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1. WARNING 25 OF A FULL CYLINDER MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INSOME CIRCUMSTANCES TO SAFELY EXIT FROM AN IDLH ATMOSPHERE One example would be a long distance ingress through a continuous IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health atmosphere In such situations begin egress prior to activation of the End of Service Time indicator INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING CYLINDERS Make sure cylinder valve is closed and all air is re leased from the pneumatic system 4 1 3 2 Pull outward the center of the locking latch to relieve cylinder band tension 4 1 3 3 Disconnect handwheel from cylinder valve and remove cylinder by sliding cylinder upward through cylinder band 4 1 3 4 4 1 3 5 4 1 3 6 Insert new full cylinder by sliding down through cylinder band until cylinder rests against bottom retainer Connect handwheel to cylinder valve and position cylinder Close the locking latch CYLINDER BAND ADJUSTMENT Make sure cylinder valve is closed and air is re leased from the pneumatic system 4 1 4 3 sion To loosen the cylinder band slide the outer cylinder band strap towards the locking latch and pull the inner strap to enlarge strap opening To tighten the cylinder band grab the outer cylinder band strap and pull up away from the adjustment latch Slide the slack across the inner strap Slide the slack away from the latch across the cylinder Do not over tighten the strap 4 1 4 4 Connect handwhee2. Checks DURING USE 4 1 Normal Use 4 2 Emergency Egress Indicators AFTER USE PROCEDURES 5 1 Doffing PO N e N RWWWW W PP RBA 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 AFTER USE CLEANING 6 1 Clean Facemask 6 2 Cleaning SCBA SCBA STORAGE 7 1 SCBA Storage USER MAINTENANCE 8 1 Cylinder Filling Procedures 8 2 Facemask Disassembly amp Reassembly 8 3 Facemask Harness Replacement 8 4 Backframe Harness FRONTIER OPTIONS 9 1 Airline 9 2 Buddy Breather TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 13 13 14 15 PREFACE IMPORTANT POINTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE AND MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH INTENT This manual is intended to acquaint owners and users with operation for the FRONTIER Self Contained Breathing Appara tus and to provide important safety information and limitations All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice IMPORTANT ALL PERSONNEL USING THIS APPARATUS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED BY A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR IN DONNING OPERATION INSPECTION AND EMER GENCY OPERATION EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED AND CLEANED AFTER EXPOSURE TO INTENSE HEAT OR HARSH CHEMICALS The FRONTIER pneumatics are designed to be simple to use and easy to maintain and will operate fo
3. IS USED WITH LOW PRESSURE PNEUMATICS AND A 4500 PSI CYLINDER IS USED WITH HIGH PRESSURE PNEUMAT ICS 2 3 5 CHECK CYLINDER PRESSURE Remote cylinder pressure gauge should read above 7 8 of maximum rated pressure If cylinder pressure reads 7 8 or less refill or replace with a fully charged cylinder 2 3 6 While holding the facemask tight to your face insert two fingers between the facemask and face Gently lift the seal away from the face and ensure a good outward flow of air Reseal the facemask and stop breathing for three seconds There should be no sound of air flowing Open the optional bypass knob and check for a constant air flow Close bypass knob 2 3 7 To test the Hood for positive pressure Insert two fingers between the seal and neck Gently lift the seal away from the neck while pulling the nosecup away from the face A good outward flow of air should be felt Reseal the hood and stop breathing for three seconds There should be no sound of air leaking from the CDV Open the bypass knob and check for a constant flow Close the bypass knob 2 3 8 Low Pressure Alarm Test Close cylinder valve and gradually reduce the pneumatics by opening the by pass to slowly vent the air Check to see that the whistle End of Service alarm activates as the needle enters the red section of the gauge 1 4 marking 2 3 9 Unscrew the CDV from the facemask or hood from the SCBA by turning counterclockwise and pulling the CDV out
