Adjust “Wing” ..................10 Open the SmartDock ................11 Insert Cylinder into SmartDock ............11 Adjust Head Height ................12 Final “Wing” Adjustment..............12 Installing the SmartDock into the Seat ............13 Normal Usage Adjustment ................14 Use ........................15 Maintenance ..................... 16...
The first item is the responsibility of the firefighter, and the second is the responsibility of the bracket provider. The unique feature of the SmartDock hands-free SCBA holder is that it removes the need for the firefighter to perform any extra latching, buckling or strapping action when placing the bottle in the bracket.
SmartDock to hold the bottle. The SmartDock must be kept clean. Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free. To clean the SmartDock, use only warm water and mild detergent.
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(if additional information is needed, see chart on pg. 9). If they do not match, the pack may not be retained during a crash. Failure to install, maintain and use SmartDock in accordance with the instructions in this Installation /User’s Guide and those provided by the Vehicle Manufacturer can result in serious injury or death.
• 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch hex sockets and hex keys (Allen wrench) • 9/16 inch socket • 1/2 inch socket • T45 Torx Plus socket or key • Torque wrench capable of reading from 8 to 30 ft*lbs (100 to 360 in*lbs) SmartDock Parts Height Adjustment Knob Vertical...
Initial set-up and adjustments should be performed with the SmartDock removed from the SCBA seat, as access to some adjustments will be difficult or impossible. Remove the SmartDock from the seat by removing the mounting nut and bolt from the backside of the seat. Mounting Bolt &...
Scott, Draeger, Survivair and Sperian SCBA valves. If this is the valve used in the seat where the SmartDock system is to be installed, refer to step 3 to verify that the cylinder fits properly. If a different SCBA...
SmartDock Installation | User’s Guide ® PAGE Valve Retainer Identification Mark Square Triangle Circle Unmarked U-Tab MSA Tall Interspiro Scott MSA G1 Draeger Survivair Sperian MSA Short Step 2. Install the Valve Retaining Tab a. Using the table above, identify the SCBA brand and the corresponding valve retainer tab that you use.
Step 3. Raise SmartDock Head Height Before installing the cylinder into the SmartDock Adjustment for the first time, verify that the SmartDock head is Knob at least as high or slightly higher than the length of the SCBA cylinder as measured from the bottom of the valve to the rounded end of the cylinder.
Verify that the strap is tightly secured around the SCBA cylinder. Pull SmartDock claw assembly uses high spring force to open and close. Use caution and avoid potential pinch points when operating claw assembly manually. Step 6. Insert Cylinder into...
SCBA air cylinder and the bottom of the SmartDock head is eliminated. The top of the SCBA air cylinder should be just touching the bottom of the SmartDock head.
Into the Seat The SmartDock ships with pre-installed mounting bolts and spacers for seat installation. The SmartDock uses the existing SCBA holder mounting brackets that are supplied with SCBA compatible seats. 1. Place the SmartDock in the seat and check the position of the pre-installed mounting bolts and spacers.
SCBA air cylinder length that can affect the fit of individual SCBA air cylinders and the SmartDock. • If the head is too high, the SCBA air cylinder will seem loose in the SmartDock, as the head will not be touching the top of the SCBA air cylinder. If severely...
7. Do not unbuckle seat belt until the vehicle has come to a stop, the parking brake is engaged and the officer indicates it is safe to exit the cab. 8. Exit the seat by bending forward to release the SmartDock and then tighten the pack harness straps.
® Maintenance The SmartDock needs to be kept clean. Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free. Check the claws periodically to make sure they freely open and snap shut. To clean the SmartDock, use only warm water and mild detergent. Never lubricate.
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