Dräger PAS Micro CFH Instructions For Use

PAS ® Micro CFH
Self-contained breathing apparatus
1 Safety-related information
PAS Self-contained breathing apparatus ® Micro CFH
– Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use
and those of the associated products.
– Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully understand
and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the
purposes specified in the intended use section (see section 3.4).
– Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
– Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
– Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
– Only specialist, trained personnel are permitted to check, repair and
maintain the product as described in these instructions for use and
the technical manual. Further maintenance work that is not detailed in
these instructions for use or in the technical manual must only be
carried out by Dräger or personnel qualified by Dräger. Dräger
recommend a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities.
– Only use genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories when
performing maintenance work, or the proper functioning of the
product may be impaired.
– Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
– Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
– The air supply shall meet the requirements for breathing air according
to EN 12021.
2 Conventions in this document
2.1 Definitions of alert messages
The following alert messages are used in this document to alert the user
to potential hazards. The definitions of the alert messages are as follows.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the
product or the environment.
2.2 Typographical conventions
► A triangle is used in alert messages to indicate possible ways of
avoiding the hazard.
An information symbol is used for notes and additional useful
information.
2.3 Trademarks
Trademark Trademark owner
PAS Dräger
The following website lists the countries in which the Dräger trademarks
are registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
The trademarks listed are only registered in certain countries and not
necessarily in the country in which this document is published.
3 Description
3.1 Product overview
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Fig. 1 PAS Micro CFH
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1 Hood
2 Shoulder harness
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3 Cylinder strap
4 Backplate
5 Storage pouch
6 Pressure reducer
7 Whistle
8 Waist belt
The Dräger PAS Micro CFH is a self-contained breathing apparatus
which provides respiratory protection for short-duration light work and/or
escape operations in contaminated environments. The equipment
provides a single use of approximately 17 minutes (11 minutes until the
whistle sounds to warn of low cylinder pressure). After use, only service
personnel or Dräger can prepare the product for the next use.
The features of the equipment are as follows.
– The carrying system comprises the shoulder harness, waist belt, and
cylinder strap fitted on to the backplate.
– The pressure reducer connects directly on to the air cylinder, and
reduces the cylinder pressure to the required pressure.
– The whistle on the pressure reducer sounds to warn the wearer that
the cylinder pressure is low.
– The air cylinder and hood are described in section 3.2 and
section 3.3.
3.2 Air cylinder
Breathing air is supplied from a composite air cylinder with a working
pressure rating of 300 bar. The cylinder valve (Fig. 2) has a pressure
indicator which is used to ensure that the cylinder is full before starting
the operation. Red and green sectors on the face of the pressure
indicator show the fill level of the cylinder.
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Fig. 2 Cylinder valve
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1 Pressure indicator
2 Hand wheel
3 Whistle
3.3 Hood
A constant flow of air is delivered to the user at a hood (Fig. 3) which fits
all head sizes. The internal nose cup directs the breathing air to the
wearer. The nose cup fits over the nose and mouth, and the head strap
helps to hold it in place. The rubber neck seal minimizes air leakage
during use.
The connecting hose has a quick coupling for rapid connection and
disconnection when required.
The hood is stored ready for use in a disposable transparent plastic
storage pouch. The plastic storage pouch is made from a blend of
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE) which is
currently not recyclable.
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Fig. 3 Hood
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1 Nose cup
2 Quick coupling (male element)
3 Neck seal
4 Head strap
3.4 Intended use
When the product is used with an approved air cylinder and hood it
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escaping from, contaminated or oxygen-deficient conditions. The product
is intended to be used for short duration light work and/or escape
applications. Once activated, the product is intended for a single
uninterrupted use. After any use, the product should not be reused until it
has been prepared by trained service personnel or Dräger.
The air cylinder, hood, and other accessories used with this product must
be certified Dräger components, assembled in an approved
configuration. Otherwise the operation of the device may be impaired.
Contact Dräger for further information.
3.5 Limitations on use
This product is not approved for use in CBRN applications.
This product must not be used in any firefighting applications.
3.6 Approvals
The European standards, guidelines, and directives according to which
this product is approved are specified in the declaration of conformity
(see the declaration of conformity or www.draeger.com/product-
certificates).
3.7 Product marking and symbols
3.7.1 Product labelling
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4.1 Preparation for use (ready position)
The full operational time is only available if the pointer of the pressure
indicator is in the green sector.
► Do not start any operational use if the pointer is not in the green
1. Carry out a visual inspection (see section 6.4.1).
2. Ensure that the cylinder is fitted, and that the pointer of the pressure
3. Fully loosen the shoulder straps and waist belt.
4. Put on the breathing apparatus.
5. Ensure that the shoulder pads are not twisted.
6. Take the weight of the system on the shoulders by pulling the
7. Close the waist belt buckle.
8. Tighten the waist belt until it is secure and comfortable.
9. Pull the shoulder straps until the breathing apparatus is secure and
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4.2 During use
The wearer should be in a safe area before the whistle sounds.
► Evacuate to a safe area immediately if the whistle sounds during an
Instructions for use
Do not remove or alter any product label or marking.
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PAS Micro CFH
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3708010
CYLINDER
300 bar nominal Serial
17 minutes duration No.
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Product label
No. Description
1 Label part number
2 Manufacturer
3 Product name
4 UKCA marking and identification number of approval body
5 CE marking and identification number of notified body
6 Regulation to which the product is designed
7 Product part number
8 Year of manufacture
9 Serial number
10 Nominal cylinder pressure and approximate working duration
Use
WARNING
sector of the pressure indicator.
indicator is in the green sector.
shoulder straps. Do not fully tighten at this stage.
comfortable on the hips. Do not over tighten.
Ready position
WARNING
operation.
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