4. EPANCY NOTED DURING THE PRE USE CHECK AND INSPECTION SHALL BE CORRECTED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PRIOR TO USE OF THE APPARATUS 2 3 1 Visually inspect complete apparatus for worn or aged parts and damaged components 2 3 2 Basic cylinder inspection shall include A Inspect gauge for damage B Inspect cylinder for mechanical damage cracks dents gouges or signs of heat or chemical damage Refer to CGA C 6 2 Guideline for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure Cylinders for all wrapped cylin ders C Check that hydrostatic test date on cylinder is current D Check that cylinder valve threads are not dam aged E Check that the valve body is not bent F Check that the burst disc outlet is clean and free of debris G If any item listed above is noted depressurize cylinder to a slight positive pressure tag and take out of service 2 3 3 Connect the CDV to the FRONTIER facemask or hood by screwing the CDV handwheel into the hood or facemask Make sure the manual red bypass knob is in the closed position i e fully turned clockwise 2 3 4 Open the cylinder valve slowly by turning the cylin der valve knob counter clockwise to the fully open position Hold facemask tight to your face The whistle alarm should activate and then shut off There should be no air flow from the facemask If air is flowing check that bypass is closed WARNING ENSURE THAT ONLY A 2216 PSI CYLINDER
5. Frontier Self Contained Breathing Apparatus User s Manual for the FRONTIER Self Contained Breathing Apparatus MODELS Frontier 2216 psi 30 minute NIOSH approval TC 13F 491 Frontier 4500 psi 30 minute NIOSH approval TC 13F 492 Frontier 4500 psi 45 minute NIOSH approval TC 13F 493 Frontier 4500 psi 60 minute NIOSH approval TC 13F 494 WARNING Disassembly of the components beyond the procedures described herein shall not be performed Additional disassembly may cause component damage and Shall only be performed by authorized personnel or the factory INTEC Controls Inc 9730 Distribution Ave amp 6a es OO San Diego CA 92121 ph 858 578 7887 fx 858 578 4633 www inteccontrols com info inteccontrols com ISO 9001 Part Number 084062 Issue B August 22 2002 Artwork Number A49095 Issue B August 22 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE IMPORTANT POINTS 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 Intent Training NIOSH Warnings Cautions amp Limitations Special or Critical User Instructions DESCRIPTION OF FRONTIER Facemask or Hood Compact Demand Valve First Stage Pressure Reducer End of service Alarms Backframe and Harness Cylinder and Valve Assembly Frontier Cylinder Table SN ee ee ee ee ee NOOR OD ROUTINE CHECKS 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Inventory and Examination 2 3 Routine Checks and Inspections DONNING PROCEDURES AND SAFETY CHECKS 3 1 Donning Procedures 3 2 Safety
6. RACE AMOUNTS OF WATER ARE LEFT IN THE CDV OPENING CONNECT UNIT TO FULL CYLINDER AND BLOW WATER OUT PARTICULARLY IF THE APPARATUS IS TO BE USED OR STORED AT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING 6 2 CLEANING THE SCBA WARNING DO NOT IMMERSE PNEUMATICS IN WATER 6 2 1 Fully extend shoulder straps and waistbelt to full open position Clean off any dirt with a medium PERFORM ALL TESTING AND MAINTENANCE WORK INA bristle brush or sponge and a mild non detergent CLEAN ENVIRONMENT dishwashing soap DO NOT USE BLEACH OR ANY COMPOUND CONTAINING CHLORINE AS THIS WILL TEND TO RAPIDLY DETERIORATE FABRIC 7 0 SCBA STORAGE na SCBA STORAGE 7 1 5 Ensure that shoulder and waistbelt straps are fully extended 7 1 1 Complete routine checks and inspection procedures outlined in Section 2 3 of this manual 7 1 6 Place the complete apparatus in the storage case or suitable storage place so it can be easily reached for 7 1 2 Ensure that complete apparatus is clean and dry emergency use 7 1 3 al that the bypass knob is in the CLOSED posi 7 1 7 MOUNTING SCBA When storing SCBA using del mounting brackets ensure that brackets are secure h h j ill ith 7 1 4 Ensure that the head harness straps are fully ex ENE A A a contach wl tended on the facemask Plug CDV into the l facemask or hood assembly and store in case posi tioned to avoid distortion 8 0 USER MAINTENANCE 8 1 CYLINDER FILLING PROCEDURES NOTE Cylinders that are tagged for repair should always be stor
