OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THE SCOTT PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM INCLUDING THE OPTIONAL SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH THE SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 & X3 PRO CGA OR SNAP-CHANGE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) TI O IB U OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER HAND HELD RECEIVER FO R D IS D TR R AF T N PAK-ALERT CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY SENSOR MODULE ASSEMBLY WITH OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (RED LABELS) FIGURE 1 N O T AIR-PAK X3 SCBA WITH PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR TRANSMIT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................... 5 PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM.............................................................................5 OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM..................................................5 SAFETY LISTINGS. . ................................................................................. 7 FCC COMPLIANCE...................................................................
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DESCRIPTION WARNING NO PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM, RESPIRATOR OR COMBINATION OF PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM AND RESPIRATOR, BY THEMSELVES, CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION IN FIRE SITUATIONS. HOWEVER, USING AN ALARM AND A RESPIRATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MANY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System is a two part electronic system consisting of a PAK-TRACKER Transmitter integrated into the SCOTT PAKALERT distress alarm, and a PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver, which is a directional receiver used to locate the signal coming from the PAK-TRACKER 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 CAUTION IB U DO NOT USE A FIBERGLASS WRAPPED ONE HOUR CYLINDER ON A MODEL 4.5 AIR-PAK EQUIPPED WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM AS THE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED THE 35 LBS APPROVAL LIMIT FOR SCBA’S ESTABLISHED BY NIOSH. D TR R AF T Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) 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 distress alarm may be subject to the effects of RFI, most of which are temporary in nature.
WARNING USERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITH THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM MUST BE AWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE DISTRESS ALARM. FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE A MALFUNCTION OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM AND TAKE PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING I F T H E PA S S D O E S N O T O P E R AT E A S DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, DO NOT USE THE SCBA, SET IT ASIDE FOR REPAIR.
PRE-ALARM If the respirator remains motionless for more than twenty (20) seconds, the PAK-ALERT 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 in cadence with pre-alarm tone and is accompanied by an ascending/descending audible tone which increases in volume during the pre-alarm cycle.
TI O IB U IS D LOW BATTERY TR R AF T When use of the respirator with the PAK-ALERT 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 distress alarm.
USE OF THE OPTIONAL SCOTT PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM USE AS PART OF AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM N TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE. Refer to the PAK-TRACKER Locator System User Instructions provided with your PAK-TRACKER equipment 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 WARNING TI O N KEEP THE ANTENNAS OF HAND-HELD RADIOS AT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES AWAY FROM THE CONTROL CONSOLE AND THE SENSOR MODULE OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WHEN TRANSMITTING. CLOSE PROXIMITY OF RADIO EQUIPMENT TO THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO MALFUNCTION.
KEEP RADIO ANTENNAS AT LEAST SIX (6) INCHES FROM THESE AREAS HAND HELD RECEIVER CONTROL CONSOLE IB U AF T FIGURE 5 RFI WARNING AREAS TI O N SENSOR MODULE N O T FO R D IS D TR R will typically resume normal operation after experiencing RFI. If the PAK-ALERT 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 If your PAK-ALERT is NOT equipped with the optional PAK-TRACKER Locator System, perform the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as defined on Page 12-13 of this instruction. If your PAK-ALERT IS equipped with the optional PAK-TRACKER Locator System (as signified by the two RED PAK-TRACKER labels on the Sensor Module), perform the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as defined on Page 14-16 of this instruction.
R D IS D FO T N O P/N 595277-01 Rev E 10/17 Page 16 of 28 N TI O IB U WARNING IF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONE STEADY CHIRP EVERY TWO (2) SECONDS WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT ANY TIME DURING REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION, DO NOT USE THE RESPIRATOR. CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE SENSOR MODULE IMMEDIATELY AND REPEAT THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST OR TAKE THE RESPIRATOR OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THE BATTERIES ARE CHANGED AND THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST IS SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED.
INSPECTION OF A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM TR R D IS D FO CAUTION THE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF THE PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM CANNOT BE PROPERLY TESTED IN THE FIELD. IB U T R AF NOTE IF THIS INSPECTION IS DONE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IT MAY BE HELPFUL TO SHADE THE LENS ON THE CONTROL CONSOLE WITH YOUR HAND TO BE SURE THE LIGHTS ARE FLASHING AS DESCRIBED. 1.
R D IS D FO T N O P/N 595277-01 Rev E 10/17 Page 18 of 28 WARNING IB U TI O N IF THE LOW BATTERY INDICATION (ONE STEADY CHIRP EVERY TWO (2) SECONDS WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS) OCCURS AT ANY TIME DURING REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION, DO NOT USE THE RESPIRATOR. CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE SENSOR MODULE IMMEDIATELY AND REPEAT THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST OR TAKE THE RESPIRATOR OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THE BATTERIES ARE CHANGED AND THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL TEST IS SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED.
N TI O IB U N O T FO R D IS D TR R AF T 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, pre-alarm 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 Air between 1/2 and 1/3 cylinder...........
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING A RESPIRATOR WITH A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM INSTALLED. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO USE: Re-set pre-alarm Re-set full alarm 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. Red flashing light changes to green, ascending/descending tone stops. Press re-set button on control console twice (push, release, push again).
D IS MARKING AND PAINTING R D Do not mark, etch, paint, or drill any of the Pak-Alert components or housings in any way. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE N O T FO The PAK-ALERT 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 distress alarm.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace batteries as follows: 1. Close respirator cylinder valve, open regulator purge valve letting out all the trapped air, close regulator purge valve, press the reset button twice. If there is air pressure left in the system, the green flashing light will continue to flash while a fifteen second beep sequence is heard from the Sensor Module as the residual air bleeds from the system.
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.
PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Sound Levels: Pre-Alarm............................. 80 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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