X-plore® Airline Belt Manifolds
Technical Manual
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Dräger. Technology for Life®
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1 Safety and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Safety-related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Meaning of the warning notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Approval information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Introduction and description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.1 X-plore 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.2 X-plore 9300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.3 X-plore 9310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.4 PAS X-plore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.5 Pressure reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.6 Warning whistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.7 Manifold inlet nipple and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.8 Extension of the compressed-air line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.9 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.1 All versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.2 X-plore 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.3 X-plore 9300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.4 X-plore 9310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.5 PAS X-plore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Maintenance and repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Safety-related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Cleaning and disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.1 Manual cleaning and disinfecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.2 Machine cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.3 Cleaning in a drum washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.4 Cleaning with a jet washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.1 Inlet nipple and inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.2 Inlet nipple and filter (adapter versions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.3 Compressed-air line connection with 90° nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.4 Compressed-air line with straight nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4.5 Warning whistle – X-plore 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.4.6 Warning whistle – X-plore 9300/9310 and PAS X-plore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.4.7 Supply hose and pressure reducer – X-plore 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.4.8 Output coupling and pressure reducer – X-plore 9300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.4.9 Output coupling and pressure reducer – X-plore 9310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4.10 Supply hose – PAS X-plore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Equipment test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Visual inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 Functional testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.1 Make test rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.2 Functional test warning whistle - cut-off pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.3 Leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.4 Functional test warning whistle - activation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.5 Check supply capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Safety and general information
1 Safety and general information
1.1 Safety-related information
The tasks and procedures described in this technical manual may only be carried out by trained service personnel who have
attended a relevant Dräger maintenance course – untrained personnel must not attempt to service or repair the equipment.
The technical manual is issued to service personnel on completion of a relevant Dräger maintenance course.
For the correct and effective use and maintenance of the equipment, it is essential to read, understand and strictly follow the
instructions outlined in this technical manual and the product's instructions for use.
Documentation on associated products can be downloaded from the database for technical documentation
(www.draeger.com/ifu) in electronic form. Spare parts lists, test instructions and assembly instructions can be downloaded
from ServiceConnect.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with these products.
Only trained and qualified personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the products. Dräger recommends a Dräger
service contract for all maintenance activities and that all maintenance is carried out by Dräger.
Properly trained service personnel must inspect and service this product, as detailed in section "Maintenance and repair" of
this document.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories to ensure that the products work perfectly.
Do not use any faulty or incomplete products. Do not modify the products.
Notify Dräger in the event of any faults or failure of the products or product components.
Any breathing air supply used must meet the following requirements:
In the EU, any air supply used must meet the requirements for breathing air according to EN 12021, or other national
regulations.
In the USA, the air supply used must meet the requirements for breathing air according to CGA G-7.1, Grade D or be of
higher quality and, where necessary, must comply with the following standards: NFPA 1989 Standard on Breathing Air
Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
In Australia or New Zealand, the air supply must meet the requirements for breathing air according to AS/NZS 1715, or
other national regulations.
1.2 Meaning of the warning notices
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that requires a greater awareness by the user. The meaning
of each of the warning indicators is defined 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, it could result in physical injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Additional information on how to repair and service the device.
1.3 Approval information
The approval standard and the examining body details are specified in the instructions for use supplied with the product.
1.4 Trademarks
The following website lists the countries in which the Dräger trademarks are registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
Trademark Trademark owner
Eltra®Ecolab USA Inc.®
neodisher® Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG®
Suma®Diversey IP International B.V.®
X-plore®Dräger®
PAS®Dräger®
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2 Introduction and description
2.1 Introduction
This manual provides a product description and the maintenance and repair procedures for the Dräger X-plore Airline series of
belt-mounted manifolds. The products concerned are X-plore 9500, X-plore 9300, Xplore 9310, and PAS® X-plore. Technical
information and repair advice for Dräger products used in conjunction with equipment in the X-plore Airline series, such as head
protection, lung demand valve and breathing air supply (compressed-air line), can be found in the respective Dräger technical
manual.
2.2 Declaration
The Dräger airline breathing apparatuses (PAS X-plore series) are belt-mounted manifolds that connect an external breathing air
supply (airline) to a respirator worn by the user.
The manifold has an input connection for connecting the airline and an output connection for supplying the various respirators
(hoods, masks, ventilation vests).
2.2.1 X-plore 9500
The X-plore 9500 (Fig. A) facilitates a continuous air supply in a mask. The mask adapter connected to the manifold is connected
to a mask using an Rd-40 thread.
