve and by-pass including: -A wireless Heads-Up Display (HUD) inside the face mask •...
  • Page 9 1.2 INCURVE HARNESS An alternate S9 Incurve harness is also available. The S9 Incurve harness is the same as the padded harness with the pneumatics mounted on the same backframe. The difference being the Incurve harness includes a minimum of textile parts making the Incurve harness easy to clean, robust and light weight - without compromising comfort.
  • Page 10 The mask is equipped with a large, easily replaceable visor which is held in place by two half frames and two screws. The S9 mask includes a visor meeting the Lens Radiant Heat Resistance Performance and Elevated Temperature Heat and Flame Resistance Performance requirements of NFPA 1981-2019.
  • Page 11 OPERATED THE WEARER SHOULD ABORT ANY OPERATION AND RETURN TO AN AREA OF RESPIRABLE AIR. 1.5 REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WITH RIC UAC The pressure regulator used in the S9 and S9 Incurve models is a balanced piston pressure reducer with an extremely high flow capacity. The very high capacity ensures that the positive pressure is maintained in the mask even at low cylinder pressures and at extremely high breathing rates.
  • Page 12 The S9 is equipped with a supplied air connector that is conveniently placed on the right shoulder. This makes connection of air line hoses and accessories easy for the user.
  • Page 13 The BAC, HUD and DDU activates when the SCBA cylinder valve is opened. 1.7 AUDIBLE AND VISUAL LOW AIR WARNINGS The S9 and S9 Incurve is equipped with dual redundant low air warning End of Service Time (EOST) indicators. The primary low air alarm (EOST) is an audible mechanical whistle. The secondary alarms (EOST) indicators are visual flashing yellow and red LED’s on the HUD.
  • Page 14 The data log information can be downloaded to a PC using the data log transfer software “InMode” and a USB dongle. Contact Interspiro for additional information. The PASS can be used without having the SCBA pressurised and is activated by pressing the red alarm button on the DDU.
  • Page 15 The adapter is installed on the cylinder valve with a torque of 40 Nm (29.5 lb ft). Cylinders with the adapter can be re-filled without removing the adapter. Interspiro offers a quick connect cylinder charging adapter, p/n 31602-01, for existing fill hoses.
  • Page 16 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Phone: 800-CDC-4636 Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) 1307 Dolley Madison Blvd. Suite 3A McLean, VA 22101 Phone (703) 442-5732 Fax (703) 442-5756 Interspiro contact information to report any operational malfunctions: Interspiro Inc Phone: 262-947-9901 Fax: 262-947-9902...

  • Page 17: Preparations For Use

    Immediate replacement of the batteries is necessary when the low battery alarm has activated. The Low Battery Alarm will activate when the batteries reach a level of approximately 2 hours of operating time remaining. INTERSPIRO, Inc. assumes no liability for mechanical, electrical or other types of battery failure.
  • Page 18 1. Make sure the hoses are routed correctly according the picture. In the correct position the raised area showing “INTERSPIRO” on the hose connector is visible in the cut out of the locking plate. Secure the locking plate by tightening the...
  • Page 19 2. Open the toggle link on the harness and check that the strap loop is big enough for the cylinder to be used. If not, press the small locking hook and enlarge the diameter of the loop. 3. Slide the cylinder into the strap loop and push it in until the valve snaps into its holder and locks (The cylinder valve connection thread should be on the opposite side of the toggle link).
  • Page 20 FOR VERSION WITH CYLINDER QUICK COUPLING: 5. Align the quick coupling in the regulator unit with the quick coupling adapter on the cylinder valve. Push the regulator unit together with the cylinder valve until it “clicks” into position. FOR BOTH VERSIONS: 6.
  • Page 21 DOWNLOAD KIT. AFTER THE HUD HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED, A LABEL WITH THE FIREFIGHTER’S “NAME” IS PLACED ON THE HUD. PROGRAMMING THE HUD CAN ONLY BE DONE BY INTERSPIRO OR A PERSON THAT HAS RECEIVED TRAINING BY INTERSPIRO USING THE INMODE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAMMING IS ONLY DONE ONCE, PRIOR TO PUTTING THE SCBA INTO SERVICE.
  • Page 22 1. Press and release the black button on the Digital Display Unit. The backlight of the display lights up in yellow and the display reads “CONNECTING”. 2. The BAC will begin searching for any HUDs in the approximate area. After approximately 8 seconds the display will read: “SELECT HUD”...

