Sperian PANTHER, PUMA, COUGAR Operation Manual
PANTHER™/COUGAR™/PUMA
™
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
30 MINUTE LP SERIES
30/45/60 MINUTE HP SERIES
OPERATION MANUAL
DO NOT USE this SCBA until you completely read and understand this instruction
manual. You are required to inspect your SCBA prior to putting it into eld service.
Please refer to the inspection procedures in this manual. DO NOT USE this SCBA unless you are properly trained and this SCBA has been properly maintained. Failure to
comply with this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
©
Copyright Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
April 2008 All Rights Reserved
P/N 968808 REV F 10/08
WARNING
AN ISO 9001
REGISTERED
COMPANY
Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410
Fax 714.850.0299
www.sperianprotection.com
WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITED WARRANTY: SPERIAN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12
years from the date of purchase, with the exception of the Puma hood, which is warranted for 2 years; the compressed
air cylinder, which is warranted for 15 years; and the rst stage regulator, which is warranted for the life of the product.
If the SCBA is equipped with a Heads-Up Display, the HUD electronics are warranted for 2 years. During these periods,
SPERIAN will repair or replace defective parts, at SPERIAN’s option.
Freight charges to and from the SPERIAN factory shall be paid by the purchaser.
EXCLUSIONS: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY TERM IN THE PURCHASER’S PURCHASE ORDER OR
OTHERWISE, THE ONLY WARRANTY EXTENDED BY SPERIAN IS THE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTY DEFINED ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CONDITIONS: To maintain this warranty, this product must be used, maintained, and inspected as prescribed in the
owner’s instruction manual, including prompt replacement or repair of defective parts, mandatory ow tests and overhauls, and such other necessary maintenance and repair as may be required. Normal wear and tear; parts damaged
by abuse, misuse, negligence, or accidents; batteries; and installed accessories which have separate warranties are
specically excluded from this warranty.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: No other oral warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind have been made by
SPERIAN, its distributors, or the agents of either of them, that in any way alter the terms of this warranty. EXCEPT AS
HEREIN PROVIDED, SPERIAN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, TO ANY PURCHASER OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING
FROM THE SALE, USE, OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
The failure to use and maintain this equipment in strict conformance with the applicable instruction manual may result in personal injury, illness, or death. The equipment’s use in any manner that is not expressly authorized pursuant to the applicable
instruction manual may result in severe adverse impacts to human health.
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
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. Dofng ................................................................................... 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-certied technicians are required to remain current on new procedures
and parts through SPERIAN’s published
Technical Bulletins, technical manual revi-
sions, and certication seminars.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Maintenance or operating procedures
and techniques that may result in personal 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.
The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes contained in this
manual have the following signicance:
NOTE
Maintenance or operating procedures and
techniques or information considered important 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 specied 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 APPLICATIONS INVOLVING EXPOSURE TO
HIGH HEAT OR DIRECT FLAME. Do not
use the Panther SCBA alone for any re
ghting or hazardous materials operations; additional protective clothing and
equipment are required for protection.
This SCBA may cease to provide protection 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 instructions. Accessories or replacement
components not certied for use with
this SCBA may degrade performance or
make this SCBA unsafe, or void NIOSH
certication, and must not be used
without SPERIAN’s written
1
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
WARNING—Continued
consent. The user must read, understand, and follow the accessory installation and operation instructions
before using this SCBA in a hazardous environment. Only SPERIAN components shall be used with this SCBA.
Failure to comply shall void the warranty and NIOSH approval.
Your SPERIAN respirator has been •
constructed of materials selected after
careful consideration for their perfor-
mance, safety, and durability. However,
all materials have exposure limitations
to ame, extremes of heat and cold, or
to the many chemicals in use today. No
materials exist that can be used safely
in all of these environments.
Our engineers cannot predict what will •
happen to this equipment in every potential environment. Materials can be
chemically attacked if exposed to the
wrong environment and may exhibit
excessive corrosion or other forms of
damage. Permeation of gases and liquids through the materials could be excessive. Flame or extremes of temperature might cause thermal degradation.
Each of these things, or a combination
of them, could create conditions in
which this SPERIAN equipment would
be dangerous to use.
