3M Scott Technologies 200427 Emergency Alarm Transmitter User Manual 595103 01

Scott Safety-Division of Scott Technologies, Inc. Emergency Alarm Transmitter 595103 01

Manual

1DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYFIGURE 1AIR-PAK SCBA WITH PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM ASSEMBLYAND INTEGRATED TRANSMITTERCONTROL CONSOLEASSEMBLYSENSOR MODULE ASSEMBLYWITH INTEGRAL TRANSMITTERWARNINGTHE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH SCOTT SELF-CONTAINEDBREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) WHICH MAY SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES.FAILURE TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SCBA USER.USE OF A RESPIRATOR INTEGRATED WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WILL REQUIRE MODI-FICATION OF THE RESPIRATOR "REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES" AND WILLREQUIRE TRAINING OF THE RESPIRATOR USER IN THE USE OF PASS EQUIPPED RESPIRATORS.THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT BUT DO NOT REPLACE THE OPERATING ANDMAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH EACH RESPIRATOR.Copyright © 2006, SCOTT, All Rights ReservedOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FORSCOTT PAK-ALERTTM DISTRESS ALARMWITH SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEMINTEGRATED WITH AIR-PAK® 2.2/3.0/4.5/FiftySELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)HAND HELDRECEIVERRED COVERS
2DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGNO PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM, RES-PIRATOR OR COMBINATION OF PERSONALALERT SAFETY SYSTEM AND RESPIRATOR, BYTHEMSELVES, CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO-TECTION IN FIRE SITUATIONS. HOWEVER,USING AN ALARM AND A RESPIRATOR IN AC-CORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONPROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MANY SAFETY PRE-CAUTIONS WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN TOAVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.WARNINGUSERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITHTHE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MUST BEAWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATION OF THEDISTRESS ALARM. IF THE GREEN LIGHT ISNOT FLASHING NORMALLY, OR IF THE UNITEXHIBITS ANY OTHER SIGNS OF A MALFUNC-TION WITHOUT THE USER TAKING PROPERCORRECTIVE ACTION, IT MAY LEAD TO CIR-CUMSTANCES THAT RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.WARNINGDO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WHILEUNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCO-HOL, OR ANY MEDICATIONS OR SUBSTANCESWHICH MAY AFFECT VISION, DEXTERITY, ORJUDGMENT. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENTMUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTALHEALTH IN ORDER TO OPERATE SAFELY. DONOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT WHEN FATIGUEPREVENTS SAFE OPERATION. STAY ALERTWHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. INAT-TENTION OR CARELESSNESS WHILEOPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMDESCRIPTIONThe PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm is a PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYS-TEM (PASS) intended to assist in locating a respirator user who isincapacitated or in need of assistance. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distressalarm 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 modulemounted to the bottom of the respirator backframe, a pressure switchmounted between the cylinder and gauge line, and a control consolemounted 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 ofthirty (30) seconds.In addition to the standard PASS functionality, the PAK-ALERT SE + is alsoequipped with a SCOTT PAK-TRACKER locator device which is activatedwith the PASS alarm. The locator has a transmitter which emits a radiosignal that can be tracked using the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand HeldReceiver unit. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE + equipped with the locatortransmitter 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 systemconsisting 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 comingfrom the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. This line of electronic accessories isfor use by fire fighters, first responders, domestic preparedness and lawenforcement officers, as well as haz-mat and industrial users.The PAK-TRACKER Transmitter works in conjunction with the PAK-ALERTSE + distress alarm. A short time after activation of the full alarm, the unitbegins transmitting a signal with a unique ID number that can be received bythe 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 thePAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver in the direction of the strongest signal,the rescue crew can follow the signal to the downed user.FIGURE 2RED COVERS ON SENSOR MODULERED COVERS ONSENSOR MODULE
3DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYTraining and practice in realistic emergency simulations is required beforeuse of this equipment. The users must become thoroughly familiar with theoperation and the limitations of the system before entering a potentially haz-ardous or life threatening situation. The SYSTEM USE instructions, SCOTTpart number 595102-01, comprise instructions for both the PAK-TRACKERHand Held Receiver and the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. Those instructionsare to be used as the basis of training for use of the whole system and in-clude an overview of the system operation and limitations of the system, aswell as any user level maintenance.QUESTIONS OR CONCERNSIf you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment, con-tact your authorized SCOTT dealer or distributor, or contact SCOTT at1-800-247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the continental United States) orvisit our web site at www.scotthealthsafety.com.1 Kevlar is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours, Inc.The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm is approved by the National Insti-tute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on all models of SCOTTAIR-PAK 2.2/3.0/4.5/Fifty SCBA except as specified in the limitations ofuse on the SCBA approval label and in the SCBA Operating and Mainte-nance Instructions.NIOSH certified SCBA’s are limited to a maximum weight of 35 lbs. Whenthe PAK-ALERT distress alarm is used with a one hour duration SCOTTSCBA, either the Kevlar1 wrapped (SCOTT P/N 804222-01) or Carbonwrapped (P/N 804723-XX) cylinder and valve assembly must be used tokeep the total weight under 35 lbs. limit. Using the PAK-ALERT distressalarm with fiberglass wrapped one hour cylinder and valve assemblies,(SCOTT P/N 804107-01 or P/N 802827-01), will exceed 35 lbs.Installation of a SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm requires some disas-sembly of the respirator. Installation instructions are contained in a separateSCOTT Instruction Manual, P/N 89489-01, available from your SCOTT dis-tributor or from SCOTT HEALTH AND SAFETY.FIGURE 3PAK-TRACKER HAND HELD RECEIVERWARNINGREAD AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIREMANUAL. TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFOREUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A HAZARDOUSSITUATION. THE TRAINING MUST INCLUDE EX-TENSIVE PRACTICE WITH THE SYSTEM IN AVARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS AND A COM-PLETE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TOINTERPRET LOCATING INFORMATION. BE-CAUSE DIFFERENT BRANDS AND MODELS OFPERSONNEL LOCATORS MAY OPERATE DIF-FERENTLY, ALWAYS UPDATE TRAINING WITHEACH NEW PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. USE OF ALOCATOR SYSTEM WITHOUT PROPER TRAIN-ING MAY PLACE THE USER AT HIGHER RISKIN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHICH COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
4DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGIF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM IS USEDIN AN AREA OF EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLEHAZARDS, FAILURE TO REGULARLY INSPECTAS INSTRUCTED, FAILURE TO CORRECT DAM-AGE BEFORE USE OR THE INSTALLATION OFINCORRECT BATTERIES MAY LEAD TO A FIREOR EXPLOSION WHICH MAY RESULT IN PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.INTRINSICALLY SAFE LISTINGThe PAK-ALERT distress alarm with Integrated Locator transmitter, ModelNumber 805796-SERIES, when installed on a SCOTT respirator, is listed asintrinsically safe per ANSI/UL Std. UL-913 in Class I, Division 1 Groups A, B,C and D hazardous locations by SGS U. S. TESTING COMPANY, Inc. onlywhen powered by the batteries listed in this instruction or indicated on thelabel on the sensor module.To maintain Intrinsic Safety Listing, inspect the respirator with PAK-ALERTdistress alarm regularly per the Regular Operational Inspection proceduresin this instruction. Substitution of Components May Impair Intrinsic Safety.To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable atmosphere, batteries mustonly be changed in an area known to be nonflammable. To reduce the riskof explosion, do not mix old batteries with unused batteries, or mix batter-ies from different manufacturers.SAFETY LISTINGSWARNINGTHE HAND HELD RECEIVER IS A BATTERY OP-ERATED ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT HAS NOTBEEN EVALUATED FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY ASAN IGNITION SOURCE. THIS DEVICE IS NOT TOBE USED IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE AT-MOSPHERE. ALWAYS CHECK FOR THEPRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVEGASES BEFORE ENTERING AN UNKNOWN AT-MOSPHERE WITH THE HAND HELD RECEIVER.USE OF THE HAND HELD RECEIVER IN A FLAM-MABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAYRESULT IN IGNITION OF THE ATMOSPHERERESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.NOTEDETAILS OF THE SAFETY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR THE HANDHELD RECEIVER ARE INCLUDED IN THE USER INSTRUCTIONS PRO-VIDED WITH THE HAND HELD RECEIVER.
5DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) MAYCAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERTDISTRESS ALARM. USERS OF RESPIRATORSEQUIPPED WITH THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESSALARM MUST BE AWARE OF THE PROPER OP-ERATION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM. FAILURETO RECOGNIZE A MALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM AND TAKE PROPERCORRECTIVE ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERI-OUS INJURY OR DEATH.RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)When any electronic device is adversely affected by radio waves, RadioFrequency Interference (RFI) is said to have occurred. All electronic de-vices like the PAK-ALERT distress alarm may be subject to the effects ofRFI, most of which are temporary in nature. Users of the SCOTT AIR-PAKSCBA with the integrated PAK-ALERT distress alarm must be familiar withthe normal operation of the distress alarm and must also be familiar withhow to identify and avoid the effects of RFI (see DETECTING AND AVOID-ING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE on page 6). If RFI occurs tothe PAK-ALERT distress alarm, it may be caused by transmissions frombase stations or high-powered vehicle mounted radios or transmissionsfrom hand-held or personal radios where the radio antenna is touching orvery close to (less than 6 inches from) components of the PAK-ALERTdistress alarm.FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning (Part 15.21)Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF exposurelimits for general population / uncontrolled exposure.The Locator Personal Transmitter has been assigned FCC ID # T5E-200427.INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE Industry Canada StatementThe term “IC” before the certification / registration number only signifies thatthe Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Section 14 of RSS-210The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is locatedor pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canadalimits for the general population. Consult Safety Code 6, obtainable fromHealth Canada’s web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.SAFETY LISTINGS Continued...CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICENote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
6DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGTHE INFORMATION BELOW IS MEANT TOSUPPLEMENT, NOT REPLACE, THE TRAINING,SUPERVISION, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHERELEMENTS OF YOUR ORGANIZED RESPIRA-TORY PROTECTION PROGRAM. SEE WARNINGON FIRST PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT. FAILURETO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAYRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.WARNINGUSERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITHTHE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MUST BEAWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATION OF THEDISTRESS ALARM. FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AMALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESSALARM AND TAKE PROPER CORRECTIVE AC-TION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH.OPERATION OF THE SCOTTPAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMWith proper batteries and a charged air cylinder installed, the PAK-ALERTdistress alarm device is automatically activated when the respirator is pres-surized by opening the cylinder valve of the respirator.To indicate activation, the sensor module will sound 3 quick audible chirpsand the green light located on the control console will flash approximatelyonce a second. See FIGURE 4. The PAK-ALERT distress alarm is now in theautomatic mode.In the automatic mode, the SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm constantlymonitors motion of the respirator backframe. The sensor module is locatedon the respirator backframe beneath the air cylinder and contains the motionsensor and the audible alarm. If the sensor module does not sense motion ofthe respirator for twenty (20) seconds, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm willsignal a pre-alarm condition. If there is still no motion of the respirator for thenext twelve (12) seconds the full alarm will sound.The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm will remain activated in the auto-matic mode until turned OFF according to these instructions.FIGURE 4THE CONTROL CONSOLERESETBUTTON(YELLOWINDICATOR)MANUALALARMBUTTON(RED INDICATOR)RED SIGNALLIGHTCONSOLELENSGREEN SIGNALLIGHTMANUALALARMRESETPUSHTWICE
7DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYPRE-ALARMIf the respirator remains motionless for more than twenty (20) seconds, thePAK-ALERT distress alarm will automatically sound a pre-alarmWhen the pre-alarm occurs, the green flashing light on the control console isreplaced by a bright red light which flashes approximately once a secondand is accompanied by an ascending/descending audible tone which in-creases in volume during the pre-alarm cycle.If the respirator user is not incapacitated or not in need of assistance, movethe respirator to reset the pre-alarm. When reset, the flashing red light will bereplaced by the flashing green and the ascending/descending tone will stop.Remember that the motion sensor is in the sensor module on the respiratorbackframe beneath the air cylinder. Actual movement of the respiratorbackframe is required to reset the pre-alarm. Shaking the control consolewill not reset the PAK-ALERT distress alarm .To manually reset the pre-alarm, press and hold the reset button on theside of the control console until three (3) quick audible chirps are heardand the red flashing light on the control console is replaced by the greenflashing light.FULL ALARMIf the respirator remains motionless through the twelve (12) second pre-alarmcycle, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm will go into full alarm. This may indi-cate that the user is incapacitated or in need of assistance and can not move.Full alarm is indicated by a loud, almost continuous 3 tone chirp from thesensor module accompanied by the flashing red signal light on the controlconsole. Ten (10) seconds after the full alarm condition starts, the LocatorTransmitter will begin to transmit the unique ID number for the unit. To resetthe full alarm condition, press the reset button twice. See FIGURE 4.After the full alarm has been silenced by pressing the reset button twice, thePAK-ALERT distress alarm will remain activated in the automatic mode withthe green light flashing once per second. As long as the respirator is pressur-ized, there must be movement of the respirator at least every twenty (20)seconds or the distress alarm will again go into pre-alarm followed by fullalarm as described above.MANUAL ALARMIf the respirator user requires immediate assistance, pressing the manual alarmbutton located on the front of the control console will immediately sound the fullalarm. See FIGURE 4. The manual alarm may be activated at any time, evenwhen the respirator is not pressurized.If the manual alarm is activated when the respirator is not pressurized, pressthe reset button twice to silence the alarm. The PAK-ALERT distress alarmwill remain on in automatic mode. To turn the unit off, press the reset twiceagain while the unit is not in alarm mode.Remember, the loud audible alarm and flashing red light can be turned on atany time by pressing the manual alarm button on the control console.WARNINGUSERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITHTHE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MUST BEAWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATION OF THEDISTRESS ALARM. FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AMALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESSALARM AND TAKE PROPER CORRECTIVE AC-TION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH.OPERATION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
8DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGFAILURE TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES AND/OR CONTINUING WITH MULTIPLE USES OFTHE RESPIRATOR AFTER THE LOW BATTERYCONDITION HAS BEEN INDICATED BY THEPAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MAY RESULT INFAILURE OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESSALARM DURING USE AND POSSIBLE INJURYOR DEATH OF THE USER.LOW BATTERYIn a low battery condition, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm will produce a singleaudible chirp from the sensor module once every two (2) seconds and thegreen light on the control module will not flash.While in low battery condition, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm will continue tooperate for a period of time greater then the longest duration cylinder avail-able for the respirator. However, the batteries must be replaced before therespirator is used again. See THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT section ofthese instructions.If batteries are completely discharged or have not been installed, there willbe no light or sound and the unit will not operate.BATTERY TESTTo test the batteries, verify that the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is in the offcondition (cylinder valve closed with no flashing green LED on the control con-sole). Press and hold the reset button on the console.A green light on the console will illuminate to indicate sufficient battery powerremaining. If a red light appears, the batteries must be replaced before therespirator is used again.TO TURN OFF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMWhen use of the respirator with the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is no longerrequired, close the cylinder valve on the respirator and vent the residual airfrom the respirator system by opening the regulator purge valve. After all theair flow stops, close the regulator purge valve and press the reset button twiceto turn off the PAK-ALERT distress alarm. The green flashing light will go outand a fifteen (15) second beep sequence will sound from the sensor module.When the unit sounds a quick two tone chirp, the PAK-ALERT distress alarmwill be inactive.If the respirator cylinder valve is open and/or pressure remains in the respi-rator, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm can not be turned off. Pressing thereset button when the respirator is pressurized will only reset an alarm con-dition and return the PAK-ALERT distress alarm to automatic mode.If the respirator cylinder is turned off and depressurized without pressing thereset button twice, the PAK-ALERT distress alarm will continue to monitormotion in automatic mode. This means that the PAK-ALERT distress alarmmay be used to monitor motion after the respirator is turned off and depres-surized. Resetting the full alarm after the respirator has been depressurizedwill not turn off the PAK-ALERT distress alarm. Press the reset switch twicewith no alarm condition to turn off the PAK-ALERT distress alarm (the fifteen(15) second beep sequence and two tone chirp will be heard).OPERATION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMCONTINUED...
9DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYPRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONOF THE PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEMWhen a PAK-TRACKER Transmitter is activated, it sends out a radio signalthat is received by the PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver. Understandinghow the radio signal from a Transmitter behaves and how the Hand HeldReceiver receives and displays the strength of that signal are critical to un-derstanding the operation of the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System.When the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter is activated, the radio signal will ema-nate equally in all directions. The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiverindicates the relative strength of the radio signal on the display in numbersfrom 10 to 99 where 10 is the weakest signal and 99 is the strongest signal.The relative strength of the radio signal detected by the PAK-TRACKER HandHeld Receiver will vary depending on:1. The distance from the Transmitter to the Hand Held Receiver,2. What path the radio signal has taken to get to the Hand Held Receiver.The further the signal has traveled as well as how often it has been reflected willdetermine the relative strength of the signal when it reaches the Hand HeldReceiver. The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver is a directional receiver inthat it will display a higher relative signal strength when it is pointed at the specificarea where the signal is coming from. Since the signal is coming to the PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver from all directions in varying strengths, thereceiver is very sensitive in responding to small differences between a strongersignal that is coming most directly from the transmitter and a weaker signal thathas reflected several times before reaching the receiver. The user of the HandHeld Receiver must interpret the readings on the Hand Held Receiver displayand follow the strongest signal to reach the activated Transmitter.The radio signal from the Transmitter will always follow a path of least resis-tance to the receiver in the Hand Held Receiver. The radio signal will passthrough some materials and surfaces, while it will tend to reflect off othermaterials. In general, the radio signal will pass through glass, wood, or lightbuilding materials. The signal will reflect off large metal objects, concretewalls or floors, brick, or concrete block construction.The reflected signal will continue to move following the path of least resis-tance through openings, down halls, and through doors and windows, orthrough holes or gaps in walls and floors. The signal will follow the opencavities of a building such as halls, stairways, or elevator shafts.The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver and PAK-TRACKER Transmitterare used to monitor personnel location both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors,the range is approximately 1000 feet / 300 meters line of sight (LOS). If thePAK-TRACKER Transmitter is located inside a building and a PAK-TRACKERHand Held Receiver is located outside the building, range is approximately400 feet / 125 meters. If both the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter and PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver are totally indoors, the system has a rangeof up to 250 feet / 75 meters.WARNINGDO NOT USE THE HAND HELD RECEIVER INATMOSPHERES WHERE FLAMMABLES AREOPENLY HANDLED OR MAY BE PRESENT CON-TINUOUSLY. THE HAND HELD RECEIVER MAYBE USED IN ATMOSPHERES WHERE FLAM-MABLES ARE NORMALLY CONTAINED OR AREIN THE FORM OF DEPOSITS OR DUST. SEE THESAFETY STATEMENT ON PAGE 4. FAILURE TOVERIFY THAT THE ATMOSPHERE IS NOT FLAM-MABLE OR EXPLOSIVE BEFORE USING THEHAND HELD RECEIVER MAY RESULT IN A FIREOR AN EXPLOSION WHICH COULD RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.RESTRICTED USE IN SOME LOCATIONSThe Hand Held Receiver may not be suitable for use in certain atmosphereswhich could contain flammable or explosive gases in unknown levels. If anyof the following conditions may be present, do not use the Hand Held Re-ceiver:–Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may be presentunder normal conditions–Ignitable concentrations of such gases or vapors may exist because ofrepair or leakage–Breakdown or faulty operation of equipment or processes might releaseignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors.Always check for the presence of flammable or explosive gases before en-tering an unknown atmosphere with the Hand Held Receiver.WARNINGTHE HAND HELD RECEIVER IS A BATTERY OP-ERATED ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT HAS NOTBEEN EVALUATED FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY ASAN IGNITION SOURCE. THIS DEVICE IS NOT TOBE USED IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE AT-MOSPHERE. ALWAYS CHECK FOR THEPRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVEGASES BEFORE ENTERING AN UNKNOWN AT-MOSPHERE WITH THE HAND HELD RECEIVER.USE OF THE HAND HELD RECEIVER IN A FLAM-MABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAYRESULT IN IGNITION OF THE ATMOSPHERERESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
10DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGKEEP THE ANTENNAS OF HAND-HELD RADIOSAT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES AWAY FROM THECONTROL CONSOLE AND THE SENSOR MOD-ULE OF THE PAK-ALERT SE + DISTRESSALARM WHEN TRANSMITTING. CLOSE PROX-IMITY OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO THEPAK-ALERT SE + DISTRESS ALARM DURINGRADIO TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE THE UNITTO MALFUNCTION. FAILURE TO RECOGNIZEA MALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERT SE + DIS-TRESS ALARM AND TAKE THE PROPERCORRECTIVE ACTION MAY RESULT A NON-WORKING DISTRESS ALARM WHICH WILL NOTSOUND IF THE USER STOPS MOVING ANDLEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.WARNINGBE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL EFFECT OFRADIO TRANSMISSIONS FROM BASE STATIONOR TRUCK MOUNT RADIOS WHEN USING ARESPIRATOR WITH THE PAK-ALERT SE + DIS-TRESS ALARM. CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RADIOEQUIPMENT TO THE PAK-ALERT SE + DIS-TRESS ALARM DURING RADIO TRANSMISSIONMAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO MALFUNCTION. FAIL-URE TO RECOGNIZE A MALFUNCTION OF THEPAK-ALERT SE + DISTRESS ALARM AND TAKETHE PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY RE-SULT A NONWORKING DISTRESS ALARMWHICH WILL NOT SOUND IF THE USER STOPSMOVING AND LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH.DETECTING AND AVOIDINGRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCEWhen any electronic device is adversely affected by radio waves, Radio Fre-quency Interference (RFI) is said to have occurred. All electronic devices likethe PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm may be subject to the effects of RFI.Radio transmissions from the antennas of radios including those used by firefighters, police and other public safety related personnel may produce RFI inthe PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm. RFI may occur while the radio is trans-mitting if the respirator equipped with the PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm isin close proximity to a base station or high-powered vehicle mounted radio,or if the antenna of a personal portable hand held radio is touching or withinsix (6) inches of the Control Console or Sensor Module of the PAK-ALERTSE + distress alarm. See FIGURE 5.Be aware of the symptoms of RFI. A PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm af-fected by RFI may temporarily give false indications such as the suddensounding of the loud continuous three-tone chirp of the full alarm. In someinstances the lights on the control console may flash without sounding thealarm. In rare circumstances, an alarm which was sounding may stop.If the PAK-ALERT SE + exhibits any of the symptoms of RFI, identify thesource of the RFI and do the following:–If the symptoms of RFI occur when standing near a base station trans-mitting antenna or a truck mounted radio antenna, move away from theantenna until the symptoms stop.–If the symptoms of RFI occur while transmitting on a hand-held radio,move the radio away from the PAK-ALERT SE +.CHECK THE CONTROL CONSOLE AND BE CERTAIN THE GREEN LIGHTIS FLASHING NORMALLY WHEN THE INTERFERENCE STOPS, REGARD-LESS OF THE SOURCE.In normal usage with the air cylinder open, the PAK-ALERT SE + distressalarm will typically resume normal operation after experiencing RFI.
11DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYIn some circumstances after experiencing RFI, it may be necessary to re-move the unit from service. Remove and reinstall the batteries to reset theunit (see BATTERY REPLACEMENT section of this instruction, page 10).Then inspect and return the unit to service.If the PAK-ALERT SE + distress alarm is affected by RFI when the respiratorair supply is turned off or the cylinder is empty, the distress alarm could beturned off during use. If this occurs, depress the RED Manual Alarm Buttonto activate the alarm.IF THE SYMPTOMS OF RFI OCCUR, THE RESPIRATOR USER MUSTCHECK THE PAK-ALERT SE + DISTRESS ALARM TO VERIFY THAT IT ISFUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IF THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE CONTROLCONSOLE DOES NOT RESUME FLASHING IN THE NORMAL MANNERAFTER EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOMS OF RFI, OR IF THE UNIT CON-TINUES TO MALFUNCTION IN ANY OTHER WAY, PROCEED TO A SAFEAREA, REMOVE THE RESPIRATOR FROM SERVICE AND TAG FOR RE-PAIR BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.Minimize or eliminate the effects of RFI by protecting the PAK-ALERT SE +with the following steps:– Maintain a safe distance from a base station transmitting antenna or atruck mounted radio antenna.– Keep the antennas of hand held radios at least six (6) inches away from theCONTROL CONSOLE or the SENSOR MODULE. See FIGURE 5.HANDHELDRE-CEIVERFIGURE 5RFI WARNING AREASSENSORMODULECONTROLCONSOLEKEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEASTSIX (6) INCHES FROM THESE AREAS
12DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGFOLLOW REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPEC-TION PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF THEPAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM DOES NOT AC-TUATE, OR DOES NOT OPERATE ASDESCRIBED OR IF ANY OTHER OPERATIONALMALFUNCTION IS NOTED, DO NOT USE THERESPIRATOR.WARNINGIN SEVERAL OF THE INSPECTION PROCE-DURES DESCRIBED A FULL ALARM WILL BEOBSERVED. THE FULL ALARM CONDITION IN-CLUDES AN AUDIBLE TONE THAT CAN EXCEED95 DBA AT 3 METERS (9.9 FT.). IN ORDER TOPREVENT POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE DUR-ING TEST, THE ALARM SHOULD BE RESETIMMEDIATELY ON VERIFICATION THAT IT ISFUNCTIONING PROPERLY. HEARING PROTEC-TION SHOULD BE WORN IF PROLONGEDEXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION ISANTICIPATED.CAUTIONTHE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF THEPAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM CANNOT BEPROPERLY TESTED IN THE FIELD.REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONInspect and test the SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm along with the in-spection and test of the SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Includethe following inspection procedures with the REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN-SPECTION procedures defined in your respirator instructions. If anymalfunction of the respirator or the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is