7. arbon 124004 Full Wrapped Carbon Free Air Capacity 1287 liters 45 cu ft 1301 liters 45 5 cu ft 1301 liters 45 cu ft 1287 liters 45 cu ft 1287 liters 45 cu ft 1887 liters 66 cu ft 2516 liters 88 cu ft NIOSH Rated Duration 40 Ipm 2 0 ROUTINE CHECKS 2 1 UNPACKING Open the storage case or shipping container Observe the relative position and placement of the various components for future re packing Remove SCBA from container and place on clean dry surface Remove facemask from protective bag 2 2 INVENTORY AND EXAMINATION Examine unit for physical condition and appearance of all components Be sure the following major components are in cluded e Facemask or Hood e Backframe and Harness Assembly e Cylinder and Valve Assembly e Options ordered with unit 2 3 ROUTINE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS The following procedure shall be used for incoming and daily inspection of the apparatus An SCBA not routinely used but kept for emergency use shall be inspected at least monthly All other apparatus shall additionally be inspected after each use Cylinder amp Valve Charged Weight 20 5 lbs 16 0 Ibs 10 4 Ibs 15 9 Ibs 11 0 Ibs 14 8 Ibs 19 2 Ibs Hydrostatic Interval 5 years 3 years 5 years 3 years 5 years 5 years 5 years WARNING THE APPARATUS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE FOL LOWING TESTS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLET ED ANY DISCR
8. ations Never substitute modify add or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer Do not mark the unit with inks or paints which might be flammable vibratory etching may be used on all parts except the visor and cylinder Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators Special or critical User s Instructions and or specific use limitations apply Refer to User s Instructions before donning SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER S INSTRUCTIONS e Approved for respiratory protection during entry into or escape from oxygen deficient atmospheres gases and vapors at temperatures above 25 F e Approved only when compressed gas container is charged with air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher quality that has a dew point of 65 F or lower and a maximum particulate level of 5 mg m air e The compressed gas container shall meet applicable DOT specifications e When used as a combination apparatus only 20 of the service pressure may be used on entry This approval applies only when the device is supplied with respirable breathing air through 6 to 300 feet of hose at air pressures between 80 to 120 pounds per square inch gauge or from self contained air supply e If the supplied air fails open the cylinder valve and proceed to fresh air immediately e Use adequate skin protec
9. d the ribs should engage the buckle Repeat on the aa other three sides Reinstall spider assembly to A TE facemask locking the buttons into the grooves of the buckle 8 4 BACKFRAME HARNESS NOTE IT IS HELPFUL TO HAVE A SECOND BACKFRAME AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE DURING RE ASSEMBLY 8 4 1 Separate lower strap from upper shoulder strap 8 4 3 Remove waist belt strap in the same manner Pull one inch of slack and pass the strap through the pathway of the strap Observe the path prior to removal 8 4 4 Reverse the steps to reinstall 9 0 FRONTIER OPTIONS a AIRLINE 9 1 2 When using supplied air the user must ensure that the cylinder valve is closed Failure to do so may result in reduced cylinder duration 9 1 3 Airline respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher ARRI quality Ep lt Airline 9 1 4 When used as a combination apparatus only 20 of ld 7 Attachment the service pressure may be used on entry 9 1 5 This approval applies only when the device is supplied with respirable breathing air through 6 to _ 300 feet of hose at air pressures between 80 to 120 9 1 1 The Airline Attachment is located on the left waistbelt strap Itis approved with Foster Hansen HK and Schrader couplings Foster Hansen HK and Schrader couplings include locking devices pounds per square inch gauge or from self contained air supply 9 1 6 F
10. e Buddy Breather option To simulate having an empty cylinder close the cylinder take a deep breath to deplete the pneumatic pressure then unplug the facemask hose and plug into another Frontier Buddy Breather attached to the left waist strap 9 2 4 Although the Buddy Breather is a NIOSH approved accessory NIOSH does not approve the use of a buddy breather device Use of the buddy breather voids NIOSH approval while being used 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CORRECTION CAUSE No air flow inside the 1 Cylinder valve not open 1 Open cylinder valve facemask 2 No air in cylinder 2 Fill cylinder Low air flow inside facemask Cylinder valve only slightly open Open cylinder valve several turns Free flows at all times Bypass open Close bypass Air leakage heard when Bypass slightly open Close bypass fully exhaling IF USER CORRECTIONS DO NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM TAG UNIT OUT OF SERVICE AND GIVE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH
11. e exhalation valve assembly Start at the bottom and gently seat the nosecup There are two notches in the nosecup one at the top and one at the bottom Rotate slightly to align the notches to seat the nosecup properly Install visor into facemask skirt Gently work the visor into the skirt Ensure the visor is positioned so the facemask is not distorted Place a small amount of liquid soap around the attaching area of the visor clamp Install visor clamp and tighten screws FACEMASK HARNESS REPLACEMENT It is helpful to have a second assembled facemask for referernce during re assembly The harness assembly is a four point harness Remove harness assembly by pushing forward at each attachment point to align the button with the groove and remove harness from facemask Repeat at each attachment point To remove the spider from the buckle gently work the spade through the roller Bottom Z pattern 8 4 2 The upper shoulder straps terminate in a Z pattern 8 3 3 Orientate the new spider so the large opening is Pull one inch of slack through the backframe fold the aligned near the chin opening of the facemask end of the strap tight against the strap and pass the end through the backframe Repeat on other strap 8 3 4 To reinstall ensure the roller is placed on the inside of the buckle and feed the spade end through the 1 buckle The end of the spade should facing outward i b ka an
12. ed empty with the cylinder valve closed to prevent 8 1 1 Basic cylinder inspection shall include contamination or condensation inside the cylinder A Inspect gauge for damage B Inspect cylinder for mechanical damage cracks 8 1 2 Prior to filling cylinder follow the basic inspection dents gouges or signs of heat or chemical procedures outlined in 8 1 1 damage Refer to CGA C 6 2 Guideline for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Fiber Reinforced 8 1 3 Cylinder air shall meet or exceed the standards in High Pressure Cylinders for all wrapped cylin CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher ders C Check that hydrostatic test date on cylinder is 8 1 4 Fill cylinder to maximum rated pressure FULL Wait current D Check that cylinder valve threads are not damaged E Check that the valve body is not bent F Check that the burst disc outlet is clean and free of debris G If any item listed above is noted depressurize cylinder to a slight positive pressure tag and take out of service at least 30 minutes to allow cylinder to cool then add extra air to return to full at room temperature Note pressure drops when cylinder temperature drops 8 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 FACEMASK DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Tools required 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 pin spanner Remove the two screws from the visor clamps The nuts may fall out of the lower clamp Carefully pry the clamps apart and remove from the visor Rem
13. ence of pneumonia Evidence of reduced pulmonary function Coronary artery disease Severe or progressive hypertension Epilepsy grand mal or petit mal Pernicious anemia Diabetes insipidous or mellitus Breathing difficulties when wearing an SCBA Claustrophobia or anxiety when wearing an SCBA Abnormal EKG results from resting or stress tests Punctured or ruptured ear drum WORKING TEMPERATURES FRONTIER is approved for respiratory protection during entry into or escape from oxygen deficient atmospheres gases and vapors at temperatures above 25 F When used below freezing care must be exer cised to prevent moisture from entering the demand and exha lation valves This includes when cylinders are being changed DURATION OF USE Although the FRONTIER has been approved as either a 30 minute 45 minute or 60 minute breath ing apparatus the wearer s varying work rate physical condi tion and other factors could substantially shorten the actual usable duration of the unit SCBA LIMITATIONS SCBA can only protect the wearer s respiratory system Other protection may be necessary to avoid contamination through skin absorption If these types of mate rials are suspected an effective full body covering of imperme able material must be worn with the SCBA A universal Class A HazMat suit pass through is available for the FRONTIER from us or HazMat suit manufacturers FACIAL HAIR Facial hair or any items whic
