Drager X-plore 3000 Half Mask Respirator Set Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Drager

Table of Contents

Drager X-plore 3000 Half Mask Respirator Set
Instructions for use
General safety statements
Description
Before use
Maintenance
Cleaning and disinfecting
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Drager X-plore 3000 Half Mask Respirator Set

Instructions for use

For your safety

General safety statements

Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use and those of the associated products.
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 fully trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the product.
Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs be carried out by Dräger.
Properly trained service personnel must inspect and service this product as detailed in the Maintenance section of this document.
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

Definition of alert icons
The following alert messages are used in this document to provide and highlight areas of the associated text that require greater awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of each alert message is as follows:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, it could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this situation could result in physical injury or damage to the product or environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE: Indicates additional information on how to use the product.

Description

Product overview (see Figure A)

Head harness
Bayonet-type connector
Respiratory filter
Cap

Approvals
The air-purifying respirators are approved following:

EN 140:1998
(EU) 2016/425
Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment, as amended to apply in GB
AS/NZS 1716:2012
NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84
TP TC 019/2011
Declarations of conformity: see www.draeger.com/product- certificates

Explanation of symbols

Storage temperature range
Maximum storage humidity
Storage is possible until…
Caution! Strictly follow the instructions for use.
Indicates the date of manufacture of the half mask. The numbers 1 to 12 correspond to the months of January to December. The manufacturer’s code number can also appear in this ring. The year of manufacture is entered in the middle. The arrow points to the month in which the component was manufactured.
Indicates the date of manufacture of the exhalation valve. The date of manufacture of the exhalation valve disk can be calculated from the specified year and the number of dots

Use
Preconditions for use

WARNING: Filtering devices are NOT to be used if there is any confusion about their intended use or the conditions in which they are to be used. The following instructions must be observed when using the filtering devices.
Noncompliance with this warning may result in injury or death.

Follow exactly the valid national regulations relating to the use of filtering devices (in Germany e.g. DGUV-R 112-190, in Australia and New Zealand e.g. AS/NZS 1715:2009, in the US e.g. 29 CFR, Part 1910.134).
The ambient conditions (particularly the types and concentrations of contaminants) must be known. Use corresponding respiratory filters. If the contaminant is unknown, use only self-contained (open-circuit) breathing apparatus or airline breathing apparatus.
Always use two respiratory filters of the same type from a single pack.
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 for the worse.
Do not use filter apparatus sets if there is suspicion of contaminants with low warning properties (smell, taste, irritation of eyes and airways). In this case, leave the danger area immediately, as the half mask can start to leak.
Do not use filtering devices for entering unventilated tanks, mines, canals, etc.
Do not use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
The oxygen content of the ambient air must not drop below the following minimum 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, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- at least 19.5 Vol% oxygen in the US
- In other countries, observe the applicable national regulations

Before use

Inserting the respiratory filter

Hold bayonet-type connector CAUTION: When fitting the respiratory filters, make sure that the mask body is not kinked. Otherwise, the mask body could be damaged.
Insert respiratory filters so that the line markings line up (refer to Figure C1).
Twist each respiratory filter downwards until the stop (refer to Figure C2).

WARNING

The bayonet catch must NOT be fitted on one side only! The respiratory filter must be straight when locked in position! Always use two respiratory filters of the same type.
Noncompliance with this warning may result in poisoning or death

NOTICE: By releasing the two latches, the half mask can be comfortably placed on your chest (refer to figure G

Donning the half-mask

Put the harness around your neck (refer to figure D).
Follow further steps according to figures E-F.
Test for leaks.

Leak tests

NOTICE: Procedure for a leak test, see: www.draeger.com/ifu?SearchTerm=9300875

WARNING

Facial hair or facial features may impair the required tight seat of the half mask – the risk of poisoning!
The half mask must fit tightly and the respiratory filters must be fitted before entering the contaminated area

Seal the respiratory filter or filter connection by hand or using an aid (e.g. a piece of cardboard) and breathe in until a negative pressure is created (see Fig. H). Briefly hold your breath.
The negative pressure should be maintained. If not, tighten the harness or use a different mask size.

Maintenance

Inspection and maintenance intervals

Drager-X-plore-3000-Half-Mask-Respirator-Set-FIG-16

a. For half masks in air-tight packaging, otherwise every 6 months
b. Every 2 years if the half mask is packed in a hermetically sealed pack.

Cleaning and disinfecting

Clean and disinfect the half mask after each use

WARNING

The mask body must be cleaned thoroughly so that there are no residues of skin care products on the mask body. Otherwise, the elasticity in the sealing area could be reduced and the mask will not fit anymore.
Noncompliance with this warning may result in poisoning or death

CAUTION
Risk of damaging the material!
Do not use any solvents (e.g. acetone, alcohol) or cleaning agents with abrasive particles for cleaning and disinfection. Only apply the described procedures and use the specified cleaning and disinfecting agents. Other agents, dosages, and contact times may cause damage to the product

For information about suitable cleaning and disinfecting agents and their specifications refer to document 9100081 on www.draeger.com/IFU.

Cleaning and disinfecting procedure

Remove the respiratory filter.
Prepare a cleaning solution consisting of water and a cleaning agent.
Clean all parts using a soft cloth with a cleaning solution.
Rinse all parts thoroughly under running water.
Prepare a disinfectant bath consisting of water and a disinfecting agent.
Put all parts to be disinfected in the disinfectant bath.
Rinse all parts thoroughly under running water.
Dry all parts in the air or a drying cabinet (temperature: max. 60 °C). Do not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Maintenance work

Examination of the inhalation valve disc

Unbutton the inhalation valve disc (order number R 53 309) and examine it.
Tie the inhalation valve disc to the half mask.
The inhalation valve disc should rest evenly on the sealing area inside the mask body. Replace the disk if required

Inspecting the exhalation valve disk

Remove the cap from the mask body (refer to figure K).
Hold the exhalation valve disc (order number R 52 541) by the edge and pull it out.
Check the valve seat for contamination and damage. If necessary, wipe it clean with a disposable cloth.
Press the exhalation valve disc into the valve seat until it engages.
The disc should rest evenly on the valve seat. Replace the disk if required.
Fit the cap onto the mask body.

Storage

Store the half mask without deformations in a dry and dust-free place. Storage temperature: -10 °C to 55 °C at <90 % rel. humidity.
Protect from direct sunlight and heat. Observe ISO 2230 and national regulations for storage, maintenance, and cleaning of rubber products.

Disposal
Dispose of the half mask and respiratory filter as required by the local waste disposal regulations.

Draeger Safety AG & Co KGaA

D – 23560 Luebeck, Germany
Phone: 011 49 451 882-0
US Phone: 1-800-437-2437

These respirators are approved only in the following configurations

Drager-X-plore-3000-Half-Mask-Respirator-Set-FIG-18

Cautions and Limitations

A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
H – Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before a breakthrough occurs.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
K – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this respirator when used against formaldehyde
L – Follow the manufacturer’s User’s Instructions for changing cartridges, canisters, and/or filters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained under MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer.
O – Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on the use and maintenance of these respirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.