Dräger PSS AirBoss Agile Instructions For Use

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PSS AirBoss Agile
Self-contained breathing apparatus
1 Safety-related information
– Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use and
those of the associated products.
– Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully understand
and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the
purposes specified in the intended use section (see section 3.2).
– Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
– Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
– Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
– Only specialist, trained personnel are permitted to check, repair and
maintain the product as described in these instructions for use and the
technical manual. Further maintenance work that is not detailed in
these instructions for use or in the technical manual must only be
carried out by Dräger or qualified personnel. Dräger recommend a
Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities.
– Only use genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories when
performing maintenance work, or the proper functioning of the product
may be impaired.
– Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
– Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
– This product is approved according to the ATEX directive. It must only
be used under the conditions specified in the approval certificate.
2 Conventions in this document
2.1 Definitions of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight
areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness by the user.
A definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the
product or the environment.
2.2 Typographical conventions
► A triangle is used in safety statements to indicate possible ways of
avoiding the hazard.
An information symbol is used for notes and additional useful
information.
1. Numbered paragraphs indicate that the information is sequential.
– Dashed paragraphs indicate that the information is non-sequential.
2.3 Trademarks
The following website lists the countries in which the Dräger trademarks
are registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
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Molykote is a registered trademark of DDP Specialty Electronic Materials
US 9, LLC.
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Panasonic is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation, Japan.
The trademarks listed are only registered in certain countries and not
necessarily in the country in which this document is published.
3 Description
3.1 Feature description
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The PSS AirBoss Agile is a breathing apparatus that provides the wearer
with respiratory protection using an open-circuit, pressure-demand,
compressed-air system. The product includes a TX Gauge and is
compatible with Dräger compressed air cylinders, masks and lung demand
valves.
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3.1.1 Carrying system
The carrying system has a carbon-composite backplate, with adjustable
shoulder straps and waist belt connected using quick release connectors.
Some variants feature an adjustable backplate where the height can be
changed to one of three preset heights to suit the body length of the wearer
(short (S), medium (M) and long (L)). The waist pad is connected at a
flexible joint to compensate for the twisting and bending of the user.
Pneumatic hoses and other modular components are integrated into the
backplate to prevent snagging and to enhance component protection.
Universal accessory clips (Fig 1, Item 7) can be fitted to the shoulder and
waist pads.
3.1.2 Pneumatic system
The breathing apparatus uses a Dräger high-performance pressure
reducer (Fig 1, Item 5) that reduces cylinder pressure. Breathing air is
supplied through a medium-pressure hose (6) and coupling (2) to the
attached lung demand valve (3). A pressure relief valve will activate and
vent air to the atmosphere at the pressure reducer (Fig 2) if the medium-
pressure increases to 11–16 bar. High-pressure air is supplied through an
internal capillary inside the dual-pressure hose (Fig 1, Item 4) to the
gauge (1). Air is also supplied through the dual-pressure hose to the
warning whistle (8) when the pneumatic pressure is low.
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3.1.3 TX Gauge
The TX Gauge (Fig 3) is a mechanical pressure gauge with a warning
whistle and photoluminescent gauge face (Fig 3, Item 3). The gauge face
can be illuminated for approximately 3 seconds by a white LED located
around the gauge face by pressing the illumination button (Fig 3, Item 1).
Green (Fig 3, Item 2), amber (Fig 3, Item 4), and red (located around the
gauge face) LEDs give visual signals to the user.
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The visual signals provided by the TX Gauge are shown in the following
table.
Visual signal
Flashing green LED
Flashing red LED
Flashing amber LED once every
5 seconds
Flashing amber LED at 2 second
intervals for 10 seconds
Solid green LED
Flashing green and amber LEDs
Solid green and white LEDs; flashing red
LED
Alternating flashing white and green/
amber LEDs
Alternating flashing red and amber LEDs Unable to pair with a personal alert safety
The TX Gauge switches on automatically when the cylinder valve is
opened if the following conditions are met:
– The pressure in the compressed air cylinder is approximately 10 bar or
greater.
