(cbrn) self-contained breathing apparatus (scba)

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PANTHER™
CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR (CBRN)
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
30 MINUTE LP CBRN SERIES
30/45/60 MINUTE HP CBRN SERIES
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT USE this SCBA until you completely read and understand this in-
struction manual. You are required to inspect your SCBA prior to putting it
into field service. Please refer to the inspection procedures in this manual.
DO NOT USE this SCBA unless you are properly trained and this SCBA has
been properly maintained. Failure to comply with this Warning may lead to
personal injury, illness, or death.
SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
AN ISO 9001 3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
© Copyright SPERIAN, Inc. December 1995 Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410
REGISTERED
All Rights Reserved Fax [phone]
P/N 999728 Rev. C 11/08 COMPANY www.sperianprotection.com
WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITED WARRANTY: SPERIAN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12
years from the date of purchase, with the exception of the compressed air cylinder, which is warranted for 15 years;
and the first stage regulator, which is warranted for the life of the product. The Heads-Up Display (HUD) electronics are
warranted for 2 years. During these periods, SPERIAN will repair or replace defective parts, at SPERIAN’s option.
Freight charges to and from the SPERIAN factory shall be paid by the purchaser.
EXCLUSIONS: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY TERM IN THE PURCHASER’S PURCHASE ORDER OR
OTHERWISE, THE ONLY WARRANTY EXTENDED BY SPERIAN IS THE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTY DE-
FINED ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CONDITIONS: To maintain this warranty, this product must be used, maintained, and inspected as prescribed in the
owner’s instruction manual, including prompt replacement or repair of defective parts, mandatory flow tests and over-
hauls, and such other necessary maintenance and repair as may be required. Normal wear and tear; parts damaged
by abuse, misuse, negligence, or accidents; batteries; and installed accessories which have separate warranties are
specifically excluded from this warranty. Exposure to materials that damage or render this product unusable, such as
CBRN agents, will void this warranty.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: No other oral warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind have been made by
SPERIAN, its distributors, or the agents of either of them, that in any way alter the terms of this warranty. EXCEPT AS
HEREIN PROVIDED, SPERIAN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, TO ANY PURCHASER OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING
FROM THE SALE, USE, OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
The failure to use and maintain this equipment in strict conformance with
the applicable instruction manual may result in personal injury, illness, or
death. The equipment’s use in any manner that is not expressly authorized
pursuant to the applicable instruction manual may result in severe adverse
impacts to human health.
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Table of Contents NOTE (Continued)
I. INTRODUCTION......................................1
• All SPERIAN-certified technicians are proce-
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................1
dures and parts through SPERIAN’s published
III. PARTS LIST ........................................4
IV. DESCRIPTION ......................................6 Technical Bulletins, technical manual revisions,
A. Backpack and Cylinder ............................6 and certification seminars.
B. First Stage Regulator..............................6
C. Gauge/Heads-Up Display (HUD).....................6
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
D. Chest-mounted Gauge (Optional for
Panther CBRN SCBA) .............................8 The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes contained in this
E. Second Stage Regulator ...........................8 manual have the following significance:
F. Facepiece .......................................8
G. Universal Air Connection (UAC).....................8
WARNING
V. UNPACKAGING......................................9
A. Warranty Card....................................9 Maintenance or operating procedures
B. Remove theSCBA from the Packaging................9
and techniques that may result in per-
VI. OPERATION........................................9
sonal injury, illness, or death if not care-
H. Fit Test Instructions for Facepieces Used with SCBA
with NIOSH CBRN Certification .....................9 fully followed.
A. CBRN Incident Response .........................12
B. Donning Backpack...............................12 CAUTION
C. Leak Check.....................................15 Maintenance or operating procedures
D. Exhalation Valve Test.............................15 and techniques that may result in
E. Pressurization...................................15 damage to equipment if not carefully
F. Universal Air Connection (UAC) Operation...........16 followed.
G. Emergency Operation ............................17
H. Doffing.........................................18
I. Cylinder Removal and Reinstallation................18 NOTE
J. Transportation ..................................20 Maintenance or operating procedures and
K. Interface Considerations..........................20
techniques or information considered important
VII. CYLINDER FILLING AND SAFETY ....................20
enough to emphasize.
