Smartdock SCBA Bracket manual - East Greenbush Fire Company
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1. E Adjustment E Knob Claw ws E Vertical Assembly SmartDock Initial Set Up E Support and Adjustment E Bracket E Initial set up and adjustments should be 5 16 18 performed with the SmartDock removed Oy Hex Flange from the SCBA seat as access to some Pu Screw adjustments will be difficult or impossible 5 16 18 a Wings Button Head a gt Remove the SmartDock from the seat by Screw removing the mounting nut and bolt from the backside of the seat Mountin Mountin g urna Upper Ce e A Make sure to note the mounting position Bolt amp Nut Mounting E for easy re installation Bracket a gt E Q 3 I a as Guide 2 Plate gt LA o o LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Note Steps 1 2 should be followed before the SmartDock assembly is installed in the seat Step 1 Select Valve Retaining Tab Each SmartDock assembly ships with two revers ible valve retaining tabs These three tabs give you four options accommodating virtually every SCBA manufacturer on the market today Circle Triangle Unmarked Tab The SmartDock assembly has been pre configured to accommodate the Scott SCBA valve as shown also accommodates Draeger Survivair and Sperian If this is the valve used in the seat where the SmartDock system is to be installed refer to step 3 to verify that the cylinder fits properly If a dif f2. Table of Contents Page General Information neenenessnesnennnennsnnnensnnnsnnnnnnnnennnennannen 3 Warnings and Cautions nasssnsnenensensensennennennennensnnnnennennennennnnnennennennennn 4 TOO IS RE een teen nee 6 SmartDock Parts uti 6 Initial Set Up and Adjustment cccsssessessessesseesteesesseesesseesteesesseeseeseesees 7 Select Valve Retaining Tab 8 Install the Valve Retaining Tab eeneene 9 Raise SmartDock Head 10 AdjuSt WINQS vssicnsatt canniasanhsiauthaanahehindaienaddas 10 Open the SmartDOck c cccecsesssecssesssssseseesseseesessessesseeseesssesseeseeess 11 Insert Cylinder into SmartDOCk cccccssecssessesssessessessesneessessesnesneeneens 11 Adjust Head Height c ccccesssssssesssesssssesssssssssssessssssesssseesesssnsscseess 12 Final Wings AdjUStMe nt c cccsecscsessesessescsesesssseesessseeseseeseseseeess 12 Adjust and Tighten Valve Retaining Tab eenee 13 Installing the SmartDock into the Seat 14 USE aif aceasta Land ae 14 Normal Usage Adjustmentt ceccceseeccesesseseeecseeseeseeseseeetesesneeseeeeseeateaseeees 15 Mad ata eee ai ee Rai 16 Alp Pack 22 24 a Ren Drehen ee 16 LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide General Information The SmartDock Generation 2 air pack holder is a device that stages air packs in SCBA seats and is designed to retain the air pack in the event of a sudden deceleration T
3. Valve Retaining Tab LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Step 3 Raise SmartDock Head Before installing the cylinder into the SmartDock Step 5 Open the SmartDock Grasp the yellow side of the claw on the Smart for the first time verify that the SmartDock head is 3 Dock head and pull it out while rotating it up The at least as high or slightly higher than the length mechanism will be staged in its open position of the SCBA pack as measured from the bottom of the valve to the rounded end of the cylinder Use caution when working with the SmartDock head to avoid pinch points Y Pull S Note Turning the height adjustment knob clockwise raises the head and counter clockwise lowers the head I5 D E A CAUTION 3 SmartDock claw assembly uses high spring force to open and close Use caution and avoid potential pinch points when oper Oe ating claw assembly manually Y A Step 6 Insert Cylinder into SmartDock Step 4 Adjust Wings You are now ready to insert the SCBA Using a 1 4 hex key loosen the socket head cap cylinder into the SmartDock and complete screws on both sides that hold the wing adjustment the initial adjustment procedure A and adjust the wings to their most rearward posi a Place SCBA cylinder valve into tion It is only necessary to loosen the button head SmartDock valv
4. at all To lower the SmartDock head turn the height adjustment knob counterclockwise as if you were trying to unscrew the knob To raise the SmartDock head turn the height adjustment knob clockwise as if you were trying to tighten the knob When tilting the cab for maintenance it is recommended to remove SCBA packs from the SmartDock A WARNING If you are unable to determine what type or size of valve you have do not use SmartDock Using an unapproved tank and or valve could result in the tank being released in a crash Serious injury or death could result Contact 317 867 8383 if you have questions regarding fit and use of SmartDock LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Maintenance The SmartDock needs to be kept clean Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free Without inserting an air pack check the claws periodically to make sure they freely open and snap shut This can be done by pulling the claws open by hand and then shutting them again Air packs must be maintained in good condition and kept clean Storing dirty oily or damaged bottles may affect the ability of the SmartDock to hold the bottle For proper maintenance of air packs refer to NFPA 1852 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Open Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA For additional information visit lifeguardtechnologies com firerescue smartdock index htm LireCuaz e amp TECHNOLOGIES