The X-plore 9500 ensures a continuous air supply to the mask which is independent of the wearer’s respiration. An additional
valve in the mask adapter avoids an impermissible pressure increase in the mask.
A
4484
Output coupling
Connection for
breathing air supply
Warning whistle
Inlet nipple
Y-piece
Flow control
knob
Pressure reducer
Compressed air
manifold
Supply hose
Mask adapter
Excess flow valve in the
mask adapter
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2.2.2 X-plore 9300
The X-plore 9300 (Fig. B) facilitates a continuous air supply in a hood or a protective helmet. The system includes a corrugated
hose with a quick connect coupling at both ends, through which the manifold is connected to the desired head guard (the head
protection shown in a Dräger X-plore 8000 short hood).
The output coupling of the manifold is a male front port with a silencer. The silencer is a woven disc which attenuates the noises
of the manifold.
B
4483
Output coupling
Compressed air
manifold
Corrugated hose
Connection for
breathing air supply
Silencer
Inlet nipple
Y-piece
Warning whistle
Flow control
knob
Pressure reducer
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2.2.3 X-plore 9310
The X-plore 9310 is a compressed air manifold which supplies air to a ventilation vest. The system has a connecting hose with
a quick connect coupling on either end to connect the manifold output coupling to the ventilation vest. Fig. C shows the Dräger
CVA 0700 ventilation vest.
'
'
C
4597
Output coupling
Coupling for
breathing air supply
Inlet nipple
Y-piece
Warning whistle
Pressure reducer
Compressed air manifold
Ventilation vest
Covering cap
Connecting
hose
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2.2.4 PAS X-plore
The PAS X-plore (Fig. D) supplies the wearer with breathing air via a lung demand valve and a mask. The system includes a
Dräger-Plus Lung Demand Valve and a suitable Dräger mask.
The system adapts the air supply to the wearer’s respiration through positive and negative pressure operation.
The lung demand valve is fitted with a screw or push-in connector which is connected to the counterpart on the mask. The various
types of coupling are listed in the following table.
You will find further information on the lung demand valves and masks in the respective Dräger technical manual.
LDV coupling Full face mask
coupling
Mode of
operation
Coupling type
N RA Normal pressure Screw connection – 40 mm knuckled thread according to
EN 148-1
A P Positive pressure Plug-in connector – Dräger-specific
D
4482
Quick connect
coupling
Compressed air
manifold
Output coupling
Lung demand
valve
Y-piece
Supply hose
Warning whistle
Connection for
breathing air supply
Inlet nipple
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2.2.5 Pressure reducer
The manifolds included in the X-plore 9500, X-plore 9300, and X-plore 9310 are fitted with pressure reducers (Fig. E) which reduce the
input pressure from the compressed-air line to feed the mask, hood/helmet or ventilation vest with the necessary pressure.
The pressure reducer is available with and without flow regulation. The versions of the pressure reducer fitted with a flow regulator
include an integrated valve with a variable measuring gauge which is used to control the air supply via the pressure reducer. If
the control knob is rotated, then the pin rotates and the integrated valve opens or closes the measuring gauge. The movement
of the pin is limited by the adjustment slot in the cap of the pressure reducer so that the air flow through the pressure reducer is
always between the preset minimum and maximum flow rates. In the versions of the pressure reducer equipped with flow control,
the surface of the cap is interrupted by edges for gradual adjustment of the flow rate.
If the control knob is at the minimum position, the breathing air supply supplies the wearer with the smallest possible volume of
air for all working conditions. If the control knob is set to a higher flow rate, then the air supply to the wearer is increased, ensuring
improved cooling under intensive working conditions.
E
4487
Adjustment slot
Pressure reducer with
flow regulator
Pin
Flattened areas
Control knob
Pressure reducer
without flow regulator
Applicable for X-plore 9300
and X-plore 9500
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2.2.6 Warning whistle
The warning whistle (Fig. F) is a low-pressure warning device
which emits a warning sound if the supply pressure is low
during use, to warn the wearer should the pressure of the
breathing air supply fall below the pressure required to provide
a sufficient breathing air supply.
Not all versions of the product include a warning whistle. If no
warning whistle is used, then the whistle outlet of the Y-piece
is closed with a blind cap.
2.2.7 Manifold inlet nipple and filter
Fig. G shows two of the inlet nipples available for this product.
