3360372
© Dräger Safety UK Limited
Edition 05 – November 2016 (Edition 01 – November 2011)
Subject to alteration
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Valve Guide
PSS
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7000/5000 Breathing Apparatus
Assembly Instructions
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PSS
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is a registered trade mark of Dräger 3360372 (A4-D-P) Page 1 of 1
1 For your safety
1.1 General safety statements
● Before fitting this product, carefully read the Assembly Instructions.
● Strictly follow these Assembly Instructions and the PSS 7000 or PSS 5000
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.
● Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and
service the product. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Dräger.
● 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.
1.2 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
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
2 Description
2.1 Product overview
The Dräger Valve Guide is a protection bracket that is made using a formed
stainless steel rod. The guide is mounted on the bottom of the backplate and
protrudes out below the cylinder valve.
The Valve Guide is supplied with plastic shims that are profiled to provide a flat
surface for fitting the guide on to the curved surface of the backplate. Because
of the profiled shape and offset holes, each of the shims will only fit in its
intended position and is marked with L (left) or R (right). The shims are also
used as templates for drilling the holes in the correct positions backplate (a
pre-drilled backplate is available from Dräger).
The product is supplied as a kit with the following items:
1 Valve Guide
4 Shims
6 M5 x 20 screws
6 M5 flat washers
6 M5 self-locking nuts
2.2 Intended use
The Valve Guide is intended to protect the cylinder valve against contact
damage, particularly during use in a confined space or dragging. The guide is
an accessory that fits on to the backplate of a Dräger PSS 7000 or PSS 5000
breathing apparatus.
3 Fitting the Valve Guide
WARNING
Fitting the Valve Guide may only be carried out by trained personnel
(attendance at an appropriate Dräger maintenance course is
required). Fitting by untrained personnel could make the breathing
equipment unsafe for use.
Tools required
4 mm hexagon key
8 mm socket or spanner
Drill and 5.5 mm drill bit
Because each of the shims will only fit in its intended position, the shims are
labelled as L (left) or R (right). The L and R labels refer to the left or right side
of the breathing apparatus as it is worn (Fig 1).
1. Referring to the breathing apparatus Instructions for Use, remove the
cylinder if fitted.
2. Place the breathing apparatus on a flat level surface with the waist pad
uppermost.
3. Align the larger shims on the inside of the backplate and mark the
backplate (Fig 2). The figure shows the left (L) shim.
4. Drill the six holes using a 5.5 mm drill bit.
5. Align the shims and the guide and fit the six screws as shown (Fig 3 and 4).
4 Using the breathing apparatus
Fitting a Valve Guide does not affect the operation of the breathing apparatus.
Continue to refer to the breathing apparatus Instructions for Use for all normal
operation and use instructions (use, maintenance, cleaning, storage, etc.).
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