14. h may interfere with the seal surface or in the operation of the exhalation valve must not be allowed These include beards sideburns mustaches bangs head coverings or anything that may interfere with the correct seal of the facemask to the face An optional hood is also available for those with facial hair EYE WEAR Eye glasses shall not be used when the temple bars interfere with the proper seal of the facemask to the face lf a user must wear corrective lenses while wearing the SCBA they can be mounted in the facemask using a special lens mounting kit available from us or through your local distributor An optional hood is also available that allows the user to wear glasses with temple bars MANUAL BYPASS The FRONTIER has a manually operated bypass which provides a continuous flow of air to the facemask when required independent of normal operation of the regula tor The bypass is opened by turning the red knob on the Compact Demand Valve 90 degrees CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS e Airline respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher quality Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User s Instructions Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death e All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with OSHA and other applicable regul
15. l to cylinder valve and position cylinder 4 1 4 5 Close the locking latch 4 2 EMERGENCY EGRESS INDICATORS If any of the following situations occur egress immediately A Exposure to flashover B Exposure to high temperature C Harness failure D Chattering or unusual noises from SCBA E Submersion in water Note In this situation the FRONTIER will continue to supply air on demand to a depth of at least 3 meters SCBA subjected to high impact such as a fall Air flow decreases such that the facemask moves inward toward the face during inhalation Note In this situation open bypass to provide extra constant flow H Air flows constantly at a high rate Note In this situation adjust the flow rate by slowly closing the cylinder valve until a comfortable flow rate is established The flow rate should match the bypass flow rate during normal operation Exposure to unknown gases or chemical that may require the use of a Class A suit Q m 5 0 AFTER USE PROCEDURES IMPORTANT DO NOT REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU ARE CLEAR OF AN IDLH ATMOSPHERE 5 1 DOFFING 5 1 1 Loosen head straps fully Air should start to free flow from the facemask Take a deep breath 5 1 2 Close the cylinder valve by turning it fully clockwise 5 1 3 Remove facemask 5 1 4 Remove hood by placing both hands under the neck seal and lift hood over the front of your face 5 1 5 Unfasten the waistbelt and loosen shoulder straps Extend shou
16. lder straps and waistbelt fully 5 1 6 Remove the apparatus 5 1 7 Remove the cylinder and tag it for refilling See Sec tion 8 for instructions 5 1 8 Do not store or place apparatus in ready position un til after performing After Use Cleaning Section 6 6 0 AFTER USE CLEANING TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE VISOR DO NOT PLACE THE FACEMASK DOWN ON ROUGH SURFACES 6 1 CLEANING FACEMASK E 6 1 1 Disconnect the CDV from the facemask or hood by turning the handwheel on the CDV counterclockwise and then remove the CDV Wash the facemask or hood in cool to warm soapy water for no more than 10 minutes Use a mild non detergent dishwashing soap e g Ivory NOTE CDV CANNOT BE RUN UNDER WATER 6 1 2 Rinse thoroughly in clean running water allowing the water to flow through the facemask 6 1 3 After rinsing shake to remove excess water Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth NOTE WHERE FURTHER CLEANING DUE TO HEAVY CONTAMI NATION IS REQUIRED CLEAN WITH RECOMMENDED DISINFECTANT CLEANER P N 013003 AFTER RINSING THE FACEMASK OR HOOD USE OF OTHER DISINFEC TANTS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO SCBA COMPONENTS 6 1 4 Ensure all head harness straps are fully extended ready for use WARNING IF THE APPARATUS IS LIKELY TO BE STORED AT TEM PERATURES BELOW FREEZING 32 F THE FACEMASK OR HOOD MUST BE THOROUGHLY DRIED CAUTION IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CDV CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE NO T
17. lin der valve facing towards the wearer 3 1 4 3 1 2 Spread the shoulder straps apart Ensure all strap assemblies side and waist are fully extended and waist belt buckle assembly is not connected 3 1 5 3 1 6 3 1 3 Grasp the left shoulder strap with your left hand Lift the FRONTIER onto your left shoulder Place your right arm through the right shoulder strap 31 7 Pull directly down on the shoulder straps to adjust position of unit on back Connect the waistbelt buckle and adjust waistbelt to a comfortable snug fit Tuck the excess waistbelt and shoulder strap pull downs inside the waistbelt Donn facemask Adjust the spider by pulling back on the lower straps first before adjusting the top straps Donn Hood To donn hood place your hands inside the neckseal opening and spread apart Do not use your fingertips to spread neckseal apart as the fin gernails may puncture the seal Also note sharp rings can tear the neck seal Place chin into the opening and pull hood over the head Adjust the nosecup over the mouth and nose and tighten the side straps by pulling forward Ensure the neckseal lays flush against the neck and that no hair or other items pass between the skin and neckseal Open cylinder valve slowly by turning counter clock wise to the full open position The whistle should ac tivate when opening the cylinder valve Air should be flowing out of the CDV FACEMASK HOOD 3 1 8 Attach the CDV int
