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WARRIOR ™
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL,
AND NUCLEAR (CBRN)
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
30 MINUTE LP CBRN SERIES
30/45/60 MINUTE HP CBRN SERIES
OPERATION MANUAL
DO NOT USE this SCBA until you completely read and understand this instruction manual. You
are required to inspect your SCBA prior to putting it into field service. Please refer to the
inspection procedures in this manual. DO NOT USE this SCBA unless you are properly trained
and this SCBA has been properly maintained. Failure to comply with this warning may lead
to personal injury, illness, or death.
©Copyright SPERIAN April 2007 • All Rights Reserved
AN ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY
P/N 999730 REV B 05/08 C:\WARRIOR\WarriorOps

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  • Page 1 SCBA has been properly maintained. Failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death. ©Copyright SPERIAN April 2007 • All Rights Reserved AN ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY P/N 999730 REV B 05/08 C:\WARRIOR\WarriorOps...
  • Page 2 SPERIAN RESPIRATORY PROTECTION USA, LLC 3001 South Susan St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 TOLL FREE: 888.APR.SCBA FAX: 800.201.4407 www.sperianprotection.com...
  • Page 3 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 “Fill With Compressed Air Only” and shall meet applicable DOT specifications. Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts on the configuration specified by Sperian. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY may result if instructions are not carefully followed.
  • Page 5 WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LIMITED WARRANTY: Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 years from the date of purchase, with the exception of the compressed air cylinder, which is warranted for 15 years;...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS · · · · WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY · · · · INTRODUCTION . · · · · SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . · · · · III. PARTS LIST .
  • Page 7 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The NIOSH CBRN Approved Cautions and Use extreme care for all emergency operations. Limitations are located on page ii and page 40 Do not use the WARRIOR SCBA alone for any of this manual, and must remain permanently fire fighting, hazardous material operation, or affixed.
  • Page 9 Some contaminants can be to excessive CBRN agent levels. Although absorbed directly through the skin while others the WARRIOR SCBA will prevent penetration and may irritate exposed areas. Always use in permeation of specific concentrations of CBRN...
  • Page 10 OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit value, or the • NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL). The pressure within the Sperian facepiece Many chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, mercury, remains positive under most working condi- etc.) have no physical warning properties and...
  • Page 11 • Prior to using the WARRIOR SCBA for the first • time, you must perform fit testing as described Some CBRN agents may not present immedi- in section VI. Do not wear this respirator if a...

  • Page 12: Parts List

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual III. PARTS LIST: Item Part Item Part Description Description 242053 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus, 18 242037 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus, CBRN, Small, Black, Small Clear CBRN, Large, Black, Large Clear Nose Cup, Headstrap Nose Cup, Headnet 242012 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus,...
  • Page 13 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual III. PARTS LIST – Continued: Item Part Item Part Description Description 35 242036T Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus, CBRN, 52 272026 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus, Large, Black, Medium Clear Nose CBRN, Medium, Black, Medium Cup, w/Temple Inserts, Headnet Clear Nose Cup, Headnet...
  • Page 14 72 272037T Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus, CBRN, 90 966800A Backpack, WARRIOR, Large, Black, Large Clear Nose Cup, Standard, Alligator Clips w/Temple Inserts, Headnet 91 966801A Backpack, WARRIOR, Small, 951015 Anti-Fog Solution, 1 Oz. Alligator Clips 951016 Anti-Fog Solution, 16 Oz. 92 968802A Backpack, WARRIOR, Large,...
  • Page 15 Gauge 975556 Over-the-Shoulder Auxiliary Coupling Kit, WARRIOR ™ 976001 IntelliPASS Integrated PASS, 3000 psig Gauge 975625 Over-the-Shoulder Auxiliary Coupler Hose Pouch Kit, WARRIOR ™ 976002 IntelliPASS Integrated PASS, 4500 psig Gauge 975595 Air Line Adapter Kit ™ 976000H IntelliPASS Integrated PASS with Heat...

  • Page 16: Backpack And Cylinder

    SCBA. Connection of the quick-con- dangerous to life or health (IDLH). The WARRIOR nect automatically connects the electronics SCBA is an NFPA and NIOSH CBRN-compliant required for the Heads-Up Display (HUD). SCBA, and may be used for fire fighting and/or CBRN incident response.