Quick connect and threaded couplings are also available. On
some couplings, a plug-to-plug adapter with a 1/4" ANPT
external thread is required to connect to the coupling.
Quick connect couplings are fitted with a safety device which
locks when the connection is made to prevent it coming
undone accidentally. The safety device ensures that the quick
connect coupling can only be released after the two halves
have been pressed together.
There is an inlet filter in the inlet of the manifold that filters
particles from the air entering the manifold. The filter is fitted in
the inlet nipples or, if present, in the coupling adapter.
F
4486
Blind
cap
Whistle cover
Warning
whistle for
other
versions
O-ring
Warning whistle –
X-plore 9500
G
4485
Adapter (3/8" BSP
to 1/4" ANPT)
Inlet filter
Hansen
coupling
Rectus/CEJN
coupling
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2.2.8 Extension of the compressed-air line connection
The extension of the compressed-air line connection (Fig. H) is a product accessory. It is a short hose that is connected to the
manifold and the inlet nipple and gives the user more scope when connecting and disconnecting the compressed-air line. The
extension of the compressed-air line is available with a straight nozzle or a nozzle at a 90° angle to connect to the manifold.
The strap prevents the hose and couplings from being damaged by being pulled and ensures that the product meets all relevant
approval standards. The strap is attached to the hip belt with a loop and to the other end with a threaded carabiner on the free
end of the extension hose.
If the product is used with an extension of the compressed-air line connection, then the inlet filter is inserted in the Y-piece as
usual and the inlet nipple is connected to the free end of the extension hose. The inlet nipple shown is a Rectus-/CEJN coupling,
however other couplings available from Dräger can also be used.
2.2.9 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID is available as an option for this product and is used for
electronic instrument management and follow-up using a radio
reader.
If present, the RFID marking (Fig. I) is glued into a recess in
the housing of the manifold.
Use a polyamide-based hot glue from a local supplier to
apply an RFID marking.
H
4510
Hollow
screw
Strap loop
Inlet filter
Spacer
Support
strap
Carabiner
Thread
fastener
Inlet nipple
Ring nozzle
Straight nozzle 90° nozzle
I
4488
RFID marking
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2.3 Technical data
2.3.1 All versions
Weight (manifold and hip belt) < 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Standard hip belt 38 mm x 750–1450 mm (1.5" x 30-57")
Long hip belt 38 mm x 750–1950 mm (1.5" x 30-76")
Standard welder hip belt 40 mm x 760-1170 mm (1.6" x 30-46")
Long welder hip belt 40 mm x 1245-1420 mm (1.6" x 49-56")
Belt that can be decontaminated 38 mm x 750–1450 mm (1.5" x 30-57")
Long belt that can be decontaminated 38 mm x 750–1950 mm (1.5" x 30-76")
Warning whistle volume >90 dBa
2.3.2 X-plore 9500
Mask adapter Rd 40 thread
Input pressure 3.0 to 10 bar (
43.5
to 145 psi)
Input flow rate 350 to 1200 litres/minute
Whistle activation 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Operating temperature -10 to +60 °C (+14 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature -15 to +40 °C (+5 to +104 °F)
2.3.3 X-plore 9300
Input pressure (EU products) 2.8 to 10 bar (40 to 145 psi)
Input pressure (US products) 50 to 125 psi (3.5 to 8.6 bar)
Input flow rate 200 to 1200 litres/minute (to guarantee the entire flow range in models with a
regulator valve, at least 350 L/minute are necessary)
Whistle activation 2-3 bar (29-42 psi)
Operating temperature -10 to +60 °C (+14 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +40 °C (-4 to +104 °F)
2.3.4 X-plore 9310
Input pressure 3.0 to 10 bar (
43.5
to 145 psi)
Minimum level of input flow rate 300 L/minute
Whistle activation 2-3 bar (29-42 psi)
Operating temperature -10 to +60 °C (+14 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +40 °C (-4 to +104 °F)
2.3.5 PAS X-plore
Input pressure (EU products) 5 to 10 bar (72.5 to 145 psi)
Input pressure (US products) 87 to 125 psi (6 to 8.6 bar)
Minimum level of input flow rate 400 L/minute
Whistle activation 4-5 bar (58-72.5 psi)
Operating temperature -30 to +60 °C (-22 to +140 °F)
Storage temperature -15 to +40 °C (+5 to +104 °F)
Maintenance and repair
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3 Maintenance and repair
3.1 Safety-related information
WARNING
Releasing compressed air could cause injury to the service engineer or other personnel in direct proximity to the respiratory
protective device. Close the cylinder valve, fully vent the pneumatic system and remove the compressed air cylinder (using the
procedure in the product's instructions for use) before commencing any of the procedures in this section.
