Sentinel XL S-4000, User Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ECO 102 0461 01 S 4014 Rev B 1 SENTINEL XL HP CLEAR HOOD PAPR SYSTEM MODEL NO S 4000 USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... HOOD AND RESPIRATOR IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHERE THE IDENTITY AND OR CONCENTRATION OF THE CONTAMINANT IS UNKNOWN THIS MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO PERSONNEL THIS HOOD AND RESPIRATOR DOES NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN AND MUST NOT BE USED IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING LESS THAN 19 5 OXYGEN WARNING TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE USE OF THIS HOOD AND RESPIRATOR FOLLOW THESE INSTRU...

Page 3: ...LY AND PREPARATION FOR USE OF DECON BELT 11 INSTALLING BATTERY PACK 14 REMOVING THE PAPR SYSTEM 26 INSPECTION 26 CLEANING 27 STORAGE 28 DISPOSAL OF CARTRIDGE ELEMENTS AND BATTERIES 28 CHANGING BATTERY PACK 29 INSTALLING THE ALKALINE BATTERY ADAPTER 30 REMOVING THE ALKALINE BATTERY ADAPTER 33 CUSTOMER SERVICE 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 ...

Page 4: ...ower the red LED will blink once or twice and a buzzer will sound one or two short beeps followed by continuous LED light and no sound This indicates that the blower is functioning correctly The blower is equipped with an audio visual low voltage alarm indicating that battery voltage is starting to drop Alarm is given by blinking LED and successive buzzer beeps Alarm sound is well heard within the...

Page 5: ...her high temperature sterilization methods 7 Backpack P N S 2008 Optional The backpack is very comfortable and supports the blower assembly on the user s back and waist which better dividing system s weight on the user s body The backpack can be used to store the entire system 8 Hoses P N S 4005 33 and P N S 4003 25 Optional The hose connects the blower unit to the hood For use in supplying air fr...

Page 6: ...depending on the selected cartridge Note Inspect emergency use respirators on a monthly basis WARNING THIS HOOD AND RESPIRATOR HELPS PROTECT AGAINST CERTAIN AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS MISUSE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH FOR PROPER USE SEE SUPERVISOR USER INSTRUCTIONS OR CALL ILC DOVER TECHNICAL SERVICE AT 800 631 9567 USE ONLY ILC DOVER PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE ILC SENTINEL XL HP PAPR SYSTEM AS D...

Page 7: ...ards or OSHA standards for maximum use concentrations for the respirator whichever is lower Refer to additional limitations and cautions under NIOSH Cautions and Limitations Respirator Selection and Training WARNING THIS RESPIRATOR IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PRACTICES FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION...

Page 8: ...idges will depend upon the flow rate the specific type volatility and concentration of the contaminants and environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature Replace the cartridge in accordance with an established cartridge change schedule Cartridges should be changed earlier if smell taste or irritation from the contaminant is detected Cartridges must be replaced if they become damaged so...

Page 9: ...ensure that cartridges canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs I Contains electrical parts which may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death L Follow the manufacturer s instructions for changing cartridges and or filters M All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintain...

Page 10: ...ation and Removal Tool Battery Packs and Charger S 2003 Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack S 2004 Optional Non Rechargeable LiMnO2 Battery Pack S 2009 Fast Battery Charger with Instructions S 4013 Optional Alkaline Battery Adapter Blower S 2002 Standard Blower Breathing Hose S 4005 33 Long Breathing Hose S 4003 Optional 25 Long Breathing Hose Hood S 3101 Sentinel XL Clear Hood Waist Belt S 4011 Decon ...

Page 11: ...AND CLIP ILC DOVER SENTINEL XL HP CLEAR HOOD PAPR SYSTEM HE PROTECTION Decon and Quick Release Belt and Clip Blower Breathing Hose Sentinel XL Clear Hood Battery Pack Flow Meter HE High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters Alkaline Battery Adapter Optional Charger Blower Plugs Plug Installation Tool ...

Page 12: ...TINEL XL HP CLEAR HOOD PAPR SYSTEM OV CD CL HC HF SD HE PROTECTION Breathing Hose OV CD CL HC HF SD HE Cartridges Blower Battery Pack Charger Flow Meter Alkaline Battery Adapter Optional Decon and Quick Release Belt and Clip Sentinel XL Clear Hood ...