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6. e retaining tab cap screws about a 1 4 turn b Push the top of the SCBA cylinder into the open SmartDock head which will automatically close once inserted far enough Note Insertion will become easier after final adjustments have been made Button Head Cap Screw Note No part of the SCBA pack frame hoses etc should be inside the claw Wing LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Step 7 Adjust Head Height During normal operation the SmartDock head should just touch the top of the SCBA air cylinder Adjust the head height by turning the height adjustment knob counterclock wise to lower the head until the gap between the top of the SCBA air cylinder and the bottom of the SmartDock head is eliminated The top of the SCBA air cylinder should be just touching the bottom of the SmartDock head Height ___ Adjustment Knob Step 8 Final Wings Adjustment The SmartDock wings hold the SCBA air cylinder in the proper orientation and help close the head when inserting the SCBA air cylinder into the SmartDock Wing Adjusting Holding the SCBA air cylinder forward against the two front claws loosen the two wing adjusting screws swing the wings forward until they touch the SCBA air cylinder and then tighten the wing adjusting screws to 22 ft lbs of torque Swing Wing The wings are no
7. ent the claws from closing properly Do not store any bottle and Users must read and follow these instructions air pack if the claws cannot be adjusted to be clear of obstructions They are written to comply with NFPA guidelines Never modify the SmartDock to adjust the claws outside of the range provided Air packs must be maintained in good condition and kept clean Storing dirty oily or damaged bottles may affect the ability of the SmartDock to hold the bottle The SmartDock must be kept clean Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free Without inserting an air pack check the claws periodically to make sure they freely open and snap shut This can be done by pulling the claws open by hand and then shutting them again Use only furnished grade 5 fasteners to attach the SmartDock unit to seat brackets LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Tool List 1 4 and 3 16 hex sockets and hex keys Allen wrench Mounting Hardware and e 5 16 socket Loose Parts e 9 16 socket Verify parts list e 1 2 inch socket e 1 5 16 18 bolt pre installed e Torque wrench capable of reading from 8 to 30 ft Ibs 100 to 360 in Ibs e 1 spacer pre installed s e 1 5 16 18 locking nut pacer Bolt e 2 additional valve retaining tabs e 2 5 16 18 button head screws u e 1 upper mounting bracket ai SmartDock Parts Height
8. erent SCBA valve will be used the following instructions explain how to configure the SmartDock for each SCBA valve brand Scott SCBA Valve A WARNING If the wrong valve retainer tab is used the air pack may not be retained during a collision and could result in serious injury or death LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Valve Retainer Identification Mark Step 2 Install the Valve Retaining Tab a b Using the appropriate valve retaining tab a Reinstall the guide plate by aligning the E Square A Triangle e Circle Unmarked Interspiro Draeger Survivair Sperian MSA Short Using the table above identify the SCBA brand and the corresponding valve retainer tab that you use mount it to the bottom plate using the 3 8 16 hex bolt and washer as shown Slide the tab as far forward as possible This position will work well with most SCBA systems Torque the hex bolt to 280 in lbs 23 ft Ibs The smaller hex head bolt on the bottom plate works as a key in the slot to provide fore and aft alignment of the valve retaining tab to ensure proper fit 3 8 16 Bolt amp Washer 1 4 20 Cap gt tab into the slot in the bottom plate Install the 14 20 socket head cap screw as shown and torque to 100 in Ibs 8 ft lbs If a tighter fit is desired repeat the instructions in b and adjust the tab reward by small amounts until the desired fit is achieved
9. he NFPA 1901 committee wants to ensure that SCBA bottles stored in the fire apparatus cab do not become projectiles during a crash For this reason the standard states that the bracket holding device and its mounting shall retain the SCBA unit when subjected to a 9 G force With traditional SCBA brackets there are two things that must happen for the bottles to remain in place 1 The firefighter must place the bottle in the bracket and latch it in place 2 The bracket must be strong enough to hold the bottle The first item is the responsibility of the firefighter and the second is the responsibility of the bracket provider The unique feature of the SmartDock hands free SCBA holder is that it removes the need for the firefighter to perform any extra latching buckling or strapping action when placing the bottle in the bracket Once installed per these instructions the SmartDock is designed to meet NFPA 1901 requirements without any extra action by the firefighter other than properly placing the bottle into the bracket The SmartDock uses inertia to keep the claws locked during deceleration This inertial ac tion ensures that the SmartDock system will hold an SCBA bottle during an impact caused by a crash Short of bolting the SCBA bottle to the structure of the cab there is no way to guarantee the bottle will always be retained if the crash is sufficiently severe The SmartDock bracket has been tested to exceed NFPA 1901 require
