Sperian Panther Hip-Pac P9684 Series, Panther Hip-Pac P9686 Series, Panther Hip-Pac P9685 Series, Panther Hip-Pac 9649 Operation Manual

PANTHER HIP-PAC

™

SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR, PRESSURE-DEMAND CLASS

AND

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

P9684 SERIES 5- and 10-Minute Escape

P9685 SERIES 15-Minute Escape

P9686 SERIES HP 10-Minute Escape

9649 SERIES HP 10-Minute Escape

OPERATION MANUAL

DO NOT USE this respirator until you completely read and understand this
instruction manual. You are required to inspect your respirator prior to put-

ting it into eld service. Please refer to the inspection procedures in this

manual. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to serious personal
injury, serious illness, or death.

© Copyright SPERIAN May 2003
All Rights Reserved
P/N 963018 REV B 12/13

WARNING

AN ISO 9001

REGISTERED

COMPANY

Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll Free [phone]
www.sperianprotection.com

Panther HIP-PAC

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

III. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

IV. PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

V. USE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

A. Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

B. Quick Coupler Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

C. Donning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

D. Fit Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

E. Emergency Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

F. Emergency Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

G. Dofng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

H. 21 Series Facepiece Drink Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VI. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A. Conventional Facepiece Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

B. Hood-style Facepiece Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

C. Second Stage Regulator Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

D. Exterior Surfaces Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

E. Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

F. Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

G. Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

H. Cylinder Maintenance and Recharging . . . . . . . . . 14

I. Cold Weather Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . 17

J. Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

K. Overhaul Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

L. Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

VII. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. . . . . . 20

VIII. INSPECTION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

IX. REPAIR TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

X. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

XI. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

I. INTRODUCTION

This manual provides instructions for the use and main­tenance of the SPERIAN Panther HIP-PAC™ pressure­demand supplied-air respirator and self-contained
breathing apparatus, P968450 Series, P968470 Series,
P968500 Series, P9686 Series, and 9649 Series. The
Panther HIP-PAC is intended for supplied-air entry into
hazardous atmospheres, and emergency exit using the

ve/ten/fteen-minute cylinder in the event of a remote

air supply failure. You must read and understand this

manual and be trained in the proper use of the Pan­ther HIP-PAC before wearing it in a hazardous envi-

ronment.

II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes contained in this

manual have the following signicance:

WARNING

Maintenance or operating procedures
and techniques that may result in seri­ous personal injury, serious 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.

NOTE
Maintenance or operating procedures
and techniques or information considered
important enough to emphasize.

III. DESCRIPTION

The SPERIAN Panther HIP-PAC consists of a rellable
cylinder, valve and pressure gauge assembly, rst stage

regulator, second stage regulator, facepiece, waist belt,
and regulator hose. The cylinder stores 8 cubic feet of
air at 2216 psig for the 5-minute apparatus, 15.2 cubic
feet of air at 3000 psig for the 10-minute apparatus, 17
cubic feet of air at 4500 psig for the 10-minute appara­tus, and 24 cubic feet of air at 3000 psig for the 15-min­ute apparatus. The cylinder valve controls air pressure
to the regulator, and houses a safety relief device and
a cylinder pressure gauge. The regulators reduce the
cylinder pressure or remote air pressure and supply a

ow to the facepiece. A check valve in the low pressure
air line hose prevents inward leakage of contaminated

air when disconnected from the air supply.

WARNING

• The employer is responsible for estab­lishing that these respirators are suit-

able for the user’s application.

• No respirator can provide complete
protection from all conditions. Use

extreme care for all emergency opera-

tions. Do not use the Panther HIP-PAC

for interior structural re ghting, abra-

sive blasting, or under water.

• The pressure within the Panther HIP-

PAC remains positive under most work-

ing conditions, but as with all respira-

tors, negative pressure excursions are
possible. Conditions when a respirator

can experience negative facepiece pres-

sures include, but are not limited to: 1)
the respirator is improperly worn, 2) the
respirator is not used in accordance
with the instructions, or 3) the respira-

tor is over-breathed during heavy work
rates. The HIP-PAC will provide reduced
protection when operated in a negative

pressure mode.

• Your SPERIAN respirator has been
constructed of materials selected for

their performance, safety, and durabil­ity. However, all materials have limita-

tions to exposure to extremes of heat

and cold or to the many chemicals in
use today, and could be degraded by
exposure beyond their limitations, cre-

ating conditions in which this SPERIAN

equipment would be dangerous to use.

