Dräger saver PP Series Instructions For Use

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PP Series with second medium-pressure connector
Positive-pressure escape equipment
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For your safety

1.1

General safety statements

● 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 fully 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 recommends a Dräger service
contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried
out by Dräger.
● Properly trained service personnel must inspect and service this
product as detailed in the maintenance section of this document.
● Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper
functioning 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.
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Definitions of alert icons

Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that
requires 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 or damage to the product or environment. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
2 Description
2.1

Product overview

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The Dräger PP (positive-pressure) is an emergency escape breathing
apparatus that provides respiratory protection to escape from a contaminated or
oxygen-deficient environment to a safe breathing environment or to a
designated muster area that is equipped with a compatible breathing-air source.
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In the designated muster area the PP can be connected to the
breathing-air source to allow the wearer to continue to breathe from the product.
The main features of the product are:
● The respiratory protection equipment is contained in a carrying bag
that has a soft or hard case. If the bag is black it indicates that the bag
material has anti-static properties. The bag has a neck strap to carry
the product.
● The air cylinder is fitted inside the carrying bag but has a pressure
gauge (Fig 1, Item 4) that is visible outside the bag. When the cylinder
is full it provides a nominal duration of 10 or 15 minutes (see Section
2.1.1).
● The cylinder valve has an automatic activation device that is operated
by removing a two-pronged locking clip (Fig 1, Item 3). The locking clip
is connected by a strap to a sprung-gate clip (Fig 1, Item 2) that is in
turn connected to a D-ring (Fig 1, Item 1) on the inside of the lid. This
arrangement automatically removes the locking clip as the carrying
bag is opened.
● The pressure reducer (Fig 1, Item 5) reduces the cylinder pressure to
a medium pressure (the pressure required at the lung demand valve).
● The face mask (Fig 2) has an elasticated five-point head harness, and
an internal nose cup that fits over the nose and mouth to supply air to
the wearer.
● The lung demand valve regulates the breathing-air supply to the
wearer during use. The valve is switched on by the inhalation of the
wearer (first-breath activation), and can be switched off by pressing a
reset button (Fig 2, Item 1) when required.
● The product is fitted with a second medium-pressure connector
(SMPC) (Fig 3, Item 1) which is an inlet connector that is used with an
alternative medium-pressure breathing-air source to supply air to the
wearer.
● There is an anti-tamper tag (or tags) (Fig 4) fitted on the lid of the carrying
bag to allow an inspector to quickly identify that the bag has not been
opened. The soft-case bag has a single anti-tamper tag (Fig 4, A), and the
hard-case bag has two anti-tamper tags (Fig 4, B).
2.1.1 Air Cylinders
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The PP10 version has a 2 litre aluminium cylinder – nominal duration of
10 minutes.
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The PP15 version has a 3 litre steel or carbon-composite cylinder –
nominal duration of 15 minutes.
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Intended use

When this product is used with an approved air cylinder it provides the
wearer with respiratory protection for escaping from contaminated or
oxygen-deficient conditions to a safe breathing environment; or to a muster
area with a compatible breathing-air source where the user can connect
the second medium-pressure connector.
The air cylinder used with this product must be a certified Dräger cylinder;
otherwise the operation of the product may be impaired. Contact Dräger for
further information.
Operating temperature range: -15 °C to 60 °C.
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Limitation on use

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The PP15 version (with 3 litre steel cylinder) exceeds 5 kg. This is
considered to be unsuitable (as defined in EN 402) to be carried by the wearer
for more than 8 hours.
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Do not charge the cylinder in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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PP Series combinations that are supplied in a black soft-case bag or
hard-case bag have anti-static properties and are type tested as suitable for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres. The combinations are suitable for use in
hazardous areas up to and including zone 0 and zone 20. The combinations can
be used in atmospheres containing gases of the gas explosion group IIC.
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PP Series combinations that are supplied in an orange soft-case bag
are not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
2.4