CAUTION
Before attempting any maintenance or repair work, thoroughly clean the respiratory protective device, paying particular attention
to areas affected by the procedure.
When using any consumables (adhesive, grease, etc.), always read and comply with the instructions supplied with the product
or written on the container regarding the safe handling and use of the product.
The device is supplied with protective caps on the input and output connections. Dräger recommends refitting the protective
caps as required before attempting any maintenance or repair task.
Use the tools and consumables as specified in these instructions. When ‘stockist’ is indicated, use tools that are available
from local suppliers.
If compressed air hoses or compressed air components are removed or replaced during any maintenance or repair work,
ensure that threads and bores are clean and undamaged before reconnecting. Carry out the functional tests (see Chapter 4.2
on page 27), and ensure that the respiratory protective device is functioning correctly before returning it to use.
If any parts of the harness or belt are removed or replaced during a maintenance or repair task, put on the respiratory
protection equipment after completing the work and check that the carrying system works properly. Ensure that the carrying
system is working correctly before using the equipment again.
When using Loctite products, use the following instructions unless there are specific instructions to the contrary provided in
the procedural text.
Before fitting the components, apply a small amount of Loctite to the thread. Apply the Loctite at least two thread pitches
from the end of the thread to prevent it from entering pneumatic systems. Do not pressurize pneumatic systems for at
least one hour to allow the Loctite to set.
3.2 Maintenance intervals
Dräger recommends that regular inspection, testing and servicing of the respiratory protection equipment is carried out in
accordance with the table below. The table also applies to out-of-use (stored) equipment. Record all maintenance in the
equipment log book.
Refer also to the maintenance information for the various parts of the equipment (mask, ventilation vest etc.). Additional
inspection and testing may be required in the country of use to ensure compliance with national regulations.
Note
O Dräger recommendations
Task Before use After use Annually
Visual inspection (see Chapter 4.1 on page 27) O O
Clean and disinfect (see Chapter 3.3 on page 14) O
Functional test (see Chapter 4.2 on page 27) O
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3.3 Cleaning and disinfecting
Refer also to instructions for use for head protection, lung
demand valve and other associated equipment.
CAUTION
Dräger X-plore equipment may only be cleaned in a well-
ventilated room or outdoors. There may be deposits of harmful
substances in certain parts of the equipment.
Do not immerse pneumatic components in cleaning solutions
or water. This does not apply to the jet washing process
described in this manual.
Operation will be restricted if water is trapped inside and then
becomes frozen in the pneumatic system of the respiratory
protection equipment. Prevent any liquid from entering and
thoroughly dry the respiratory protection equipment after
cleaning to prevent this from occurring.
When drying, do not exceed 60 °C (140 °F). Remove
components from the drying facility immediately when dry.
Drying time in a heated dryer must not exceed 30 minutes.
A distinction is made between manual and machine cleaning
and disinfecting:
Manual cleaning and disinfecting is the recommended
conditioning process. It is sufficient for most working
environments and conditions.
Machine conditioning should only be selected if the product
cannot be cleaned well enough with manual cleaning and
disinfecting.
3.3.1 Manual cleaning and disinfecting
For information regarding suitable cleaning and
disinfecting agents and their technical details, see
www.draeger.com/IFU, document 9100081.
Use only clean, lint-free cloths.
1. Prepare the cleaning solution according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Clean the respiratory protective
device manually using a cloth moistened with cleaning
solution to remove excess dirt.
If required, take the equipment apart and clean parts
individually. Fig. J shows the disassembled parts and
Fig. K demonstrates how the hip belt needs to be fed
through the buckle again when reassembling so that it
can be pulled tight.
2. Apply disinfectant to all outer surfaces.
3. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water to
remove all cleaning and disinfecting agents.
4. Dry all components using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or
air dry.
5. See instructions for machine cleaning (Chapter 3.3.2 on
page 15) of all parts which are not sufficiently clean after
taking the measures described in this chapter.
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3.3.2 Machine cleaning
Machine cleaning causes clouding and wear of the product
materials and removal of lubricants from the internal parts.
Repeated machine cleaning leads to an increased failure rate of
the internal parts and shortens the life span of the product.
