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Information on year of manufacture
The year of manufacture results from the 3rd letter of the serial
number: F = 2014, G = omitted, H = 2015, I = omitted, J = 2016,
K = 2017 etc.
Example: Serial number ARFH-0054: The third letter is F, the
year of manufacture is therefore 2014.
2.7.2 Packaging
Follow the Instructions for Use
Maximum storage area humidity
<95%
+70°C
Storage temperature range
-20°C
3 Use
3.1 Preconditions for use
The ambient conditions (in particular type and concentra-
tion of the contaminants) must be known.
The oxygen content of the ambient air must not drop below
the following limit values:
At least 17 vol.% oxygen in all European countries ex-
cept for the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK
At least 19 vol.% oxygen in the Netherlands, Belgium,
the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
At least 19.5 vol.% oxygen in the USA
Observe the national guidelines in other countries.
3.2 Preparations for use
Perform the following activities outside the danger zone:
1. Select components of the powered air purifying respirator
(filter, facepiece, etc.) according to the required protection
class and task (see Configuration Matrix on page 243).
2. Perform a visual inspection (see section 5.3.1 on page 21).
3. Check battery capacity (see section 5.3.3 on page 22).
4. Insert filter (see section 5.3.4 on page 22).
5. Assemble the carrying system (see section 3.2.1 on page
19).
6. Attach accessories if applicable (see section 3.5 on page
20).
7. Don the device (see section 3.2.2 on page 19).
8. Connect facepiece (see section 3.2.3 on page 19)
9. Switch on the device (see section 3.2.4 on page 19).
Dräger X-plore 8000
3.2.1 Assembling the carrying system
1. Position the connection plate of the carrying system on the
fan unit socket. The arrows on the connection plate and the
socket go together.
2. Push down connection plate until you can hear it snap into
place in the socket.
3.2.2 Donning the device
1. Adjust the carrying system belt to approximately the correct
circumference.
2. Put on belt and close buckle. The device is located on the
back of the user.
3. Tighten belt and fasten protruding ends with clips on ends
of the belt.
3.2.3 Connecting the facepiece
1. Connect the plug-in connector of the breathing hose to the
fan unit.
2. Connect the other end of the breathing hose to the
facepiece.
WARNING
!
Penetration of ambient air!
Make sure that all components are securely and firmly
connected to each other before use.
3.2.4 Switching on the device
1. Switch on the fan unit by pushing the
trol panel for approx. 2 seconds.
After switching on, the device performs a self-test.
2. Correct malfunction if the device fails to work properly or
warning devices are triggered (see section 4 on page 20).
3. Don the facepiece (see Instructions for Use of the corre-
sponding facepiece).
4. Adjust the flow rate using the
Use
04733412.eps
button on the con-
and buttons as desired.
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