Dräger PSS 3000 Series

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3000 Series
Self contained breathing apparatus
Instructions for Use
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1 For your safety
1.1 General safety statements
● Beforeusingthisproduct,carefullyreadtheInstructionsforUse.
● Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and strictly
observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specied 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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.
● Properlytrained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.
● Allapprovedrespiratoryequipmentshallbeselected,tted,used,andmaintainedin
accordancewithMSHA(MineSafetyandHealthAdministration),OSHA(Occupational
SafetyandHealthAdministration),andotherapplicableregulations.
● Donotuseanyformofchemicalmarkingorpaintontheequipment.
● TheairsupplyshallmeettherequirementsforbreathingairaccordingtoCGAG–7.1,
GradeDorhigherquality.
1.2 Denitionsofalerticons
Alerticonsareusedinthisdocumenttoprovideandhighlighttextthatrequiresagreater
awarenessbytheuser.Adenitionofthemeaningofeachiconisasfollows:
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 Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
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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.
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 Indicatesadditionalinformationonhowtousetheproduct.
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3 Use
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 Only trained and competent personnel should prepare and use breathing
apparatus.Ensurethatanyaccessories,ancillaryequipmentandotherprotective
clothing items do not interfere with the apparatus and do not create a safety
hazard.
 The effective working durationof the apparatusis dependent onthe initial air
supplyavailable andthe breathingrate of the wearer.Fill air cylinders to their
fullratedpressurepriortouse,anddonotcommenceanyoperation(including
supplied-air respirator (SAR) operations) using a cylinder that is less than 90
percentfull.
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 Donotapplyexcessiveforceorusetoolstoopenorcloseacylindervalve,and
donotdroporthrowdownthebreathingapparatus.
Refer to the following additional information before preparing or using the breathing
apparatus:
● Thespecialinstructions(seeSection9).
● TheNIOSHApprovalLabel3359026forapprovedcongurations.
3.1 Preparation for use
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NOTICE
 The face of the pressure gauge may be tted with a thin exible protective
covering.Removethiscoveringbeforerstuse.
1. Carryoutavisualinspectionofthebreathingapparatus(seeSection3.5.1).
2. Fittheaircylinder(seeSection3.5.2).
3. Pressthemalecouplingofthelungdemandregulatorhoseintothefemalecouplingof
themedium-pressurehoseuntilanaudibleclickisheard(donotconnecttheregulator
tothefacemaskatthisstage).
4. Pressthe resetbutton (Fig 2,Item 1) toswitch offthepositive pressure. Pressand
rotatethe bypassbutton (Fig2, Item 3)to alignthe red spotsand thenrelease the
buttontoswitchoffthebypass.
5. Carryoutafullfunctionaltestoftheapparatus(seeSection3.5.3).
6. Alignandpushthelungdemandregulatorintofacemaskportuntilitlatchesinposition,
andchecktheattachmentbygentlyattemptingtopullthecouplingapart.
3.2 Putting on the breathing apparatus
1. Fullyloosentheshoulderstrapsandwaistbeltandputonthebreathingapparatus.
2. Checkthattheshoulderpadsarenottwistedandtaketheweightofthesystemonthe
shouldersbypullingtheshoulderstraps.Donotfullytightenatthisstage.
3. Closethewaistbeltbuckleandpulltheendsofthewaistbeltuntilittssecurelyand
comfortably(Fig3).Tuckthebeltendsbehindthewaistpadorbelt.
4. Pulltheshoulderstrapsuntilthebreathingapparatusrestssecurelyandcomfortablyon
thehips.Donotovertighten.Tuckthebeltendsbehindthewaistpadorbelt.
5. Fullyloosentheheadstrapsofthefacemaskandplacetheneckstrapovertheback
oftheneck.
6. Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
7. Openthecylindervalve(counterclockwise)slowly,butfully,topressurizethesystem.
8. Putonthefacemaskandcheckfortightt(seetheInstructionsforUsesuppliedwith
thefacemask).
3.3 During use
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 Fullyopenthecylindervalveandensureitremainsopenduringuse.
 Usersshould be inasafe area beforetheend-of-service time (EOST)whistle
warning commences. Evacuate to a safe area immediately if the warning
commencesduringanoperation.
 Usingthebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)willuseairfromthecylinderandrapidly
