DRAFT COPY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TM SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH AIR-PAK® 2.2/3.0/4.
DRAFT COPY THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM DESCRIPTION WARNING The PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm is a PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS) intended to assist in locating a respirator user who is incapacitated or in need of assistance. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm is an optional accessory intended only for the SCOTT AIR-PAK® 2.2/ 3.0/4.5/Fifty Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
DRAFT COPY Training and practice in realistic emergency simulations is required before use of this equipment. The users must become thoroughly familiar with the operation and the limitations of the system before entering a potentially hazardous or life threatening situation. The SYSTEM USE instructions, SCOTT part number 595102-01, comprise instructions for both the PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver and the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter.
DRAFT COPY SAFETY LISTINGS INTRINSICALLY SAFE LISTING The PAK-ALERT distress alarm with Integrated Locator transmitter, Model Number 805796-SERIES, when installed on a SCOTT respirator, is listed as intrinsically safe per ANSI/UL Std. UL-913 in Class I, Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations by SGS U. S. TESTING COMPANY, Inc. only when powered by the batteries listed in this instruction or indicated on the label on the sensor module.
DRAFT COPY SAFETY LISTINGS Continued... FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning (Part 15.
DRAFT COPY OPERATION OF THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WARNING With proper batteries and a charged air cylinder installed, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm device is automatically activated when the respirator is pressurized by opening the cylinder valve of the respirator. To indicate activation, the sensor module will sound 3 quick audible chirps and the green light located on the control console will flash approximately once a second. See FIGURE 4.
DRAFT COPY PRE-ALARM If the respirator remains motionless for more than twenty (20) seconds, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm will automatically sound a pre-alarm When the pre-alarm occurs, the green flashing light on the control console is replaced by a bright red light which flashes approximately once a second and is accompanied by an ascending/descending audible tone which increases in volume during the pre-alarm cycle.
DRAFT COPY OPERATION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM CONTINUED... TO TURN OFF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM When use of the respirator with the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is no longer required, close the cylinder valve on the respirator and vent the residual air from the respirator system by opening the regulator purge valve. After all the air flow stops, close the regulator purge valve and press the reset button twice to turn off the PAK-ALERT distress alarm.
DRAFT COPY PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM When a PAK-TRACKER Transmitter is activated, it sends out a radio signal that is received by the PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver. Understanding how the radio signal from a Transmitter behaves and how the Hand Held Receiver receives and displays the strength of that signal are critical to understanding the operation of the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System.
DRAFT COPY DETECTING AND AVOIDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE When any electronic device is adversely affected by radio waves, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is said to have occurred. All electronic devices like the PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm may be subject to the effects of RFI. Radio transmissions from the antennas of radios including those used by fire fighters, police and other public safety related personnel may produce RFI in the PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm.
DRAFT COPY KEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES FROM THESE AREAS CONTROL CONSOLE SENSOR MODULE HAND HELD RECEIVER FIGURE 5 RFI WARNING AREAS Y P O C In some circumstances after experiencing RFI, it may be necessary to remove the unit from service. Remove and reinstall the batteries to reset the unit (see BATTERY REPLACEMENT section of this instruction, page 10). Then inspect and return the unit to service.
DRAFT COPY REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm along with the inspection and test of the SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Include the following inspection procedures with the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedures defined in your respirator instructions. If any malfunction of the respirator or the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is noted during the inspection, remove the respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
DRAFT COPY Continue with regular operational inspection of respirator as directed by respirator instructions or your approved respiratory protection plan procedure. During the inspection the respirator must be moved or turned every thirty (30) seconds or less to prevent the sounding of the full alarm. After completion of all respirator checks and before turning off cylinder valve: 1. Check the manual reset of the pre-alarm. Leave the respirator motionless until pre-alarm condition occurs.
DRAFT COPY BATTERY REPLACEMENT ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM IS COMPLETELY INACTIVE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES. NEVER REMOVE OR REPLACE BATTERIES WITH SYSTEM PRESSURIZED OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. CAUTION SYSTEM MUST NOT BE PRESSURIZED WHEN BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED. DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IF BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED WITH SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. 1. Place the respirator in a clean, non-hazardous area. 2. Remove the cylinder as follows: a.
DRAFT COPY 6. Remove both used batteries from the battery compartment by lifting the edge of the batteries at the contact end, using a finger or the flat blade of a screw driver. Be careful not to damage the battery contacts or the sealing rib around the battery compartment. 7. Install two (2) fresh new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Use only pairs of the following: Energizer2Alkaline No. 522 or EN22, Duracell3 Alkaline No.
DRAFT COPY CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Cleaning, maintenance and storage of a respirator with a PAK-ALERT distress alarm shall be done as part of the normal respirator POST USE INSPECTION AND CLEANING, as described in the OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS supplied with each SCOTT 2.2, 3.0 and 4.5 respirator. The PAK-ALERT distress alarm and respirator to which it is attached must be stored in a clean, dry area with an air temperature that does not drop below freezing.
DRAFT COPY MARKING AND PAINTING Do not mark, etch, paint, or drill any of the Pak-Alert components or housings in any way. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE The PAK-ALERT distress alarm is covered by a one year warranty. Consult your Authorized SCOTT Representative, Distributor or Service Center as to the availability of Service and Parts for the PAK-ALERT distress alarm.
DRAFT COPY WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING A RESPIRATOR WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM INSTALLED. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO USE: WHEN YOU WANT TO: Turn it on. Re-set pre-alarm Re-set full alarm Turn it off (finished with use) Turn on the manual alarm. YOU DO: THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM DOES: Open cylinder valve (cylinder must have air in it). 3 quick audible chirps, green flashing light on control console. Move so that the respirator moves.
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