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5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance table
Service and test the breathing apparatus, including out-of-use apparatus,
in accordance with the maintenance table. Record all service details and
testing. Refer also to the instructions for use for the lung demand regulator,
face mask and other associated equipment.
Additional inspection and testing may be required in the country of use to
ensure compliance with national regulations.
5.2 Cleaning and disinfecting
CAUTION
Cleaning agents and disinfectants listed below are not manufactured by
Dräger and have been reviewed only for compatibility when used to clean
or disinfect the subject Dräger product(s). Read and comply with all safety
precautions provided by the manufacturers of such agents and
disinfectants. Do not exceed 86 °F (30 °C) for washing, disinfecting and
rinsing solutions. Do not exceed 140 °F (60 °C) for drying, and remove
components from the drying facility immediately when dry. Drying time in a
heated dryer must not exceed 30 minutes.
Do not immerse pneumatic or electronic components in cleaning solutions
or water.
If water is trapped, and then freezes inside the pneumatic system of the
breathing apparatus (such as the lung demand regulator), its operation
will be impaired. Prevent any liquid from entering, and thoroughly dry the
breathing apparatus after cleaning to prevent this from occurring.
Refer also to the instructions for use for the lung demand regulator, face
mask and other associated equipment.
5.2.1 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (USA)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaning agent – 1008 Green Liquid Hand Dish Wash
● Disinfecting agent – 800 Spur-Tex Disinfectant Cleaner-Deodorant
(concentration: 1.6 % (2 fl oz per gallon))
● Use only clean lint-free cloths.
1. Prepare cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Clean
the breathing apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with
cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
2. Prepare disinfecting solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Apply
to all internal and external surfaces, ensuring that all surfaces remain
visibly wet for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all
cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or in air.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or
electronic components is required.
5.2.2 Manual cleaning of the breathing apparatus (Canada)
Cleaning and disinfecting materials:
● Cleaning agent – mild soap solution
● Disinfecting agent – Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner (concentration:
0.5 % (0.5 fl oz per gallon or 15 ml per 3.785 liters))
● Use only clean lint-free cloths.
1. Prepare cleaning solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Clean
the breathing apparatus manually using a cloth moistened with
cleaning solution to remove excess dirt.
2. Prepare disinfecting solution as per manufacturer’s instructions. Apply
to all internal and external surfaces, ensuring that all surfaces remain
visibly wet for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all
cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or in air.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic or
electronic components is required.
5.2.3 Carrying harness – Thorough cleaning
CAUTION
Thorough cleaning may only be carried out by suitably trained personnel.
Disassembly of the breathing apparatus by untrained personnel is not
permitted and may damage the apparatus.
1. Remove the harness from the carrying system and clean using one of
the following methods:
a. Clean manually in a bath containing recommended cleaning or
disinfecting agents.
b. Machine wash (at 86 °F (30 °C)) using a proprietary brand washing
solution (do not use biological washing powder).
2. Rinse the harness thoroughly with clean water to remove all cleaning
and disinfecting agents.
3. Dry all components including internal parts.
5.3 Maintenance work
5.3.1 Air cylinder charging
WARNING
Air quality for compressed-air cylinders must conform to the minimum
grade requirements for Type 1 gaseous air as defined in the CGA
Commodity Specification for Air, G-7.1 (Grade D or higher quality) and,
where appropriate, be in accordance with: NFPA 1989 Standard on
Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the cylinder and the charging
apparatus for recharging a compressed-air cylinder.
6 Storage
6.1 Storage preparation
● Extend the shoulder straps, waist belt and the head harness straps of
the face mask.
● For storage, place the face mask in a protective bag (contact Dräger
for supply of a suitable bag).
● Route rubber hoses in such a way that the bend radius is not too acute
and the hose is not stretched, compressed or twisted.
● With the system switched off, a small amount of battery power is
consumed. If the system is not to be used for a long period, remove the
batteries (see Section 3.5.2).
6.2 Storage conditions
● Store the equipment between 5 °F and 77 °F (-15 °C and +25 °C).
Ensure that the environment is dry, free from dust and dirt, and does
not subject the equipment to wear or damage due to abrasion. Do not
store the equipment in direct sunlight.
● Fix the breathing apparatus securely to any raised mounting point to
prevent it from falling.
7 Disposal
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with national or local regulations.
When required, dispose of other parts of the breathing apparatus, including
electrical and electronic equipment, in line with any national or local
environmental regulations.
8 Technical data
Compressed-air cylinders:
● 30 minutes to 60 minutes capacity
● 2216 psi or 4500 psi pressure
● Composite materials.
Cylinder high-pressure connectors:
● 2216 psi connector to CGA 346
● 4500 psi connector to CGA 347
● Quick-connect cylinder coupling (2216 psi or 4500 psi).
Power supplies:
● Main battery: 7.5 V
● Back-up battery: 3 V
● Head-up display battery: 3 V.
RIC UAC Connector
● 2216 psi or 4500 psi, male, quick-release coupling with pressure relief
valve.
