Dräger PSS 3000 Series User Manual

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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

Brand	Dräger
Model	PSS 3000 Series
Category	Diving Instrument
Language	English