  • Page 23: Understanding The S9 Hud, Ddu And Bac

    NOTE: TO MEET THE NIOSH 42 CFR PART 84 AND NFPA 1981-2019 REQUIREMENTS FOR SET POINT ACTIVATION OF THE EOSTI’S, THE S9 EOSTI 33% (LOW AIR ALARM WHISTLE) AND THE HUD EOSTI 33% ARE SET AT 35% +/- 2%. PASS status indication...
  • Page 24 NOTE: IF THE HUD INDICATES LOW BATTERY WHEN NOT PRESSURIZED THERE COULD BE LESS THAN 2 HOURS OPERATION LEFT. Shutdown Shutdown of the HUD occurs automatically when the SCBA is switched off. The HUD will shut down with all six LEDs simultaneously flashing 2 times and then shutting off. If the HUD shuts down during use, the user must leave the contaminated area.
  • Page 25 the battery capacity in four steps. With the low battery warning indicating 2 hours battery time remaining the symbol starts to flash and a warning sound is repeated every 20 seconds. The battery symbol and warning sound indicates battery status in the BAC only, not the HUD.

  • Page 26: Leakage And Function Test

    PARTS FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGED PARTS ARE FOUND THE SCBA MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE SERVICE MANUAL. REPAIRS ARE TO BE MADE BY INTERSPIRO OR A HOLDER OF AN INTERSPIRO SERVICE CERTIFICATE.
  • Page 27 THE RANGE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE EOSTI’S (33% LOW AIR WHISTLE AND 33% HUD FLASHING RED LED) FOR THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE HP (4500 PSI) IS BETWEEN 1485 PSI TO 1665 PSI (33% TO 37%). THE RANGE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE EOSTI’S (LOW AIR WHISTLE AND 33% HUD FLASHING RED LED) FOR THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE LP (2216 PSI) IS BETWEEN 732 PSI TO 819 PSI (33% TO 37%).

  • Page 28: Donning

    DONNING CAUTION! TRAINING IN THE DONNING AND BEFORE USE TEST PROCEDURE SHOULD BE GIVEN BEFORE USE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. THE USER MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY TO A RESPONSIBLE TEACHER OR SUPERVISOR. 1. Extend the shoulder and waist strap buckles and put on the apparatus with the cylinder valve facing downwards.
  • Page 29 S SCBA AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE OSHA FIT TESTING REQUIRES TESTING IN THE NEGATIVE PRESSURE MODE AND THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE MASK REQUIRES THE USE OF AN INTERSPIRO FIT TEST ADAPTER P/N 95991-01. CONTACT INTERSPIRO AT (800)-468-7788 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
  • Page 30 ATTENTION TO THE BY-PASS VALVE AND THE CYLINDER VALVE WHEN THE SPIROMATIC S IS USED WITH A UNIFORM, CHEMICAL SUIT AND TOOLS. CAUTION! WHEN DONNING THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE SCBA TAKE CARE THAT NOTHING INTERFERES (I.E. HELMET, TURNOUT GEAR, ACCESSORIES) AND REMAINS FREE AND CLEAR WITH THE PROPER WEARING OR FUNCTIONING OF THE UNIT.

  • Page 31: During Use

    DURING USE 6.1 PASS SENSING MODE In this mode the Digital Display Unit (DDU) is active showing the cylinder pressure symbol, the PASS is activated and the HUD displays pressure according section 3.1. The LEDs on the DDU and BAC are flashing yellow to indicate PASS Sensing mode and to act as location lights.
  • Page 32 on the DDU and BAC start to flash red. If equipped, an optional secondary audible electronic low air warning will also be activated when the air supply has dropped to 33% (see section 1.7). These indications will continue until almost all air has been used up. NOTE! NFPA 1404 STANDARD FOR FIRE SERVICE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION TRAINING REQUIRES WRITTEN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR TRAINING IN THE USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT THAT SHALL INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL AIR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
  • Page 33 EMERGENCY ACTIONS IN BRIEF At loss of air: 1. Fully open cylinder valve 2. Open By-pass and escape. At free air flow: 1. Regulate flow with cylinder valve and escape. WARNING IF THERE IS NO AIR FLOW EVEN WITH THE BY-PASS OPEN OR IF THERE IS A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE AIR SUPPLY SO THAT THERE IS A TOTAL LOSS OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, LEAVE THE CONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 34 1. Verify that the cylinder valve is in the open position. 2. Remove the charge port dust plug and rotate the male UAC outwards to the charging position. 3. Verify that the charging whip with the mating female quick coupling is charged with breathing quality air.
  • Page 35 A: A strong flow of air would indicate a leakage on the SCBA of the person to be rescued. If a strong leakage is heard, disconnect the rescue hose before the donor loses his/her own air. Then call for a rescue team and use INTERSPIRO’s Revitox mask.