reducetheworkingdurationoftheapparatus.
● Regularlychecktheremainingcylinderpressureonthegauge.
● Ifadditionalairisrequired,brieypressandreleasethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)to
deliverasinglejetofairintothefacemask.
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 The emergency air ow procedures below may greatly reduce the operating
durationoftheairsupply.Whenactivatedtheusermustimmediatelyevacuate
to a safe area.The reason for usingthe procedure must be investigated and
repairedbeforereusingtheapparatus.
● Additionalairowrequired(emergencyprocedureonlyusedintheunlikelyconditionof
loworblockedairow)–Pressandrotatethebypassbutton(Fig2,Item3)todelivera
sustainedairsupply(85to130liters/minute)intothefacemask.
● Excessiveorlossofairow(emergencyprocedureonlyusedintheunlikelycondition
ofhighorlossofairow)–Closethecylindervalvethenimmediatelybegintoslowly
reopenthevalve.Usethecylindervalveasaregulatingvalvetosettheairowtomeet
theuserrequirement.This procedure canbeused with screw-typeandratchet-type
cylindervalves.
3.4 After use
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 Donotremovethebreathingapparatusuntilinasafebreathingenvironment.
1. Loosen the face mask straps. As the seal between the face mask and the face is
broken,presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.Fully
removethefacemaskandextendallofthestrapsoftheheadharness.
2. Closethecylindervalve.
3. Pressthefrontbutton(Fig2,Item2)toventsystem andthenpresstheresetbutton
(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
4. Releasethewaistbeltbuckle.
5. Lifttheshoulderstrapbucklestoloosenthestraps.
6. Removethebreathingapparatusandfacemask.
7. Carryouttheafterusetasksinthemaintenancetable(seeSection5.1).
8. Removetheaircylinderifrequired(seeSection3.5.2).
9. Passthe breathing apparatustothe service departmentwithdetails of anyfaultsor
damagethatoccurredduringuse.
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3.5 Common user tasks
3.5.1 Visual inspection
Avisualinspectionmustcheckthefullbreathingapparatusincludingallcomponentparts
and accessories. Check that the equipment is cleanand undamaged,paying particular
attentiontopneumaticcomponents,hosesandconnectors.Typicalsignsofdamagethat
may affect the operation of the breathing apparatus include impact, abrasion, cutting,
corrosion and discoloration. Report damage to service personnel and do not use the
apparatusuntilfaultsarerectied.
3.5.2 Aircylinderttingandremoving
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 High-pressureairreleasemaycauseinjurytotheuserorotherpersonnelnear
thebreathingapparatus.Closethecylindervalveandfullyventthesystembefore
attemptingtodisconnectanaircylinder.
 Impact damage to the cylinder valve or rst-stage regulator connector may
prevent valve connection or cause an air leak. Handle the air cylinder and
breathingapparatuswithcare.
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 The following instructions are for a CGA-type threaded cylinder coupling. For
othercylinderconnectortypes,refertotheInstructionsforUsesuppliedwiththe
connector.
Fitting the cylinder
1. Checkthethreadsofthecylindervalveportandtherst-stageregulator.Ensurethat
theO-ringseal(Fig4,Item1)intheregulatoriscleanandundamaged.
2. Lay the apparatus horizontal, with the regulator uppermost, and fully extend the
cylinderstrap.
3. Insertthecylinderthroughtheloopofthestrap,andalignthevalvewiththeregulator.
4. Liftthecylinderandspaceframeintotheverticalposition(supportedontheendofthe
cylinderoppositethevalve).
5. Tightenthehandwheeloftheregulator,usingonlythethumbandindexnger,untila
denitemetal-to-metalcontactisfelt.Donotusetoolsorovertighten.
6. Placetheunitbackintothehorizontalposition.
7. Takeuptheslackinthecylinderstrap(Fig5).
8. Pullthestrapoverthecylindertooperatethecamlock(Fig6).
9. Securethestrapendusingthecylinderstrapretainer(Fig7).Releasethecamlockto
adjustthepositionofthecylinderstrapretainerifnecessary.
Removingthecylinder
1. Close the cylinder valve and press the front button (Fig 2, Item 2) to fully vent the
system.
2. Laytheapparatushorizontal,withthecylinderuppermost.
3. Liftthecylinderstrapretainer.
4. Liftthestrapagainstthecamlocktoreleasethebuckletension,andthenloosenthe
strap.
5. Disconnectthecylindervalvefromtherst-stageregulator.
6. Liftthecylinderawayfromtheregulatorandremovethecylinder.
3.5.3 Functional testing
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 Failureofthebreathingapparatusto meet anyofthestandardsorparameters
described in the functional tests indicates a system fault. Report the fault to
