Scott Safety-Division of Scott Technologies Inc. 200729 User Manual
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WARNING
NO PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM, RES-
PIRATOR OR COMBINATION OF PERSONAL
ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM AND RESPIRATOR,
BY THEMSELVES, CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE
PROTECTION IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL AND THE REQUIREMENTS
OF AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTEC-
TION PROGRAM MAY LEAD TO SITUATIONS
WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING
USERS OF RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED WITH THE
SEMS II DISTRESS ALARM MUST BE AWARE OF
THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE DISTRESS
ALARM. IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS NOT FLASH-
ING NORMALLY, OR IF THE UNIT EXHIBITS ANY
OTHER SIGNS OF A MALFUNCTION WITHOUT
THE USER TAKING PROPER CORRECTIVE AC-
TION, IT MAY LEAD TO CIRCUMSTANCES THAT
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
ANY MEDICATIONS OR SUBSTANCES WHICH
MAY AFFECT VISION, DEXTERITY, OR JUDG-
MENT. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IN
ORDER TO OPERATE SAFELY. DO NOT USE THIS
EQUIPMENT WHEN FATIGUE PREVENTS SAFE
OPERATION. STAY ALERT WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT. INATTENTION OR CARELESS-
NESS WHILE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
FOLLOW REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPEC-
TION 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.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SEMS II ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM
The SCOTT Electronic Management System (SEMS II) is an accountability
system that provides three methods of communication between respirator
users in a hazardous area and an incident commander or other designated
person outside of the hazardous area. The SCOTT SEMS II Personal Distress
Alarm (PDA) is an optional accessory which is intended to be integrated only
with a compatible SCOTT self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) such
as the AIR-PAK® SCBA. The installation of the SCOTT SEMS II PDA distress
alarm is approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) on specific models of SCOTT SCBA.
The complete system provides three main functions:
The complete system provides three main functions:
•
The SEMS II Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) on the SCBA to
sound a loud alarm when the user is motionless for a short period of
time;
•
The SEMS II Accountability System with computer Base Station monitor-
ing of the assignment and status of up to 99 individual users, including
air supply levels, PASS activation, and evacuation calls;
•
The PAK-TRACKER Locator System to locate the transmitted signal
from a SEMS II PDA Portable Unit where the PASS has been acti-
vated.
The complete SEMS II Accountability System equipment consists of:
•
Individual SEMS II PDA Portable Units with Control Console attached
to the SCOTT self-contained breathing apparatus;
•
A SEMS II Personal Distress Receiver (PDR) Base Station (the Base
Station PCMCIA Card and the SCOTT SEMS II Accountability System
Software installed in a Personal Computer);
•
Programmable ID Tags and programming equipment;
•
A PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver for search and rescue.
The PDA Portable Units can transmit and receive specific information between
the respirator users and the Base Station operator. The specific information
consists of user identification and status as well as alerts for evacuation.
Complete training in the use of the SEMS II equipment is required before
actual use in a hazardous environment.
When logged on, all the SEMS II PDA Portable Units communicate to the
When logged on, all the SEMS II PDA Portable Units communicate to the
Base Station both directly and through other logged on units forming a com-
munications "mesh" to the Base Station. This extends the range for the units
furthest away from the Base Station.
No personal alert safety system, respirator, or combination of personal alert
No personal alert safety system, respirator, or combination of personal alert
safety system and respirator, by themselves, can provide complete protec-
tion in dangerous situations. However, using an alarm and a respirator in
acordance with the requirements of an organized respiratory protection pro-
gram is one of the many safety precautions which should be taken to avoid
personal injury or death.
These instructions explain the operation and use of the main functions of the
These instructions explain the operation and use of the main functions of the
SCOTT SEMS II Accountability System. Follow the REGULAR OPERATIONAL
INSPECTION procedure as described. If any function fails to operate as
described, do not use the equipment. Remove the unit from service and tag
for repair by authorized personnel.