OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE® 7 DISTRESS ALARM INCLUDING THE OPTIONAL SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH THE SCOTT AIR-PAK® 75 or NxG7 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) PAK-ALERT SE 7 CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER HAND HELD RECEIVER SENSOR MODULE ASSEMBLY WITH OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (RED LABELS) FIGURE 1 AIR-PAK SCBA WITH PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR TRANSMITTER SPECIALLY EQUIPPED PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION The PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm is a PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS) intended to assist in locating a respirator user who is incapacitated or in need of assistance. The SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm, P/N 200451-SERIES, is an optional accessory intended only for use on SCOTT SCBA respirators including the AIR-PAK® 75, Wireframe, and NxG7 SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
The SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System is a two part electronic system consisting of a PAK-TRACKER Transmitter integrated into the SCOTT PAKALERT SE 7 distress alarm, and a PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver, which is a directional receiver used to locate the signal coming from the PAKTRACKER Transmitter. The PAK-TRACKER locator system transmitter is activated with the PASS alarm. The transmitter emits a radio signal with a unique ID number that can be tracked using the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver unit.
SAFETY LISTINGS FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning (Part 15.
SAFETY LISTINGS Continued... INTRINSICALLY SAFE LISTING The PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm with Integrated Locator transmitter, Model Number 200451-SERIES, when installed on a SCOTT respirator, is listed as intrinsically 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. only when powered by the batteries listed in this instruction or indicated on the label on the sensor module.
OPERATION OF THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM WARNING With proper batteries and a charged air cylinder installed, the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm device is automatically activated when the respirator is pressurized by opening the cylinder valve of the respirator. To indicate activation, the sensor module will sound 3 quick audible chirps and the green light located on the control console will flash approximately once a second. See FIGURE 4.
PRE-ALARM If the respirator remains motionless for more than twenty (20) seconds, the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm will automatically sound a pre-alarm When the pre-alarm occurs, the green flashing light on the control console is replaced by a bright red light which flashes approximately once a second and is accompanied by an ascending/descending audible tone which increases in volume during the pre-alarm cycle.
OPERATION OF THE PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM CONTINUED... TO TURN OFF THE PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS alarm When use of the respirator with the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm is no longer required, close the cylinder valve on the respirator and vent the residual air from the respirator system by opening the regulator purge valve. After all the air flow stops, close the regulator purge valve and press the reset button twice to turn off the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm.
USE OF THE OPTIONAL SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM USE AS PART OF AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE. Refer to the PAK-TRACKER Locator System User Instructions, SCOTT P/N 595102-01 for complete details on the use of the PAK-TRACKER Locator System. Use of this equipment must be part of a complete personnel accountability system that includes procedures for monitoring the deployment and condition of all users.
DETECTING AND AVOIDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE When any electronic device is adversely affected by radio waves, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is said to have occurred. All electronic devices like the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm may be subject to the effects of RFI. Radio transmissions from the antennas of radios including those used by fire fighters, police and other public safety related personnel may produce RFI in the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm.
KEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES FROM THESE AREAS CONTROL CONSOLE SENSOR MODULE HAND HELD RECEIVER FIGURE 5 RFI WARNING AREAS If the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm is affected by RFI when the respirator air supply is turned off or the cylinder is empty, the distress alarm could be turned off during use. If this occurs, depress the RED Manual Alarm Button to activate the alarm.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION INSPECTION OF A PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm along with the inspection and test of the SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Include the following inspection procedures with the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedures defined in your respirator instructions.
After completion of all respirator checks and before turning off the cylinder valve: 1. Check the manual reset of the pre-alarm. Leave the respirator motionless until pre-alarm condition occurs. Within twelve (12) seconds press and hold the reset button. Three (3) chirps shall sound, then release button. The distress alarm shall reset to the automatic mode and the flashing red light will be replaced by a flashing green light. 2.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED... INSPECTION OF A PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM WITH OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System specially equipped PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm along with the inspection and test of the SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Include the following inspection procedures with the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedures defined in your respirator instructions.
7. To check the pre-alarm, leave respirator motionless for twenty (20) seconds. The green flashing light shall be replaced by a red flashing light. An ascending/descending tone will sound increasing in volume. Leave the respirator motionless. 8. After the pre-alarm condition occurs, check the pre-alarm reset. Within twelve (12) seconds of the pre-alarm, move the respirator to activate the motion sensor.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED... With the cylinder valve OFF: 1. Check the continuing operation of the distress alarm. The distress alarm shall remain active with green light flashing. Do not move respirator, prealarm shall occur with twenty (20) seconds. Move respirator slightly, pre-alarm shall reset, green light shall start flashing again. 2. To turn the distress alarm off, press the reset button twice (press, release and press again).
OPERATION OF SENSOR MODULE LIGHTS When performing the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION verify that the Sensor Module lights are operating as described below: ACTION... SENSOR MODULE LIGHTS WILL… Start up PASS (Open Cylinder) ....................................... Bright Light then Flash GREEN Normal Operation ............................................................. Flash GREEN Respirator Low air (1/4 cylinder) ...................................... Flash ORANGE (alternately) Low Battery while ON .....
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Respirators equipped with the PAK-ALERT with the integrated PAKTRACKER Locator System require six (6) “AA” cell batteries for operation. The six (6) batteries power the Heads-Up Display, the PASS device, and the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. The batteries should be replaced only by a trained maintenance technician in a clean area known to be nonflammable. Replace batteries as follows: 1.
6. The battery cover must be installed so that it is water tight after replacement. Clean the sealing rib around battery compartment and sealing face of the cover, shown in FIGURE 7, by wiping with a clean damp cloth to remove any dirt or foreign matter which might prevent a proper seal. Check cover gasket for tears or cuts. If damage is found, remove respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel. BE SURE SEALING SURFACES ARE CLEAN BEFORE REASSEMBLY FIGURE 7 7.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Cleaning, maintenance and storage of a respirator with a PAK-TRACKER Locator System specially equipped PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm shall be done as part of the normal respirator CLEANING AND STORAGE and REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as described in the OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS supplied with each SCOTT respirator. Store the respirator and attached distress alarm in accordance with the OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS provided with the respirator.
MARKING AND PAINTING Do not mark, etch, paint, or drill any of the Pak-Alert components or housings in any way. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE The PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm is covered by a one year warranty. Consult your Authorized SCOTT Representative, Distributor or Service Center as to the availability of Service and Parts for the PAK-ALERT SE 7 distress alarm.
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING A RESPIRATOR WITH A PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM INSTALLED. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO USE: WHEN YOU WANT TO: Turn it on. Re-set pre-alarm Re-set full alarm Turn it off (finished with use) Turn on the manual alarm. YOU DO: THE PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM DOES: Open cylinder valve (cylinder must have air in it). 3 quick audible chirps, green flashing light on control console. Move so that the respirator moves.
PAK-ALERT SE 7 DISTRESS ALARM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Sound Levels: Pre-Alarm... ......................... 70 to 105 dBA incrementally at left ear Full-Alarm ........................... 95 to 100 dBA @ 9.9 Ft. (3m) Frequency Range ............... 1.5 KHz to 4 KHz Battery Life (fresh batteries) Alkaline Batteries: Automatic (green flashing light, no sound) ............ Approx. 1000 hours Full Alarm (red flashing light, 95 dBA sound)....... . Approx.
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