trainedservicepersonnelorcontactDräger.Donotusethebreathingapparatus
untilthefaultconditionisrectied.
Assemblethebreathingapparatusasdescribedinthepreparationforuse(seeSection3.1)
beforecommencinganyfunctionaltesting.
Leak test and whistle warning test
1. Pressthe resetbutton (Fig 2,Item 1) toswitch offthepositive pressure. Pressand
rotatethe bypassbutton (Fig2, Item 3)to alignthe red spotsand thenrelease the
buttontoswitchoffthebypass.
2. Open the cylinder valve (counterclockwise) slowly, but fully, to pressurize system.
Duringpressurizationamomentarysoundingofthewhistlewilloccur.
3. Fullyclosethecylindervalve.
4. Afteroneminute,checkthecontentsgaugeandthenreopenthecylindervalve.The
gaugemustnotshow an increaseinpressureofmore than 200psi.Ifthepressure
increaseismorethan200psi,investigateandrepairthefault(seeSection4),andthen
repeattheleaktest.
5. Fullyclosethecylindervalve.
6. Covertheoutletportofthelungdemandregulatorwiththepalmofthehandandpress
thefrontbutton(Fig2,Item2)toswitchonthepositivepressure.
7. Carefullyliftthepalmofthehandtoslowlyventthesystemuntilthewhistleactivates,
andobservethepressuredisplayedonthegauge.
8. Thewhistlemustbegintosoundintherange:
 2216psicylinder:600psito510psi
 4500psicylinder:1215psito1035psi
9. Continuetoventthesystemuntilfullyexhausted.
10.Presstheresetbutton(Fig2,Item1)toswitchoffthepositivepressure.
2 Description
2.1 Productoverview
The Dräger PSS
®
 3000 Series is a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that
providesthe wearerwith respiratoryprotection using anopen-circuit, pressure-demand,
compressed-airsystem.Theapparatuscanbeusedasaself-containedsystem,orwithan
independentairsupplyforsupplied-airrespirator(SAR)operations.Theseriesiscompatible
withawiderangeofcompressed-aircylinders,facemasksandlungdemandregulators
(e.g.FPS 7000and Panorama Novaface masks,Dräger lung demandregulators, and
aluminumorcompositecylinders).
2.2 Feature description
Thecarryingsystem uses alightweightpolymer-compositespaceframe (Fig 1,Item3).
Theshoulderstrapsandwaistbeltarefullyadjustableandusewebbingharnessstrapsand
mouldedpaddingontheshoulderpadsandwaistpad.
The apparatus uses the Dräger high-performance rst-stage regulator (6) that reduces
cylinder pressure and supplies breathing air through a medium-pressure hose (5) and
coupling(1)toanattachedlungdemandregulator.Theapparatusisttedwithamechanical
pressuregauge(4)thatincorporatesanend-of-servicetime(EOST)whistlethatsoundsto
warnthewearerthatthereislowcylinderpressure(seeSection8fortheEOSTactivation
pressures).Adual-pressurehose(7)suppliesairtothewhistle when it isactivated,and
hasaninternalcapillarytubethatsupplieshigh-pressureairfromthecylindertothegauge.
Theairhosesandtherst-stageregulatorareintegratedintothespaceframetoprevent
snagging and enhance component protection. The hose clips (2) hold the air hoses in
positionontheshoulderstraps.
Breathing apparatus serial number
Thebreathingapparatusserialnumberisontherst-stageregulator.
Compressed-air cylinders, lung demand regulators and face masks
TheDrägerPSS3000Seriesiscompatiblewithasinglealuminumorcompositematerial
cylinderof30to60minutecapacity,andisavailablein2216psior4500psiversions.Full
descriptionsanduserinstructionsarecontainedinseparateinstructionssuppliedwiththe
cylinder,facemaskorlungdemandregulator.
2.3 Intended use
The PSS 3000 Series breathing apparatus, when tted with a cylinder, lung demand
regulatorandfacemask,isintendedforuseinapplicationswhereahighlevelofrespiratory
protection is required. The assembled breathing apparatus provides the wearer with
respiratoryprotectionforworkingincontaminatedoroxygen-decientconditions.
The cylinder, lung demand regulator, face mask and other accessories used with this
productmustbe certied Drägercomponents,assembled in anapprovedconguration,
otherwise the operation of the device may be impaired. Contact Dräger for further
information.
2.3.1 Limitation
Thisproductisnotapprovedtoprovideprotectionfrommilitarygradechemical,biological,
radiological,andnuclearhazards(CBRN).Donotattempttousetheproductforrespiratory
protectioninCBRNenvironments.
2.4 Approvals
TheDrägerPSS3000SeriesiscertiedbyNIOSH.Theapparatusmustonlybeusedin
conjunctionwithcompressed-aircylindersapprovedbyNIOSH.
2.5 Explanation of marking and symbols
Refertotherelevantauthorityforexplanationofapprovalbodysymbolsandmarkingonthe
equipment.Examplesofothermarkingoncomponentpartsofthebreathingapparatusare:
 BRAC-1359  – Drägerserialnumber
 08/09   – Monthandyearofmanufacture
 3356812orR21034 – Drägerpartnumber
 SF   – Standardforcecoupling
 LF   – Lowforcecoupling

