Panaseal User Manual in English
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1. 4 Physical fitness of the wearer 5 Other factors include emotional stress and fatigue 6 Supplying cylinder air to a resuscitator or rescue second mask RSM It is important that all wearers are aware of these factors and take account of them when assessing cylinder duration 1 4 PERSONNEL TRAINING Personnel who use self contained compressed air breathing apparatus must be fully trained in accordance with these instructions and national regulations These instructions cannot replace an accredited training course run by fully qualified instructors in the proper and safe use of Sabre breathing apparatus Please contact Training amp Technical Support Services or your Sabre distributor for training course details Training amp Technical Support Services Scott Health and Safety Limited Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RA United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1695 711711 Fax 44 0 1695 711775 1 5 SERVICING PanaSeal must be serviced at scheduled intervals by personnel who have completed a formal training course and hold a current certificate for the servicing and repair of Sabre breathing apparatus Details of the servicing schedule are contained in the appropriate Service Manual copies of which can only be obtained by registered holders of a current certificate Your Sabre distributor or Training amp Technical Support Services will be pleased to provide training course detai2. 4 C Airflow L min 300 450 750 900 Table 2 Airline pressure must be between 5 0 9 0 bar 70 130psi Airflow supply capacity for a single airline is given in Table 2 Generally One wearer requires 300 L min Each additional wearer requires 150 litres minute each additional pair of wearers requires 450 L min All measurements must be taken at the wearer end of the airline Example for 8 users 4 pairs the recommended flow is 4 x 300 150 1800 litres minute A Sabre airline flow tester is available from Scott Health and Safety Limited under Article Number 1035978 Compressed air airlines must be Sabre products approved to EN 139 Ensure that hoses used in an explosive or inflammable atmosphere are marked ANTI STATIC EN 139 Cost effective PVC hoses may be used in other atmospheres Scott Health and Safety Limited manufacture a range of anti static and PVC hoses in lengths ranging from 15m to 60m Our Customer Services Department will be pleased to advise on price and delivery PANASEAL 1 3 APPARATUS DURATION All durations quoted are nominal based on an Average Wearer Consumption Rate of 40 litres minute and FULLY CHARGED cylinders Actual Wearer Consumption rates vary due to many factors such as 1 Workload high work rates increase consumption rates 2 Weight of apparatus and use of heavy or restrictive clothing 3 Work environments with extremes of heat or cold
3. Facemasks with a net harness Hold the mask by the side of the net harness place the chin into the chin cup and pull the mask onto the face Grasp the pull strap at the rear of the net harness and pull the net over the head 7 Facemasks with a net harness Tighten harness side straps DO NOT over tighten 8 All Facemasks Inhale deeply and check that the DV first breath mechanism operates 3 3 POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST 1 With the cylinder valve open insert a finger under faceseal and check for a steady outward flow of air Remove finger and allow mask to re seal 2 Hold breath for ten seconds and listen for leaks If there are leaks loosen the headharness and adjust the mask for a comfortable leak tight fit and repeat test DO NOT over tighten the headharness 3 DO NOT USE apparatus that leaks Attach an explanatory note and return for servicing 3 4 BREATHING APPARATUS TESTS is Perform any tests detailed in the appropriate breathing apparatus user instructions PANASEAL 4 DON APPARATUS 4 1 ATTACH DEMAND VALVE 1 Check that the PanaSeal headharness is fully slackened and that the DV is connected to the facemask 2 Place the neck strap round the neck 3 Check that the flat on the DV bypass knob is off Flat on the knob is towards the facemask 4 Press the black reset button 5 Follow the appropriate breathing apparatus user instructions to supply ai
4. G set een ec ie ate ce Cle a 8 6 2 RECORD TEST DETAILS ccc ee Ree ein SI AC 8 6 3 STORAGE hives concedes i id a Lite eeu case e 4 l 8 7 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ccccssscessssceessseeeessseeeessaeeessseeensseeeenssaesensesenseeeeenes 9 7 1 MONTHLY tices oil cae A A td 9 7 2 ANNUAL Vinicio td a Ain 9 Sabre Breathing Apparatus is a division of Scott Health and Safety Limited Registered Office Scott Health and Safety Limited Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RA United Kingdom WARNINGS Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed air breathing apparatus and MUST NOT be used as a self teaching guide by untrained users Failure to understand or adhere to the PanaSeal user instructions may result in injury or death Scott Health and Safety Limited have taken great care to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate complete and clear However Training amp Technical Support Services will be pleased to clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on Sabre breathing apparatus The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self contained compressed air breathing apparatus Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tas