A. Inspection......................................21
B. Filling Procedure ................................22
VIII. MAINTENANCE ...................................22
WARNING
A. Facepiece Cleaning ..............................23
B. Second Stage Regulator Cleaning ..................23 • The user is responsible for establish-
C. Exterior Surfaces Cleaning........................24 ing that this equipment is suitable for
D. Inspection......................................24 the user’s application.
E. Repair .........................................24 • For respiratory protection, this SCBA
F. Functional Testing ...............................24 must be worn and used as specified
G. Cylinder Maintenance and Recharging ..............24
in SPERIAN’s instructions. No protec-
H. Cold Weather Operation and Maintenance ...........25
tive equipment can provide complete
I. Storage ........................................28
protection from all conditions. Use
J. Flow Test.......................................28
extreme care for all emergency opera-
K. Cylinder Valve Overhaul Schedule..................28
L. Cylinder Hydrostatic Test Schedule.................29 tions. Do not use the Panther CBRN
M. Maintenance Record .............................29 SCBA alone for any fire fighting, haz-
N. Additional Information............................29 ardous materials operations, or CBRN
IX. INSPECTION TABLE................................30 response operations; additional pro-
X. REPAIR TABLE.....................................31 tective clothing and equipment are
XI. FUNCTIONAL TESTING TABLE.......................32 required for protection. Always use in
XII. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS .......................33
conjunction with personal protective
ensembles that provide appropriate
I. INTRODUCTION
levels of protection against dermal
This manual provides operating instructions as well as hazards. This SCBA may cease to
cleaning, maintenance, and storage procedures for the provide protection if used during ex-
SPERIAN Panther’ high and low pressure SCBA. You cessive heat or flashover conditions
harsher than those in which it has
must read and understand these instructions and
been tested. This SCBA must be uti-
be properly trained before using the SCBA in a haz-
lized under suitable thermal protective
ardous atmosphere.
garments during exposure to exces-
NOTE sive heat or flashovers. Users must
clean and maintain this SCBA only in
• The NIOSH CBRN Approved Cautions and
accordance with SPERIAN’s instruc-
Limitations are located on the back cover of this
tions. Accessories or replacement
manual, and must remain permanently affixed.
components not certified for use with
If the back cover of this manual is not present,
this SCBA may degrade performance
contact your local SPERIAN representative or or make this SCBA
safety officer for a replacement manual.
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WARNING─Continued WARNING─Continued
unsafe, or void NIOSH certification, and Seek the help of a certified safety profes-
must not be used without SPERIAN’s sional or industrial hygienist. DO NOT
written consent. The user must read, USE this equipment if the user would
understand, and follow the accessory be endangered in any way through en-
installation and operation instructions vironmentally induced degradation of
before using this SCBA in a hazardous the materials in the apparatus.
environment. Only SPERIAN compo- • All persons using this SPERIAN
nents shall be used with this SCBA. breathing apparatus must be made
Failure to comply shall void the war- aware of its limitations. We cannot
ranty and NIOSH approval. be responsible for any damage to
• Your SPERIAN respirator has been property, personal injury, or death in
constructed of materials selected after which environmental exposure is a
careful consideration for their perfor- contributing factor.
mance, safety, and durability. However, • This respirator does not protect ex-
all materials have exposure limitations posed areas of the body. Some con-
to flame, extremes of heat and cold, or taminants can be absorbed directly
to the many chemicals in use today. No through the skin while others may irri-
materials exist that can be used safely tate exposed areas. Always use in con-
in all of these environments. junction with personal protective en-
• Exposure to atmospheres containing sembles that provide appropriate levels
CBRN agents may cause the SCBA to of protection against dermal hazards.
