Dräger PAS X-plore US Instructions For Use

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PAS X-plore US
Supplied airline respirator
1 Safety-related information
● Before using this product, carefully read the 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 of this document.
● Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
● Only fully trained and competent users are permitted to use this
product.
● Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
● Only trained and competent authorized personnel are permitted to
inspect, repair and service the product. Dräger recommends a Dräger
service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are
carried out by Dräger. The warranty may be void if repair, modification
or alteration is made to the product by any individual or entity other
than Dräger or its authorized representatives.
● Properly trained authorized service personnel must inspect and
service this product as detailed in the Maintenance section of this
document.
● Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper
functioning of the product may be impaired.
● Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not modify the
product.
● Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
● Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory
protection program must be implemented meeting all the local
government requirements. In the United States employers must
comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical
evaluation, training, and fit testing.
These instructions for use can be downloaded in electronic form in
other languages in the Technical Documentation database
(www.draeger.com/ifu).
2 Conventions in this document
2.1 Definitions of alert icons
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that
requires a greater awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of
each icon is as follows:
WARNING
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in physical injury or damage to the product or
environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
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Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
2.2 Trademarks
Trademark Trademark owner
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PAS Dräger
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X-plore Dräger
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FPS Dräger
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Panorama Nova Dräger
The following webpage lists the countries in which Dräger's trademarks are
registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
3 Description
3.1 Product overview
The Dräger PAS X-plore (see Fig 1) is a belt mounted manifold that is used
to connect an external breathing air supply (supplied airline respirator –
SAR) to a lung demand regulator and mask combination. The manifold has
an input connector (see Fig 1, item 3) to connect the airline and has an
output at a female quick coupling (see Fig 1, item 1) to connect the lung
demand regulator and mask.
The warning whistle (see Fig 1, item 2) is a low input pressure warning
device. The whistle sounds during use to alert the wearer if the breathing
air supply falls below the pressure required to provide adequate breathing
air.
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an option available for this product
to allow electronic asset management and tracking using a radio-
frequency reader. When fitted, the passive RFID tag is positioned inside
the manifold casing.
3.1.1 Lung demand regulator and mask
The PAS X-plore is used with a Dräger Plus lung demand regulator (see
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Fig 2) and a compatible Dräger FPS 7000 or Panorama Nova
Panorama Nova mask is shown in Fig 1).
The lung demand regulator connects to the mask and controls the
breathing air supplied into the mask using positive-pressure operation. The
bypass valve button (see Fig 2, item 1) can be used to deliver an additional
airflow into the face mask when required by the wearer during use. The
reset button (see Fig 2, item 2) can be used to switch off the air flow
through the regulator when required. See the Instructions for Use supplied
with the mask and lung demand regulator for further information.
3.1.2 Breathing air supply
The breathing air supply (airline supply) is an external source of breathing
air from an air cylinder or compressor arrangement capable of supplying
the specified air quality, pressure and flow rates (see Section 4.1 for
details).
3.2 Intended use
The PAS X-plore is intended for use with approved Dräger compressed
airline breathing equipment to provide respiratory protection against the
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effects of harmful substances. The equipment is intended to be used only
for airline applications.
The compressed airline breathing equipment 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.
There is no restriction for use in areas containing flammable dust.
3.3 Limitations on use
This product is not suitable for use in IDLH (immediately dangerous to life
and health) atmospheres, and is not approved for use in CBRN (chemical,
biological, radiological and nuclear) applications.
3.4 Approvals
The Dräger PAS X-plore airline respiratory protection equipment conforms
to the 19C requirements of NIOSH. The product is approved for use as a
supplied airline respirator (SAR) system, and must only be used in the
Dräger configurations approved by NIOSH.
For further information, see Notes on Approval (part number 9300774).
3.5 Marking and symbols
The product type is indicated on the label on the manifold casing, and the
product serial number is marked on the body of the manifold.
Marking on the air supply hose indicates that the hose is heat resistant (H)
and/or antistatic (S).
4 Use
4.1 Breathing air supply
WARNING
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The quality of the air supply shall meet the requirements for
breathing air according to CGA G-7.1, Grade D or higher quality.
Do not use oxygen or oxygen-enriched air. The moisture content
of breathing air should be controlled within the specified limits in
the standard to avoid freezing the equipment.
Carry out a risk assessment of the workplace to ensure that it is
not possible to connect to any air supply other than breathable air
(e.g. Nitrox).
Adequate protection may not be provided by the equipment in
certain highly toxic atmospheres.
The user must ensure that the capacity of the air supply system is
sufficient for every user connected to it. The user must also ensure
that they can retreat safely if the supply from the airline fails.
Ensure that the air supply meets the air quality requirements, and complies
with the following pressure and flow requirements:
Input pressure The minimum input pressure depends on the hose
length and number of couplings in line. Insufficient
pressure supply is indicated by the warning whistle
(see Fig 1, item 2). Do not exceed an input pressure
of 125 psi.
Input flow At least 400 liters per minute
4.1.1 Compressed air supply hose
● Ensure that the airline coupling is compatible with the product input
coupling. The coupling shown in the illustrations is the CEJN/Rectus
type coupling. Other couplings (e.g. Hansen and Schrader) are
available from Dräger.
● Airline hose requirements: 5 feet to 300 feet of Dräger approved hose.
The airline hose must not be made up of more than 12 individual
hoses.
● The maximum working pressure of the Dräger compressed air supply
hose is 250 psi.
● Ensure that supply hoses with a total length greater than 150 feet have
an appropriate earth connection.
4.1.2 Compressed air supply hose pressure drop
CAUTION
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The use of extension hoses leads to a pressure drop between the
breathing air supply and the distributor.
► To compensate for the pressure drop caused, increase the
pressure of the breathing air supply (e.g. ring line, compressor,
etc.) accordingly.
If the warning whistle sounds, it might be that there is a pressure
drop due to the individual frame requirements of the breathing air
supply. In this case, the pressure must be increased until the
warning whistle does not sound anymore.
Observe the maximum allowed pressure of 125 psi.
4.2 Preparation for use
The manifold can be worn on the left or right side. To swap sides, loosen
the belt, remove the backplate if fitted and rotate the manifold (see Fig 3).
When reassembling, ensure that the lip of the whistle cover sits under the
rib in the manifold bracket (see Fig 4). Ensure that the position of the
manifold on the waist allows full head movement without pulling the hose,
and that the hose will not present a snag hazard.
1. Carry out a visual inspection (see Section 6.2).
2. Put on the belt and adjust as necessary. Ensure that the PAS X-plore
is fitted tightly against the body.
3. Positive-pressure systems: press the reset button (see Fig 2, Item 2)
to switch off the regulator.
4. Connect the lung demand regulator hose to the manifold (see Fig 5).
5. Connect the airline supply to the manifold input coupling (see Fig 6).
The whistle will sound briefly as the pressure increases.
6. Ensure that the pneumatic hoses are not kinked or compressed by
clothing or equipment.
7. Check for audible leaks. If there is any leak, investigate and repair the
leak before use (see Section 5).
8. Connect the lung demand regulator to the mask (see Fig 7).
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