Lung demand regulator to face mask connector
● Dräger push-in connector.
EOSTI Alarms – Activation commencement range (mechanical and
electronic):
● 2216 psi cylinder: 819 psi to 732 psi
● 4500 psi cylinder: 1665 psi to 1485 psi.
9 Special instructions
9.1 Use of an independent air supply (supplied
airline respirator (SAR) connection)
WARNING
Air quality must conform to the statutory requirements.
Use of an Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) must comply with
NIOSH and NFPA 1981 requirements.
The time required for the wearer to escape to a safe area must be within
the remaining breathing time of the cylinder, taking into account the
remaining air content in the cylinder and the breathing rate of the wearer.
Independent air supplies must meet the following standards:
● Type-1 gaseous air as defined in: CGA Commodity Specification for
Air, G-71 (grade D or higher)
● NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Fire and Emergency
Services Respiratory Protection
● Air supply pressure: 87 psi to 125 psi
● Airline hose length: 5 feet to 300 feet (maximum working hose length
must not exceed 12 individual hose lengths)
● Airline flow rate: 550 liters/minute
● Cold temperature approval of -25 °F (-31.7 °C).
NOTICE
Sentinel 7000 alarms and warning signals will operate as normal. The user
interface display will show cylinder pressure when the cylinder valve is
open.
1. Turn on the independent air supply.
2. Connect the independent air supply coupling to the secondary supply
hose (see the EBSS/SAR Connection instructions for use) and breathe
normally.
3. Close the cylinder valve (if the whistle sounds, silence it by taking
several short deep breaths or momentarily operating the lung demand
regulator bypass button (Fig 3, Item 3).
4. If any air supply problems are encountered, proceed as follows:
a. Open the cylinder valve to return to breathing from the attached
cylinder.
b. Disconnect the independent air supply coupling.
c. Leave the hazardous area by the shortest and safest escape
route, if necessary.
9.2 CBRN Use
The Dräger PSS 5000 Series is certified by National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), for chemical, biological,
radiological or nuclear (CBRN) use and by the Safety Equipment Institute
(SEI) to meet the requirements of NFPA 1981. Approvals are only valid
when the apparatus is used with compressed-air cylinders approved by
NIOSH. Equipment configurations for CBRN use are detailed in a CBRN
Approval Label (see CBRN Approval Label 3361124).
Dräger recommend that a quantitative fit test (QNFT) be performed on the
face mask before use in a CBRN environment. The fit test must be
conducted strictly in accordance with the requirements outlined in the
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR, Section 1910.134.
9.3 Cautions and limitations
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
D – Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied
with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G – 7.1, Grade D
or higher quality.
E – Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the
USER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or
explosive atmospheres.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury
or death.
M– All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained
in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact
replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O– Refer to User’s Instructions and/or maintenance manuals for
information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
S – Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations
apply. Refer to User’s Instructions before donning.
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS – CBRN
Q– Use in conjunction with personal protective ensembles that provide
appropriate levels of protection against dermal hazards.
R – Some CBRN agents may not present immediate effects from
exposure, but can result in delayed impairment, illness or death.
T – Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the
SCBA after each use and between multiple entries during the same
use. Decontamination and disposal procedures must be followed. If
contaminated with liquid chemical warfare agents, dispose of the
SCBA after decontamination.
U – The respirator should not be used beyond 6 hours after initial exposure
to chemical warfare agents to avoid possibility of agent permeation.
EBSS – EBSS Activation or engagement of EBSS in either the donor or
receiver mode changes the SCBA use to Escape-Only, approved service
time for either the donor, or the receiver is no longer applicable. Additional
critical cautions and limitations apply. Refer to the section EBSS in the
users' instructions.
9.4 S – Special or Critical User’s Instructions
● The EOSTI alarm set point of this SCBA is 35 ± 2 % of the rated cylinder
pressure. For the activation range see Section 8 (Technical Data).
● Cold temperature approval of -25 °F (-31.7 °C).
● When used as a combination supplied-air respirator/self-contained
breathing apparatus (SAR/SCBA), not more than 20 percent of the air
supply can be used during entry.
● During supplied air use, the cylinder valve must remain closed. If the
supplied air fails, open the cylinder valve and immediately proceed to
fresh air.
● Supplied air source must meet the following criteria: pressure 87 psi to
125 psi, air flow rate at least 550 liters/minute.
Important Note: If it is decided to exit the working area with the airline
disconnected or, in an emergency, if the air supply fails, breathe
normally and immediately proceed as follows:
Battery pack sliding locks
not moving to the locked
position
Dirty, damaged or faulty
components
Attempt remedy actions in the
order shown below:
1. Push down firmly on the
battery pack
2. Remove and clean the
battery pack and backplate
recess and retry
3. Replace the battery pack
and retry
4. Contact Dräger
Component
/
System
Task
After
use
Every
month
Every
year
Complete
apparatus
Clean and disinfect if necessary (see
Section 5.2)
O
Visual inspection (see Section 3.5.1) O O
Functional testing (see Section 3.6) O O
Breathing cycle and static tests (see
Note 1)
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