be exposed to excessive CBRN agent • Visual indications of material degra-
levels. Although the Panther CBRN dation may be identified by charring,
SCBA will prevent penetration and blistering, cracking, crazing, pitting,
permeation of specific concentra- chalking, rust, and significant color
tions of CBRN agents, there could be changes, all of which can result in a
environments that are contaminated weakened structure, prohibiting ex-
with CBRN agent levels that exceed tended useful service life.
the NIOSH CBRN test protocol con- • Do not wear this respirator if a sat-
centrations. This is a particular con- isfactory fit, as determined by the fit
cern in confined space environments. testing described in section VI., can-
Proper quantification of the CBRN not be obtained. Also see ANSI Z88.2
agent contaminated environment is latest edition and OSHA Respirator
recommended prior to entry. Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
• Our engineers cannot predict what • Beards and sideburns will prevent a
will happen to this equipment in ev- good facepiece seal. Do not use this
ery potential environment. Materi- respirator unless you are clean shav-
als can be chemically attacked if ex- en.
posed to the wrong environment and • This respirator must be used in con-
may exhibit excessive corrosion or junction with a written respirator pro-
other forms of damage. Permeation gram meeting the requirements of the
of gases and liquids through the ma- OSHA Standard for Respiratory Pro-
terials could be excessive. Flame or tection, 29 CFR 1910.134, available
extremes of temperature might cause from the U.S. Department of Labor, Oc-
thermal degradation. Each of these cupational Safety and Health Adminis-
things, or a combination of them, tration. The program must include, but
could create conditions in which this not be limited to procedures for evalu-
SPERIAN equipment would be dan- ating air contaminants and selecting
gerous to use. appropriate respirators, procedures
• This respirator will reduce, but will not for testing the facepiece-to-face fit of
eliminate the inhalation of contami- respirators, procedures for cleaning,
nants. Before allowing anyone to enter disinfecting, inspecting, maintaining,
a hazardous environment while wear- and storing respirators, procedures
ing SPERIAN equipment, you must for determining if workers are physi-
conduct safe, scientific tests to deter- cally and medically capable of wear-
mine if the environment could render ing respirators, and procedures for
the equipment unsafe. Results of this training employees in the use of respi-
testing should be well documented. rators and in recognizing the hazards
associated with contaminants in the
workplace.
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WARNING─Continued WARNING─Continued
• Do not use this respirator underwater • Some individuals are sensitive to
or for abrasive blasting. chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, latex,
• This SCBA is designed for storage in oil mists, etc.) or may have some
temperatures from -30°F to + 160°F. type of respiratory disorder (e.g.,
9 SPERIAN respirators, accessories, asthma, chronic obstructive airway
and associated equipment should not disease, etc.). If you are sensitive to
be used in atmospheres which may any chemical or have a respiratory
contain contaminant concentrations disorder, you may have a severe reac-
above the lower explosive level (LEL). tion at contaminant levels well below
Intrinsic safety certification of elec- accepted health levels, such as the
tronic components does not eliminate OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
potential danger from ignition in these (PEL), ACGIH® Threshold Limit Value
atmospheres. (TLV®), or the NIOSH Recommended
• The pressure within the SPERIAN Exposure Limits (REL). Many chemi-
facepiece remains positive under cals (e.g., isocyanates, mercury, etc.)
most working conditions, but as with have no physical warning properties
all SCBAs, negative pressure excur- and you cannot taste or smell the con-
sions are possible. Conditions when taminants even though they may be
an SCBA can experience negative present in the facepiece. This SCBA
facepiece pressures include, but are will reduce, but will not eliminate, the
not limited to: 1) the SCBA is improp- possibility of contaminants entering
erly worn, 2) the SCBA is not used in the facepiece and causing a severe
accordance with the instructions, 3) reaction. Do not use this respirator
the SCBA is improperly maintained, under these conditions.
or 4) the SCBA is over-breathed dur- • Discontinue use if you experience skin
ing heavy work rates. The SCBA will irritation or discoloration.