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6. ble web or net headharness Both versions have a neck strap An inner mask with a speech diaphragm minimises CO dead space and visor misting Versions of the mask are available for use with the Gallet F1 helmet PANASEAL 3 PRE USE AND MONTHLY CHECKS 3 1 CHECKS 1 Check that the facemask is clean and undamaged 2 Check that the visor is free from blemishes that might impair vision 3 Check that the headharness head net is complete and in good condition and that the straps are fully slackened de 4 On the apparatus intended for use check that the orange O ring on the DV outlet is clean and in good condition 3 2 PRE USE TESTS 1 Fit the DV of a breathing or airline apparatus for which PanaSeal is approved to the facemask Note If PanaSeal is to be used with RAS fit filter and filter cover after first ensuring that the filter and filter O ring are clean and in good condition PANASEAL 2 Check that the red locking catch engages fully Twist the DV gently to confirm that it has 3 Open the air supply valve fully 4 Facemasks with a web harness Hold the headharness lower straps place chin in chin cup and pull straps over back of head brushing back hair from under faceseal 5 Facemasks with a web harness Tighten harness straps in sequence Bottom Middle Top DO NOT over tighten SA 6
7. der Article Numbers 2008247 and 2008248 respectively Pump dispensers are available for the above under Article Numbers 1017672 1 litre and 1017670 5 litres TriGene disinfecting wipes are available from Scott Health and Safety Limited under Article Number 2004225 pack of 20 6 2 RECORD TEST DETAILS Record test details in accordance with local regulations within a Breathing Apparatus Logbook available from Scott Health and Safety Limited under Article Number 1034745 6 3 STORAGE The apparatus must be stored in a clean dry environment away from direct heat and sunlight Storage temperature should not exceed 40 C to 10 C PANASEAL 7 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 7 1 MONTHLY Test PanaSeal in accordance with Section 3 Pre Use and Monthly Checks Record test details in the apparatus BA Logbook This record is mandatory in the UK and most EC countries and must be kept up to date and available for inspection Please see Section 6 2 for details 7 2 ANNUALLY PanaSeal must be returned for a workshop service annually and for a major workshop service at six yearly intervals After each workshop service perform the user checks detailed in Section 3 Pre Use and Monthly Checks prior to returning PanaSeal to service Check that workshop service details have been recorded in the apparatus BA Logbook tyeo SCOTT HEALTH amp SAFETY Sabre Breathing Apparatus Scott Health and Safe
8. e DV bypass knob and check for a steady flow of air into the mask then close the bypass PANASEAL 5 DOFFING THE APPARATUS WARNING DO NOT remove apparatus until well clear of the hazardous area 1 Hold breath and press the DV reset button 2 Release the head harness by pulling the harness buckles forwards Remove mask and let it hang from the neck strap 3 Close the air supply valve and follow the After Use instructions for the air supply apparatus 4 Clean and test PanaSeal as described in Section 6 PANASEAL 6 AFTER USE 6 1 CLEANING Cautions USE ONLY the specified methods and materials DO NOT use bleach solvent detergent or abrasive cleaners Dry thoroughly away from direct heat and sunlight prior to storage 1 Disconnect DV from the facemask 2 Wash and disinfect the mask thoroughly in a solution of TriGene and warm water See following Note 3 Rinse the mask thoroughly in clean running water Pay particular attention to flushing out the exhale valve 4 Hang mask by it s neckstrap and allow it to dry thoroughly away from direct heat or sunlight 5 When dry wipe facemask seals with TriGene disinfectant wipes 6 Polish the visor inside and out with a clean lint free cloth and slacken the head harness ready for use Note TriGene is available from Scott Health and Safety Limited in 1 litre and 5 litre containers un