  • Page 17: Heads-Up Display (Hud)

    C. Heads-up Display (HUD) LED at the upper right of the backpack performs the same functions. NOTE The WARRIOR SCBA comes equipped with a 3. A photodiode is mounted externally on the Heads-Up Display (HUD). top of the HUD module. It senses ambient...

  • Page 18: Chest-Mounted Gauge

    10 seconds to indicate a D. Chest-mounted Gauge (Installed on usable battery condition. The amber LED WARRIOR SCBA if no PASS device is installed) flashes every two seconds to indicate a low battery condition, and will cease...

  • Page 19: Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection (Ric Uac)

    • The Sperian RIC UAC or RIC UAC fill hose must permanent anti-fog coating on the inside of ONLY be used to fill compressed air cylinders. The the lens.

  • Page 20: Operation

    SCBA, or b. A facepiece equipped with all of the • Prior to using the WARRIOR CBRN SCBA for the listed accessories, to simulate worst first time, you must perform fit testing as described below.
  • Page 21 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual To determine if you have selected a size If a good fit was achieved, proceed to section that fits: IV. If you felt a leak when the mask was collapsed toward your face, select a different a.
  • Page 22 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual FACEPIECES Part Description 272048 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus—CBRN, Small, Black, Small Clear Nose Cup, with Headnet 272016 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus—CBRN, Small, Black, Medium Clear Nose Cup, with Headnet 272017 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus—CBRN, Small, Black, Large Clear Nose Cup, with Headnet 272050 Facepiece, TwentyTwenty Plus—CBRN, Medium, Black, Small Clear Nose Cup, with Headnet...
  • Page 23 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual 5. Donning the Facepiece/Fit Test Adapter Assembly Facepiece with Fabric Headnet: a. Fully loosen the lower head straps. b. If the facepiece has a neck strap, place the neck strap over your head. c. Place your chin in the chin cup, pull the...

  • Page 24: Cbrn Incident Response

    • Sperian does not make any recommendations Wear gloves when handling SCBAs that have regarding the use of WARRIOR SCBAs during or been stored in extreme temperatures. Failure to after a potential or actual CBRN incident comply with this Warning may lead to response, aside from the NIOSH Cautions and personal injury, illness, or death.
  • Page 25 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual Check the cylinder latch each time the cylinder is installed. Adjust the cylinder band to match the cylinder size and ensure that the cam-over buckle is securely locked in place. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.

  • Page 26: Donning Facepiece

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual The AIR KLIC must be held securely in the nozzle by the ratchet mechanism. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death. 13. Don the facepiece as follows: There are two methods, depending upon which head harness is used, to secure the TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece to the user.

  • Page 27: Exhalation Valve Test

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual Figure 11. Tighten Upper Headstraps Figure 12. Adjust Headnet NOTE NOTE When properly adjusted, the headstrap hub When properly adjusted, the Headnet should should be centered on the back of your head, be centered on the back of your head, and the and the lower straps should be below your lower straps should be below your ears.

  • Page 28: Pressurization

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual 1. Place the palm of your hand over the AIR KLIC as shown in Figure 13. Figure 14. Open Cylinder Valve An impact to the second stage regulator when Figure 13. Leak Check the cylinder valve is open may inadvertently...

  • Page 29: Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection (Ric Uac) Operation

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual 6. Insert the regulator into the AIR KLIC as follows: Both release buttons must be properly engaged. • Rotate and tug the regulator to ensure that both release buttons are properly engaged in the AIR KLIC. Do not push the release buttons while verifying the engagement of the regulator.
  • Page 30 • The relief valve on the first stage regulator is The Sperian RIC UAC is intended to be used with factory set. Tampering with the relief valve may the P/N 968970 RIT Kit, purchased separately. cause the SCBA to malfunction or may result in The P/N 968970 UAC RIT Kit is equipped with a a decrease in service life.

  • Page 31: Emergency Operation

    Operation Manual NOTE d. Have the SCBA inspected and/or repaired In most cases, the cylinder will not be filled to by a Sperian-certified repair technician full service pressure. The resulting service life before reuse. of the SCBA will be reduced.

  • Page 32: Cylinder Removal And Reinstallation

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual The SCBA must be stored in a cool, dry location • ONLY grasp the cylinder valve handwheel to with the cylinder valve closed and the air open or close the valve; DO NOT pick up or pressure vented from the system.