provide reduced protection when op- • You must read, understand, and fol-
erated in a negative pressure mode. low all warnings, instructions, labels,
• Some sensitive individuals may expe- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
rience health problems when exposed etc., for the materials you are using
to even minute amounts of contami- (e.g., paints, hardeners, insecticides,
nants. This SCBA will not prevent varnishes, etc.). You must also read,
health problems for those individuals. understand, and follow all warnings,
• Persons sensitized can have a severe instructions, etc., listed in the MSDS
reaction to chemicals at levels well for any contaminants that may be or
below accepted health levels such as are present in the work area.
the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit • An impact to the second stage regu-
(PEL), ACGIH® Threshold Limit Value lator when the cylinder valve is open
(TLVQ®), or NIOSH Recommended Ex- may inadvertently activate the First-
posure Limits (REL). Do not use this Breath-On mechanism, causing air to
SCBA if you have been sensitized flow from the regulator and diminish-
from previous exposure or believe ing the air in the cylinder.
that you may be sensitive or allergic to • ONLY grasp the cylinder valve hand-
any chemical (e.g., isocyanates, latex, wheel to open or close the valve: DO
organophosphates, etc.). NOT pick up or carry a cylinder by
• Do not alter or modify this SCBA in any the handwheel, drop a cylinder on the
manner. Modifying this SCBA will void handwheel, or bump the handwheel,
NIOSH certification and may create a as this may cause the cylinder valve
condition in which the SCBA would to inadvertently open, which may lead
not provide the intended protection. to the cylinder becoming airborne un-
Do not remove, obscure, or alter any der the thrust of air released from the
labels on the SCBA. open valve, causing injury or death.
ALWAYS pick up and carry an air cyl-
inder by the cylinder body.
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WARNING─Continued WARNING─Continued
• DO NOT over-torque air cylinder • Some CBRN agents may not present
valves. ALWAYS verify that the hydro- immediate effects from exposure, but
static test facility performing your cyl- can result in delayed impairment, ill-
inder testing DOES NOT over-torque ness, or death.
the cylinder valves when they rein- • Direct contact with CBRN agents re-
stall them. SPERIAN SCBA air cylin- quires proper handling of the SCBA
der valves must be tightened with a after each use and between multiple
torque wrench to a torque value of 70 entries during the same use. Decon-
ft-lb. The torque wrench must have a tamination and disposal procedures
range of no more than 0 to 175 ft-lb must be followed. If contaminated with
and an accuracy of at least ± 4 ft-lb (a liquid chemical warfare agents, dispose
variation of no more than 6%). of the SCBA after decontamination.
• The respirator should not be used be-
yond six (6) hours after initial exposure
to chemical warfare agents to avoid the
possibility of agent permeation.
• Prior to using the Panther CBRN SCBA
for the first time, you must perform fit
testing as described in section VI. Do not
wear this respirator if a satisfactory fit, as
determined by the fit testing described
in section VI., cannot be obtained.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
WARNINGS MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL
INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
Ill. PARTS LIST (See Figure 1)
Itern P/N Description
Noss-
Facepiece Size color Cup
1 242048 TwentyTwenty®, Plus, Small Black Small
CBRN, with Headnet
TwentyTwenty Plus CBRN Facepiece 242016 TwentyTwenty Plus, Small Black Medium
CBRN, with Headnet
242017 TwentyTwenty Plus, Small Black Large
CBRN, with Headnet
242050 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Small
CBRN, with Headnet
242026 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Medium
CBRN, with Headnet
242027 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Large
CBRN, with Headnet
242052 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Small
CBRN, with Headnet
242036 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Medium
CBRN, with Headnet
242037 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Large
CBRN, with Headnet