This respirator will reduce, but will •
not eliminate the inhalation of contaminants. Before allowing anyone to
enter a hazardous environment while
wearing SPERIAN equipment, you
must conduct safe, scientic tests to
determine if the environment could
render the equipment unsafe. Results
of this testing should be well docu-
mented. Seek the help of a certied
safety professional or industrial hygienist. DO NOT USE this equipment
if the user would be endangered in
any way through environmentally induced degradation of the materials in
the apparatus.
All persons using this SPERIAN •
breathing apparatus must be made
aware of its limitations. We cannot be
responsible for any damage to property, personal injury, or death in which
environmental exposure is a contributing factor.
This respirator does not protect ex-•
posed areas of the body. Some contaminants can be absorbed directly
through the skin while others may irritate exposed areas.
WARNING—Continued
Visual indications of material degra-•
dation may be identied by charring,
blistering, cracking, crazing, pitting,
chalking, rust, and signicant color
changes, all of which can result in a
weakened structure, prohibiting ex-
tended useful service life.
Do not wear this respirator if a satis-•
factory t, as determined by a qualitative or quantitative t test, cannot be
obtained. See ANSI Z88.2 latest edition and OSHA Respirator Standard
(29 CFR 1910.134).
Beards and sideburns will prevent •
a good facepiece seal. Do not use
this respirator unless you are clean
shaven.
This respirator must be used in con-•
junction with a written respirator program meeting the requirements of
the OSHA Standard for Respiratory
Protection, 29 CFR 1910.134, available from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. The program must
include, but not be limited to proce-
dures for evaluating air contaminants
and selecting appropriate respirators,
procedures for testing the facepiece-
to-face t of respirators, procedures
for cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting,
maintaining, and storing respirators,
procedures for determining if workers
are physically and medically capable
of wearing respirators, and procedures for training employees in the
use of respirators and in recognizing
the hazards associated with contaminants in the workplace.
Do not use this respirator underwater •
or for abrasive blasting.
Before use in welding operations, the •
SCBA must be equipped with a black
facepiece, a welding shield, and upper
and lower bibs.
This SCBA is designed for storage in •
temperatures from -30°F to +160°F.
SPERIAN respirators, accessories, •
and associated equipment should not
be used in atmospheres which may
contain contaminant concentrations
above the lower explosive level (LEL).
Intrinsic safety certication of elec-
tronic components does not eliminate
potential danger from ignition in these
atmospheres.
2
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
WARNING—Continued
The pressure within the SPERIAN •
facepiece remains positive under
most working conditions, but as with
all SCBAs, negative pressure excursions are possible. Conditions when
an SCBA can experience negative
facepiece pressures include, but are
not limited to: 1) the SCBA is improperly worn, 2) the SCBA is not used in
accordance with the instructions, 3)
the SCBA is improperly maintained, or
4) the SCBA is over-breathed during
heavy work rates. The SCBA will provide reduced protection when operated in a negative pressure mode.
Some sensitive individuals may ex-•
perience health problems when ex-
posed to even minute amounts of contaminants. This SCBA will not prevent
health problems for those individuals.
Persons sensitized can have a se-•
vere reaction to chemicals at levels
well below accepted health levels
such as the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), ACGIH® Threshold
Limit Value (TLV®), or NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (REL). Do
not use this SCBA if you have been
sensitized from previous exposure or
believe that you may be sensitive or
allergic to any chemical (e.g., isocyanates, latex, etc.).
Do not alter or modify this SCBA in any •
manner. Modifying this SCBA will void
NIOSH certication and may create a
condition in which the SCBA would
not provide the intended protection.
Some individuals are sensitive to •
chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, latex,
oil mists, etc.) or may have some
type of respiratory disorder (e.g.,
asthma, chronic obstructive airway
disease, etc.). If you are sensitive to
any chemical or have a respiratory
disorder, you may have a severe reaction at contaminant levels well below
accepted health levels, such as the
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
(PEL), ACGIH® Threshold Limit Value
(TLV®), or the NIOSH Recommended
Exposure Limits (REL). Many chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, mercury, etc.)
have no physical warning properties
and you cannot taste or smell the con-
taminants even though they may be
present in the facepiece. This SCBA
will reduce, but will not eliminate, the
possibility of contaminants entering
the facepiece and causing a severe
reaction. Do not use this respirator
under these conditions.
