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SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
DO NOT USE this SCBA until you completely read and understand this instruction
manual. You are required to inspect your SCBA prior to putting it into field service.
Please refer to the inspection procedures in this manual. DO NOT USE this SCBA un-
less you are properly trained and this SCBA has been properly maintained. Failure to
comply with this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
Copyright Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
©
April 2008 All Rights Reserved
P/N 968808 REV F 10/08
PANTHER
/COUGAR
™
30 MINUTE LP SERIES
30/45/60 MINUTE HP SERIES
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
AN ISO 9001
REGISTERED
/PUMA
™
COMPANY
™
Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410
Fax 714.850.0299
www.sperianprotection.com
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- Page 1 Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death. Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC 3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704 AN ISO 9001 Copyright Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410 © REGISTERED April 2008 All Rights Reserved Fax 714.850.0299...
- Page 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: No other oral warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind have been made by SPERIAN, its distributors, or the agents of either of them, that in any way alter the terms of this warranty. EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED, SPERIAN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, TO ANY PURCHASER OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING FROM THE SALE, USE, OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CATIONS INVOLVING EXPOSURE TO I. Storage ................... 26 HIGH HEAT OR DIRECT FLAME. Do not J. Overhaul Frequency .............. 26 use the Panther SCBA alone for any fire K. Additional Information ............27 fighting or hazardous materials opera- IX. INSPECTION TABLE ..............28 tions;... - Page 4 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual WARNING—Continued WARNING—Continued consent. The user must read, under- • Visual indications of material degra- stand, and follow the accessory in- dation may be identified by charring, stallation and operation instructions blistering, cracking, crazing, pitting, before using this SCBA in a hazard- chalking, rust, and significant color ous environment.
- Page 5 DOES NOT over-torque condition in which the SCBA would the cylinder valves when they rein- not provide the intended protection. stall them. SPERIAN SCBA air cylin- • Some individuals are sensitive to der valves must be tightened with a chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, latex,...
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Page 6: Parts List
DESCRIPTION 961366 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Whistle, 2216 psig 961372 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 2216 psig 961371 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Panther Bell, 2216 psig 961359 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Whistle, 3000 psig 961364 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 3000 psig 961363... -
Page 7: Description
961547 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 3000 The chest-mounted pressure gauge is optional psig, 10 foot for the Panther SCBA. It is included with the Cou- 961562 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 3000 psig, 20 foot gar and Puma SCBAs, but is optional for the Cou-... -
Page 8: First Stage Regulator
100 psig. The relief valve ac- lead to personal injury, illness, or death. tivates to protect the system when the regu- lated pressure exceeds 200 to 225 psig. The Panther-style first stage regulator is NOTE equipped with either a whistle, warbling whis- •... -
Page 9: Chest-Mounted Gauge
HUD module. It senses ambient light conditions and D. Chest-mounted Gauge adjusts the intensity of the green HUD LEDs to match (Optional for Panther SCBA, and Optional for Cougar these conditions. If the ambient light is bright, the LEDs SCBA if a HUD Is Installed) are in bright mode. -
Page 10: Facepiece
Kit) or SuperCharge fill hose (See Parts List, General Ac- cessories, on page 5.) provide a means for filling SCBA The Panther/Cougar SCBA will include a “hard” Twen- cylinders during a rescue. An attendant/rescue crew tyTwenty Plus facepiece. The Puma SCBA will include ®... -
Page 11: Unpackaging
Check the cylinder band latch each time; set the cylinder band or strap to match To comply with NIOSH, SPERIAN is required to the cylinder. Failure to comply with this retain the completed warranty registration card. Warning may lead to personal injury, ill- Always refer to the equipment serial number if a ness, or death. - Page 12 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual Over the Head Take up the Lean the slack with SCBA the harness cylinder adjustment against straps. See your legs, Figure 5. cylinder Fasten the valve waist belt resting on buckle. Pull the floor forward on the...
- Page 13 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual iii. Grasp the lower headstraps as shown in Place your chin in the chin cup, pull the Figure 7. Headnet over your head, and tighten by pulling evenly on the upper and lower straps. See Figure 9.
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Page 14: Leak Check-Twentytwenty Plus Facepiece
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual B. Leak Check—TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece To test the exhalation valve, take a deep breath and hold it. Cover the AIR KLIC again as shown WARNING in Figure 10 and exhale. Do not use this SCBA in a contaminated... - Page 15 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual NOTE WARNING • A CLICK will be heard when each AIR KLIC The audible alarm must sound and button is properly engaged. the HUD LEDs must flash in sequence • Do not press the release buttons when in- as the system is pressurized.