Page 13: ...sual packing method is for the battery pack blower plug with knob and HE filters to be installed in the blower 3 If using a rechargeable battery remove the Battery Charger from its box To charge the PAPR Make sure that the battery pack is assembled to the blower unit at all times The battery pack should be separated from the blower only for battery pack replacement Plug the battery charger to the ...

Page 14: ... box Install Battery pack per the following instructions INSTALLING BATTERY PACK If purchased as a system battery is already installed a Connect the battery pack connector to the blower connector b Insert the connector into its designated slots as demonstrated c Close the battery pack Ensure the battery leads are not pinched when closing the battery pack d Ensure you hear an audible click when the...

Page 15: ...S BY UNTRAINED OR UNQUALIFIED PERSONS OR USE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT RESPIRATOR PERFORMANCE AND RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH USE OF THESE RESPIRATOR SYSTEMS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS RESPIRATOR SELECTION TABLES CONTAINED IN SUCH PUBLICATIONS AS ANSI Z88 2 1992 OR PURSUANT TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST U...

Page 16: ...SPIRATOR SYSTEMS PASS THE PERFORMANCE CHECKS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT RESPIRATOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH 8 Cartridge Installation The SENTINEL XL HP CLEAR HOOD PAPR system uses two 2 HE cartridges that thread into the blower inlets as shown The third blower inlet must be plugged using the standard plug with knob S 4006 or optional flat plug S 4007 per the inst...

Page 17: ...the blower threads until they are hand tight WARNING DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CARTRIDGE OVER TIGHTENING MAY RESULT IN DISTORTION OR DISPLACEMENT OF THE SEAL AND ALLOW CONTAMINATED AIR TO ENTER THE RESPIRATOR HEADPIECE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH 9 Blower Plug Installation Optional S 4012 OV CD CL HC HF SD HE Cartridge Blower plug will not be used for use with S 4002 Cartridges only Skip to step 10 See...

Page 18: ...seal against inlet gasket See figure 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 10 Check the airflow with the Flow Meter Ensure that the cartridges are installed on the blower The blower can be installed on the waist belt Switch the blower ON A short beep should sound Place the flow meter in the blower s hood connector applying light pressure to allow a seal between the flow meter and the blower Keep t...

Page 19: ...lack rubber gasket seal present Check that the thread in the blower unit is in good condition and clear of foreign matter Screw the end of the breathing hose into the Sentinel XL Clear Hood and the blower unit until it is hand tight Do not over tighten Indication Line Indication Line Screw the Female Hose connector of the Breathing Hose to Male connector on the hood Screw the Female Hose connector...

Page 20: ...SPIRATOR BEFORE ENTERING A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH WARNING IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE APPLICABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT TO YOUR JOB SITUATION CONSULT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR CALL THE TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF ILC DOVER AT 800 631 9567 DO NOT REACH YOUR HAND INTO THE HOOD IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR IS CONTAMINATED LEAVE THE CONTAMINATED AREA AND CLEAN CONTAMINANTS...

Page 21: ... PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION LEVELS AND SYSTEM OPERATION Tyvek and Tychem QC is a registered trademark of DuPont Step 1 Pull the Sentinel XL Clear hood over your head If necessary put on safety glasses or hard hat prior to donning the hood Step 2 The hood has three skirts identical inner and middle skirts to be tucked into the neck opening of one or two suits and an outer skirt to secure the hood to...

Page 22: ...opening of the suit and zip the suit closed as shown in Step 7 Then continue to Step 8 Step 4 Tuck the rest of the inner skirt around the neck and shoulders through the neck opening of the suit Step 5 Zip the suit closed The picture above illustrates the inner skirt fully inserted and secured Step 6 Tuck the middle skirt into the into the neck opening of the second outer most suit identically to S...

Page 23: ...rial such that it adheres to the suit or lab coat Step 10 Attach the rear adhesive tabs to the suit or lab coat just above the waist belt The adhesive tabs may be re positioned to provide the best placement of the hood on the user s head Step 8 Remove the adhesive backing on the front and rear tabs Four total tabs two in the front and two in the rear ...

Page 24: ...S TO YOUR HEALTH INCLUDE THOSE THAT YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE OR SMELL LEAVE THE CONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY IF ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM BECOMES DAMAGED AIRFLOW INTO THE RESPIRATOR HOOD DECREASES OR STOPS THE ALARM SIGNAL OF LOW BATTERY IS ON RED LED FLASHES AND BUZZER BEEPS BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT YOU FEEL DIZZY OR YOUR VISION IS IMPAIRED YOU TASTE OR SMELL CONTAMINANTS YOUR FACE EYES NOSE O...