• Before allowing anyone to enter a

hazardous environment while wear-

ing SPERIAN equipment, the employer
must conduct safe, scientic tests to

determine if the environment could ren-

der the equipment unsafe. Results of

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WARNING─Continued

this testing should be well docu-

mented. Seek the help of a certified

safety professional or industrial hy-

gienist. DO NOT USE this equipment

if the user would be endangered in

any way through environmentally in-

duced degradation of the materials in

the apparatus.

• All persons using this SPERIAN respi­rator must be made aware of its limita-

tions. We cannot be responsible for any

damage to property, personal injury, or

death in which environmental exposure
is a contributing factor.

• SPERIAN cannot predict what will hap-

pen to this equipment in every potential

environment. Materials can be chemi-

cally attacked if exposed to the wrong
environment and may exhibit corrosion
or other forms of damage. Permeation

or penetration of gases, liquids, or par-

ticles through the materials could be

excessive. 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 must be used in con­junction with a written respirator pro-

gram meeting the requirements of the

OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protec-

tion 29 CFR 1910.134, available from the
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration. The

program must include, but not be lim-

ited to, procedures for evaluating air

contaminants and selecting appropriate

respirators, procedures for proper use
of 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 medical-

ly capable of wearing respirators, and
procedures for training employees in

the use of respirators and in recogniz­ing the hazards associated with con-

taminants in the workplace.

• The air supply must meet the guide­lines of the Compressed Gas Associa-

tion (CGA) pamphlet G-7.1, Grade D Air,

as appropriate.

• DO not wear this respirator if a satis­factory t, as determined by a qualita-

tive or quantitative t test, cannot be

obtained. See ANSI Z88.2, latest edition,

and OSHA 1910.134. Beards and side-

burns will prevent good facepiece seal.

Do not use this respirator unless you

are clean shaven.

WARNING─Continued

• This respirator does not protect ex­posed areas of the body. Some contam-

inants can be absorbed directly through
the skin while others may irritate ex­posed areas. This respirator does not

provide protection from splash of haz­ardous liquids, ying objects, hazard-

ous rays, or harmful noise. Always wear

proper head, ear, and eye protection.

• This respirator is designed for use in
temperatures above -30°F.

• When using this respirator at tempera­tures of 0 to -30°F, the rst stage regu-

lator must be wrench tightened on the

cylinder valve, and anti-fog solution,
P/N 951015 or 951016, must be applied
to the inside of the facepiece lens.

• The Panther HIP-PAC has a rated ser-

vice time of 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Under
average conditions, you will have up to
5, 10, or 15 minutes in which to escape
from a toxic environment. Stress and

exertion may cause extra air consump-

tion and reduce the service time. Know
escape routes in advance and the time
required to travel them.

• Compressors, storage cylinders,
valves, regulators, ttings, and other

hardware must be large enough to de-

liver the air volume required by all us-

ers at peak demand.

• This respirator will reduce, but will

not eliminate the inhalation of con-

taminants. Some sensitive individuals

may experience health problems when

exposed to even minute amounts of

contaminants. This respirator will not

prevent health problems for those indi-

viduals.

• Do not modify this respirator in any

manner.

• This respirator must only be worn

and used as specied in SPERIAN’s in-

structions. Always read and follow the

instructions listed in the Material Safe-

ty Data Sheet for the chemicals that are
present in the work area. Selection and
use of these respirators must be done

in accordance with ANSI Z88.2, latest
edition, and the applicable OSHA stat­utes.

• Do not use SPERIAN respirators, ac­cessories, and associated equipment in
atmospheres which may contain con-

taminant concentrations above the low-

er explosive limit (LEL). Intrinsic safety
certication of electronic components

does not eliminate potential danger

from ignition in these atmospheres.