notedduring the inspection, remove the respirator from service and tag for repairby authorized personnel.To test the PAK-ALERT locator transmitter, you must have an operatingSCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver.NOTEIF THIS INSPECTION IS DONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IT MAY BE HELP-FUL TO SHADE THE LENS ON THE CONTROL MODULE WITH YOURHAND 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 wireconduits 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 tothe operating instructions provided with the unit. Position the Hand HeldReceiver near by.3. With the cylinder valve closed, press the manual alarm button, locatedon the front of the control console.a) The manual alarm shall sound a loud almost continuous 3 tone chirpaccompanied 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 onthe label on the Sensor Module or the Control Console. Use theSCROLL button on the Hand Held Receiver to highlight the active IDnumber and press the ENTER button on the Hand Held Receiver toselect the displayed ID number. Point the unit directly at and in closeproximity to the respirator. The signal strength displayed will be at itshighest value.4. Reset the manual alarm by pressing twice on the reset button locatedon the side of the control console (fully depress reset button, releaseand 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-alarmstate.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 thecontrol console shall begin flashing green about once a second. The 3chirps will sound approximately the same time the VIBRALERT® in themask mounted regulator actuates briefly. Make sure the air flow is stoppedby 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. Leavethe respirator motionless.8. After the pre-alarm condition occurs, check the pre-alarm reset. Withintwelve (12) seconds of the pre-alarm, move the respirator to activate themotion sensor. PAK-ALERT distress alarm shall reset to the automaticmode. The red flashing light shall be replaced by a green flashing lightand the ascending/descending tone shall stop.
13DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGIF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONESTEADY CHIRP EVERY TWO (2) SECONDSWITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT ANYTIME DURING REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN-SPECTION, DO NOT USE THE RESPIRATOR.CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE SENSORMODULE IMMEDIATELY AND REPEAT THEREGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST OR TAKE THERESPIRATOR OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THEBATTERIES ARE CHANGED AND THE REGULAROPERATIONAL TEST IS SUCCESSFULLY PER-FORMED.Continue with regular operational inspection of respirator as directed byrespirator instructions or your approved respiratory protection plan pro-cedure. During the inspection the respirator must be moved or turnedevery thirty (30) seconds or less to prevent the sounding of the full alarm.After completion of all respirator checks and before turning off cyl-inder valve:1. Check the manual reset of the pre-alarm. Leave the respirator motion-less until pre-alarm condition occurs. Within twelve (12) seconds pressand hold the reset button. Three (3) chirps shall sound, then releasebutton. The PAK-ALERT distress alarm shall reset to the automatic modeand the flashing red light will be replaced by a flashing green light.2. To check the full alarm, leave the respirator motionless until the pre-alarm condition occurs. Do not reset.a) The full alarm shall sound a loud almost continuous 3 tone chirp ac-companied 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 onthe label on the Sensor Module or the Control Console. Use theSCROLL button on the Hand Held Receiver to highlight the active IDnumber and press the ENTER button on the Hand Held Receiver toselect the displayed ID number. Point the unit directly at and in closeproximity to the respirator. The signal strength displayed will be at itshighest value.4. Reset the full alarm by pressing twice on the reset button located on theside of the control console (fully depress reset button, release andpress again).a) The loud alarm shall stop. The unit will sound three chirps and thegreen light will flash. The unit shall reset to the automatic mode.b) The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will reset to its non-alarmstate.5. Finish all respirator checks involving air flow and turn off the cylindervalve. Use the purge valve to release all residual air pressure in thesystem.With the cylinder valve OFF:1. Check the continuing operation of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm. ThePAK-ALERT distress alarm shall remain active with green light flash-ing. Do not move respirator, pre-alarm shall occur with twenty (20)seconds. Move respirator slightly, pre-alarm shall reset, green light shallstart flashing again.2. To turn the PAK-ALERT distress alarm off, press the reset button twice(press, release and press again). The green flashing light will go out anda fifteen (15) second beep sequence will be heard from the sensor mod-ule. When this sequence is complete, unit will sound a two tone chirp.The PAK-ALERT distress alarm is now in the “OFF” condition.NOTEIF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONE STEADY CHIRP EVERY TWO(2) SECONDS WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT ANY TIME DUR-ING REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION, DO NOT USE THERESPIRATOR. CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE SENSOR MODULE IM-MEDIATELY AND REPEAT THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST OR TAKETHE RESPIRATOR OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THE BATTERIES ARECHANGED AND THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST IS SUCCESSFULLYPERFORMED.
14DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYBATTERY REPLACEMENTALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM IS COM-PLETELY INACTIVE BEFORE CHANGING BATTERIES. NEVER REMOVEOR REPLACE BATTERIES WITH SYSTEM PRESSURIZED OR DAMAGEMAY OCCUR TO ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.b. Depress the PAK-ALERT distress alarm retainingspring and slide the Sensor Module from Backframeas shown in FIGURE 6.c. Turn the sensor module over to expose the batterycover, shown in FIGURE 7 and replace batteries asinstructed in steps 5 through 10 of this section.4. When replacing batteries on respirators equipped withWire Frame Backframe, P/N 804173-01:a. Place the respirator with the cylinder side of thebackframe facing down exposing the battery coveron the back of the sensor module, as shown in FIG-URE 8.b. Replace batteries as instructed in steps 5 through 9of this section.1. Place the respirator in a clean, non-hazardous area.2. Remove the cylinder as follows:a. Close the respirator cylinder valve.b. Open the regulator purge valve to release any air trapped in the sys-tem. Close the regulator purge valve.c. Press the RESET button twice. The unit will beep as a fifteen (15)second shut-down sequence occurs. When the sequence is complete,the unit will sound a two tone chirp and the green light will go out.d. Remove the high pressure coupling from the cylinder and remove thecylinder from the backframe.FIGURE 6RETAINING SPRINGREMOVEDEPRESSFIGURE 7BATTERY COVERCOVER SCREW(4 PLACES)FIGURE 8BATTERY COVERCOVERSCREW(4 PLACES)3. When replacing batteries on respirators equipped withAluminum Backframe, P/N 804415-01:a. Place the respirator with the sensor module facingupward as shown in FIGURE 6.CAUTIONSYSTEM MUST NOT BE PRESSURIZED WHEN BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED. DAMAGETO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IF BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED WITHSYSTEM PRESSURIZED.5. To remove battery cover, first loosen all four (4) coverscrews 1 or 2 turns each, then fully loosen all thescrews. Carefully remove cover and set aside.
15DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPY6. Remove both used batteries from the battery compartment by lifting theedge of the batteries at the contact end, using a finger or the flat blade ofa screw driver. Be careful not to damage the battery contacts or the seal-ing rib around the battery compartment.7. Install two (2) fresh new batteries. Always replace both batteries atthe same time. Use only pairs of the following: Energizer2Alkaline No.522 or EN22, Duracell3 Alkaline No. PC1604 or MN1604, or for increasedservice life use Ultralife4 Lithium Battery No. U9VL. Be sure the batteriesare installed with the terminals positioned as indicated by the “+” and “-”symbols molded in bottom of battery compartment.8. The battery cover must be re-installed so that it is water tight. As shownin FIGURE 9, clean the sealing rib around the battery compartment andsealing face of the cover with a clean damp cloth to remove any dirt orforeign matter which might prevent a proper seal. Check the cover gas-ket for tears or cuts. If any damage is found, remove the respirator fromservice and tag for repair by authorized personnel.2 Energizer is a registered trademark of Eveready Battery Company, Inc., St Louis, MO.3 Duracell is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, Boston, MA.4 Ultralife is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries, Inc., Newark, NY.9. Re-install the battery cover and evenly tighten the four (4) cover screwsby moving around the cover in a clockwise direction, turning each screw1 or 2 turns at a time until cover is fully seated and all four screws aretight.10. On respirators equipped with Aluminum Backframe,P/N 804415-01, reinstall the sensor module by slidingit back into the backframe until the retaining spring asshown in FIGURE 10.FIGURE 10RETAINING SPRINGREPLACEWARNINGTHE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM IS IN-TENDED TO ASSIST IN LOCATING A PERSONWHO MAY BE IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUA-TION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEINSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING, CHANGING THEBATTERIES AND RE-CLOSING THE BATTERYCOMPARTMENT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGEWHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE PASSDURING A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCYOR COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN AFLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHEREPOSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.CHECK YOUR WORK!BEFORE ASSEMBLY OF BATTERY COVER,CHECK TO SEE BOTH BATTERIES ARE FRESH,NEW BATTERIES OF THE TYPE INDICATEDABOVE AND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN IN-STALLED PROPERLY.FIGURE 9BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND COVER SEALSEALINGRIBSEALINGAREA11. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES, PERFORM A REGULAROPERATIONAL INSPECTION BEFORE RETURNING RESPIRATOR TOSERVICE.
16DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYCLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGECleaning, maintenance and storage of a respirator with a PAK-ALERT dis-tress alarm shall be done as part of the normal respirator POST USEINSPECTION AND CLEANING, as described in the OPERATING AND MAIN-TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS supplied with each SCOTT 2.2, 3.0 and 4.5respirator.The PAK-ALERT distress alarm and respirator to which it is attached mustbe stored in a clean, dry area with an air temperature that does not dropbelow freezing. Do not store respirators equipped with PAK-ALERT distressalarms in the proximity of radio antennas or radio transmitter base units.Respirators equipped with PAK-ALERT distress alarms must be stored ortransported at least two (2) feet away from radio antennas on fire equipment.The exterior of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm, may be cleaned while clean-ing the exterior of the respirator by wiping with a damp sponge and thoroughlywiping dry. The lens on the front of the control console, shown in FIGURE 2,should be cleaned after every use to insure maximum light intensity at alltimes. Do not use solvents for cleaning or attempt to paint or apply decals tothe exterior surfaces of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm.If during use, the respirator and/or PAK-ALERT distress alarm is sus-pected of being contaminated by a hazardous substance, the contaminatemust be identified and properly removed or the contaminatedcomponent(s) must be replaced before next use. Dispose of the con-taminate or the contaminated component(s) in accordance withapplicable regulatory requirements.
17DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSSound Levels:Pre-Alarm............................70 to 105 dBA incrementally at left earFull-Alarm ...........................95 to 100 dBA @ 9.9 Ft (3m)Frequency Range ............... 1.5 KHz to 4 KHzBattery Life (fresh batteries)Alkaline Batteries:Automatic (green flashing light, no sound) ............ Approx. 1000 hoursFull Alarm (red flashing light, 95 dBA sound)........ Approx. 8 hoursLithium Batteries:Automatic (green flashing light, no sound)...................... > 2,000 hoursFull alarm (red flashing light, 95 dBA sound) .................. 8-16 hoursComplianceThe SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm is a NIOSH approved accessoryfor use on only the following SCOTT AIR-PAK respirators:(NIOSH approval numbers have been included for identification):SCOTT 2.2 Air-Pak (30 min.) TC-13F-80SCOTT 3.0 Air-Pak (30 min.) TC-13F-366SCOTT 4.5 Air-Pak (30 min.) TC-13F-76SCOTT 4.5 Air-Pak (45 min.) TC-13F-212SCOTT 4.5 Air-Pak (60 min.) TC-13F-96NOTEDO NOT USE A FIBERGLASS WRAPPED ONE HOUR CYLINDER ON AMODEL 4.5 AIR PAK EQUIPPED WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARMAS THE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED THE 35 LBS APPROVAL LIMIT FORSCBA’s ESTABLISHED BY NIOSH.MARKING AND PAINTINGDo not mark, etch, paint, or drill any of the Pak-Alert components or hous-ings in any way.REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICEThe PAK-ALERT distress alarm is covered by a one year warranty.Consult your Authorized SCOTT Representative, Distributor or Service Cen-ter as to the availability of Service and Parts for the PAK-ALERT distressalarm. Replacement 9 Volt Batteries of the type designated are commer-cially available over the counter, from your SCOTT Distributor, and from mostIndustrial Battery Distributors.Except for the replacement of batteries, no attempt shall be made to domaintenance or to make adjustments or repairs beyond the scope of thisinstruction manual without proper training.RETIREMENT CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONRetirement criteria and consideration shall be determined by SCOTT trainedand Certified Overhaul Technicians.QUESTIONS OR CONCERNSIf you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment, con-tact your authorized SCOTT dealer or distributor, or contact SCOTT at1-800-247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the continental United States) orvisit our web site at www.scotthealthsafety.com.Report any operational malfunctions to the certification agency Safety Equip-ment Institute (SEI), 1307 Dolley Madison Blvd. Suite 3A, McLean, VA 22101,(703) 442-5732, FAX (703) 442-5756.
18DRAFT COPYDRAFT COPYWARNINGREAD AND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING A RES-PIRATOR WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM INSTALLED.WHEN THE PAK-ALERTDISTRESS ALARM IS: IT INDICATES THAT:Quiet. No lights or soundFlashing the green lightFlashing the red light and sounding anascending/descending tone.Flashing the red light and sounding aloud continuous 3 tone chirpChirping once every two (2) seconds withno light flashingThe Pak-Alert distress alarm is off or thebatteries are used up or removed.The Pak-Alert distress alarm is on, inautomatic mode, and monitoring yourmotion.You have not moved in the last twenty (20)seconds, Pak-Alert distress alarm will gointo full alarm in twelve (12) seconds orless if you do not move.Full alarm: You have not moved in the lastthirty (30) seconds or more or you pushedthe manual alarm button.The batteries are low. You must put in newbatteries before using the Pak-Alert dis-tress alarm again (it will work in lowbattery condition long enough to let youfinish the cylinder of air you are on).QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO USE:WHEN YOU WANT TO: YOU DO: THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESSALARM DOES:Turn it on.Re-set pre-alarmRe-set full alarmTurn it off (finished with use)Turn on the manual alarm.Open cylinder valve (cylindermust have air in it).Move so that the respiratormoves.3 quick audible chirps, greenflashing light on control console.Red flashing light changes togreen, ascending/descendingtone stops.Loud 3 tone chirp stops, 3 quickchirps, then red flashing lightchanges to green flashing light.The flashing light goes out and afifteen (15) second beep se-quence occurs as the residual airbleeds off. Unit will sound a twotone chirp at turn off.Goes into full alarm, loud 3 tonechirps from sensor module andbright red flashing light fromcontrol console.Press re-set button on controlconsole twice (push, release,push again).Close respirator cylinder valve,open regulator purge valveletting out all the trapped air,close regulator purge valve,press re-set button twice.Press alarm button on controlconsole (works whether thePAK-ALERT distress alarm ison or off).
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