Dräger PSS Series User Manual

Plus and PSS Series - Lung Demand Valve
tm 1285.001 - August 2001
6:2
6.1 Test Procedures
The Plus and PSS Series range of Lung Demand Valves are approved for
use with approved Dräger Compressed Air Breathing Equipment
(C.A.B.E.)
Standard test procedures for C.A.B.E. are as follows and are covered in
the relevant Training Manual for the C.A.B.E.
! Cylinder Pressure Check and Valve Leak Test
! High Pressure Leak Test
! Whistle Warning Unit Test
! Full Flow Test
! Medium Pressure Test - Pressure Reducer
For detailed instructions of the following Functional Tests relating to the
testing of the lung demand valve and associated ancillary items refer
to the appropriate Test Equipment Manual.
Type A and AE
! Balanced Piston Leak Test
! Positive Pressure Balance Test
! Static Pressure Test
! Positive Pressure Switch Over
Type N
! Balanced Piston Leak Test
! Demand Valve Opening Pressure

Dräger PSS Series Specifications

General

Type	Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Material	Stainless steel
Breathing Gas	Compressed air
Duration	Varies by cylinder capacity and breathing rate
Cylinder Material	Aluminum or composite
Communication	Integrated communication system (optional)
Operating pressure	Up to 300 bar (4350 psi)