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WARNING─Continued

• Some individuals are sensitive to

chemicals (e.g., isocyanates or paint
hardeners, latex, oil mists, etc.) or may

have some type of respiratory disor-

der (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive

airway disease, etc.). If you are sensi­tive to any chemical or have a respira-

tory disorder, you may have a severe
reaction at contaminant levels well
below accepted health levels, such as

the OSHA Permissible Exposure Lim-

it (PEL), AIHA Threshold Limit Value

(TLV), or the NIOSH Recommended Ex-

posure Limits (REL). Many chemicals
(e.g., isocyanates, mercury, etc.) have

no physical warning properties and you
cannot taste or smell the contaminants

even though they may be present in the
respirator facepiece. This respirator will

reduce, but will not eliminate the possi-

bility of contaminants entering the face-

piece and causing a severe reaction. Do
not use this respirator if you have been
sensitized from previous exposure or

believe that you may be sensitive or al-

lergic to any chemical until you obtain

clearance from a medical doctor.

• Users must clean and maintain this

respirator only in accordance with

SPERIAN’s instructions. Accessories
not offered by SPERIAN may degrade

performance, and will void NIOSH cer-

tication.

• The respirator facepiece assembly

contains natural rubber latex which
may cause allergic reactions in some
individuals. Discontinue use if you ex­perience an allergic reaction.

• Discontinue use if you experience skin

irritation or discoloration.

• FAILURE TO OBSERVE ALL WARN­INGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PER-

SONAL INJURY, SERIOUS ILLNESS, OR

DEATH.

Panther HIP-PAC

Figure 1A. Low Pressure HIP-PACs

2216 psig & 3000 psig

Figure 1B. High Pressure HIP-PAC, 4500 psig

IV. PARTS LIST (See Figure 1A for low pressure
2216 psig & 3000 psig HIP-PACs and Figure 1B for
high pressure 4500 psig HIP-PAC.)

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LOW PRESSURE 2216 PSIG & 3000 PSIG HIP PAC PARTS LIST

Item P/N DESCRIPTION

1 968416 Classic Facepiece, Standard, Black

968417 Classic Facepiece, Small, Black
2120XX Series 21 SeriesFacepieces w/ Drink Tube**
2220XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces*
2320XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**

2420XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**
2520XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**
2620XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**

2720XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**
968005 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Small Nose Cup
968006 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Medium Nose Cup
968007 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Large Nose Cup

2 968443 Regulator Assy., First and Second Stages, without

Quick Disconnect

968441 First Stage Pressure Reducer with Quick

Disconnect

961793 Second Stage Regulator with Quick Disconnect

3 968510 Harness Assy., 5 and 10-min., Kevlar

968515 Harness Assy., 15-min., Kevlar
975230 Harness Assy., 5 and 10-min., Nylon

4 975081 5-minute, 2216 psig, All-Aluminum Cylinder and

Valve Assy.

975154 10-minute, 3000 psig, All-Aluminum Cylinder and

Valve Assy.

968512 15-minute, 3000 psig, Hoop-wrapped Cylinder and

Valve Assy.

5 975089 Gauge, 2216 psig

975189 Gauge, 3000 psig

6 961289 Regulator Reciever

* No longer available but still holds current approval. See Matrix for detailed part

numbers and descriptions.

** See Matrix for detailed part numbers and descriptions.

Air Supply Hoses and Air Line Coupling Kits

Lightweight 3/8" PVC Air Supply Hoses w/out Air Line Coupling Kit

930801 25 feet
930802 50 Feet
930804 100 Feet

High Performance 3/8" Neoprene Air Supply Hoses w/out Air Line Coupling Kit

930870 10 Feet
930861 25 feet
930862 50 Feet
930864 100 Feet

Air Line Coupling Kits - Female/Male quick disconnect for 3/8" hoses

930810 Foster
930820 Schrader
930830 Hansen
945007 Hansen Stainless Steel, Two-way Shutoff
930852 Snap-tite

Air Supply Hose Accessories

985237 Gasket for 3/8" hoses
985238 Fitting, Double Male

Accessories

980003 Spectacles Kit, Classic Facepiece, Wire Frame
964054 Spectacles Kit, Classic Facepiece, NexSpex
962260 Spectacles Kit, all 2020 Series Facepieces , Wire

Frame

964044 Spectacles Kit, all 2020 Series Facepieces ,

NexSpex
B140095 Lens Cover, Clear, Classic Facepiece
702019 Lens Cover, Tinted, TwentyTwenty Plus
702028 Lens Cover, Clear, TwentyTwenty Plus
951015 Anti-fog Solution, (1 oz.)
951016 Anti-fog Solution, (16 oz.)
981805 Anti-fog Wipes, (Box of 100)
B140096 Mask Wipes, (Box of 100)
940172 Neck Strap Kit, Classic Facepiece
962232 Neck Strap Kit, TwentyTwenty Facepiece
962869 Neck Strap Kit, TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece
961710 Headnet Kit, Classic Facepiece, Standard
961730 Headnet Kit, Classic Facepiece, Small
969019 Headnet Kit, TwentyTwenty and TwentyTwenty Plus