WARNING—Continued
Discontinue use if you experience •
skin irritation or discoloration.
You must read, understand, and fol-•
low all warnings, instructions, labels,
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
etc., for the materials you are using
(e.g., paints, hardeners, insecticides,
varnishes, etc.). You must also read,
understand, and follow all warnings,
instructions, etc., listed in the MSDS
for any contaminants that may be or
are present in the work area.
An impact to the second stage regu-•
lator when the cylinder valve is open
may inadvertently activate the First-
Breath-On mechanism, causing air to
ow from the regulator and diminishing the air in the cylinder.
ONLY grasp the cylinder valve hand-•
wheel to open or close the valve; DO
NOT pick up or carry a cylinder by
the handwheel, drop a cylinder on the
handwheel, or bump the handwheel,
as this may cause the cylinder valve
to inadvertently open, which may lead
to the cylinder becoming airborne
under the thrust of air released from
the valve, causing injury or death. ALWAYS pick up and carry an air cylinder by the cylinder body.
DO NOT over-torque the air cylinder •
valves. ALWAYS verify that the hydro-
static test facility performing your cyl-
inder testing DOES NOT over-torque
the cylinder valves when they rein-
stall them. SPERIAN SCBA air cylin-
der valves must be tightened with a
torque wrench to a torque value of 70
ft-lb. The torque wrench must have a
range of no more than 0 to 175 ft-lb
and an accuracy of at least ±4 ft-lb (a
variation of no more than 6%).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE •
WARNINGS MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
3
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
Puma Hood TwentyTwenty Plus
Facepiece Kit
Figure 1. Panther/Cougar SCBA
III. PARTS LIST (See Figure 1)
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
Facepiece Size Color
1 252021 TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Blue Large
252023 TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Black Large
252010 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Blue Medium
252011 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Blue Large
252012 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Black Medium
252013 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Black Large
252020 TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Blue Medium
252022* TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Black Medium
252030 TwentyTwenty Plus Large D. Gray Medium
252031 TwentyTwenty Plus Large D. Gray Large
252032 TwentyTwenty Plus Large Black Medium
252033 TwentyTwenty Plus Large Black Large
252038 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Blue Small
252053 TwentyTwenty Plus Small Black Small
252040 TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Blue Small
252041 TwentyTwenty Plus Medium Black Small
252042 TwentyTwenty Plus Large D. Gray Small
252043 TwentyTwenty Plus Large Black Small
968005 Hood-style (Puma) Standard Orange Small
968006* Hood-style (Puma) Standard Orange Medium
968007 Hood-style (Puma) Standard Orange Large
2 961709 Cougar/Puma Second Stage Regulator, Standard
961793 Cougar/Puma Second Stage Regulator, Buddy Breather
968801* Panther Second Stage Regulator, HUD
3 968802* Intermediate Pressure Line, HUD
961494 Buddy Breather Hose Assembly, Cougar/Puma
965110 Over-the-Shoulder Buddy Breather Kit
4 968800 Heads-Up Display (HUD), 2216 psig
968877 Heads-Up Display (HUD), 3000 psig
968888* Heads-Up Display (HUD), 4500 psig
5 980642 Gauge, L.P. (2216 psig) (Not Shown)
980643 Gauge, L.P. (3000 psig) (Not Shown)
980641 Gauge, H.P. (4500 psig) (Not Shown)
968818 Accessory Gauge Hose, HUD (Not Shown)
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
6 961366 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Whistle, 2216 psig
961372 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 2216 psig
961371 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Panther Bell, 2216 psig
