Dräger PSS Gebrauchsanweisung

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PSS Rescue Hood
1 For Your Safety
The rescue of injured or distressed individuals must be carried out by
competent personnel. In the case of suspected serious injury, unqualified
persons should always obtain help and advice from qualified medical
professionals and the appropriate emergency services only for evacuation.
● Use of this equipment requires wearer training and observance of
these Instructions for Use and the Instructions for Use for the
associated compressed air respiratory protection equipment.
● Use the equipment for the purpose specified in this instruction, or as
confirmed in writing by Dräger.
● Use and maintenance of this equipment requires knowledge and
compliance with National Regulations, Laws and Standards governing
the use of respiratory equipment in the country of use.
● Only trained competent personnel should inspect and service the
equipment at regular intervals and a record kept of such inspections
and service.
● Dräger recommends a Service Contract be obtained from your Dräger
Branch or Agent.
● Contact Dräger for details of Service Contracts and Service Training
Courses.
● Use only original Dräger Spare Parts for service and maintenance.
● Use only original Dräger Test Equipment for service and maintenance.
● Notify Dräger if there is a component fault or failure.
1.1 Liability Statement
Responsibility for reliable function of equipment transfers to the owner or
operator when serviced or repaired by untrained personnel, (not employed
or authorised by Dräger), or when used in a manner not conforming to its
intended use.
2 Description and Intended Use
The Dräger PSS ® Rescue Hood assembly incorporates a 1.5 metre
flexible airline hose fitted with a male coupling for connection to the
secondary supply hose of the selected SCBA. A foam silencer pad is fitted
inside the front port of the hood to assist in reducing noise from the
incoming air flow. The PSS Rescue Hood and Hose assembly is contained
in a carrying pouch that can be assembled to the waistbelt of the selected
SCBA.
The Dräger PSS Rescue Hood is intended for use only in conjunction with
self contained compressed air breathing apparatus (SCBA), fitted with an
appropriate secondary supply hose, and that is approved to the
requirements of EN137. When the hood is placed over the head of an
injured or distressed individual who is to be rescued, the hose connection
to the secondary supply hose of the SCBA provides the individual being
rescued with a regulated constant flow of breathable air into the hood from
the SCBA.
2.1 Technical Data
The Dräger PSS Rescue Hood fits all head sizes.
Output Pressure from SCBA secondary supply hose – between 6bar and
9bar.
2.2 Materials and Fittings
Hood – manufactured in a flame retardant and self-extinguishing material.
Supply Hose Fitting – male inlet connector, (identical to Rectus type series
95KS or Cejn type series 344).
Carrying Pouch – flame-retardant, spray water protected.
3 Preparation for Use
● Put on the SCBA and carry out pre-operational checks as defined the
Instructions for Use supplied with the equipment. Proceed to the
incident rescue point.
WARNING
The time required to allow the wearer of the SCBA to safely
complete the rescue must be taken into account before use of this
rescue procedure. It is therefore the responsibility of the end user
to decide whether this product is suitable for the intended
application.
4 In Use
Refer to For Your Safety
4.1 Putting On the PSS Rescue Hood
● On location of the individual to be rescued - remove the hood and hose
assembly from the carrying pouch. Connect the male coupling of the
hose from the hood to the female outlet connector of the secondary
supply hose of the SCBA.
NOTICE
Connection will immediately activate the air supply to the hood
WARNING
The remaining duration of the air supply from the SCBA will
immediately begin to reduce following attachment of the hose from
the hood to the secondary supply hose of the SCBA, and not from
the time of putting the hood on the individual to be rescued. Time
required to allow the wearer of the SCBA to safely complete the
rescue must be taken into account before use of this rescue
procedure. It is therefore the responsibility of the end user to
decide whether this product is suitable for the intended application.
● Pull the hood over the head of the individual to be rescued. Align the
visor of the hood to cover the face and ensure that the front inhalation
port is located at the nose and mouth. To minimise air leakage, grip the
neck cord and with the other hand press the spring loaded toggle, pull
up firmly to close the neck seal around the neck and throat ensuring it
is not too tight and is a close comfortable fit.
● Proceed to complete the rescue of the individual. See For Your Safety.
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4.2 After Use
WARNING
Do Not remove the rescue hood or the SCBA until in safe area and
clear of the hazard.
4.2.1 Removing the PSS Rescue Hood
● When in a safe environment, release the neck cord and open the neck
seal. Then carefully remove the hood from the rescued individual.
● Disconnect the male coupling of the supply hose to the hood from the
female coupling of the secondary supply hose of the SCBA.
● Remove the SCBA as defined in the Instructions for Use supplied with
the equipment.
5 Routine Maintenance
To be performed after use of the equipment.
5.1 Cleaning and disinfecting
CAUTION
Do not exceed 60 °C for drying, and remove components from the
drying facility immediately when dry. Drying time in a heated dryer
must not exceed 30 minutes.
Do not immerse pneumatic or electronic components in cleaning
solutions or water.
If water is trapped and then freezes inside the pneumatic system
of the breathing apparatus operation will be impaired. Prevent any
liquid from entering, and thoroughly dry the breathing apparatus
after cleaning to prevent this from occurring.
For information about suitable cleaning and disinfecting agents
and their specifications refer to document 9100081 on
www.draeger.com/IFU.
● Use only or clean lint-free cloths.
1. Clean the hood manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning
solution to remove excess dirt.
2. Apply disinfecting solution to all internal and external surfaces.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to remove all
cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or in air.
5. Contact service personnel or Dräger if disassembly of pneumatic
components is required.
5.2 Visual Inspection
Check integrity of:
● Carrying pouch.
● Supply hose and connection.
● Hood, neck seal and neck cord.
● Pack the rescue hood and hose assembly into the carrying pouch.
Ready for use.
Instructions for Use
6 Packing the rescue hood
1. Fold the hood below the visor (Fig 1).
2. Roll the hood around the front port ensuring that the visor is not folded
or creased (Fig 2).
3. Place the hood into the outer (large) compartment with the hose
extended out of the top of the pouch (Fig 3).
4. Coil the hose to a diameter of approximately 100 mm (4 in) (Fig 4).
5. Place the hose into the inner (small) compartment (Fig 5).
6. Close and seal the pouch lid (Fig 6).
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Store the equipment 'Ready for Use' in a cool dry environment, free from
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dust and dirt and away from excessive heat. Protect the equipment from
any possible damage and ensure that rubber parts are not subjected to
direct sunlight.
Refer also to the Instructions for Use for the associated SCBA.
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Ullswater Close
Blyth, NE24 4RG
United Kingdom
Tel +44 1670 352 891
Fax +44 1670 356 266
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