242053 TwentyTwenty Plus, Small Black Small
CBRN, with Headstrap
242012 TwentyTwenty Plus, Small Black Medium
CBRN, with Headstrap
242013 TwentyTwenty Plus, Small Black Large
CBRN, with Headstrap
242041 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Small
CBRN, with Headstrap
242022 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Medium
CBRN, with Headstrap
242023 TwentyTwenty Plus, Medium Black Large
CBRN, with Headstrap
242043 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Small
CBRN, with Headstrap
242032 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Medium
CBRN, with Headstrap
Figure 1. Panther CBRN SCBA 242033 TwentyTwenty Plus, Large Black Large
CBRN, with Headstrap
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Item P/N Description Accessories
2 969163 Panther Second stage Regulator, CBRN with HUD 962260 Spectacles Kit
Display
962600 COMPASS Integrated PASS
3 969168 Intermediate Pressure Line/Cable/Connector, HUD,
962700 Remote Alarm
with COMPASS™ ,CBRN
962869 Neckstrap Kit
969169 Intermediate Pressure Line/Cable, HUD, Standard,
CBRN 968670 Chest Strap Kit
4 968888 Gauge Alarm, Heads-Up Display (HUD), 4500 psig 941256 Cylinder Sleeve Kit, L.P., 30-minute Carbon Wrap
(TC-13F-285CBRN Olny)
968800 Gauge Alarm, Heads-Up Display (HUD), 2216 psig
941258 Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 30-minute Carbon Wrap
5 951015 Anti-fog Solution, 1oz
(TC-13F-284CBRN Olny)
951016 Anti-fog Solution, 16 oz
941259 Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 45-minute Carbon Wrap
981805 Anti-fog Wipe (TC-13F-286CBRN Olny)
6 968831 First Stage Regulator, Bell Alarm, 4500 psig, HUD 941261 Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 60-minute Carbon Wrap
(TC-13F-287CBRN Olny)
968832 First Stage Regulator, Warbling Whistle Alarm, 4500
psig, HUD 968818 Auxiliary Gauge Hose, HUD
968837 First Stage Regulator, Bell Alarm, 2216 psig, HUD 965110 Over-the-Shoulder Auxiliary Coupling Kit, SCBA
968838 First Stage Regulator, Warbling Whistle Alarm, 2216 965119 Over-the-Shoulder Auxiliary Hose/Coupling Kit, SCBA
psig, HUD
963820 COMPASS Auxiliary Hose/Coupling
7 965800 Backpack, Panther, MighthyLight®
962600H COMPASS Integrated PASS with Heat Alert
965800AL Backpack, Panther, MighthyLight, with Alligator Clips
946940 Two-piece Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 30-minute Car-
8 980641 Analog Gauge, 4500 psig (optional) bon Wrap (TC-13F-284CBRN Olny)
980642 Analog Gauge, 2216 psig (optional) 946948 Two-piece Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 45-minute Car-
bon Wrap (TC-13F-286CBRN Olny)
9 968829 Gauge/Alarm Hose Assembly, HUD, Panther, Braided
946945 Two-piece Cylinder Sleeve Kit, H.P., 60-minute Car-
Cylinder Valve assembly bon Wrap (TC-13F-287CBRN Olny)
Pressure Dutration 962049 HUD Auxiliary Cauge Hose, Braided
Item P/N (psig) (minutes) Wrap Material Handwheel
964869 D-ring Kit
10 917411 4500 30 Full Kevlar Locking
969125 Backpack Carrying Strap Kit
917409 4500 45 Full Glass Locking
962150 Facepiece with Temple Inserts Kit, Small, CBRN
917413 4500 45 Full Kevlar Locking
962153 Facepiece with Temple Inserts Kit, Medium, CBRN
917405 4500 30 Full Glass Locking
962154 Facepiece with Temple Inserts Kit, Large, CBRN
917425 4500 30 Full Carbon Locking
242131 Radio Communication Kit, CBRN
917427 4500 45 Full Carbon Locking
242132 Voice Amplification Kit, CBRN
917429 4500 60 Full Carbon Locking
242133 Combination Radio Communication and Voice Amplifica-
917437 4500 45 Full Carbon Locking
tion Kit, CBRN
916135 4500 30 Full Kevlar Non-Locking
916140 4500 45 Full Glass Non-Locking
916145 4500 45 Full Kevlar Non-Locking
916173 4500 30 Full Glass Non-Locking
917131 4500 30 Full Carbon Non-Locking
917145 4500 45 Full Carbon Non-Locking
917160 4500 60 Full Carbon Non-Locking
915140 2216 30 Full Carbon Non-Locking
915170 2216 30 Full Glass Non-Locking
916103 2216 30 Hoop Glass Non-Locking
917130 2216 30 Full Carbon Non-Locking
917421 2216 30 None Alumi- Locking
num
917419 2216 30 Full Glass Locking
917403 2216 30 Hoop Glass Locking
917423 2216 30 Full Carbon Locking
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IV. DESCRIPTION
WARNING
The Panther CBRN SCBA provides the wearer with
• The backpack must never be used as
respiratory protection in hazardous environments,
a rescue device attachment point.