10. ments during a frontal crash This capability provides the optimum combination of convenience and strength keeping the bottle retained beyond NFPA requirements and eliminating the risk that a firefighter will forget to engage the strap or the latch For these reasons we believe SmartDock provides the safest solution to in cab SCBA storage available today ie LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Valve Retainer A WARNING During a crash the air pack is held in place by the claws and valve retainer The valve Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury or death retainer is the receptacle into which the valve must fit The shape of the bottle valve is not the same for all air pack manufacturers therefore the proper valve retainer must be used Read all SmartDock Installation User s Guide instructions before installing or To facilitate matching of the correct valve retainer to SCBA valve the valve retainers have using SmartDock been marked for easy identification For ease of operation and safety the correct valve SmartDock is to be used for SCBA bottle and air pack storage only retainer must be properly matched to the SCBA valve being used Verify that the valve Keep air pack harness loose when seated and belted Bottle may not stay in holder retainer brand ID matches the brand of the air pack you are using If they do not during a crash if the user has the harness st
11. rapped on tightly Per NFPA Regulation match the pack may not be retained during a crash 1901 SCBA straps should be worn loosely e Ensure proper fit of SCBA in SmartDock claws e Ride only with SCBA installed in seat Always wear seat belt SCBA harness is not designed to hold firefighter in a crash Use only with SCBA bottle and air pack weighing less than 35 Ibs Verify that the valve retainer brand ID matches the brand of the air pack you are using If they do not match the pack may not be retained during a crash A WARNING Failure to install maintain and use SmartDock in accordance with the instructions in this Installation User s Guide and those provided by the Vehicle Manu facturer can result in serious injury or death Adjust to fit before use The SmartDock SCBA holder must be adjusted to fit the SCBA bottle to be stored in it Do not store any air pack or bottle that does not meet the fit criteria Storing any SCBA bottle and pack that does not fit properly is dangerous as it may not be retained during a crash Standards Reference NFPA 1901 2003 Edition Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus Claw Grip Adjustment NFPA 1852 2002 Edition Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Open Circuit The claws grip the bottle during a crash The claw assembly must be adjusted Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA vertically so it grips the bottle where air pack harnesses hoses or other obstruc tions do not prev
12. t intended to be tight lt a against the SCBA air cylinder and there Air Cylinder Ben Forward Cylinder will be a small amount of play between the SCBA air cylinder and the wings LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide Installing the SmartDock Into the Seat The SmartDock ships with pre installed mounting bolts and spacers for seat installation The SmartDock uses the existing SCBA holder mounting brackets that are supplied with SCBA compatible seats 1 Place the SmartDock in the seat and check the posi tion of the pre installed mounting bolts and spacers If the pre installed bolts do not line up with the existing mounting holes the upper mount may be loosened and shifted in the upper slot and the lower bolt and spacer can be relocated into either of the lower mounting slots Align the mounting bolts with the desired holes in the seat and secure them to the seat using the sup plied 5 16 18 locking nut for the lower mount and the 5 16 18 button head cap screw for the upper mount Torque all fasteners to 20 ft lbs N 5 16 18 Buttonhead Cap Screw SmartDock can be mounted directly to the back wall This will require a wall mount kit which can be purchased from Pierce Customer Service 5 16 18 Locking Nut LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide LifeGuard SmartDock Installation User s Guide SmartDock Use Normal Usage Adjustment Use the following Steps to safely ride in the seat
13. when traveling to a fire During normal use the SmartDock head must be raised or lowered to properly fit the a a Ag Me ca SCBA and ensure the safe functioning of the system This is due to small differences Enter cab safely using p three points of contact method in SCBA air cylinder length that can affect the fit of individual SCBA air cylinders and Don air pack that is stored in the seat back the SmartDock Leave the SCBA pack harness loose until you exit the seat Buckle seat belt e f the head is too high the SCBA air cylinder will seem loose in the SmartDock Indicate to driver that you are buckled safely in the seat as the head will not be touching the top of the SCBA air cylinder If severely Ride safely to the fire scene l out of adjustment the claw may seem like it stays open too long and it may Do not unbuckle seat belt until the vehicle has come to a stop the parking brake is be difficult to keep the pack hoses and straps out during the insertion of the engaged and the officer indicates it is safe to exit the cab SCBA 9 Tighten pack harness straps and exit the seat by bending forward to allow release from the SmartDock 10 Ride only with SCBA installed in seat EA HI e f the head is too low the SCBA air cylinder will be difficult to insert and the SmartDock head will require some force to completely close instead of draw ing the air cylinder in automatically In some severe cases the head may not close
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