Facepieces
962264 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Small, Clear
962265 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Medium, Clear

Item P/N DESCRIPTION

962266 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Large, Clear

702064 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Small, Black

702065 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Medium, Black

702066 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Large, Black

968469 Utility "D" Ring Kit

Communications

964331 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication System
964332 SmallTalk Plus Voice Amplier Kit
964333 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication/SmallTalk Plus

Voice Amplifer Kit

969083 Remote Push-to-Talk Kit

Upgrade and Conversion Kits

P968453 SAR Upgrade Kit, 5 Minute
P968473 SAR Upgrade Kit, 10 Minute

P968535 SAR Upgrade Kit, 15 Minute
P968453 SCBA Conversion Kit, 5 Minute
P968472 SCBA Conversion Kit, 10 Minute
P968540 SCBA Conversion Kit, 15 Minute

Welding Accessories

430000 Welding Shield, Classic Facepiece
430005 Lower Welding Bib, Classic Facepiece

430010 Upper Welding Bib, Classic Facepiece

Tools

962244 Air Klic Removal Tool, TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece

Fit Testing Accessories

962900 APR Adapter/Qualitative Fit Test Adapter
962920 Quantitative Fit Test Adapter (For use with 962900)

Rebuild Kits (You must be a Certied Technician to rebuild these systems)

975245 First Stage Pressure Reducer Rebuild Kit
961572 Panther Second Stage Regulator Rebuild Kit

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HIGH PRESSURE 4500 PSIG HIP PAC PARTS LIST

Item P/N DESCRIPTION

1 968416 Classic Facepiece, Standard, Black

968417 Classic Facepiece, Small, Black
2120XX Series 21 Series Facepieces w/ Drink Tube**
2220XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces*
2320XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**

2420XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**
2520XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**

2620XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**
2720XX Series TwentyTwenty Plus Facepieces**

968005 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Small Nose Cup
968006 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Medium Nose Cup

968007 Puma Hood, Standard, Red, Large Nose Cup
2 964683 First Stage Regulator
3 961793 Second Stage Regulator
4 968686 Harness Assy.

968680 Harness Assy. For use with COMPASS
5 968713 Intermediate Pressure (IP) Hose
6 917250 Cylinder/Valve

917212 Cylinder/Valve, LAFD, Red

917215 Cylinder/Valve, LAFD, Blue

917218 Cylinder/Valve, LAFD, Black
7 964912 COMPASS Kit, LAFD

964914 COMPASS Kit

964916 COMPASS Kit with Auxiliary Coupler
8 961289 Regulator Reciever

* No longer available but still holds current approval. See Matrix for detailed part

numbers and descriptions.

** See Matrix for detailed part numbers and descriptions.

Air Supply Hoses and Air Line Coupling Kits

Lightweight 3/8" PVC Air Supply Hoses w/out Air Line Coupling Kit

930801 25 feet
930802 50 Feet
930804 100 Feet

High Performance 3/8" Neoprene Air Supply Hoses w/out Air Line Coupling Kit

930870 10 Feet
930861 25 feet
930862 50 Feet
930864 100 Feet

Air Line Coupling Kits - Female/Male quick disconnect for 3/8" hoses

930810 Foster

Air Supply Hose Accessories

985237 Gasket for 3/8" hoses
985238 Fitting, Double Male

Accessories

980003 Spectacles Kit, Classic Facepiece, Wire Frame
964054 Spectacles Kit, Classic Facepiece, NexSpex
962260 Spectacles Kit, all 2020 Series Facepieces , Wire