and may be used for entrance into and escape from
• ONLY grasp the cylinder valve hand-
at¬mospheres that are immediately dangerous to life or
wheel to open or close the valve; DO
health (IDLH). The Panther CBRN SCBA is an NFPA
NOT pick up or carry a cylinder by
and NIOSH CBRN compliant SCBA, and may be used
the handwheel, drop a cylinder on the
for firefighting and/or CBRN incident response.
handwheel, or bump the handwheel,
as this may cause the cylinder valve
WARNING to inadvertently open, which may lead
to the cylinder becoming airborne un-
Not all components and accessories ap-
der the thrust of air released from the
proved for use on the Panther SCBA are
open valve, causing injury or death.
approved for use on the Panther CBRN
ALWAYS pick up and carry an air cyl-
SCBA. You must check the NIOSH ap-
inder by the cylinder body.
proval label inserted with this manual
• Failure to comply with this Warning
for components and accessories ap-
may lead to personal injury, illness, or
proved for use on the Panther CBRN
death.
SCBA. Failure to comply with this Warn-
ing may lead to personal injury, illness,
or death. B. First Stage Regulator
The first stage regulator contains a pressure reducer,
NOTE audible alarm, and intermediate pressure hose.
• The Panther CBRN SCBA meets all require-
The first stage lowers cylinder air pressure to approxi-
ments of the NFPA 1981 Standard, 2002 Edi-
mately 100 psig. The relief valve activates to protect the
tion, Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing
system when the regulated pressure exceeds 200 to
Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services.
225 psig.
• See NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department
The first stage regulator is equipped with either a war-
Occupational Safety and Health Program for
bling whistle or bell audible alarm. The low pressure
proper use of SCBAs in the work environment.
SCBA audible alarm activates at 510 to 598 psig (2216
• The Panther CBRN SCBA meets the require-
psig system); the high pressure SCBA audible alarm
ments of the NIOSH CBRN standard and has
activates at 1035 to 1215 psig (4500 psig system). The
been granted NIOSH CBRN approval. The
audible alarm will continue to sound until air pressure
NIOSH CBRN approval label is located on the
drops below 200 psig.
lower back section of the backpack frame, un-
derneath the cylinder valve location when a cyl- C. Gauge/Heads-Up Display (HUD)
inder is installed.
WARNING
A. Backpack and Cylinder
• The Heads-Up Display (HUD) may only
1. The backpack consists of a lightweight contoured
be used with the 2420XX, 2520XX, or
polymer frame with a built-in carrying handle. The
2620XX series TwentyTwenty Plus
cylinder is attached by a lightweight webbing-style
facepiece.
band. The Panther CBRN SCBA harness is made
• You MUST use a CBRN facepiece
of Kevlar/Nomex straps. The chest-mounted pres-
(2420XX) when using this SCBA in a
sure gauge is mounted on the right shoulder strap,
potential or known CBRN contami-
and the intermediate pressure hose is routed over
nated atmosphere. Use of a facepiece
the left shoulder. The gauge indicates the cylinder
other than a CBRN facepiece will void
pressure once the cylinder valve has been opened.
NIOSH CBRN certification.
The chest-mounted pressure gauge is optional for
• If the low battery alert activates (am-
the Panther CBRN SCBA.
ber LED on the backpack- mounted
2. The air cylinder is a composite construction with transducer module flashes every two
an aluminum inner liner overwrapped by a non- seconds) during storage, or if the am-
metallic fiber, and has a maximum working pres- ber LED on the backpack-mounted
sure of 4500 psig (high pressure) in 30-, 45-, and
60-minute durations, or 2216 psig (lowpressure)
in 30-minute duration. An all-aluminum cylinder
is available with a maximum working pressure of
2216 psig only.
