Dräger PSS 7000 Series C/W SENTINEL 7000 EMU User Instructions
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PSS® 7000 C/W SENTINEL® 7000 ELECTRONIC
MONITORING UNIT (EMU)
User Instructions
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Index Page No:
Section 1 Approvals, For Your Safety and Liability 04
Section 2 Description and Intended Use 06
Section 3 Technical Data 08
Section 4 Preparation for Use 10
Section 5 Pre Operational Checks 13
Section 6 Putting on the SCBA 17
Section 7 During Use 18
Section 8 After Use 20
Section 9 Cleaning the SCBA 21
Section 10 Storage - Ready for Use 21
Section 11 Special Instructions 22
Section 12 Cautions and Limitations 22
Section 13 CBRN Use 23
Section 14 S – Special or Critical Users’ Instructions 23
Section 15 RIC UAC Use 24
Section 16 Contact Details 24
Section 17 Equipment Maintenance Procedures 25
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Liability Statement
Dräger, while endeavouring to ensure correctness of statements of fact and advice contained
in this publication; gives no guarantee or warranty in respect thereof, and accepts no liability
for any mis-statement or inaccuracy in the publication, or for any omission therefrom.
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The liability for the proper function of the
(SCBA) referred to in this publication
the SCBA is serviced, or repaired, by personnel not employed or authorised by Dräger, or
if the SCBA is used in a manner not conforming to its intended use. Dräger cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by non-compliance with the recommendations given above.
The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of sale and delivery of Dräger are likewise
not modified by the recommendations given above.
Terms and Conditions of warranty for the Dräger PSS® 7000 Series of SCBA can be obtained
from Dräger on request.
Dräger Safety Limited
self contained compressed air breathing apparatus
is irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator if
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1 Approvals, For Your Safety, Warranty and Liability
This User Instruction details the Preparation for Use, Operation and After Use
procedures required to use the Dräger PSS® 7000 Series of SCBA fitted with the
following:
1. Dräger Sentinel 7000 - Electronic Monitoring Unit and PASS
2. Wireless HUD System – Head Up Display (HUD)
It is recommended that this manual is read, and fully understood, before attempting
to use the equipment.
been thoroughly trained in the correct use of the device.
Approvals
The Dräger PSS® 7000 Series are open-circuit, pressure-demand, self-contained
compressed air respiratory apparatus (SCBA) certified by NIOSH and in certain
combinations for CBRN use, and also by SEI to meet the requirements of NFPA
1981:2007. The apparatus must only be used in conjunction with compressed air
cylinders approved by NIOSH. For non-CBRN use refer to the separate NIOSH Approval
Label matrix table – 3356261 for allowable configurations. For CBRN use refer to
the separate NIOSH CBRN Approval Label insert – 3356226 for allowable respirator
configurations. For CBRN use – the user must also refer to the additional CBRN User’s
Instruction 3356259.
This device may only be worn by expert personnel who have
For Your Safety
General safety information for the Dräger PSS® 7000 Series of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA):
Use of this apparatus requires relevant equipment training; observance of this user
instruction (UI); and compliance with national regulations, laws and standards governing
the use of respiratory apparatus.
Use of this apparatus must be only for the purpose specified in this UI, or as confirmed
in writing by Dräger.
Only trained and competent personnel should inspect and service the apparatus at
specified intervals. Records of inspections and servicing are to be maintained in line
with NFPA 1852 – Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit SelfContained Breathing Apparatus.
Use of the apparatus should be consistent with NFPA 1500 – Standard on Fire Department
Occupational Safety and Health Program.
The automatic alarm function of the Sentinel 7000 detects movement of the wearer and
movement or vibration to which the wearer may be subjected.
Do not use any form of chemical marking or paint on the equipment.
Dräger recommend that a service contract be obtained from your Dräger branch or
agent.
Contact Dräger for details of service contracts and training courses.
Use only original Dräger spare parts and test equipment for service, repair and
maintenance.
Notify Dräger if there is component fault or failure.
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All approved respiratory equipment shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in
accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), and other applicable regulations.
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Warranty and Liability Statement
Terms and conditions of warranty for the Dräger PSS® 7000 Series of SCBA and
associated accessories can be found in the original Dräger invoice document, or
can be obtained from Dräger on request.
The Dräger guarantee is void if the original sealing caps on the apparatus are tampered
with, removed or broken
Responsibility for the reliable function of the apparatus transfers to the owner or
operator when it is serviced or repaired by personnel not authorised by Dräger, or
when it is used in a manner not conforming to its intended use.
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2 Description and Intended Use
This User Instruction (UI) describes the Dräger PSS® 7000 Series of SCBA fitted
with the following:
A Dräger Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring system, with integral personal
alert safety system (PASS).
A Dräger wireless head-up display (HUD) unit.
The Dräger PSS® 7000 is a compact and lightweight apparatus that provides the
wearer with respiratory protection when working in contaminated or oxygen-deficient
conditions. The system can be used as a self-contained system or with an independent
air supply to increase effective operation time. The system is fully compatible with a wide
range of compressed-air cylinders, face masks and lung demand regulators (LDRs).
The carrying system has a height-adjustable articulating backplate (6, Fig 1) that
provides improved comfort and ease of use, resulting in increased manoeuvrability
and reduced fatigue. The carbon-composite backplate incorporates a sliding heightadjustable yoke that has three preset positions. A flexible pivot joint located at the
base of the backplate (in line with the hip of the wearer) moves in response to the
twisting and bending of the wearer, improving the weight distribution and freedom of
movement. The system includes adjustable shoulder straps (2) and waist belt (11).
The Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring system is a multi-function system that
provides continuous monitoring of the SCBA status including remaining cylinder
pressure, movement of the wearer, main battery condition, end-of-service time
(EOST) and PASS. It provides visual indications of system status and audible and
visual alarms in warning conditions. User control and monitoring of the system is
through a user interface (1) that incorporates switches, LEDs, a liquid crystal display
(LCD) display screen and an alarm sounder. A backlight illuminates the user interface
display screen when required. Additional alarm sounders (5), with warning LEDs top
and bottom, are mounted on the backplate and operate only during PASS alarms.
The operating settings are preset and non-adjustable by the user.
The PASS function of Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring system is an alarm system
that can be activated manually or automatically. The automatic alarm uses a motion
sensor to detect movement and activate a pre-alarm and main alarm at timed intervals
when no movement is sensed. The manual alarm is activated by a press button on
the user interface. A limitation of the PASS is that it detects movement or vibration
to which the wearer is subjected.
Power supplies include a main battery located in the backplate, a back-up battery
located the pressure module and a HUD battery located in the HUD. The system is
switched on by a press button on the user interface or by cylinder pressure felt at a
pressure module, with cylinder pressure transmitted to the pressure module through
a high-pressure hose (7). At switch on, a self test is performed and then the system
adopts the active mode where the PASS function is operational.
All variants utilise the same high-performance, first-stage, regulator (9) fitted with an EOST
mechanical whistle (10). The pressure regulator supplies medium-pressure breathing
air to a quick-release coupling (4) via a medium-pressure hose (3). Incorporated in the
first-stage regulator is a rapid intervention crew universal air connection (RIC UAC) (8).
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The RIC UAC is a male coupling that allows emergency replenishment of breathing air
to the air cylinder while wearer is breathing from apparatus.
A wireless HUD unit (refer to instruction no. 3356234) locates in the face mask and
provides visual indications to the wearer of a number of system conditions. Signals
from the Sentinel 7000 to the HUD are from a pressure transducer/transmitter
incorporated in the pressure module.
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