9. ks being undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered Please refer to National Regulations for guidance Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly toxic atmospheres The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance and the notes in Section 1 under Training amp Servicing The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet the requirements of EN 12021 1995 See Section 1 for details Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask The wearing of beards side burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing of a facemask to the wearer s face The apparatus is not designed for use underwater The harness must not be used as a vehicle seat restraint Ensure that you are familiar with the Warnings Cautions and Limitations contained in the user instructions for apparatus to be used with PanaSeal PanaSeal will only provide the Class 3 respiratory protection described in EN 136 1998 when used with an apparatus for which it is approved A A A A A A A A A A DISCLAIMER Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in death injury or material damage and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims COPYRIGHT This manual must not be copied in part or whole or used for purposes other than its intended purpose without the written permission of Scott Health and Safety Li
10. ls and quotes for service contracts Please see above for contact details 1 6 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Customer Services provide an efficient friendly customer contact point for ordering new apparatus spare parts and accessories The team can also provide general information on Sabre products Customer Services Scott Health and Safety Limited Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RA United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1695 711711 Fax 44 0 1695 711775 1 7 NOTIFIED BODIES Inspec International Ltd No 0194 Upper Wingbury Courtyard Wingrave Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 4LW United Kingdom British Standards Institute No 0086 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL United Kingdom 2 APPARATUS DESCRIPTION 2 1 GENERAL PanaSeal is a Class 3 positive pressure full face mask for use with Breathing Apparatus BA used by fire fighters and other applications where a high level of respiratory protection is required It is approved for use with all Sabre self contained breathing apparatus approved to EN 137 and compressed air airline breathing apparatus approved to EN 139 It is approved to EN 136 1998 CL 3 and is CE marked in accordance with EEC Directive EC 686 1986 PanaSeal is moulded in non dermatitic black Neoprene or blue Silicone The polycarbonate visor conforms to EN 166 Grade B for impact resistance lt is available with a five point fully adjusta
11. mited 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 BREATHABLE AIR Air used to supply or charge breathing air may be natural or synthetic The composition of breathable air is given in Table 1 MASS VOLUME Dry Air Dry Air OXYGEN 20 948 NITROGEN 78 08 ARGON 0 93 CARBON COMPONENT 0 05 0 031 4 DIOXIDE HYDROGEN 0 000 003 0 000 05 NEON 0 001 270 0 001 818 HELIUM 0 000 037 0 000 524 KRYPTON 0 000 330 0 000 114 XENON 0 000 039 0 000 009 Table 1 Breathable Air There is an increased fire risk when the oxygen content is above the value shown above The purity quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus should be tested periodically in accordance with national regulations If not specified otherwise the contaminants shall not exceed the permissible exposure level National regulations must be observed The mineral oil content shall be such that the air is without the odour of oil The odour threshold is in the region of 0 3 mg m The water content shall not exceed 50 mg m for 200 bar apparatus and 30 mg m for 300 bar apparatus For airline apparatus air must be used with a dew point sufficiently low to prevent internal freezing PANASEAL 1 2 COMPRESSED AIR AIRLINE SUPPLIES Air for use with compressed air airlines must conform to prEN 12021 1995 and must have a dew point sufficiently low to prevent internal freezing when apparatus is used in temperatures below
12. r to the facemask 4 2 DONFACEMASK 4 2 1 Web Headharness PANASEAL We Hold the headharness lower straps place chin in chin cup and pull straps over back of head brushing hair away from faceseal 2 Adjust the facemask top strap so that the mask is at the correct level with the face and the headharness pad is in the centre of the back of the head then tighten harness straps in sequence Bottom Middle Top DO NOT over tighten 4 2 2 Net Headharness TA a 1 Hold the mask by the side of the net harness place the chin into the chin cup and pull the mask onto the face Grasp the pull strap at the rear of the net harness and pull the net over the head 2 Tighten harness side straps DO NOT over tighten 4 2 3 All Versions 1 Inhale deeply to activate the DV then breathe normally 4 3 POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST 1 With the cylinder valve open insert a finger under faceseal and check for a steady outward flow of air Remove finger and allow mask to re seal 4 4 FACEMASK SEAL TEST 1 Close the cylinder valve and keep hold of the handwheel Hold breath for 10 seconds and listen carefully for leaks A leak will cause the pressure gauge reading to fall 2 If the facemask fails the leak test open the cylinder valve loosen the headharness adjust the facemask and repeat the test 4 5 BYPASS TEST 1 Turn on th
13. ty Limited Pimbo Road West Pimbo Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9RA United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1695 711711 Fax 44 0 1695 711775
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