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the HUD module. The external red LED flashes no tice-
WARNING─Continued
ably faster when the pressure drops to 10% of cylinder
transducer module does not flash at all capacity.
during storage, the battery must be re-
A photodiode is mounted externally on the top of the
placed before using the SCBA.
HUD module. It senses ambient light conditions and
• Activation of the visual alarm (flash-
adjusts the intensity of the green HUD LEDs to match
ing red LED) portion of the HUD may
these conditions. If the ambient light is bright, the LEDs
or may not coincide with the audible
are in bright mode. In no-light or low-light conditions, the
alarm (i.e., bell or warbling whistle) on
LEDs are in dim mode so that they are not distracting
the SCBA. As soon as the first alarm
to the user.
activates, PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO
A SAFE AREA. The transducer module on the backpack has an amber
• You must have binocular vision (vision LED that acts as a battery status indicator. When the
from both eyes) to see and interpret SCBA is in storage (the cylinder valve is not opened),
the display correctly. Your visual acu- the amber LED will flash once every 10 seconds to indi-
ity while wearing the facepiece must cate a usable battery condition. The amber LED flashes
meet the requirements set forth by the every two seconds to indicate a low battery condition,
authority having jurisdiction over your and it will cease flashing altogether to indicate a dead
operation and/or work place. battery
• Failure to comply with this Warning
may lead to personal injury, illness, or-
WARNING
death.
• A Duracell Ultra 123 or Eveready En-
ergizer EL 123A PBP must be used in
NOTE
the HUD transducer module in order to
The Panther CBRN SCBA comes equipped maintain the intrinsic safety certifica-
with the Heads-Up Display (HUD). tion of this product.
• Failure to comply with this Warning
The HUD is mounted on the second stage regulator. may lead to personal injury, illness, or
When the second stage regulator is installed in the Pan- death.
ther TwentyTwenty Plus facepiece, the display can be
seen through openings in the facepiece nozzle cover. To replace the battery, remove the slotted battery cap
When the cylinder valve is opened, the HUD will ac- located on the top of the transducer module (located on
tivate automatically, and will indicate the air pressure the side of the cylinder band) using a coin or a large,
remaining in the cylinder. The display consists of four flat-blade screwdriver. Remove the old battery, install a
green LEDs, representing Full, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4. At full new battery in the orientation shown on the side of the
cylinder pressure, all four LEDs are lit. As the air pres- case, and replace the battery cap
sure in the cylinder decreases, the LEDs turn off one at
a time, thereby indicating the air pressure status. When
WARNING
the pressure drops below 50% of cylinder capacity, the
LED representing 1/2 cylinder capacity starts to flash, • If the low battery alert activates (am-
and continues to flash for a short time (approximately ber LED on the backpack-mounted
20 seconds) before returning to continuously lit. When transducer module flashes every two
the pressure drops to 1/4 (25%) of cylinder capacity, the seconds) during storage, or if the am-
last green LED turns red and begins to flash, thereby ber LED on the backpack-mounted
giving the user a visual alarm of low air pressure in addi- transducer module does not flash at all
tion to the audible alarm located on the first stage regu- during storage, the battery must be re-
lator. On a 2216 psig SCBA, the 1/4 LED will turn red placed before using the SCBA.
and begin to flash between 510 and 598 psig; on a 4500 • If the low battery alert in the HUD ac-
psig SCBA, the 1/4 LED will turn red and begin to flash tivates during actual use (amber LED
between 1035 and 1215 psig. When the pressure drops at the lower right of the display flashes
to 10% of cylinder capacity, the red LED begins to flash once every second), the SCBA may
noticeably faster and continues flashing in this manner continue to be used. The battery must
until air pressure drops below approximately 200 psig, be replaced before the next usage.
at which time the display will turn off. No lighted LEDs • Failure to comply with this Warning
represents zero air pressure. may lead to personal injury, illness, or
death.
