BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 WARNINGS 1. INTRODUCTION Breathable Oxygen Apparatus Duration Personnel Training Servicing Spare Parts 2. APPARATUS DESCRIPTION General Approval/Conforming Standards Notified Bodies Harness Housing Breathing Loop Oxygen Delivery System Oxygen Cylinder Alarming System Facemask Optional Attachments 3.
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BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 7. PARTS LISTS Top Assembly PRO PP Facemask Assembly PRO Breathing Hose Center Section Lid Center Section Diaphragm Pneumatic Assembly Manifold Assembly Alarm Monitor 7.10 Oxygen Cylinder (flat seal outlet type) 7.11 Oxygen Cylinder (o-ring seal outlet type) 7.12...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 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 Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 1. INTRODUCTION additional oxygen to maintain positive pressure. 1.1 Breathable Oxygen Oxygen used to supply or charge the 1.3 Personnel Training breathing apparatus must be medical or aviation grade oxygen with moisture Personnel who use closed-circuit, self- content less than 50 mg/m at 207 bar.
BioPak factory service. Manufacturer info, Training & Technical Support Services, and Declaration of Conformity: 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 Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 2. APPARATUS DESCRIPTION • EN 60079-11:2023 Explosive Atmospheres-Equipment Protection 2.1 General by 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 Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 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 Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 alarm horn located on the monitor Pro PP Mask package. Condition Alarm Action 2.9 Optional Attachments System Ok Flashing Green • Hydration systems provide the System Fault Flashing wearer with a source of drinking Horn Sounding liquid without breaking the seal of the breathing loop to the external...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Contact Biomarine or your local It is acceptable to leave the oxygen distributor for additional details and supply cylinder in place until after washing of optional attachments. and disinfecting has been completed to prevent the ingress of contaminants 3.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 1. Clean the upper and lower housings, 4. If the frozen ice canisters are not ice canisters and coolant lids and all going to be utilized in the BioPak, connected components with a mild do not date and initial the soap and water mixture if necessary.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Assembly 8. Install the breathing hoses to the breathing chamber and secure with clamps making sure the flow direction arrows of the connector are facing up. 9. Install the storage plug into the facemask connector.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Low Pressure Leak Test more than 0.5 mbar (0.2” water column) in the 60-second period. 1. Remove the storage plug from the breathing hoses and install the leak If the oxygen cylinder is not closed the pressure reading will continue to rise test adapter from the service kit.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 3.11 Upper Housing 1. Replace the upper housing onto the 2. Verify that each carbon dioxide apparatus. scrubber canister has an o-ring installed. 2. If the carbon dioxide scrubbers have not been installed into the apparatus then leave the maintenance tag CO2 Cartridges Replaced field blank.
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BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Proper moisture pad installation. WARNING: Failure to install the moisture pad can lead to scrubber flooding that will result in elevated carbon dioxide levels in the breathing gas that may lead to injury or death. 5.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 4. Long Term Maintenance Low Pressure Leak Test Procedure 1. Perform the test as described in Section 3.9. In addition to normal turn around High Pressure Leak Test maintenance, the apparatus shall be visually inspected and pressure tested on 1.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Emergency Bypass Valve Maintenance Tag Validation Functional Test 1. Open the oxygen cylinder and depress the emergency bypass valve for 1-2 seconds. The sound of gas escaping into the breathing chamber shall be heard whenever the valve is depressed and shall cease whenever the valve is released.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 5. General Service Procedures System Lubrication Leaks discovered during high and low Scheduled Component pressure testing are often caused by Inspection damaged or improperly lubricated o-rings. Replace faulty o-rings and follow the Breathing Diaphragm: guides below for o-ring handling and lubrication.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 5.4. Alarm Battery Replacement Flow Restrictor Replacement Procedure Procedure The alarm system battery shall be 1. Remove the upper housing and vent replaced after 200-hours of use, after 6- the BioPak of all internal pressure. months or after the alarm system low battery alarm (RED, GREEN, BLUE...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Factory Service and Training 6. STORAGE GUIDELINES Factory service and personnel User and/or Follow the guidelines below for proper Benchman Training can be provided by storage of the apparatus. contacting the location listed below. •...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 7. PARTS LIST Top Assembly ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRO PP Facemask Assembly-See Section 7.2 B6-02-5002-18-0 Upper Housing Assembly B2-02-4000-39-0 Coolant Lid B6-02-5002-37-0 Ice Canister B2-02-7001-09-0 Breathing Hose-See Section 7.3 B6-02-5002-04-3 Center Section Lid Assembly-See Section 7.4 B6-02-5003-69-0...