Frame

964044 Spectacles Kit, all 2020 Series Facepieces ,

NexSpex
B140095 Lens Cover, Clear, Classic Facepiece
702019 Lens Cover, Tinted, TwentyTwenty Plus
702028 Lens Cover, Clear, TwentyTwenty Plus
951015 Anti-fog Solution, (1 oz.)
951016 Anti-fog Solution, (16 oz.)
981805 Anti-fog Wipes, (Box of 100)
B140096 Mask Wipes, (Box of 100)
940172 Neck Strap Kit, Classic Facepiece
962232 Neck Strap Kit, TwentyTwenty Facepiece
962869 Neck Strap Kit, TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece
961710 Headnet Kit, Classic Facepiece, Standard
961730 Headnet Kit, Classic Facepiece, Small
969019 Headnet Kit, TwentyTwenty and TwentyTwenty

Plus Facepieces
962264 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Small, Clear
962265 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Medium, Clear
962266 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Large, Clear
702064 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Small, Black

702065 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Medium, Black

702066 Nosecup Kit, TwentyTwenty, Twenty Twenty Plus

Facepiece, Large, Black

968469 Utility "D" Ring Kit

Item P/N DESCRIPTION
Communications

964331 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication System
964332 SmallTalk Plus Voice Amplier Kit
964333 TwentyTwenty Plus Radio Communication/SmallTalk Plus

Voice Amplifer Kit

969083 Remote Push-to-Talk Kit

Welding Accessories

430000 Welding Shield, Classic Facepiece
430005 Lower Welding Bib, Classic Facepiece
430010 Upper Welding Bib, Classic Facepiece

Tools

962244 Air Klic Removal Tool, TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece

Fit Testing Accessories

962900 APR Adapter/Qualitative Fit Test Adapter
962920 Quantitative Fit Test Adapter (For use with 962900)

Rebuild Kits (You must be a Certied Technician to rebuild these systems)

975245 First Stage Pressure Reducer Rebuild Kit
961572 Panther Second Stage Regulator Rebuild Kit

NOTE

The respirator and hose assemblies are

supplied without quick couplers. The desired
quick coupler assemblies must be purchased
separately. Instructions for assembling quick

couplers and hoses are provided below in

paragraph V, B, “Quick Coupler Assembly.”

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V. USE INSTRUCTIONS
A. Air Supply

WARNING

• Compressors, storage cylinders,
valves, regulators,  ttings, and other

hardware must be large enough to de-

liver the air volume required by all us­ers at peak demand.
You are responsible for air quality and
compliance with safety and health

codes applicable to your area.

• No more than three (3) lengths of air
supply hose shall be used for the 9308
and 93080 series hose, and no more
than six (6) lengths for the 9649 series

hose.

• The air supply hose inlet must be sup­plied with 80 to 125 psig air pressure.

• The length of air supply hose must be
10 to 300 feet for the 9308 series hose,
25 to 300 feet for the 93080 series hose,
and 50 to 150 feet for the 9649 series
hose. Do not combine different series of

hoses or coupler assemblies.

• The NIOSH approval applies to the
use of the splitter (suit bypass) only
as speci ed in the “Special or Critical
User’s Instructions.”

• Failure to comply with this Warning

may lead to serious personal injury, se­rious illness, or death.

1. Ensure that the air supply is Type 1, Grade D, or
better, as described in the Compressed Gas Associa-

tion Commodity Speci cation for Air, G-7.1. Moisture

content, expressed as dewpoint, shall be maintained
at -65°F (-53.9°C) or lower, or less than 24.0 ppm by
volume.

2. Set relief valves at a maximum pressure of 150
psig (1.03 MPa).

B. Quick Coupler Assembly

A male coupler from one of the air line coupler kits listed

in the parts list, paragraph IV, must be assembled to the
open end of the respirator hose. This operation requires
a torque wrench.

1. Respirator Hose
a. Remove the shipping cap plug from the respira-

tor hose.

b. Hold the female threaded  tting with a wrench

or vise.
c. Apply thread sealant completely around the male

threads of the coupler.

WARNING

Do not allow the thread sealant to ex-

tend past the last thread of the coupler.

Thread sealant that extends past the

coupler threads can restrict or block air
 ow to the user. Failure to comply with

this Warning may lead to serious per­sonal injury, serious illness, or death.

d. Thread the male coupling into the female  tting

on the respirator hose. Torque to 90 5 in-lb.

e. Pressurize and check for leaks with a bubble­type leak detector.

f. If leaks are detected, disassemble and repeat

steps a through e.

g. If the leaks persist, remove the hose from ser­vice and have repairs made by a SPERIAN-certi ed

technician.