Page 25: ...RD FOUND IN 29 CFR 1910 134 PRIOR TO USING ANY RESPIRATOR SYSTEM BEFORE USE THE USER MUST BE TRAINED BY THE EMPLOYER IN THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ILC DOVER SENTINEL XL HP CLEAR HOOD CLEAR HOOD SYSTEM SUCH TRAINING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS USER INSTRUCTION EACH PERSON USING THESE RESPIRATOR SYSTEMS MUST FIRST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE USER INSTRUCTION FAILURE TO DO SO MAY A...

Page 26: ...the Sentinel XL Clear Hood Look closely at the stitching There should be no tears that could permit contaminated air to enter the hood Visor Look for scratches or other visual distortions that make it difficult to see through visor Breathing Hose Carefully examine the entire breathing hose Look for tears holes or cracks Bend the hose to verify that it is flexible PAPR Blower Unit Remove the cartri...

Page 27: ...nents dry with a soft cloth following decontamination and rinsing with clean water unless noted to air dry Never submerge or immerse any Sentinel XL PAPR blower filter hose or hood components in liquid as this may permanently damage the electronics batteries or affect the hood or hose function Ensure all components are completely dry before using the system or charging the battery Follow the hygie...

Page 28: ...STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY DAMAGED OR UNUSABLE CARTRIDGE ELEMENTS AS ORDINARY WASTE IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED CARTRIDGE ELEMENTS MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH 2 Remove the Battery and dispose of properly Batteries may have been contaminated by the atmosphere in which they were used and must be handled as a contaminat...

Page 29: ...arts and separate the battery pack from the blower 4 Connect the new battery pack 5 Slot the connector into its designated place in the blower as demonstrated 6 Close the battery pack Ensure that you do not pinch the battery leads when closing the battery pack 7 Ensure you hear an audible click when the battery pack latch locks into place 8 Fully charge the battery then operate normally Latch Conn...

Page 30: ...ttery aside for future use 4 Remove Alkaline Battery Adapter from its original kit packaging Set aside the battery backing plate until Step 12 5 Remove the adhesive backing paper on the Alkaline Battery Adapter hook and place the adapter plate into the open cavity on the back of the blower with metal connectors facing out Note Do not separate Velcro hook from Velcro loop on the back of the Alkalin...

Page 31: ...plate aside and use your thumbs to apply pressure across the Velcro hook white inside the blower to insure it is securely adhered 8 Install five Duracell D Cell batteries into the Alkaline Battery Adapter NOTE USE ONLY DURACELL D CELL ALKALINE BATTERIES a Only remove and install the batteries when the Alkaline Battery Adapter Plate is removed from the blower b Be sure to pay attention to the polar...

Page 32: ...hould remain outside as shown below and is used to remove the alkaline battery pack for exchange of battery cells or replacement with alternative battery options 10 Connect the new battery pack to the blower 11 Tuck the connector and wires into the open cavity at the top side of the blower as shown in the photo below Connector in stowed position Pull Strap ...

Page 33: ...tery life 15 When the low voltage alarm is heard immediately stop operation of the blower and replace the batteries with a new set of five Duracell D cell batteries REMOVING THE ALKALINE BATTERY ADAPTER P N S 4013 1 Be sure to disconnect the battery connector and use the fabric pull strap to remove the Alkaline Battery Pack from the blower Velcro hook before removing the batteries 2 After removing...

Page 34: ...T THE SAME TIME IMPROPER BRAND SELECTION USING A COMBINATION OF BATTERY BRANDS OR NOT USING FIVE BRAND NEW D CELL BATTERIES AFTER THE LOW VOLTAGE ALARM IS INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION If you need additional information on the Sentinel XL HP Clear Hood PAPR or any ILC Dover product consult your distributor or contact Customer Service ILC Dover One Moonwalker ...

Page 35: ...rk area immediately switch to fully charged rechargeable battery a new non rechargeable battery or if using the Alkaline Battery Adapter replace batteries with 5 new ones Replace cartridges Switch to a different blower unit Blower gasket is raised twisted or has any visible surface defects Gasket is not properly seated into the blower and may produce a leak path Contact ILC Dover Customer Service ...

Page 36: ...ECO 102 0461 01 S 4014 Rev B 36 ...