BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J WARNINGS Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed oxygen, closed-circuit breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by untrained users.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J DISCLAIMER Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in: death, injury or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims. This manual presents the minimum requirements for BioPak utilization.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 Personnel Training Personnel who use closed-circuit, self- 1.1 Breathable Oxygen contained, positive-pressure, compressed Oxygen used to supply or charge the oxygen breathing apparatus must be fully breathing apparatus must be medical or trained in accordance with these aviation grade oxygen with moisture instructions and national regulations.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual concerning spare part identification, accessory identification and BioPak factory service. Training & Technical Support Services: Biomarine Inc. A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CSE Corporation 1001 Corporate Lane, Suite 240 Export, PA 15632 United States of America Tel: +1 412.856.9200 Fax: +1 412.856.9203...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 2. APPARATUS DESCRIPTION • EN 60079-11:2023 Explosive Atmospheres-Equipment Protection by 2.1 General Intrinsic Safety “I” • BioPak 240R is a closed-circuit, positive- EN 60079-26:2021 Explosive pressure, self-contained breathing Atmospheres. Equipment with apparatus (CCBA) for use in long-duration Equipment Protection Level (EPL) Ga missions into atmospheres that are •...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J Pressure demand additions occur whenever the wearer consumes more 2.2 Harness oxygen than is supplied by the constant The flame-retardant BioPak harness is add. padded to increase wearer comfort and is Constant add oxygen additions are manufactured from Kevlar™...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 2.7 Alarming System The alarming system consists of a pneumatic pressure gauge and an electronic monitor to provide the wearer with independent and redundant system status indications. The pressure gauge is mounted on the harness and retained by a snap strap.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 2.8 Facemask The BioPak 240R is approved for use with the PRO PP full facemask, which conforms to EN136, Class 3. All facemasks are provided with a five- point, fully adjustable head harnesses. To prevent fogging during use, the internal surface of the facemask lens is covered with a permanent anti-fog film that will not...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 3. PREPARATION FOR USE 3.3 BioPak Positioning Prior to donning the apparatus the wearer shall conduct the following procedures to ready the apparatus for use. 3.1 Maintenance Tag Inspection Prop the BioPak to a level position as depicted above.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J expire 3 years from the date of manufacture. Proper moisture pad installation. WARNING: Failure to install the moisture pad can lead to scrubber Verify that each scrubber housing contains flooding that will result in elevated an o-ring seal as depicted above.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J Recommended Safe Duration with 5. Connect and adjust the harness chest Respect to Ambient Temperatures strap. The apparatus should be utilized with the coolant canisters installed for high ambient temperatures. Recommended apparatus duration of use with the coolant canisters installed: Ambient...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 2. Hold the head-harness lower straps, achieve full apparatus duration. The place chin in chin-cup and pull straps TRIM monitor shall initially flash RED, over back of head, brushing hair away GREEN, BLUE with the horn from faceseal.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 5. PRACTICAL USE 5.1 Breathing the Apparatus There is no need to accelerate or deepen normal breathing rates. The apparatus will automatically adjust oxygen additions to match the needs of the user. 5.2 Speaking The facemask is provided with a speaking diaphragm that will transmit sound from...
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 3. Install fully frozen replacement coolant Gauge Line Severing canisters into the breathing chamber lid. 4. Replace the coolant lids to the breathing chamber lid. 5.5 Emergency Bypass Should the gauge line feeding the pressure gauge become severed the The emergency bypass is for emergency apparatus will begin to leak oxygen.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 6. DOFFING THE APPARATUS If wearing a gas-tight chemical suit, DO NOT remove until decontamination 6.1 Doffing Instructions procedures are complete. 1. Retire to a known safe location. To prevent the growth of germs, bacteria and mold, conduct turn around 2.
BioPak 240R User Instruction Manual A47D256, Revision J 7. APPARATUS SPECIFICTIONS Respirator Type: Self-Contained, Closed-Circuit, Pressure-Demand Respirator Duration: Certified as entry and escape, 4-hour duration Size: 584 x 439 x 178 mm Weight (Fully Charged): 15.4 kg Maximum Operational Conditions Temperature: -20 C to 40 Relative Humidity: 0 to 100%...
IECEX ETL 23.0038XX UE/901/2023/1437 USA-18-11-100-001 UE/687/2021/1437 Signature: _____________________________________ Scott A. Shearer Chairman and CEO CSE Corporation 1001 Corporate Lane Export, PA 15632 BIOMARINE, INC. | 1001 Corporate Lane, Suite 240 | Export, PA 15632 Office: 412-856-9200 | Fax: 412-856-9203 | www.biomarineinc.com...
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