2. Air Supply Hose - Each length of hose is equipped

with a 1/4 inch female NPT swivel nut at each end
and a male-to-male 1/4 inch NPT adapter. The male­to-male adapter may be used to connect two lengths
of hose or connect the hose to the air supply. Four
approved methods of connecting hose lengths and air
supply are illustrated in Figure 2.

WARNING

Carefully inspect and clean all threads
to remove foreign material. Foreign ma-

terial entering the air line can restrict

or block air  ow to the user. Failure to

comply with this Warning may lead to
serious personal injury, serious illness,
or death.

Figure 2. Hose Connections

3. When assembling the quick disconnect  ttings of

the coupler or the male-to-male adapters to the hose,

verify that the hose gaskets are in place and torque to

90 5 in-lb. Thread sealant is not required.

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4. The air supply connection using the 1/4 inch male­to-male adapter illustrated in Method 2 is also ap­proved for use with Methods 3 and 4.

a. Method 1 is preferred when only one length of
hose is required, since it allows the hose to be dis­connected from the air supply.

b. Method 3 is preferred when multiple lengths of
hose (maximum of three) are required, eliminating

the cost of quick-disconnect couplers at the hose

junctions.

5. Pressurize and check for leaks with a bubble-type
leak detector. If leaks are detected:

a. Disassemble and repeat steps 3 through 5.

b. If the leaks persist, remove the hose from ser-

vice and have repairs made by a SPERIAN-certied

technician.

WARNING

Always verify that the swivel nut gas-

kets are in place and undamaged before
assembly. Missing or damaged swivel
nut gaskets may allow contaminants to
leak into the system causing illness or

death.

1. Verify that the air cylinder valve is turned off.

2. Verify that the bypass is in the OFF position and
that the cylinder gauge reads full.

3. Depress the shutoff button on the second stage
regulator.

4. Ensure that the waist belt and hip pad (if used) are

properly positioned on the tank mounting bracket belt

loop. See Figure 3.

5. Insert the air line hose through the rst waist belt
loop on the back of the waist belt and the restraint

sleeve located on the waist belt. See Figure 4.

6. Route the second stage hose through the second

loop on the back of the waist belt. Position the second

stage hose so that it routes under your left arm. (If the
hose is too tight, adjust the cylinder nearer the small

of your back.)

NOTE
The following steps 7-10 do not apply to
the 5-minute and 10-minute nylon harness
assembly, P/N 975230.

C. Donning

WARNING

• Always don, remove, and t check the
respirator in a safe, uncontaminated

area.

• The regulator must be attached to the
Panther HIP-PAC air cylinder before

connecting the air line hose to the air
supply. Using the supplied air line with­out the regulator being attached to the
cylinder could result in loss of air, caus­ing illness or death.

• Verify that the air cylinder valve is
turned off before connecting to the air
supply. Using the Panther HIP-PAC with

the air cylinder turned on while connect-

ed to the air supply will cause loss of air

in the cylinder, resulting in reduced es-

cape time in case of an emergency.

• Always disengage the regulator from
the facepiece and return it to the waist
belt-mounted receiver when not in use.
This will prevent contaminants from

entering the regulator outlet port. Dirt,
dust, and water may enter the regulator,

causing it to malfunction.

• Failure to comply with this Warning

may lead to serious personal injury, se­rious illness, or death.

Figure 3. Waist Belt and Hip Pad Position

Figure 4. Routing of Hoses

7. Ensure that the regulator receiver is attached to the

waist belt just behind the snap hook.

8. Ensure that the waist belt is laced properly through

the D-ring slide and the snap hook. See Figure 5.

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Figure 5. Waist Belt D-ring

9. Insert the second stage regulator into the regulator
receiver on the waist belt.

10. Open the (optional) shoulder strap to its maximum
position. Place the shoulder strap over the left shoul­der and position the shoulder pad on the top of the left
shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap to raise the cylin­der, and to raise the waist belt into position around
the waist.

11. Position the cylinder so that the cylinder is located

slightly behind the right hip, latch the belt buckle, and

adjust both the waist and shoulder straps (if used)
for comfort. Pull the loose end of the waist strap to
tighten.

12. Connect the air line hose to the remote air
supply.

NOTE

When using Foster ttings, always ensure that the

locking sleeves are rotated to the locked position.

13. When donning the respirator without the optional
shoulder strap, follow the same procedures except
omit step 10.

14. Tighten the AIR KLIC on the facepiece by turning

it clockwise.