961359 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Whistle, 3000 psig
961364 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 3000 psig
961363 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Panther Bell, 3000 psig
961356 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Whistle, 4500 psig
961358 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 4500 psig
961357 Cougar/Puma First Stage, Panther Bell, 4500 psig
910099 Cougar/Puma First Stage, MARK 2 Bell, 2216 psig
910071 Cougar/Puma First Stage, MARK 2 Bell, 3000 psig
910001 Cougar/Puma First Stage, MARK 2 Bell, 4500 psig
968830 Panther First Stage, Whistle, 4500 psig
968831 Panther First Stage, Panther Bell, 4500 psig
968832* Panther First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 4500 psig
968836 Panther First Stage, Whistle, 2216 psig
968837 Panther First Stage, Panther Bell, 2216 psig
968838 Panther First Stage, Warbling Whistle, 2216 psig
968821 First Stage, Mark 2, 4500 psig
968822 First Stage, Mark 2, 2216 psig
7 965801 Cougar/Puma Backpack
965800* Panther Backpack
Nose
Cup
4
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
CYLINDER/VALVE ASSEMBLY
Pressure (psig) Duration
916103 2216 30 Hoop Glass
915140 2216 30 none Aluminum
915170 2216 30 Full Glass
915165 4500 30 Hoop Glass
916173 4500 30 Full Glass
916140 4500 45 Full Glass
915182 4500 60 Full Glass
916123 3000 30 Full Carbon
917130 2216 30 Full Carbon
917131 4500 30 Full Carbon
917145 4500 45 Full Carbon
917160 4500 60 Full Carbon
TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece Accessories
962869 Neck Strap Kit
962900 Kit, APR Adapter
962260 Spectacles Kit
962266 Large Nose Cup Kit
962265 Medium Nose Cup Kit
962264 Small Nose Cup Kit
960038 Headnet
964171 Radio Communication System
964172 SmallTalk
964173 Radio Communication/SmallTalk Plus Voice Amplication
964165 Remote Push-to-Talk Kit
940118 Protective Mask Bag
140096 Mask Wipes (100 ea.)
951015 Anti-fog Solution (1 oz.)
951016 Anti-fog Solution (16 oz.)
981806 Anti-fog Wipe
980200 Suit Pass-through Kit
946935 Cylinder Sleeve for LP Hoop-wrapped Cylinder
946937 Cylinder Sleeve for HP Hoop-wrapped Cylinder
941256 Cylinder Sleeve for LP Carbon Cylinder
941257 Cylinder Sleeve for 3000 psig Carbon Cylinder
941258 Cylinder Sleeve for HP 30 Minute Carbon Cylinder
941259 Cylinder Sleeve for HP 45 Minute Carbon Cylinder
941261 Cylinder Sleeve for HP 60 Minute Carbon Cylinder
968670 Chest Strap Kit
964867 Utility D-ring
930801/
02/04/
61/62/
64/70
930810 Foster Coupler Kit
930820 Schrader Coupler Kit
930830 Hansen Coupler Kit
945007 Hansen Coupler Kit, Stainless Steel
961438 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 2216
961546 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 2216
961549 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 2216
961439 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 3000
961547 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 3000
961562 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 3000
961441 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 4500
961548 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 4500
961563 SuperCharge Fill Hose, Handwheel and Nipple, 4500
965110 Over-the-Shoulder Buddy Breather Kit
965119 Over-the-Shoulder Buddy Breather Kit with Check Valve
965122 Air Line Adapter Kit
™
System
General Accessories
Air Supply Hoses,3/8 inch
psig, 4 foot
psig, 10 foot
psig, 20 foot
psig, 4 foot
psig, 10 foot
psig, 20 foot
psig, 4 foot
psig, 10 foot
psig, 20 foot
(for use with P/N 965122 Kit)
(minutes)
Kit
®
Plus Voice Amplication System
Wrap Material
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
962600 COMPASS Integrated PASS Device
963820 COMPASS Buddy Breather Kit
963850 COMPASS SAR Attachment Kit
963702 COMPASS and Buddy Breather Kit
963703 COMPASS and Buddy Breather with SAR Attachment Kit
962700 DoublePASS Remote Alarm Module
ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION
Fit Testing Accessories, Qualitative (Cougar and Puma)