The TX Gauge has radio frequency (RF) communication circuitry that
allows:
– Reading and reprogramming of the TX Gauge
– Wireless transmission of data to compatible devices
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– Pairing of the TX Gauge with other compatible devices
Information that can be read from the TX Gauge includes device identity,
a record of events (datalog), the current values for configurable
parameters and the firmware version. Configurable parameters include
intermediate pressure warning activation pressures, gauge illumination
duration, etc. The parameters described in this document are the default
for the device. Reading and reprogramming of the TX Gauge requires
Dräger PC Link. Contact Dräger for details.
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The TX Gauge has a short range RF wireless transmitter. This transmitter
can transmit data (such as switch on/off signals, pressure values, etc.) to
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within communication range. See the device instructions for use or contact
Dräger for details.
The TX Gauge can be paired with compatible removable integrated Dräger
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personal alert safety system (PASS) devices. Pairing ensures that the
PASS will only respond to signals transmitted by the paired TX Gauge, and
will ignore switch on/off signals transmitted from any other devices in
range. More than one PASS device may be paired with a single TX Gauge.
To check for paired devices within range, press and hold the illumination
button for 10 seconds. See the PASS device instructions for use or contact
Dräger for details of pairing the TX Gauge.
3.1.4
The breathing apparatus is compatible with steel or composite material
cylinders of 4 to 9 litre capacities, and 200 or 300 bar pressure. Full
descriptions and user instructions are contained in separate instructions
supplied with the cylinder.
3.1.5
The breathing apparatus is compatible with FPS
Nova face masks. Full descriptions and user instructions are contained in
separate instructions supplied with the face mask.
3.1.6
The breathing apparatus is compatible with PSS
the following types of connector: A, AE, ESA, and N. Full descriptions and
user instructions are contained in separate instructions supplied with the
lung demand valve.
3.2
When the product is used with an approved compressed air cylinder, mask
and lung demand valve, the breathing apparatus provides a wearer with
respiratory protection for working in contaminated or oxygen-deficient
conditions.
The compressed air cylinder, mask, lung demand valve, and other
accessories used with this product must be certified Dräger components.
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They must be assembled in an approved configuration and used as
described in this document and in separate instructions supplied with the
accessories, otherwise operation of the product may be impaired.
3.3
The PSS AirBoss Agile, as defined in the feature description (section 3.1),
is type tested for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is suitable
for use in hazardous areas up to and including zone 0 and zone 20. For
further information please contact Dräger.
3.4
The European standards, guidelines, and directives according to which
this product is approved are specified in the declaration of conformity (see
the declaration of conformity or www.draeger.com/product-certificates).
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Labels (Fig 4) on the product provide the following information:
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Explanation
TX Gauge is switched on
Low cylinder pressure
Low battery
Failed self check of hardware fault
Attempting to establish communication
with Dräger PC Link
Communicating with Dräger PC Link
Attempting to pair with a personal alert
safety system (PASS) device
Successfully paired with a personal alert
safety system (PASS) device
system (PASS) device
The following symbols can also be found on the product.
Refer to the relevant authority for explanation of approval body symbols
and marking on the product.
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Only trained and competent users (those who have attended a relevant
training course) are permitted to prepare and use this product.
► Ensure that any accessories, ancillary equipment, and other
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7000 HUD (head-up display)) that are
The effective working duration of the breathing apparatus depends on the
initial air supply available and the breathing rate of the wearer.
► Fill compressed air cylinders to their full rated pressure before use.
► Do not commence any operation using a cylinder that is less than 90
Instructions for use
Compressed air cylinders
Face masks
Lung demand valves
Intended use
Use in explosive atmospheres
Approvals
Product marking and symbols
Product marking
Do not remove or alter any product label or marking.
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PSS AirBoss
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SERIAL No:
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Only MED Compliant
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when fitted with a
Dr ae ger Approved
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Safety Line
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Made by Draeger Safety UK Limited
No Description
1 Product name
2 Dräger part number
3 Dräger serial number
4 Approval information (see section 3.4)
5 Year of manufacture
6 Manufacturer
7 Label part number
Symbol Description
Radio-frequency identification symbol
Gauge illumination symbol
Active LED
Low battery LED
Radio frequency communication symbol
Use
WARNING
protective clothing items do not interfere with the breathing apparatus
and do not create a safety hazard.
WARNING
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