15. Verify that the AIR KLIC is secured by trying to

turn it counterclockwise.

ii. If your SCBA is equipped with a neck strap,
place the neck strap over your head.

iii. Grasp the lower headstraps as shown in
Figure 6.

Figure 6. Grasp Lower

Headstraps

iv. Place your chin in the chin cup and pull the
straps over your head.

v. Center the facepiece and atten the head-

strap hub on the back of your head.

vi. Tighten the two lower straps. Do not over­tighten.
vii. Tighten the temple straps (Figure 7), then

the top strap, until all the headstraps lie at on

your head.

Figure 7. Tighten Upper Straps

WARNING

The AIR KLIC must be held securely
in the nozzle by the ratchet-and-pawl
mechanism. If it is necessary to use a

respirator that has been stored at a tem-

perature below freezing (32°F or 0°C)

prior to using, then DO NOT exhale into

the facepiece until the facepiece has

been properly donned with the nose

cup situated properly on the face and
the regulator installed and activated.

Failure to comply with this Warning
may lead to serious personal injury, se­rious illness, or death.

16. There are two methods, depending upon which
head harness is used, to secure the Classic™ or
TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece to the user. Both meth­ods are described below.

a. Standard silicone headstrap:

i. Fully loosen the headstraps.

viii. Perform a leak check as described below.

NOTE

When properly adjusted, the headstrap

hub should be centered on the back of

your head, and the lower straps should be

below your ears. Make sure that your chin

is properly recessed in the chin cup.

b. Optional Headnet

i. Inspection

• Classic Facepiece—Ensure that the three

locking fabric straps located across the forehead

are positioned so that they do not slip out from

under the buckles.

• TwentyTwenty Plus Facepiece and 21 Series

Facepiece—Ensure that the three locking fab-
ric straps located across the forehead are fully
inserted into their slots in the rims and that the

locking aps prevent the straps from pulling out

of the slots.

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All Facepieces

ii. Place your chin in the chin cup, pull the
elastic adjustment strap over your head, and
tighten by pulling evenly on both sides. See
Figure 8.

Figure 8. Adjust Headnet

iii. Center the facepiece and fasten the Head-

net with a wiping motion toward the back of

your head.
iv. Retighten the elastic adjustment straps. Do

not overtighten.
v. Perform a leak check as described below.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the t of the facepiece
with the three locking straps at the top
of the headnet. Use the two bottom

straps only.

NOTE

When properly adjusted, the headnet

should be centered on the back of your

head, and the lower straps should be below
your ears.

c. Hood-Style Facepiece

Panther HIP-PAC

WARNING—Continued

cleaning and disinfecting, anti-fog solution
(SPERIAN P/N 951015, 951016, OR 981805)
must be applied to the inside of the lens.

• The Challenge® NXT, PVC 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.

• 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. Listed below are a few, but not
necessarily all, chemicals that are known
to degrade or destroy the PVC material.
Do not use the hood in environments

containing these chemicals:

• Acetone

• Bleach

• Carbon tetrachloride

• Methanol

• Methyl ethyl ketone

• Nitric acid

• Toluene

• Trichloroethylene

• Failure to comply with this warning may

lead to serious personal injury, serious
illness, or death.

i. Fully loosen the suspension straps.

ii. Grasp the hood-style facepiece by the neck
seal and pull the neck seal over your head.

WARNING

The SPERIAN hood-style facepiece:

• Must be worn in conjunction with an SAR
and/or SCBA and used as specied in
SPERIAN’s instructions.

• When donned and used with its SAR/
SCBA, will reduce, but not eliminate the
inhalation of contaminants.

• Does not protect against falling objects or

projectiles.

• 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 modied 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

iii. Position the nose cup on your face, then
simultaneously tighten the two suspension
straps.

D. Fit Check

WARNING

• Conduct t checks only in a safe, un-

contaminated environment.

• Do not use this respirator in a con-

taminated atmosphere if you do not
obtain a satisfactory seal during the t

check. If a seal was not obtained, repo-

sition the facepiece, check the straps,
and perform the t check again. Failure

to obtain a satisfactory seal could al­low contaminants to leak into the face-

piece, causing illness or death. Failure
to comply with this Warning may lead to
serious personal injury, serious illness,
or death.

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