193140 IAA/Banana Oil Fit Test Kit
100100 Organic Vapor Cartridge, Box of 6 (For Use with P/N
193138 Replacement IAA Solution, 1 oz.
962920 Fit Test Kit, SCBA/APR Adapter (Requires the P/N
962925 Fit Test Kit, Rell
105005 P100 Filters, Box of 10
962848 Probed Lens, TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece
193140 Fit Test Kit)
Fit Testing Accessories, Quantitative (Cougar Only)
962900 Kit, APR Adapter)
* Shown in Figure 1
IV. DESCRIPTION
The Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA provides the wearer
with respiratory protection in hazardous environments,
and may be used for entrance into and escape from
atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life
or health (IDLH). The Panther is an NFPA-compliant
SCBA and may be used for re ghting. The Cougar
and Puma are industrial SCBAs and must not be used
in the presence of high heat or open ames.
NOTE
The Panther SCBA meets all requirements •
of the NFPA 1981 Standard, 2002 Edition,
Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
See NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Depart-•
ment Occupational Safety and Health Program for proper use of SCBAs in the work
environment.
A. Backpack and Cylinder
The backpack consists of a lightweight contoured 1.
polymer frame with a built-in carrying handle. The
cylinder is attached by a lightweight webbing-style
band. The Panther harness is made of Kevlar/Nomex straps. The Cougar/Puma harness is made of
nylon straps. The chest-mounted pressure gauge
is mounted on the right shoulder strap, and the
intermediate pressure hose is routed over the left
shoulder. The gauge indicates the cylinder pressure once the cylinder valve has been opened.
The chest-mounted pressure gauge is optional
for the Panther SCBA. It is included with the Cougar and Puma SCBAs, but is optional for the Cougar if a Heads-Up Display is installed.
The air cylinder is a composite construction with 2.
an aluminum inner liner overwrapped by a nonme-
tallic ber, and has a maximum working pressure
of 2216 or 3000 psig (low pressure) in 30-minute
duration, or 4500 psig (high pressure) in 30-, 45-,
5
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
and 60-minute durations. An all-aluminum cylinder is available with a maximum working pressure of 2216 psig only.
WARNING
The backpack must never be used as a •
rescue device attachment point.
ONLY grasp the cylinder valve hand-•
wheel to open or close the valve; DO
NOT pick up or carry a cylinder by
the handwheel, drop a cylinder on the
handwheel, or bump the handwheel,
as this may cause the cylinder valve
to inadvertently open, which may lead
to the cylinder becoming airborne under the thrust of air released from the
valve, causing injury or death. ALWAYS
pick up and carry an air cylinder by the
cylinder body.
Failure to comply with this Warning may •
lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
B. First Stage Regulator
The rst stage regulator contains a pressure reducer,
audible alarm, and intermediate pressure hose.
Panther-style First Stage with Alarm3.
The rst stage lowers cylinder air pressure to a.
approximately 100 psig. The relief valve activates to protect the system when the regulated pressure exceeds 200 to 225 psig.
The Panther-style rst stage regulator is b.
equipped with either a whistle, warbling whistle, or bell audible alarm. The low pressure
SCBA audible alarm activates at 510 to 598
psig (2216 psig system) or 690 to 810 psig
(3000 psig system); the high pressure SCBA
audible alarm activates at 1035 to 1215 psig
(4500 psig system). The audible alarm will
continue to sound until air pressure drops below 200 psig.
MARK 2-style Bell Alarm4.
The rst stage regulator lowers cylinder air a.
pressure to an intermediate pressure of approximately 120 psig. An automatic backup
system maintains a safe ow of air in case of
a malfunction.
The audible alarm operates in two modes, b.
ringing at a slow rate when the quantity of air
in the cylinder has dropped to approximately
25% of capacity, and ringing rapidly when a
failure occurs in the rst stage system. The
low pressure SCBA bell alarm rings at 510
to 598 psig (2216 psig system) or 690 to 810
psig (3000 psig system); the high pressure
SCBA bell alarm rings at 1035 to 1215 psig
(4500 psig system); the bell alarm will continue ringing until air pressure drops below
200 psig.
C. Gauge/Heads-Up Display (HUD)
WARNING
The Heads-Up Display (HUD) may only •
be used with the 2520XX series TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece.