Dräger PSS 3000 Series Specifications

General

Type	Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Weight	Dependent on configuration and cylinder size
Air Supply	Compressed air
Working Pressure	200 bar / 300 bar (dependent on cylinder)
Approval	EN 137:2006
Breathing Gas	Compressed air
Communication	Optional communication system
Duration	Dependent on cylinder size and breathing rate

Summary

Safety and General Information

General Safety Statements

General safety statements and precautions for using the breathing apparatus.

Definitions of Alert Icons

Explains the meaning of alert icons used in the document for warnings and notices.

Product Description and Features

Product Overview

Overview of the Dräger PSS® 3000 Series self-contained breathing apparatus.

Feature Description

Describes the carrying system, regulators, gauges, and hoses of the apparatus.

Intended Use and Limitations

Specifies the intended use and limitations of the PSS® 3000 Series breathing apparatus.

Approvals and Markings

Mentions NIOSH certification and explains various markings and symbols on the apparatus.

Using the Breathing Apparatus

Preparation for Use

Details the steps for preparing the breathing apparatus before use, including checks.

Putting on the Breathing Apparatus

Instructions on how to correctly don and adjust the breathing apparatus.

During Use

Guidance on operating the apparatus during use, including air supply and warnings.

After Use Procedures

Procedures to follow after using the breathing apparatus, including safety precautions.

Common User Tasks

Covers visual inspection, cylinder handling, and functional testing of the apparatus.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide for diagnosing and repairing faults in the breathing apparatus, including remedies.

Maintenance Table

A table outlining maintenance tasks for the breathing apparatus and its components.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Provides instructions and precautions for cleaning and disinfecting the breathing apparatus.

Maintenance Work: Air Cylinder Charging

Instructions and safety requirements for charging compressed-air cylinders.

Storage, Disposal, and Technical Data

Storage Preparation and Conditions

Steps to prepare and guidelines for storing the breathing apparatus in suitable conditions.

Disposal Procedures

Information on the proper disposal of breathing apparatus components and batteries.

Technical Data

Provides technical specifications for the breathing apparatus, cylinders, and connectors.

Special Instructions and Contact

Use of Independent Air Supply (SAR)

Guidance on using an independent air supply (SAR) connection with the apparatus.

Cautions and Limitations for SAR

Specific cautions and limitations related to using the apparatus with supplied air.

Warranty Information

Details warranty conditions and requirements for product use.

Contact and Certification Details

Provides contact information for the distributor and certification organizations.