Dräger X-plore
Full face mask
Safety-related information
Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use
and those of the associated products.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect,
repair and service the product. Dräger recommend a Dräger service
contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried
out by Dräger.
Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product
only for the purposes specified in the intended use section of this
document.
Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories. Otherwise,
the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the
product.
Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Description/intended use
The full face masks protect the face and eyes against aggressive
media. They may only be used with certified respiratory filters from
the X-plore series. This includes e.g. uncapsulated particle filters,
particle filters, gas filters or combination filters.
The full face masks can be used at temperatures from
–30 °C to 60 °C.
Mask spectacles can be inserted for users who wear spectacles.
Among other factors, the service life depends on the type and
concentration of contaminants and on the type of respiratory filter.
Approvals
The full face masks are approved according to:
—EN 136 Cl. 2
—AS/NZS 1716:2012
—TP TC 019/2011
—(EU) 2016/425
Declaration of conformity: see www.draeger.com/product-certificates
What is what?
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Filter connector 5
Visor frame
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Control valve
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Harness
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Inner mask
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Face seal
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Visor
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Mask body
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Clamping ring
10 Protective cap
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Upper head-
harness
connector
Type-identical marking
These instructions for use describe the full face mask with the
following type-identical marking:
Dräger X-plore 5500
R 55 270
Dräger X-plore 5500L R 56 655
Explanation of symbols
Always use two respiratory filters of the same type and
from the same pack.
Use
Preconditions for use
—The ambient conditions (particularly the types and concentrations of
contaminants) must be known. Use corresponding respiratory
filters. Only use SCBAs or air line breathing apparatus in cases
where the contaminant is unknown.
—Only use filtering devices if the air does not directly endanger the
health or life of the user.
—It must be ensured that the ambient atmosphere cannot change to
the worse.
—Do not use filtering devices if there is suspicion of contaminants with
low warning properties (low-odour, tasteless, no irritation of eyes
and airways). A decreasing protective effect of the filtering device
cannot be determined in this case.
—Do not use filtering devices for entering unventilated tanks, mines,
canals, etc.
—Do not use filtering devices in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
—The oxygen content of the ambient air must not drop below the
following limit values:
at least 17 Vol% oxygen in all European countries except the
Netherlands, Belgium and the UK
at least 19 Vol% oxygen in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK,
Australia and New Zealand
In other countries, observe the applicable national regulations.
Inserting the respiratory filter
NOTICE
The following description applies to uncapsulated particle filters,
particle filters, gas filters and combination filters. For information on
other filters from the X-plore series, refer to the relevant instructions
for use.
Position the respiratory filter (1) – line markings opposite! – and
lock it as far as it will go (2) by turning the respiratory filter
downwards as far as it will go (line marking of the respiratory
filter above the end of the arrow!).
The respiratory filter is released in the opposite direction.
WARNING
Always fit the bayonet catch on both sides! The respiratory filter
must be straight when locked in position!
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