Scott Safety SEMS II, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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P/N 595289-01 Rev B   5/15

REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION 

Inspect and test the SCOTT SEMS II distress alarm, SEMS II Accountability System, 

and the PAK-TRACKER Locator System along with the inspection and test of the 

SCOTT SCBA respirator before each use. Refer to the PAK-TRACKER User Instruc-

tions, SCOTT P/N 595102-01, provided with the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held 

Receiver for complete details. Include the following inspection procedures with the 

REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION procedures defined in your respirator in

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structions. If any malfunction of the respirator, the PAK-TRACKER Locator System, 

or the SEMS II distress alarm or Accountability System 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 SEMS II 

DISTRESS ALARM DOES NOT ACTUATE, OR IF 

ANY OTHER FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE AS 

DESCRIBED OR IF ANY OTHER OPERATIONAL 

MALFUNCTION IS NOTED, DO NOT USE THE 

RESPIRATOR.

CAUTION

THE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF THE 

SEMS II 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 BASE STATION 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.

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 METERS (9.9 FT.). TO PREVENT POS-

SIBLE 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

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 

qualified personnel. 

2.  Inspect the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver for any cracks or signs 

of damage. If any damage is found, remove the unit from service and tag for 

repair by qualified personnel. 

3.  Turn on the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver according to the operat-

ing instructions provided with the unit. Position the Hand Held Receiver near by.

4.  Turn on the computer with the SCOTT SEMS II MESH GATEWAY Software with 

the PCMCIA Communications Card or USB Gateway installed, according to this 

instructions. Position the computer near by.

5.  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 flashing of the red signal light on the control console. 

b)  The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will sound an alarm and display the 

unique identification number of the SEMS II distress alarm. 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.

c)  Verify that the SEMS II functions are all operating properly and that PASS and 

EVAC alarms and acknowledgements operate according to these instructions.

6.  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 flash. 

b)  The PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver will reset to its non-alarm state. 

7.  Turn the SEMS II 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.

8.  Open the cylinder valve to pressurize the respirator system. The distress alarm 

shall sound 3 quick chirps and the light on the control console shall begin flash

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ing green about once a second. The 3 chirps will sound approximately the same 

time the VIBRALERT in the mask mounted regulator actuates briefly. Make sure 

the air flow is stopped by pressing the air saver/donning switch. 

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.