18. o the facemask or hood 3 1 9 Rotate and pull outward to ensure CDV is not cross threaded into the facemask or hood 3 1 10 With the CDV secure the whistle should then shut off 3 1 11 If the CDV is already docked to the hood or facemask prior to donning open the cylinder valve prior to donning Once the hood or facemask is donned ensure that the CDV is properly docked by rotating and pulling outward IMPORTANT DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE FACEMASK DOING SO MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT OR FACEMASK DEFORMA TION AND LEAKAGE 3 2 SAFETY CHECKS WARNING THESE SAFETY CHECKS MUST BE PERFORMED BE FORE ENTERING A HAZARDOUS AREA FAILURE TO PERFORM THESE CHECKS MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATO RY INJURY OR DEATH 3 2 1 POSITIVE PRESSURE FIT CHECK With cylinder valve open breathe normally Insert two fingers be tween the facemask and face Gently lift the facemask seal away from the face and ensure a good outward flow of air showing that the facemask pressure is positive Reseal facemask and stop breathing for 3 seconds There should be no sound of air leaking from the AirSwitch regulator and there should be no airflow sensed in the eye region of the mask Note Itis not necessary to perform a negative pressure check because the CDV and facemask are designed as a positive pressure facemask or hood 3 2 2 ALARM CHECK Close the cylinder valve and con tinue to breathe normally Monitor pressure gauge and listen for the whistle to activate a
19. of the facemask 2 3 10 Leak Test of SCBA With the CDV disconnected from the facemask or hood open the cylinder valve and place the test cap over the CDV outlet port Do not seal with test cap until air flow has begun Allow the pneumatics to pressurize and then close cylinder valve Lightly place a finger over the hole in the test cap to restrict air flow The needle on the pressure gauge should not fall more than 1 8 inch per minute Remove the test cap to drain pneumatics Note The CDV flows a very small amount of air past the pilot jet The test cap has a small hole to allow the air to escape It may be necessary to hold the test cap in place while performing the leak test 2 3 11 Connect CDV to the facemask or hood Pull gently outward on the CDV to ensure it is docked properly 2 3 12 Return apparatus to storage or proceed to donning instructions IMPORTANT COMPLETE ALL ROUTINE CHECKS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN SECTION 2 BEFORE START ING DONNING PROCEDURES SECTION 3 WARNING IF ANY OF THE ABOVE TESTS FAIL REMOVE APPARA TUS FROM SERVICE TAG AND RETURN FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE 3 0 DONNING PROCEDURES AND SAFETY CHECKS AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR THE ENTIRE SCBA SHOULD BE PLACED OUT OF SERVICE AND TAGGED FOR COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE BY AUTHORIZED TRAINED TECHNICIAN 3 1 DONNING PROCEDURES Sa Position the FRONTIER on the ground with the cy
20. ollow Donning Procedures located in Section 3 0 and Safety Checks in Section 3 2 13 Delay Note 9 2 9 2 1 Plug airline hose from Frontier into supplied airline hose Supplied air pressure shall be between 80 to 120 psi Close cylinder valve and continue to breathe normally If supplied air is interrupted open cylinder valve fully unplug airline hose and then egress to a safe area Care must be taken to avoid pulling on the supplied air hose That may cause hose stress or failure Take necessary actions to monitor the supplied air source pressure while operating with supplied air To transfer from supplied air to cylinder air open cylinder valve first Disconnect supplied air hose by retracting coupling sleeve BUDDY BREATHER lt Buddy Breather Attachment The Frontier Buddy Breather can be ordered with or without an airline attachment and is attached to the left waist strap The buddy breather socket will have a dust cover that must be removed prior to use 9 2 2 To disconnect the facemask hose hold the socket in one hand and push in on the male plug Then pull back on the socket sleeve to release Remove dust cover from the other Frontier and firmly push facemask hose into socket Air will start flowing into the facemask 9 2 3 After establishing airflow immediately egress to a Safe area Note It is essential that individuals practice this procedure in a non IDLH atmosphere prior to using th
