User Manual

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DRAFT COPY
DRAFT COPY
WARNING
NO PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM, RES-
PIRATOR OR COMBINATION OF PERSONAL
ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM AND RESPIRATOR, BY
THEMSELVES, CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO-
TECTION IN FIRE SITUATIONS. HOWEVER,
USING AN ALARM AND A RESPIRATOR IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN
ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MANY SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
USERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITH
THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MUST BE
AWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE
DISTRESS ALARM. IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS
NOT FLASHING NORMALLY, OR IF THE UNIT
EXHIBITS ANY OTHER SIGNS OF A MALFUNC-
TION WITHOUT THE USER TAKING PROPER
CORRECTIVE ACTION, IT MAY LEAD TO CIR-
CUMSTANCES THAT RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WHILE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCO-
HOL, OR ANY MEDICATIONS OR SUBSTANCES
WHICH MAY AFFECT VISION, DEXTERITY, OR
JUDGMENT. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT
MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
HEALTH IN ORDER TO OPERATE SAFELY. DO
NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT WHEN FATIGUE
PREVENTS SAFE OPERATION. STAY ALERT
WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. INAT-
TENTION OR CARELESSNESS WHILE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM
DESCRIPTION
The PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm is a PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYS-
TEM (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).
The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm consists of a sensor module
mounted to the bottom of the respirator backframe, a pressure switch
mounted between the cylinder and gauge line, and a control console
mounted on the wearer’s right shoulder strap at the pressure gauge loca-
tion. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm reaches full alarm in a total of
thirty (30) seconds.
In addition to the standard PASS functionality, the PAK-ALERT SE + is also
equipped with a SCOTT PAK-TRACKER locator device which is activated
with the PASS alarm. The locator has a transmitter which emits a radio
signal that can be tracked using the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held
Receiver unit. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE + equipped with the locator
transmitter can be identified by the two RED covers on the Sensor Module.
See FIGURE 2.
The SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System is a two part electronic system
consisting of a PAK-TRACKER Transmitter, which is integrated into the PAK-
ALERT SE + distress alarm, and a PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver,
which is a directional receiver or “sniffer” used to locate the signal coming
from the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. This line of electronic accessories is
for use by fire fighters, first responders, domestic preparedness and law
enforcement officers, as well as haz-mat and industrial users.
The PAK-TRACKER Transmitter works in conjunction with the PAK-ALERT
SE + distress alarm. A short time after activation of the full alarm, the unit
begins transmitting a signal with a unique ID number that can be received by
the PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver.
The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver is then used as a directional sen-
sor to lead the rescue crew to the downed user. By pointing the
PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver in the direction of the strongest signal,
the rescue crew can follow the signal to the downed user.
FIGURE 2
RED COVERS ON SENSOR MODULE
RED COVERS ON
SENSOR MODULE