Sperian PANTHER - II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
1
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 1
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 1
III. PARTS LIST ................................................................................ 4
IV. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 5
A. Backpack and Cylinder ........................................................... 5
B. First Stage Regulator .............................................................. 6
C. Gauge/Heads-Up Display (HUD) ............................................ 6
D. Chest-mounted Gauge ............................................................ 7
E. Second Stage Regulator ......................................................... 7
F. Facepiece ................................................................................ 8
G. Universal Air Connection (UAC) ............................................. 8
V. UNPACKAGING ........................................................................... 9
A. Warranty Card ......................................................................... 9
B. Remove the SCBA from the Packaging .................................. 9
VI. OPERATION ............................................................................... 9
A. Donning ................................................................................... 9
B. Leak Check—TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece ....................... 12
C. Leak Check—Puma Hood .................................................... 12
D. Exhalation Valve Test—TwentyTwenty Plus
Facepiece and Hood ................................................................. 12
E. Pressurization ....................................................................... 12
F. Universal Air Connection (UAC) Operation ............................ 14
G. Emergency Operation ........................................................... 15
H. Dofng ................................................................................... 15
I. Cylinder Removal and Reinstallation ...................................... 16
J. Transportation ........................................................................ 17
K. Interface Considerations ....................................................... 17
VII. CYLINDER FILLING AND SAFETY ......................................... 17
A. Inspection .............................................................................. 18
B. Filling Procedure ................................................................... 19
VIII. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 20
A. Facepiece Cleaning .............................................................. 20
B. Second Stage Regulator Cleaning ........................................ 21
C. Exterior Surfaces Cleaning ................................................... 22
D. Inspection .............................................................................. 22
E. Repair .................................................................................... 22
F. Functional Testing .................................................................. 22
G. Cylinder Maintenance and Recharging ................................. 22
H. Cold Weather Operation and Maintenance ........................... 22
I. Storage ................................................................................... 26
J. Overhaul Frequency .............................................................. 26
K. Additional Information ............................................................ 27
IX. INSPECTION TABLE ................................................................ 28
X. REPAIR TABLE .......................................................................... 29
XI. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE ............................................... 31
XII. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ............................................... 32
I. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides operating instructions as well
as cleaning, maintenance, and storage procedures for
the SPERIAN Panther
™
/Cougar
™
/Puma
™
high and low
pressure SCBA. You must read and understand these
instructions and be properly trained before using the
SCBA in a hazardous atmosphere.
NOTE
All SPERIAN-certied technicians are re-
quired to remain current on new procedures
and parts through SPERIAN’s published
Technical Bulletins, technical manual revi-
sions, and certication seminars.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes contained in this
manual have the following signicance:
NOTE
Maintenance or operating procedures and
techniques or information considered impor-
tant enough to emphasize.
WARNING
The user is responsible for establishing •
that this equipment is suitable for the
user’s application.
For respiratory protection, this SCBA •
must be worn and used as specied in
SPERIAN’s instructions. No protective
equipment can provide complete pro-
tection from all conditions. Use extreme
care for all emergency operations. DO
NOT USE THE COUGAR OR PUMA
SCBA FOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL
FIRE FIGHTING OR IN OTHER APPLI-
CATIONS INVOLVING EXPOSURE TO
HIGH HEAT OR DIRECT FLAME. Do not
use the Panther SCBA alone for any re
ghting or hazardous materials opera-
tions; additional protective clothing and
equipment are required for protection.
This SCBA may cease to provide pro-
tection if used during excessive heat or
ashover conditions harsher than those
in which it has been tested. This SCBA
must be utilized under suitable thermal
protective garments during exposure
to excessive heat or ashovers. Users
must clean and maintain this SCBA
only in accordance with SPERIAN’s in-
structions. Accessories or replacement
components not certied for use with
this SCBA may degrade performance or
make this SCBA unsafe, or void NIOSH
certication, and must not be used
without SPERIAN’s written
WARNING
Maintenance or operating procedures
and techniques that may result in per-
sonal injury, illness, or death if not
carefully followed.
CAUTION
Maintenance or operating procedures
and techniques that may result in
damage to equipment if not carefully
followed.