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Top Assembly (continued) Item 22, Cylinder Fill Adapter, CGA-540 Male Item 24, Cylinder Fill Adapter, G ¾-A Male B6-02-5002-54-0 B6-02-5002-53-0 This connector will adapt a CGA-540 female This adapter will provide direct adaptation from a connection to the BioPak 240R cylinder. female G ¾-A connection (commonly found on European booster pumps) to the BioPak 240R cylinder.
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BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Top Assembly (continued)
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 PRO PP Facemask Assembly ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-02-5003-09-1 PRO Facemask, Small 1, 2 B6-02-5003-21-1 PRO Facemask, Small with Drink Tube 1, 2 B6-02-5003-09-0 PRO Facemask, Medium 1, 2 B6-02-5003-21-1 PRO Facemask, Medium with Drink Tube 1, 2...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Center Section Lid Assembly ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-02-5002-04-3 Center Section Lid Assembly-Complete B2-02-4000-39-0 Coolant Lid B6-02-5002-04-4 Center Section Lid B2-02-4000-72-1 Flow Baffle B3-01-3064-00-1 Flow Baffle Mounting Screws B2-02-3100-17-0 Slide Fastener B2-06-6000-06-0 Slide Top Washer...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Manifold Assembly ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-02-5002-00-1 Manifold Assembly-Complete B6-02-5002-21-1 Manifold Block w/ Pressure Switch & Fittings B6-02-5002-50-1 Flow Restrictor Assembly-Complete B4-03-5203-01-0 Swivel Elbow Fitting Note: Fittings, Item 5, are supplied on spare tube assemblies. Manifold assembly mounts to lower housing of BioPak using two each of #6 x 3/8”...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 Alarm Monitor ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-01-5000-05-0 Alarm Monitor-Complete B6-02-5002-51-0 Replacement Battery Door B1-14-2000-00-0 9VDC Battery B6-01-5000-20-0 Center Section Cable Note: Only the below listed battery types are suitable for use in the Monitoring System. Use of any other battery type will void intrinsic safety rating and certification.
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 7.13 Ice Canister Freeze Form ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-02-5002-40-0 Ice Canister Freeze Form-Complete B6-02-5002-58-0 Base Assembly B2-02-4001-46-0 Freeze Tube B2-02-1100-06-0 Top Plate...
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BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 7.14 Service Kit Assembly ITEM # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B6-02-5002-16-0 SK240R Service Kit, “WC-Complete B6-02-5002-16-3 SK240R Service Kit, mbar-Complete B6-02-5002-57-0 Replacement Case Assembly, “WC B6-02-5002-57-1 Replacement Case Assembly, mbar B6-02-5003-00-0 PRO PP/AV3500 Leak Check Adapter Fitting B6-02-5002-15-0 Flow Test Fixture...
8. 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: -5 C to 40 Air Pressure: 900 to 1200 hPa Relative Humidity: 0 to 100% Storage Conditions: Temperature: 4...
BioPak 240R Benchman Manual A47D257, Revision M June 2023 9. MAINTENANCE LOG SHEET BioPak Model: BioPak 240R BioPak Serial Number: Long Term Maintenance Date Comments, Benchman Signature...
Milano, Italy 90-133 Lodz, Poland IECEX ETL 23.0038XX UE/901/2023/1437 ITS-I23ATEX37474X 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...
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