User's Manual

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P/N 595277-01 Rev E 10/17
INSPECTION OF A PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM WITH
OPTIONAL PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM
Inspect and test the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Locator System specially
equipped PAK-ALERT distress alarm along with the inspection and test of the
SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Refer to the PAK-TRACKER User
Instructions provided with the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver for
complete details. Include the following inspection procedures with the REGU-
LAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedures dened in your respirator
instructions. If any malfunction of the respirator, the PAK-TRACKER Locator
System, or the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is noted during the inspection,
remove the respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
To test the PAK-TRACKER locator transmitter, you must have an operating
SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver.
WARNING
FOLLOW REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF THE PAK-ALERT
DISTRESS ALARM DOES NOT ACTUATE, OR
DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED OR IF
ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL MALFUNCTION IS
NOTED, DO NOT USE THE RESPIRATOR.
CAUTION
THE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF THE
PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM CANNOT BE
PROPERLY TESTED IN THE FIELD.
WARNING
THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LOCATOR
SYSTEM CANNOT BE CHECKED WITHOUT
CHECKING ALL COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM
TOGETHER. THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL
INSPECTION MUST INCLUDE THE HAND HELD
RECEIVER AND THE TRANSMITTERS IN THE
PAK-TRACKER LOCATOR SYSTEM SPECIALLY
EQUIPPED PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM
WORKING WITH EACH OTHER TO CONFIRM
PROPER OPERATION. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
INSPECT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM MAY RESULT
IN FAILURE OF ONE COMPONENT WHICH
COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
IN SEVERAL OF THE INSPECTION PROCEDURES
DESCRIBED A FULL ALARM WILL BE OBSERVED.
THE FULL ALARM CONDITION INCLUDES AN
AUDIBLE TONE THAT CAN EXCEED 95 DBA AT
3 METERS (9.9 FT.). TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
HEARING DAMAGE DURING TEST, IMMEDIATELY
RESET THE ALARM ON VERIFICATION THAT IT
IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION IF PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION IS
ANTICIPATED.
NOTE
IN SEVERAL OF THE INSPECTION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED A
FULL ALARM WILL BE OBSERVED. THE FULL ALARM CONDITION
INCLUDES AN AUDIBLE TONE THAT CAN EXCEED 95 DBA AT 3 ME-
TERS (9.9 FT.). TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE DURING
TEST, IMMEDIATELY RESET THE ALARM ON VERIFICATION THAT IT
IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WEAR HEARING PROTECTION IF PRO-
LONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO A FULL ALARM CONDITION
IS ANTICIPATED.
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. While performing the visual inspection of the respirator, visually inspect
all distress alarm enclosures, lenses, and wire conduits for cracks, wear
or other damage. If any damage is found, remove the respirator from
service and tag for repair by qualied personnel.
2. Turn on the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver according to
the operating instructions provided with the unit. Position the Hand Held
Receiver near by.
3. With the cylinder valve closed, press the manual alarm button, located
on the front of the distress alarm control console.
a) The manual alarm shall sound a loud almost continuous 3 tone chirp ac-
companied by ashing of the red signal light on the control console.
b) The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will sound an alarm and display
the Identication Number of the PAK-TRACKER Locator System spe-
cially equipped PAK-ALERT distress alarm which appears on the label
on the Sensor Module or the Control Console. Use the SCROLL button
on the Hand Held Receiver to highlight the active ID number and press
the ENTER button on the Hand Held Receiver to select the displayed ID
number. Point the unit directly at and in close proximity to the respirator.
The signal strength displayed will be at its highest value.
4. Reset the manual alarm by pressing twice on the reset button located
on the side of the control console (fully depress reset button, release
and press again).
a) The unit will sound three chirps and the green light will ash.
b) The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will reset to its non-alarm
state.
5. Turn the PAK-TRACKER Locator System specially equipped PAK-ALERT
distress alarm OFF by pressing the reset button twice again. The unit
will sound a two tone chirp and the green light will go out.
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