  • Page 33: Transportation

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual a. When installing a cylinder of the same vii. Flip the cam-over buckle down toward diameter or smaller diameter; the backplate until the release latch snaps over the buckle, locking it in place. i. With the cam-over buckle on the right...

  • Page 34: Cylinder Filling And Safety

    • Do not fill or use composite cylinders older cylinders. than 15 years. Depressurize and destroy these cylinders. Call Sperian before condemning 15- • Do not alter cylinders used with this SCBA. year-old carbon fiber cylinders. An extension of service life beyond 15 years may have been •...

  • Page 35: Filling Procedures

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual a. For all aluminum or carbon composite cylinders, overhaul the valve at every hydrostatic retest (5 year cycle). • Do not fill any cylinders that are damaged, you b. For fiberglass composite cylinders, suspect may be damaged or unsafe, or are out of...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual 3. Filling Procedure assure that the cylinder is charged to full service pressure. Place the cylinder in a suitable safety a. The fill station must be constructed and sleeve or filling area. equipped in accordance with applicable state industrial safety codes.

  • Page 37: Second Stage Regulator Cleaning

    NOTE If fogging occurs on the facepiece lens when 3. Install the second stage cleaning cap, P/N exhaled upon, recoat with Sperian Anti-fog 961170. Solution, P/N 951015 (1 oz.), or P/N 961016 (16 oz.), or Anti-fog Wipe, P/N 981805.

  • Page 38: Exterior Surfaces Cleaning

    C AU T I O N User repair of the Sperian SCBA is limited to replacement of components listed on the NIOSH CBRN approval label and repair described in the table on page 38.
  • Page 39 (below freezing). d. Check the function of the exhalation • Sperian recommends that SCBAs used on a routine basis or SCBAs kept for emergency use valve by performing a positive pressure be stored at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
  • Page 40 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual hazardous area, depress the regulator shutoff button, and remove the facepiece and regulator as a unit. If it becomes necessary to remove the facepiece g. If the shutoff button is nonfunctional, turn when using the SCBA, move to a non-hazardous off the air supply at the cylinder valve.
  • Page 41 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual 8. First Stage Regulator b. Warm the cylinder valve to melt the ice and return the ratchet lock mechanism to During cold weather conditions, ice may form proper working order. on the exterior surfaces of the first stage regulator.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Plastic components can become brittle. d. Electrical equipment (e.g., radios, PASS The SCBA must pass an annual performance flow devices, and lights) tends to become more test, utilizing a properly calibrated Sperian difficult to use in cold temperatures, instrumentation PosiChek with Sperian-specific especially if there is ice.

  • Page 43: Cylinder Hydrostatic Test Schedule

    L. Cylinder Hydrostatic Test Schedule If you need assistance or additional information on Cylinders require hydrostatic testing to verify that any Sperian product, consult your local distributor or the cylinder can hold its rated pressure. Hydrostatic contact: testing is required by the Department of...

  • Page 44: Inspection Table

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual IX. INSPECTION TABLE IF ANY OF THE DEFECTS LISTED BELOW ARE FOUND, HAVE THE SCBA REPAIRED BEFORE USE. OMPONENT LOOK FOR 1. Nicks, scratches, or abrasions which could impair visibility. FACEPIECE LENS 2. Deep gouges or cracks which could reduce impact resistance.

  • Page 45: Repair Table

    2. Ensure that the o-ring seat is undamaged and free of debris. CGA-TO-VALVE O-RING 3. Lightly lubricate a new o-ring with Christolube and install on the o-ring. Each modification kit and accessory purchased from Sperian has installation instructions. ACCESSORIES Use these instructions for removing and replacing any accessory.

  • Page 46: Functional Testing Table

    WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual XI. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE OMPONENT INSTRU TIONS 1. Don and adjust the facepiece. 2. Block the AIR KLIC opening with the palm of your hand. FACEPIECE 3. Inhale gently. The facepiece should collapse slightly and hold for a few seconds without leaking.

  • Page 47: Cautions And Limitations

    “Fill With Compressed Air Only” and shall meet applicable DOT specifications. Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts on the configuration specified by Sperian. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY may result if instructions are not carefully followed.
  • Page 48 WARRIOR ™ Operation Manual NOTES...

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