If the low battery alert activates (am-•
ber LED on the backpack- mounted
transducer module ashes every two
seconds) during storage, or if the amber LED on the backpack-mounted
transducer module does not ash at all
during storage, the battery must be replaced before using the SCBA.
Activation of the visual alarm (ash-•
ing red LED) portion of the HUD may
or may not coincide with the audible
alarm (i.e., bell, whistle, etc.) on the
SCBA. As soon as the rst alarm activates, PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO A
SAFE AREA.
You must have binocular vision (vision •
from both eyes) to see and interpret
the display correctly. Your visual acuity while wearing the facepiece must
meet the requirements set forth by the
authority having jurisdiction over your
operation and/or work place.
Failure to comply with this Warning may •
lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
NOTE
The Panther SCBA comes equipped with •
the Heads-Up Display (HUD).
The HUD is optional on the Cougar SCBA, •
but may only be used with the 2520XX series TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece.
The Puma SCBA cannot be equipped with •
a HUD.
The HUD is mounted on the second stage regulator.
When the second stage regulator is installed in the Panther TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece, the display can be
seen through openings in the facepiece nozzle cover.
When the cylinder valve is opened, the HUD will activate automatically, and will indicate the air pressure
remaining in the cylinder. The display consists of four
green LEDs, representing Full, ¾, ½, and ¼. At full cylinder pressure, all four LEDs are lit. As the air pressure
in the cylinder decreases, the LEDs turn off one at a
time, thereby indicating the air pressure status. When
the pressure drops below 50% of cylinder capacity, the
LED representing ½ cylinder capacity starts to ash,
and continues to ash for a short time (approximately
20 seconds) before returning to continuously lit. When
the pressure drops to ¼ (25%) of cylinder capacity, the
last green LED turns red and begins to ash, thereby
giving the user a visual alarm of low air pressure in ad-
6
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
dition to the audible alarm located on the rst stage regulator. On a 2216 psig SCBA, the ¼ LED will turn red
and begin to ash between 510 and 598 psig; on a 3000
psig SCBA, the ¼ LED will turn red and begin to ash
between 690 and 810 psig; on a 4500 psig SCBA, the ¼
LED will turn red and begin to ash between 1035 and
1215 psig. When the pressure drops to 10% of cylinder
capacity, the red LED begins to ash noticeably faster
and continues ashing in this manner until air pressure
drops below approximately 200 psig, at which time the
display will turn off. No lighted LEDs represents zero air
pressure.
An external red LED, mounted on the front of the HUD
module, warns others of the user’s low air status by
ashing at the same time the ¼ LED is ashing inside
the HUD module. The external red LED ashes notice-
ably faster when the pressure drops to 10% of cylinder
capacity.
A photodiode is mounted externally on the top of the
HUD module. It senses ambient light conditions and
adjusts the intensity of the green HUD LEDs to match
these conditions. If the ambient light is bright, the LEDs
are in bright mode. In no-light or low-light conditions,
the LEDs are in dim mode so that they are not distracting to the user.
The transducer module on the backpack has a red LED
that acts as a battery status indicator. When the SCBA is
in storage (the cylinder valve is not opened), the amber
LED will ash once every 10 seconds to indicate a usable battery condition. The amber LED ashes every two
seconds to indicate a low battery condition, and it will
cease ashing altogether to indicate a dead battery.
WARNING
A Duracell Ultra 123 or Eveready En-•
ergizer EL 123A PBP must be used in
the HUD transducer module in order to
maintain the intrinsic safety certication of this product.
Failure to comply with this Warning •
may lead to personal injury, illness, or
death.
To replace the battery, remove the slotted battery cap
located on the top of the transducer module (located on
the side of the cylinder band) using a coin or a large,
at-blade screwdriver. Remove the old battery, install a
new battery in the orientation shown on the side of the
case, and replace the battery cap.
WARNING
If the low battery alert activates (am-•
ber LED on the backpack-mounted
transducer module ashes every two
seconds) during storage, or if the amber LED on the backpack-mounted
transducer module does not ash at all
during storage, the battery must be replaced before using the SCBA.