Approvals

The European standards, guidelines, and directives according to which
this product is approved are specified in the declaration of conformity (see
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declaration of conformity or www.draeger.com/product-certificates).
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Explanation of markings and symbols

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The date of manufacture of the product is shown on the carrying bag in the
form MM/YYYY.
is the MED mark of conformity.
3 Use
WARNING
The time required to allow the wearer to escape to a safe area
must be within capacity of the equipment. When selecting the type
and duration of escape equipment it is essential to consider
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potential hazards, storage location and escape routes.
3.1

Preparation for use

WARNING
On receipt of the
for immediate operational use. The cylinder automatic activation device
is not connected, and the air cylinder may be discharged. Carry out the
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following procedure to prepare the product for use.
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Immediately following removal of the equipment from its packaging:
1. If the air cylinder is supplied discharged, see Section 4.2.5 for cylinder
charging instructions.
● If the air cylinder is supplied fully charged, carry out the following to
connect the cylinder automatic activation device:
a. Grip the loop on the lid of the carrying bag and pull up to open the
bag.
b. Press the reset button (Fig 2, Item 1) to ensure that the lung
demand valve is switched off.
c. Check that the pressure reducer is secure in the valve port.
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d. Seal the lid along the hook-and-loop strip leaving sufficient
opening to insert a hand and, taking care not to detach the locking
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clip from the cylinder valve, connect the sprung-gate clip (Fig 1,
Item 2) to the D-ring (Fig 1, Item 1).
e. Fit the anti-tamper tag(s) and close the lid (Fig 4).
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Putting on the carrying bag (ready position)

1. Check that the pointer of the cylinder pressure gauge is inside the
green area, and the anti-tamper device on the lid of the bag is intact
(Fig 4).
2. Place the neck strap over the head (Fig 5, A) and adjust the strap until
the equipment sits in the centre of the chest.
3. If fitted with a waist belt (optional accessory), loop the waist belt around
the waist and then fasten the buckle. Pull the free end of the belt until
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the equipment is secure and comfortable.
3.3

Putting on the face mask and escape procedure

WARNING
Correct fit of the face mask can only be achieved if the complete
mask seal makes contact with skin. Head hair, facial hair (including
beard stubble and sideburns), earrings, other facial piercings and
normal spectacles will interfere with the face mask seal and are not
permitted in the sealing area. Additionally, head hair that could
affect the face mask fit (buns, pony-tails, hairpieces, etc.) is not
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permitted.
NOTICE
The actual breathing time available from the cylinder depends on
the wearer's air-use rate. Higher breathing rates associated with
increased physical effort would reduce the available escape time.
The wearer must be able to reach the required area before the air
cylinder is empty.
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1. Grip the loop on the lid of the carrying bag and pull firmly upward to
break the anti-tamper tag(s) and open the lid of the bag (Fig 5, B). This
action removes the locking clip, automatically activating the cylinder
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valve.
2. Remove the mask from the carrying bag (Fig 5, C).Using one hand
hold the mask on to the face and, with the other hand, pull the head
harness over the head, locating the harness centrally on the
head (Fig 6).
3. Tighten both lower straps evenly towards back of the head (Fig 7).
4. On achieving a face seal, inhale to activate the breathing-air supply.
The duration of the cylinder air begins from the time of the first-breath
activation of the lung demand valve.
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Breathe normally and immediately proceed to one of the following areas:
● A safe breathing environment (see Section 3.3.1).
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● A designated muster area with a compatible breathing-air supply (see
Section 3.3.2).
3.3.1

Safe breathing environment

WARNING
Do not remove the face mask until in a safe breathing
environment.
CAUTION
Do not drop or throw down equipment as damage could occur.
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Once in a safe breathing environment:
1. Remove the face mask and continue to breathe normally.
2. Press the reset button (Fig 2, Item 1) to switch off the air flow through
the lung demand valve.
3.3.2 Designated muster area
WARNING
The air quality for the breathing-air supply shall meet the
requirements for breathing air according to EN12021.
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