An external red LED, mounted on the front of the HUD
module, warns others of the user’s low air status by
flashing at the same time the 1/4 LED is flashing inside
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Panther HP and LP CBRN SCBA Operation Manual
D. Chest-mounted Gauge (Optional for Panther G. Universal Air Connection (UAC)
CBRN SCBA)
NOTE
The chest-mounted pressure gauge is mounted on the
right shoulder strap and may be swiveled 360° for easy The Panther CBRN SCBA comes equipped
viewing. When the cylinder valve is opened, the gauge with the Universal Air Connection (UAC).
indicates the air pressure remaining in the cylinder.
The Universal Air Connection (UAC) and fill hose (pur-
chased separately in the P/N 968950 Rapid Intervention
E. Second Stage Regulator
Kit) or Supercharge fill hose provide a means for filling
The pressure-demand second stage regulator is mount-
SCBA cylinders during a rescue. An attendant/rescue
ed on the facepiece by the SPERIAN AIR KLIC™ system.
crew member must assist with the cylinder filling.
The mechanism automatically locks in place when the
regulator is pushed into the AIR KLIC, and is detached The Universal Air Connection (UAC) is located on the
when the release buttons are pressed. To prevent inad- first stage regulator body. The UAC is accompanied by
vertent air flow, the regulator will not operate until the a relief valve located on the back of the first stage regu-
First-Breath-On mechanism is activated or the manual lator, designed to vent air to atmosphere when the fill
override button on the front of the regulator is pressed. pressure exceeds the cylinder service pressure in order
The flow of air can be stopped by pressing the shutoff to prevent cylinder overpressurization. The UAC has a
button. A large red knob on the right side of the regulator dust plug which must be installed over the coupling at
controls an adjustable bypass valve. Turning this knob all times before and after filling operations. The UAC
counterclockwise provides a constant flow of air. fill hose has the mating fill coupling. A directional flow
control piston is located in the quick disconnect cou-
pling to prevent air loss and hose whipping if the hose
WARNING
is installed incorrectly. The quick disconnect coupling is
An impact to the second stage regula- supplied with dust plugs which must be installed when
tor when the cylinder valve is open may the fill hose is not in use.
inadvertently activate the First-Breath-
On mechanism, causing air to flow from
WARNING
the regulator and diminishing the air in
the cylinder. Failure to comply with this • The UAC has a dust plug which must be
Warning may lead to personal injury, ill- installed over the coupling at all times
ness, or death. before and after filling operations.
• DO NOT allow oil, grease, or other con-
F. Facepiece taminants to come in contact with the
quick disconnect couplings.
• DO NOT use air other than breathing air,
WARNING
Grade D or better, conforming to CGA
You MUST use a CBRN facepiece G-7.1 Commodity Specification for Air.
(2420XX) when using this SCBA in a po- The moisture content, expressed as
tential or known CBRN contaminated at- dewpoint, shall be maintained at -65°F
mosphere. Use of a facepiece other than (-53.9°C) or lower, or less than 24.0 ppm
a CBRN facepiece will void NIOSH CBRN by volume moisture content.
certification. Failure to comply with this • The SPERIAN UAC or UAC fill hose
Warning may lead to personal injury, ill- must ONLY be used to fill compressed
ness, or death. air cylinders. The SPERIAN UAC or
UAC fill hose must NEVER be used:
The Panther CBRN SCBA includes a “hard” TwentyT- 1. As a buddy breathing device.
wenty® Plus facepiece. The butyl TwentyTwenty Plus 2. For SCBA-to-SCBA filling.
facepiece has a special wide lip sealing surface and five 3. To provide a continuous air supply.
point silicone headstrap harness or optional Headnet™ • Failure to comply with this War ing
harness. The lens is treated with an abrasion-resistant may lead to personal injury, illness, or
coating on the inside and outside surfaes of the lens. death.
The nozzle houses a removable nose cup, speaking di-
aphragm, and exhalation valve. The AIR KLIC is thread-
ed into the nozzle by a ratchet mechanism to prevent
leakage and provide a secure mount for the second
stage regulator.
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