If the low battery alert in the HUD ac-•
tivates during actual use (amber LED
at the lower right of the display ashes
once every second), the SCBA may
continue to be used. The battery must
be replaced before the next usage.
Failure to comply with this Warning •
may lead to personal injury, illness, or
death.
D. Chest-mounted Gauge
(Optional for Panther SCBA, and Optional for Cougar
SCBA if a HUD Is Installed)
The chest-mounted pressure gauge is mounted on the
right shoulder strap and may be swiveled 360° for easy
viewing. When the cylinder valve is opened, the gauge
indicates the air pressure remaining in the cylinder.
E. Second Stage Regulator
WARNING
An impact to the second stage regula-
tor when the cylinder valve is open may
inadvertently activate the First-BreathOn mechanism, causing air to ow from
the regulator and diminishing the air in
the cylinder. Failure to comply with this
Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
The pressure-demand second stage regulator is
mounted on the facepiece by the SPERIAN AIR KLIC™
system. The mechanism automatically locks in place
when the regulator is pushed into the AIR KLIC, and
is detached when the release buttons are pressed. To
prevent inadvertent air ow, the regulator will not operate until the First-Breath-On mechanism is activated or
the manual override button on the front of the regulator
is pressed. The ow of air can be stopped by pressing
the shutoff button. A large red knob on the right side of
the regulator controls an adjustable bypass valve. Turn-
ing this knob counterclockwise provides a constant ow
of air.
7
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
F. Facepiece
WARNING
The SPERIAN Puma hood-style face-•
piece :
Must be worn in conjunction with an •
SCBA and used as specied in SPERIAN’s instructions.
When donned and used with its SCBA, •
will reduce, but not eliminate, the inhalation of contaminants.
Does not protect against falling objects •
or projectiles.
Does not protect exposed areas of the •
body.
Must not be worn around open ames. •
It must not be used for structural re
ghting, underwater activities, or abrasive blasting.
Must not be used unless a satisfactory •
t is obtained.
Must not be reused if contaminated.•
Must not be altered or modied in any •
manner.
Requires that the wearer must assure •
that the neck seal is not compromised
by hair or clothing when in use.
Requires that after each use and/or •
cleaning and disinfecting, anti-fog solu-
tion (SPERIAN P/N 951015, 951016, or
981805) must be applied to the inside
of the lens. Failure to comply with this
Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
The Panther/Cougar SCBA will include a “hard” TwentyTwenty® Plus facepiece. The Puma SCBA will include
a “soft” hood-style facepiece. The silicone TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece has a special wide lip sealing
surface and ve point silicone headstrap harness or
optional Headnet™ harness. The lens is treated with
an abrasion-resistant coating on the inside and outside
surfaces of the lens. The nozzle houses a removable
nose cup, speaking diaphragm, and exhalation valve.
The AIR KLIC is threaded into the nozzle by a ratchet
mechanism to prevent leakage and provide a secure
mount for the second stage regulator.
The Puma hood-style facepiece is constructed of several different components. The hood material is a multi-
layered specialty material specically designed for its
resistance to a wide range of chemicals. The hood
contains a exible lens made of clear, non-porous vinyl. The primary neck seal of the hood-style facepiece
is constructed of neoprene rubber, a material used for
many conventional type facepieces. A secondary seal
is made inside the hood-style facepiece with a silicone
nose cup. The nose cup is available in small, medium,
or large size. The suspension system secures the hoodstyle facepiece in place on the user. Anti-fog solution
(SPERIAN P/N 951015, 951016, or 981805) may be
applied to the inside of the lens. An AIR KLIC provides
a secure mount for the SCBA second stage regulator.
WARNING
The hood material, vinyl lens, neoprene
neck seal, and adhesive all may react
in a different manner when exposed to
chemicals or chemical mixtures. You
must verify that none of the components of the hood will degrade against
the chemicals or mixtures to which it
may be exposed. Failure to comply with
this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
The hood-style facepiece is made of several components, each having different reactions to chemical environments. It is vital to ensure that you have objective
evidence that the hood will be able to maintain its integrity against the expected chemical exposure during
operations. This can be accomplished by tests you conduct or by contacting SPERIAN for further information.