21. ove inner nosecup Lift up slightly and pull away from the exhalation assembly Rotate the exhale valve assembly clockwise until the slots align with the grove in the visor Push the exhale valve assembly outward 8 2 5 Remove the CDV adapter using the two pin spanner tool by place spanner tool on the retaining nut and turning counterclockwise CDV adapter Remove nut CDV adapter and gently remove the seal from the visor 8 2 6 To reassemble gently install seal into visor ensuring the seal is flat against the visor on both sides The seal needs to be orientated so that one detent points to the nosecup Ao Install outer CDV connector through the seal and attach retainer nut from inside the mask 11 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 Tighten retainer nut using spanner tool until making contact with the seal Turn to 12 turn more using the spanner tool Check the outside connector is tight by trying to rotate connector If loose tighten retainer nut slightly and recheck Install exhalation valve assembly There are three notches one notch is rectangular and the other two are curved Place the rectangular notch in the upper left hand corner of the visor Do not rotate exhalation valve assembly by the outside cover Rotate the exhalation assembly from the inside of the visor counterclockwise until the assembly locks in place first groove of the exhalation valve Install nosecup over the first groove of th
22. ples to produce a comfortable low profile unit that evenly distributes the SCBA weight between the wearer s hips and shoulders A quick release cylinder band fits a wide range of cylinders with an infinitely adjustable strap to ensure a tight fitting cylin der The harness material is a custom woven Nylon with easy slide shoulder buckles allowing for quick donning of the Fron tier SCBA Also available are the optional Kevlar straps and shoulder pads 1 6 CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSEMBLY A range of cylinder types and capacities are accommodated on the FRONTIER 2216 psi and 4500 psi models Please see the table in Section 1 7 for specifics The cylinder valve is of forged aluminum construction with a permanent teflon coating The valve outlet is a standard CGA 346 fitting on 2216 psi cylinders and a standard CGA 347 fitting on 4500 psi cylinders Each valve has a frangible disc safety relief device and a dual reading pressure gauge Valve protection is provided by an elastomeric bumper HANDLING PRECAUTIONS NEVER LIFT OR CARRY UNIT BY THE FACEMASK HOSE OR GAUGE ASSEMBLY IF A HOSE BECOMES KINKED OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED IT SHOULD BE REPLACED CHECK FOR DAMAGE NEXT TO THE METAL ENDS OF THE HOSE 1 7 FRONTIER CYLINDER TABLE Pressure l PSIG Material 024 037 00 Aluminum 024 035 00 Hoop Wrapped Aluminum 124001 Full Wrapped Carbon 024 098 00 Hoop Wrapped Aluminum 124002 Full Wrapped Carbon 124003 Full Wrapped C
23. r many years if properly maintained and cleaned The instructions for care and use given in this manual must be read understood and carefully followed before the apparatus is used The procedures in this manual DO NOT render us liable for any losses or injury arising from any actions based on use of same Spare parts and accessories are available through your local authorized distributor Suggested spare parts from other sources will void NIOSH approvals Service beyond the scope of this manual is not recommended If a problem per sists the apparatus should be removed from service tagged for repair and forwarded to an authorized distributor or to the factory for evaluation and or repair TRAINING We strongly recommends that the training program be consis tent with Occupational Safety and Health Programs Training and servicing programs are available upon request Please contact your local distributor for further details NIOSH OSHA WARNINGS The following warnings are given in accordance with accepted safety conventions and or NIOSH OSHA requirements and apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general HEALTH LIMITATIONS Wearers of SCBA should be certified medically fit prior to use In addition there are both physiological and psychological limitations which should be considered be fore using SCBA They include but are not limited to Emphysema Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Bronchial asthma X ray evid