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Page 16: Universal Air Connection (Uac) Operation
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual F. Universal Air Connection (UAC) Operation WARNING─Continued The SPERIAN UAC is intended to be used with the P/N • The relief valve on the first stage reg- 968950 UAC Rapid Intervention Kit, purchased sepa- ulator is factory set. Tampering with rately. -
Page 17: Emergency Operation
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual Close the cylinder valve on the fill system and Push the regulator firmly into the facepiece. vent the air from the fill whip. Replace the dust Ensure that both AIR KLIC buttons are en- cover on the fill whip. -
Page 18: Cylinder Removal And Reinstallation
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual Prepare the SCBA for storage. I. Cylinder Removal and Reinstallation Removal Close the cylinder valve by rotating the shutoff handwheel clockwise. Relieve the hose pressure by opening the sec- ond stage regulator bypass valve (red knob) and listening for system depressurization. -
Page 19: Transportation
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual Tighten the tank band by flipping the J. Transportation cam-over buckle away from the user. Recommended methods of transportation include the Changing to a different diameter cylinder: following: Adjusting the tank band for a smaller di-... -
Page 20: Inspection
• Repainted or refinished cylinders must the cylinder valves when they rein- be hydrostatically tested before reuse. stall them. SPERIAN SCBA air cylin- • DO NOT over-torque the air cylinder der valves must be tightened with a valves. ALWAYS verify that the hydro-... -
Page 21: Filling Procedure
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual pected, remove the cylinder valve and inspect Composite and aluminum cylinders may be filled the interior of the cylinder. The cylinder valve only to the service pressure indicated on the cyl- overhaul cycle should be as follows. For steel, inder label. -
Page 22: Maintenance
• In the absence of a commercial sani- coating. Recoat with SPERIAN Anti-Fog So- tizing product, the hypochlorite solu- lution, P/N 951015 (1 oz.), or P/N 951016 (16 tion described in the steps below will oz.), or Anfi-fog Wipe, P/N 981806. -
Page 23: Second Stage Regulator Cleaning
After cleaning and disinfecting the hood, liberally CAUTION apply SPERIAN anti-fog solution, P/N 951015, • DO NOT clean the full facepiece hood 951016, or 981805, to the inside of the urethane with the regulator attached. -
Page 24: Exterior Surfaces Cleaning
H. Cold Weather Operation and Maintenance Reinstall the manual override button cover. Operation of the SPERIAN SCBA in cold weather, 32°F (0°C) or colder, requires the user to be aware of the po- C. Exterior Surfaces Cleaning tential problems caused by the combination of moisture and low temperatures. - Page 25 If the exhalation valve does not func- tion or it is difficult to exhale, remove the SPERIAN recommends a “change of season” inspec- facepiece. tion and increased attention to your preventive main- tenance during cold weather conditions. The following...
- Page 26 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual If the facepiece continues to leak, remove If the AIR KLIC buttons are frozen and the it from service. regulator cannot be removed, do not force the buttons. Move to a non-hazardous area, de- Have the facepiece inspected and/or re-...
- Page 27 If there is any ice on the HUD display, re- Coat the interior surface of the facepiece lens move the ice prior to returning the SCBA with SPERIAN Anti-fog Solution, P/N 951015 to service. or 951016, or Anti-fog Wipe, P/N 981806.
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Page 28: Storage
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual Accessories J. Overhaul Frequency Cold weather conditions may have adverse effects The SCBA must be cleaned, tested, and pass an an- on the performance of the SCBA accessories. nual performance flow test, utilizing a properly cali- brated Biosystems Posi-Chek with SPERIAN-specific Air line hoses can become stiff. -
Page 29: Additional Information
K. Additional Information If you need assistance or additional information on any SPERIAN product, consult your local distributor or contact: SPERIAN 3001 South Susan Street Santa Ana, CA 92704... -
Page 30: Inspection Table
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual IX. INSPECTION TABLE IF ANY OF THE DEFECTS LISTED BELOW ARE FOUND, HAVE THE SCBA REPAIRED BEFORE USE. COMPONENT LOOK FOR HARD FACEPIECE LENS Nicks, scratches, or abrasions which could impair visibility. Deep gouges or cracks which could reduce impact resistance. -
Page 31: Repair Table
Perform a leak check as described in OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS, or conduct a facepiece leak test on the Biosystems Posi-Chek with SPERIAN-specific software installed. NOSE CUP Replace the nose cup on the nozzle, aligning the slot on the nose cup with the tab on top of the nozzle. - Page 32 Ensure that the o-ring seat is undamaged and free of debris. Lightly lubricate a new o-ring with Christolube and install on the o-ring seat. ACCESSORIES Each modification kit and accessory purchased from SPERIAN has installation instructions. Use these instructions for removing and replacing any accessory. NOTE...
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Page 33: Functional Testing Table
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual XI. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS HARD FACEPIECE Don and adjust the facepiece. Block the AIR KLIC opening with the palm of your hand. Inhale gently. The facepiece should collapse slightly and hold for a few seconds without leaking. -
Page 34: Cautions And Limitations
0°F. When used with the hood- of the hood-style facepiece, anti-fog solution style facepiece, this respirator is approved for use (SPERIAN P/N 951015, 951016, or 981806) must be above 10°F. When used with a hard facepiece in applied to the inside of the lens. - Page 35 Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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