G. Universal Air Connection (UAC)
NOTE
The Panther SCBA comes equipped with the •
Universal Air Connection (UAC).
The UAC is optional on the Cougar and Puma •
SCBAs.
The Universal Air Connection (UAC) and ll hose (purchased separately in the P/N 968950 Rapid Intervention
Kit) or SuperCharge ll hose (See Parts List, General Accessories, on page 5.) provide a means for lling SCBA
cylinders during a rescue. An attendant/rescue crew
member must assist with the cylinder lling.
The Universal Air Connection (UAC) is located on the
rst stage regulator body. The UAC is accompanied by
a relief valve located on the back of the rst stage regulator, designed to vent air to atmosphere when the ll
pressure exceeds the cylinder service pressure in order
to prevent cylinder overpressurization. The UAC has a
dust plug which must be installed over the coupling at
all times before and after lling operations. The UAC
ll hose has the mating ll coupling. A directional ow
control piston is located in the quick disconnect coupling to prevent air loss and hose whipping if the hose
is installed incorrectly. The quick disconnect coupling is
supplied with dust plugs which must be installed when
the ll hose is not in use.
8
Panther/Cougar/Puma SCBA Operation Manual
WARNING
The UAC has a dust plug which must be •
installed over the coupling at all times
before and after lling operations.
DO NOT allow oil, grease, or other con-•
taminants to come in contact with the
quick disconnect couplings.
DO NOT use air other than breathing air, •
Grade D or better, conforming to CGA
G-7.1 Commodity Specication for Air.
The moisture content, expressed as
dewpoint, shall be maintained at -65°F
(-53.9°C) or lower, or less than 24.0
ppm by volume moisture content.
The SPERIAN UAC or UAC ll hose •
must ONLY be used to ll compressed
air cylinders. The SPERIAN UAC or
UAC ll hose must NEVER be used:
As a buddy breathing device.1.
For SCBA-to-SCBA lling.2.
To provide a continuous air supply.3.
Failure to comply with this Warning •
may lead to personal injury, illness, or
death.
V. UNPACKAGING
IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY
A. Warranty Card
NOTE
The warranty is void unless the warranty
card is returned to the factory within 30 days
of purchase.
Fill in the form with the required information.1.
Mail back the completed warranty registration 2.
card immediately.
To comply with NIOSH, SPERIAN is required to 3.
retain the completed warranty registration card.
Always refer to the equipment serial number if a 4.
claim is made.
Cut both of the locking straps that secure the c.
SCBA to the transportation cradle.
Lift the SCBA from the cradle.d.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when identifying
SCBA components. Engraving may induce stresses in materials that, over time,
could propagate cracks. Plastic labels,
dyno-labels, and stickers may burn.
VI. OPERATION
WARNING
Wear gloves when handling SCBAs that
have been stored in extreme tempera-
tures. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to personal injury, illness,
or death.
NOTE
See NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire
Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program for proper use of SCBAs in the
work environment.
A. Donning
Remove the SCBA from its carrying case or 1.
stored location.
Hand tighten the rst stage handwheel to the cyl-2.
inder valve outlet.
Ensure that the cylinder valve gauge reads in the 3.
green (FULL) zone.
WARNING
Check the cylinder band latch each time;
set the cylinder band or strap to match
the cylinder. Failure to comply with this
Warning may lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
B. Remove the SCBA from the Packaging
Carrying case1.
Remove the carrying case from the box.a.
Lift both locking tabs on the case and open it.b.
Remove the facepiece from the case.c.
Unfasten the Velcro transportation fasteners.d.
Lift the SCBA from the case.e.
Carton packaging2.
Remove the facepiece from the box.a.
Remove the plastic transportation cradle from b.
the box with the SCBA connected to it.
Check the latch on the cylinder band and ensure 4.
that the cylinder is secure in the backpack.
Lay the harness out and straighten each strap. 5.
All adjustable straps should be extended to maximum length.
There are two methods of donning the SCBA: 6.
coat-style, one arm at a time; and over the head.
Choice of the method of donning is a matter of
individual choice or organizational policy. Both
methods are described below.
9
Loading...