User Manual

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WARNING
FOLLOW REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPEC-
TION PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF THE
PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM DOES NOT AC-
TUATE, OR DOES NOT OPERATE AS
DESCRIBED OR IF ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL
MALFUNCTION IS NOTED, DO NOT USE THE
RESPIRATOR.
WARNING
IN SEVERAL OF THE INSPECTION PROCE-
DURES DESCRIBED A FULL ALARM WILL BE
OBSERVED. THE FULL ALARM CONDITION IN-
CLUDES AN AUDIBLE TONE THAT CAN EXCEED
95 DBA AT 3 METERS (9.9 FT.). IN ORDER TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE DUR-
ING TEST, THE ALARM SHOULD BE RESET
IMMEDIATELY ON VERIFICATION THAT IT IS
FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. HEARING PROTEC-
TION SHOULD BE WORN IF PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION IS
ANTICIPATED.
CAUTION
THE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF THE
PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM CANNOT BE
PROPERLY TESTED IN THE FIELD.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm along with the in-
spection and test of the SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Include
the following inspection procedures with the REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN-
SPECTION 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.
To test the PAK-ALERT locator transmitter, you must have an operating
SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver.
NOTE
IF THIS INSPECTION IS DONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IT MAY BE HELP-
FUL TO SHADE THE LENS ON THE CONTROL MODULE WITH YOUR
HAND TO BE SURE THE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AS DESCRIBED.
1. While performing the visual inspection of the respirator, visually in-
spect all PAK-ALERT distress alarm enclosures, lenses, and wire
conduits for cracks, wear or other damage. If any damage is found,
remove the respirator from service and tag for repair by qualified per-
sonnel.
2. Turn on the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver according to
the operating instructions provided with the unit. Position the Hand Held
Receiver near by.
3. With the cylinder valve closed, press the manual alarm button, located
on the front of the control console.
a) The manual alarm shall sound a loud almost continuous 3 tone chirp
accompanied by flashing of the red signal light on the control console.
b) The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will sound an alarm and dis-
play the Identification Number of the PAK-ALERT which appears on
the label on the Sensor Module or the Control Console. Use the
SCROLL button on the Hand Held Receiver to highlight the active ID
number and press the ENTER button on the Hand Held Receiver to
select the displayed ID number. Point the unit directly at and in close
proximity to the respirator. The signal strength displayed will be at its
highest value.
4. Reset the manual alarm by pressing twice on the reset button located
on the side of the control console (fully depress reset button, release
and press again).
a) The unit will sound three chirps and the green light will flash.
b) The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will reset to its non-alarm
state.
5. Turn the PAK-ALERT unit off by pressing the reset button twice again.
The unit will sound a two tone chirp and the green light will go out.
6. Open the cylinder valve to pressurize the respirator system. The PAK-
ALERT distress alarm shall sound 3 quick chirps and the light on the
control console shall begin flashing green about once a second. The 3
chirps will sound approximately the same time the VIBRALERT® in the
mask mounted regulator actuates briefly. Make sure the air flow is stopped
by pressing the air saver/donning switch.
7. To check the pre-alarm, leave respirator motionless for twenty (20) sec-
onds. The green flashing light shall be replaced by a red flashing light.
An ascending/descending tone will sound increasing in volume. Leave
the respirator motionless.
8. After the pre-alarm condition occurs, check the pre-alarm reset. Within
twelve (12) seconds of the pre-alarm, move the respirator to activate the
motion sensor. PAK-ALERT distress alarm shall reset to the automatic
mode. The red flashing light shall be replaced by a green flashing light
and the ascending/descending tone shall stop.