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North FRONTIER Series User Instructions

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FRONTIER
Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus
User's Instructions
North Safety Products
2000 Plainfield Pike
Cranston, RI 02921
USA
Telephone 800 430-4110
Facsimile 800 572-6346
www.northsafetyproducts.com
©2006 North Safety Products
®
Series
North Safety Products
10550 Parkway Blvd.
Anjou, Quebec
Canada H1J2K4
Telephone 888 212-7233
Facsimile 5140355-7233
Printed in U.S.A.
North Safety Products
Noordmonsterwegl
4332 Sc Middleberg
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0) 118656400
Telephone +31 (0) 118627535
Part No. 46001635 Rev. *
084112 Rev. A / A49222 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 The Netherlands Telephone 800 430-4110 Telephone 888 212-7233 Telephone +31 (0) 118656400 Facsimile 800 572-6346 Facsimile 5140355-7233 Telephone +31 (0) 118627535 www.northsafetyproducts.com ©2006 North Safety Products Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 46001635 Rev. * 084112 Rev. A / A49222 Rev. A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1.1.1 TERMINOLOGY 1.1.2 GENERAL WARNINGS 1.1.3 HEALTH LIMITATIONS 1.1.4 TRAINING PROGRAM 1.1.5 FIT TESTING 1.1.6 USER SEAL CHECKS SERVICE DURATION CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SPECIAL AND CRITICAL USERS’ INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION OF FRONTIER SCBA FACEPIECE COMPACT DEMAND VALVE (CDV) FIRST STAGE PRESSURE REDUCER REMOTE CYLINDER PRESSURE AND END-OF-SERVICE TIME INDICATORS BACKFRAME AND HARNESS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SCBA units having a NIOSH 60 minute duration, units having a NIOSH 45 minute duration, and units having a NIOSH 30 minute duration. The North Frontier Series are also certified by NIOSH as Pressure Demand, Type C, Supplied Air Respirators when supplied with breathing air from a remote source, and equipped with the appropriate quick-connect couplers.

  • Page 4: General Warnings

    For Your Safety, Read and Follow These Directives. If You Do Not Understand Them—Ask Your Supervisor! 1. Failure to follow North’s instructions and warnings, may result in exposure to the hazardous materials, exposing the user to the risk of serious injury, illness or death.

  • Page 5: Training Program

    Ask your supervisor about these fit tests. The North Frontier Series is approved with North facepieces and hoods in sizes small and medium/large. Most faces can be fit with the medium/large; however some persons with small faces may get a better fit with the small.

  • Page 6: Cautions And Limitations

    WARNING The useful service duration of your SCBA will frequently be less than the rated service duration depending on any of the factors listed below. In any event, when the respirator’s low air warning whistle sounds it means the air cylinder is running out of air and you must PROCEED IMMEDI- ATELY TO A SAFE AREA.
  • Page 7 Use more than 12 sections of supply hose in any combination. • Use other than North air supply hose approved for use with this unit, or • Use a quick-connect coupler at the air source without compensating for the pressure drop by increasing the required pressure at least 1 and no more than 5 psig.

  • Page 8: Description Of Frontier Scba

    The sealing surface of the hood is around the neck, and there may not be any hair or jewelry interfering with the neck seal. The North AirHood is NIOSH approved for entry into an IDLH atmosphere. The AirHood has a hard visor with a permanent anti-fog coating that offers excellent vision, an inner oral/nasal cup to reduce CO2 build-up, and adjustable side straps for a comfortable fit.

  • Page 9: Compact Demand Valve (Cdv)

    COMPACT DEMAND VALVE (CDV) The patented Compact Demand Valve regulator combines high flow with a low profile to improve mobility (Figure 3). The CDV exhalation valve greatly reduces breathing resistance which allows for longer duration of cylinder use. The CDV is easily docked into the facepiece using a threaded hand wheel.

  • Page 10: Frontier Cylinder Table

    FRONTIER CYLINDER TABLE NIOSH Cylinder North Free Rated & Valve Part Catalog Pressure Duration Charged Cylinder Hydrostatic Number Number PSIG Material Capacity @ 40 lpm Weight Diameter Interval 024.037.00 910301LP 2216 Aluminum 1287 liters 30 min. 20.5 lbs. 6.9 in.
  • Page 11 3.3.1 Visually inspect complete apparatus for worn or aged parts and damaged components. 3.3.2 Basic cylinder inspection shall include: A. Inspect gauge for damage. B. Inspect cylinder for mechanical damage (cracks, dents, gouges) or signs of heat or chemical damage. (Refer to CGA C-6.2 "Guideline for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure Cylinders"...

  • Page 12: Putting On The Respirator And Safety Checks

    3.3.9 LEAK TEST OF SCBA: Remove the CDV from the SCBA by unscrewing the CDV from the facepiece or hood. To do this turn the CDV counterclockwise and pull it out of the facepiece or hood. On the First Breath CDV, push button "in"...