24. s the gauge needle enters into the red zone Open cylinder valve fully 3 2 3 Take two to three deep breaths to ensure you are getting adequate air into the facemask The facemask should not move towards your face 3 2 4 OPTIONAL BYPASS CHECK The red bypass knob is located on the right side of the CDV Turn the by pass knob clockwise to open the bypass valve A constant flow of air should pass into the facemask Turn the knob in the opposite direction to turn the bypass valve off 3 2 5 RE CHECK CYLINDER PRESSURE Check the pressure gauge on the right shoulder harness The gauge should read above 7 8 FULL more than half way between 3 4 and FULL Breathe normally and proceed as planned WARNINGS IF ANY OF THE ABOVE CHECKS FAIL DO NOT PRO CEED REMOVE THE APPARATUS FROM SERVICE TAG AND RETURN FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED PERSON NEL USE OF THE OPTIONAL BYPASS IN NON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE DURATION OF THE APPARATUS THE BYPASS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE CYLINDER IS OUT OF AIR IMPORTANT THE USER SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING ON HOW TO HANDLE A POSSIBLE EMERGENCY BEFORE ENTER ING A HAZARDOUS AREA 4 0 DURING USE 4 1 4 1 1 NORMAL USE Monitor cylinder pressure during use for remaining air supply and allow sufficient time for egress The End of Service Time indicator whistle alarm activates when there is approximately 25 of the full air supply remaining Egress when alarm activates
25. tion when worn in gases and vapors that poison by absorption example hydrocyanic acid gas 1 0 DESCRIPTION OF FRONTIER SCBA The FRONTIER is a self contained open circuit com pressed air breathing apparatus that is approved by the Na tional Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Positive pressure is maintained within the facemask during use thus providing the highest degree of respiratory protec tion in irrespirable atmospheres by preventing any inward leakage The FRONTIER consists of several major components de scribed in the following paragraphs FACEMASK HOOD 1 1 FACEMASK OR HOOD The full facemask assembly has a four point adjustable head harness The interior of the visor can be purchased with an optional permanent anti fog coating The facemask stan dard seal has a blended shape to ensure a proper fit A stan dard inner mask nosecup reduces dead air space and CO buildup The Hood is also available for users that prefer to wear their own eyeglasses or may have facial hair that may interfere with the sealing surface The sealing surface of the hood is around the neck The sealing surface must not have any hair interfering with the neck seal The Hood is NIOSH approved for entry into an IDLH atmosphere The Hood has a hard visor with a permanent anti fog coating that offers excellent vision an inner nosecup to reduce CO build up and adjustable side straps for a comfortable fit The Hood is a
26. vailable in two sizes to comfortably fit any person 1 2 COMPACT DEMAND VALVE CDV The patented Compact Demand Valve regulator combines high flow with a low profile to improve mobility The CDV ex halation valve greatly reduces breathing resistance which al lows for longer duration of cylinder use The CDV is easily docked into the facemask using a threaded handwheel 1 3 FIRST STAGE PRESSURE REDUCER Air leaves the cylinder passes through a sintered bronze filter in the handwheel assembly and then continues on to the first stage pressure reducer where it is reduced to approxi mately 125 psi The reducer is a simple piston type that re quires no adjustment and incorporates an automatic self seating pressure relief valve to protect the downstream low pressure components It is made of high quality aluminum and is securely mounted to the cylinder 1 4 REMOTE CYLINDER PRESSURE AND END OF SERVICE TIME INDICATORS The remote pressure gauge and whistle assembly is chest mounted on the right shoulder strap The pressure gauge is waterproof with a neoprene protective cover and features a luminous dial and pointer markings The gauge display shows the fraction of cylinder pressure remaining The primary End of Service Time indicator is a whistle which is set to sound at 23 27 of rated cylinder pressure per NIOSH requirements 1 5 BACKFRAME AND HARNESS The backframe and harness assembly utilize ergonomic de sign princi
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