  • Page 36: Doffing

    2. Undo the waist belt buckle. NOTE! AFTER USE OR AT ANY STAND-BY TIME PRIOR TO USE, AN OPTIONAL NECK STRAP OR AN OPTIONAL CLIP ON THE SHOULDER STRAP TO SECURE THE MASK IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT INTERSPIRO FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  • Page 37: Telemetry Functions - Configuration

    TELEMETRY FUNCTIONS - CONFIGURATION The S9 and S9 Incurve can be equipped with an optional SpiroLink Telemetry system. To enable the telemetry functions the SCBA telemetry unit is mounted into the backplate of the SCBA and connected to the BAC. It is required to have a version of the S9 having the telemetry cable installed in the BAC.
  • Page 38 SCBA into service. After an individual firefighter’s HUD is linked to the S9 SCBA BAC (see section 2.7) and the S9 SCBA is used together with the optional SpiroLink SCBA Telemetry Unit, the S9 SpiroLink Telemetry system enables automatic registering on the outside incident Command Entry Control Unit the fire fighter’s “NAME”...
  • Page 39 In addition to programming the HUD with an individual firefighter’s ”NAME” and prigramming the BAC with an individual firefighter’s ”TEAM NAME” using the InMode Download Kit, the InMode programming for use with the SpiroLink SCBA Telemetry system also includes programming the BAC’s “NET ID”, that needs to be the same as the “NET ID”...
  • Page 40 The left side of the HUD flashes Green, Yellow and Yellow LEDs. To acknowledge the evacuation signal, the user presses the black backlight button two times or presses and holds the black backlight button on the DDU and then simultaneously presses the red alarm button. When the signal is acknowledged the alarm sound is switched off.

  • Page 41: Tracking Functions - Configuration

    TRACKING FUNCTIONS - CONFIGURATION An optional S9 tracking system includes two (one on each side of the BAC) Summit Safety PathfinderTM Firefighter Beacons integrated into the Interspiro S9 PASS device (See section 3.3). When the firefighter’s PASS device goes into alarm, the Beacon transmits a specific ultrasound signal.

  • Page 42: 10 Cleaning And Maintenance

    THE REGULATOR. 2. Clean the apparatus with a brush and Georgia Steel FG350 Fresh Gear cleaner/ disinfectant or Interspiro p/n 32447-05 BA Manual cleaner 5L. The S9 mask with breathing valve, HUD, BAC and DDU with mechanical warning whistle should not be immersed.
  • Page 43 As an alternative, Interspiro p/n 32447-05 BA Manual Cleaner 5L is recommended. Interspiro p/n 33535-01 BA Wipes 9-pack (50 wipes per pack) is a cleaner/ disinfectant and should be used after the Interspiro BA Cleaner for disinfection of the facemask.
  • Page 44 IMPORTANT! ALL PARTS MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE RE-ASSEMBLY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT UNDER EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS. 9. Examine the apparatus for any signs of wear or damage. NOTE! ANY FURTHER REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED INTERSPIRO SERVICE AGENT OR A HOLDER OF A SERVICE CERTIFICATE. 10.3 REASSEMBLE APPARATUS 1.
  • Page 45 If any damaged parts are found the SCBA must be taken out of service and repaired according to the S9 and S9 Incurve Service Manual. Repairs are to be made by INTERSPIRO or a holder of an INTERSPIRO Service Certificate.
  • Page 46 CHEMICALS, HEAVY DUTY DUST PARTICLES, OR EXTREME SHOCK OR VIBRATION, THE SCBA MUST UNDERGO A TEST AND INSPECTION BY A HOLDER OF AN INTERSPIRO SERVICE CERTIFICATE. IF THE SCBA DOES NOT MEET THE VALUES IN THE SPIROMATIC S TEST INSTRUCTION OR IF IT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR, THE SCBA MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE S9 AND S9 INCURVE SERVICE MANUAL.
  • Page 47 When mounting the S9 SCBA in a fire apparatus jumpseat, check that there is no interference between the SCBA and the seat. Check that the SCBA and cylinder are properly secured and can be removed easily without damaging the components.

  • Page 48: Spiroguide Electronics Configuration And Pass Data Logging

    The S9 SpiroGuide electronic system has standard default settings for the BAC and DDU.Optional settings, depending on the preference of the Fire Department, are available and can be set by an Interspiro certified service technician using the InMode program while the BAC is placed in the “Service mode”. A separate InMode User manual describes how the Interspiro certified service technician can change the default configuration settings.
  • Page 49 SCBA is NFPA 1981, 2019 and NFPA1982, 2018 certified including the integrated PASS. As an option, the PASS can be turned OFF in the InMode program. When the PASS is turned OFF, the S9 is certified to NFPA 1981, 2019 as an SCBA. Start-up Self-Test An automatic Start-up Self-Test option is available (start-up test default setting is OFF).

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