  • Page 13: Safety Checks

    4.1.6 Attach the CDV into the facepiece or hood (Figures 13 and 14). 4.1.7 Rotate and pull outward to ensure CDV is not cross threaded into the facepiece or hood. 4.1.8 Open cylinder valve slowly by turning counter-clockwise to the full open position. The whistle should activate when opening the cylinder valve.

  • Page 14: During Use

    NOTE It is not necessary to perform a negative pressure user’s seal check because the CDV, facepiece and hood are designed as positive pressure assemblies. 4.2.2 ALARM CHECK: Close the cylinder valve and continue to breathe normally. Monitor pressure gauge and listen for the whistle to activate as the gauge needle enters into the red zone (Figure 15).

  • Page 15: Instructions For Changing Cylinders

    WARNING 25% OF A FULL CYLINDER MAY BE INSUFFICIENT IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES TO SAFELY EXIT FROM AN IDLH ATMOSPHERE One example would be a long-distance egress through a continuous IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere. In such situations, begin exiting prior to activation of the End-of-Service-Time indicator 5.1.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING CYLINDERS 5.1.3.1...

  • Page 16: After Use Procedures

    SCBA is subjected to any high impact such as a fall Air flow decreases so that the facepiece moves inward toward the face during inhalation (Note: In this situation, open bypass to provide extra, constant flow.) Air flows constantly at a high rate (Note: In this situation, adjust the flow rate by slowly closing the cylinder valve until a comfortable flow rate is established.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Backframe & Harness Assembly

    7.1.3 After rinsing, shake to remove excess water. Wipe dry with a soft, clean cloth. CAUTION When further cleaning due to heavy contamination is required, clean with North recommended Disinfectant/Cleaner (North catalog number 80992) after rinsing the facepiece or hood. Use of other disinfectants may cause damage to SCBA components.

  • Page 18: Scba Storage

    SCBA STORAGE SCBA STORAGE 8.1.1 Complete routine checks and inspection procedures outlined in Section 3.3 of these User’s Instructions. 8.1.2 Ensure that complete apparatus is clean and dry. 8.1.3 Ensure that the bypass knob is in the CLOSED position. 8.1.4 Ensure that the head harness straps are fully extended on the facepiece. Connect CDV into the facepiece or hood assembly and store in case, positioned to avoid distortion.

  • Page 19: Facepiece Disassembly & Reassembly

    9.1.4 Fill cylinder to the maximum rated pressure (FULL). Wait at least 30 minutes to allow cylinder to cool to room temperature, then add extra air to return the cylinder gauge to full. Note: the pressure will drop as cylinder temperature drops. FACEPIECE DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Tools required: #2 Phillips screwdriver, 2 pin spanner 9.2.1 TO DISASSEMBLE:...

  • Page 20: Replacing Facepiece Headstrap

    9.2.2.5 Install facepiece seal: Install the lens into the facepiece seal (Figure 33). Gently work the lens into the face seal. Ensure the visor is positioned so the facepiece is not distorted. Place a small amount of liquid soap around the attaching area of the lens clamp. Install the visor clamps and tighten screws.

  • Page 21: Emergency Airline System (Aes)

    10.2 EMERGENCY AIRLINE SYSTEM (EAS) 10.2.1 The NORTH Frontier EAS can be ordered with or without an airline attachment and is attached to the left waist strap (Figure 40). The EAS socket will have a dust cover that must be removed prior to use.

  • Page 22: First Breath Cdv

    Close the Bypass Air leakage is heard when exhaling The Bypass is slightly open Close the Bypass fully 12.0 MAJOR COMPONENTS 12.1 Full Facepiece Assemblies North Catalog Number Description 903010 Complete Facepiece Assembly, Medium/Large 903010S Complete Facepiece Assembly, Small 904010...

  • Page 23: Frontier Warranty

    Backframe Harness Assembly, High Pressure, Kevlar Straps FRONTIER WARRANTY North Safety Products warrants the FRONTIER SCBA to the original owner to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original shipment from North’s factory.
  • Page 24 INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT. SERVICING NORTH RESPIRATORS WITH PARTS NOT APPROVED BY NORTH WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY AND NIOSH APPROVAL FOR THE RES- PIRATOR UNIT. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND MAY NOT BE VARIED OR EXTENDED EXCEPT IN WRITING BY AN AUTHO- RIZED OFFICIAL OF NORTH.
  • Page 25 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 24 FIGURE 23...
  • Page 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 28 FIGURE 32 FIGURE 34 FIGURE 31 FIGURE 33 Bottom FIGURE 35 FIGURE 37 FIGURE 36 (EAS) Airline attachment FIGURE 38 FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40 Push in to stop airflow FIGURE 41 FIGURE 42...

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