Dräger PSS 5000 Series Instructions For Use

PSS 5000 Series with Sentinel TX Gauge
Self-contained breathing apparatus with personal alert safety system (PASS)
1 Safety-related information
● Before using this product, carefully read the instructions for use.
● 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 of this document.
● 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 trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair,
and service the product. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract
for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by
Dräger.
● Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the
functional integrity of the product may be impaired.
● Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not modify the
product.
● Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
● Use of the breathing apparatus should be consistent with NFPA 1500
– Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program.
● All approved respiratory equipment shall be selected, fitted, used, and
maintained in accordance with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health
Administration), OSHA (Occupational
Administration), and other applicable regulations.
● The air supply shall meet the requirements for breathing air according
to CGA G – 7.1, Grade D or higher quality and, where appropriate, be
in accordance with: NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for
Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
● Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory
protection program must be implemented meeting all the local
government requirements. In the United States employers must
comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical
evaluation, training, and fit testing.
● This device has been tested and complies with the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) and IC (Industrial Commission) rules.
Changes or modifications to the product may render it non-compliant.
2 Conventions used in this document
2.1 Definitions of alert icons
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that
requires 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 environment.
2.2 Trademarks
®
FPS is a registered trademark of Dräger in the United States and/or other
countries. Contact Dräger for details.
® ®
Procell and Duracell are registered trademarks of Duracell U.S.
Operations, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
®
Panasonic is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation, Japan, in the United
States and/or other countries.
Dow Corning ® and Molykote ® are registered trade marks of Dow Corning
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Spur-Tex ® is a registered trade mark of Spurrier Chemicals Companies,
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
3 Description
The Dräger PSS 5000 Series is a breathing apparatus that provides the
wearer with respiratory protection using an open-circuit, pressure-demand,
compressed-air system. The apparatus can be used as a self-contained
system, or with an independent air supply for supplied-air respirator (SAR)
operations. The series is compatible with Dräger compressed air cylinders
and the FPS ® 7000 face mask. The product includes a Sentinel TX Gauge
3.1 Feature description
The carrying system has a carbon-composite backplate, with adjustable
shoulder harness and waist belt connected using quick release
connectors. The waist pad is connected at a flexible joint to compensate
for the twisting and bending of the user.
All variants use the same first-stage regulator (Fig A, Item 5). The regulator
supplies medium-pressure breathing air through a medium-pressure
hose (Fig A, Item 6) and a quick coupling (Fig A, Item 2) to an attached
lung demand valve (second-stage regulator). Incorporated in the first-
stage regulator is a RIC UAC (rapid intervention crew universal air
connection) (Fig A, Item 4), which is a male coupling that allows
emergency refilling of the compressed air cylinder while wearer is
breathing from the apparatus.
3.1.1 Sentinel TX Gauge
The Sentinel TX Gauge (Fig B) is a mechanical pressure gauge with a
warning whistle and photoluminescent gauge face (Fig B, Item 4). The
warning whistle sounds at the end-of-service-time (see Section 10 for the
end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI) activation pressures). 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 B,
Item 1). Green (Fig B, Item 2), amber (Fig B, Item 3), and red (located
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around the gauge face) LEDs give visual signals to the user (see
Section 4.4.1 for more details).
The TX Gauge switches on automatically when the cylinder valve is
opened if the pressure in the compressed air cylinder is approximately
145 psi or greater.
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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
● 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.
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
compatible devices (e.g. the FPS ® 7000 HUD (head-up display)) that are
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
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) devices. Pairing ensures that the
PASS will only respond to signals transmitted by the paired TX Gauge, and
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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.
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3.1.2 Compressed air cylinders, lung demand valves, and face
masks
The PSS 5000 Series is compatible with composite material cylinders of 30
to 60 minute capacity, and is available in 2216 psi or 4500 psi versions.
Full descriptions and user instructions are contained in separate
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instructions supplied with the cylinder, face mask, or lung demand valve.
3.2 Intended use
When the PSS 5000 Series is used with an approved lung demand valve,
face mask and compressed air cylinder, the breathing apparatus provides
a wearer with respiratory protection for working in contaminated or oxygen-
deficient conditions.
The compressed air cylinder, lung demand valve, face mask, and other
accessories used with this product must be certified Dräger components,
assembled in an approved configuration, otherwise the operation of the
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device may be impaired. Contact Dräger for further information.
3.3 Approvals
The PSS 5000 Series is certified by NIOSH to 42 CFR Part 84. In certain
combinations, the series is certified by NIOSH to provide respiratory
protection from military grade chemical, biological, radiological, and
nuclear hazards (CBRN). The series is also certified by SEI to meet the
requirements of NFPA 1981:2018 and NFPA 1982:2018. The apparatus
must only be used with compressed air cylinders approved by NIOSH and
in the approved configuration in Section 4.
This device (model: Sentinel TX Gauge) complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: 1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device (model: Sentinel TX Gauge) complies with RSS-310 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
3.4 Explanation of type-identifying marking and
symbols
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NOTICE
The equipment may be damaged, or approvals invalidated, by engraving
it, or by applying chemical marking or paint.
► Do not use marker pens or apply paint, and do not scratch or engrave
the equipment.
► Dräger recommend using adhesive labels to add personal marking to
the equipment.
Refer to the relevant authority for explanation of approval body symbols
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parts of the breathing apparatus are:
BRAC-1359 – Dräger serial number
08/09 – Month and year of manufacture
3356812 or R21034 – Dräger part number
SF – Standard force coupling
LF – Low force coupling
– Illumination button
– Green LED
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– Amber LED
– Radio frequency (RF) communication
symbol
4 Use
WARNING
Only trained and competent users are permitted to prepare and use this
equipment.
► Ensure that any accessories, ancillary equipment, and other
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protective clothing items do not interfere with the breathing apparatus
and do not create a safety hazard.
The effective working duration of the 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 (including supplied-air respirator
(SAR) operations) using a cylinder that is less than 90 percent full.
Draeger Safety UK Limited
Ullswater Close Tel +44 1670 352 891
Blyth, NE24 4RG Fax +44 1670 356 266
United Kingdom www.draeger.com
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