Any associated components not shown in this chapter (masks,
lung demand valves, hoods, protective helmets, ventilation vest
and hoses) must not be machine cleaned using the above
procedures. Please contact Dräger or use the corresponding
technical manual if you need to clean these components.
The following parts are suitable for machine cleaning:
Hip belt, buckles and covers (Fig. L) can be cleaned in the jet
washer or the drum washer.
The pneumatic components (Fig. M) can only be cleaned in
the jet washer. These components must not be washed in the
drum washer.
3.3.3 Cleaning in a drum washer
CAUTION
The pneumatic components of the device must not be washed
in a drum washer. Cleaning in the drum washer would damage
the pneumatic components.
NOTICE
The cleaning agents and disinfectants may not be used in every
country. Take country-specific requirements into account.
Country-specific part numbers and other packaging units on
request.
Materials list
Cleaning bag (orange) 7904011
Cleaning bag (green) 7904013
Ecolab Eltra®, 20 kg 7907074
Ecolab Eltra®, 6 kg R50205
neodisher® Dekonta AF 3706165
neodisher® MediClean Forte 3706140
Suma® Jade Pur-Eco L8/Suma® Med Alu 3706149
1. Take the product apart to clean it.
2. Place the parts in a cleaning bag (see material list) and place the
bag in the drum washer.
3. Start the washing programme. Adhere to the appropriate
parameters depending on the process.
Parameters for cleaning and disinfecting, see Page 16
Parameters for cleaning (without disinfecting), see
Page 16
4. After the programme had ended, remove the parts from the
drum washer and remove the bag.
5. Dry all parts using a dry cloth, in a heated dryer or air dry.
6. Insert the manifold into the housing and fasten it to the belt.
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Parameters for cleaning and disinfecting
With Eltra:
Heating and precleaning period (start of adding Eltra):
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 20 min
Water temperature: Heating up to 60 °C
Cleaning and disinfecting phase:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 20 min
Water temperature: 60 °C
Cleaning agent concentration: 7 g Eltra/1 L water
Rinsing phase:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Wash cycles: 6 (each approx. 3 min)
Water temperature: 20 °C ± 5 °C
With neodisher Dekonta AF:
Warmup and precleaning period:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 20 minutes
Water temperature: Heat to 50 °C
Cleaning and disinfecting phase (start adding neodisher Dekonta AF):
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 5 minutes
Water temperature: Heat to 50 °C
Cleaning agent concentration: 10 mL neodisher Dekonta AF /1 L water (1.0 %)
Rinsing phase:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Wash cycles: 6 (each approx. 3 min)
Water temperature: 20 °C ± 5 °C
Parameters for cleaning (without disinfecting)
With Suma Jade Pur-Eco L8 or Suma Med Alu:
Warmup and precleaning period:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 20 min
Water temperature: Heat up to 30 °C
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Cleaning phase (start adding Suma Jade Pur-Eco L81):
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 5 min
Water temperature: Heat up to 55 °C
Cleaning agent concentration: 3.1 mL Suma Jade Pur-Eco L8 or Suma Med Alu/1 L water (0.4 %)
Rinsing phase:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Wash cycles: 6 (each approx. 3 min)
Water temperature: 20 °C ± 5 °C
With neodisher MediClean forte:
Warmup and precleaning period:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 20 min
Water temperature: Heat to 50 °C
Cleaning phase (start of adding neodisher MediClean forte):
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Duration: 5 min
Water temperature: Heat to 50 min/°C
Cleaning agent concentration: 5 mL to 10 mL neodisher MediClean forte/1 L water (0.5 to 1.0 %)
Rinsing phase:
Drum speed: max. 50 rpm
Wash cycles: 6 (each approx. 3 min)
Water temperature: 20 °C ± 5 °C
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3.3.4 Cleaning with a jet washer
NOTICE
The cleaning agents and disinfectants may not be used in every country. Take country-specific requirements into account.
Country-specific part numbers and other packaging units on request.
Materials list
Blanking plug set (only required for X-plore 9500 pneumatic components) 3702241
Blanking plug set (only required for PAS X-plore and X-plore 9300/9310 pneumatic components) 3363233
neodisher Dekonta AF 3706165
neodisher MediClean Forte 3706140
neodisher Polyklar (optional) 3706169
Suma Jade Pur-Eco L8/Suma Med Alu 3706149
Suma Med Neutral 3706139
1. Take the product apart to clean it. To do this, remove the manifold from the housing. Do not refit the backplate during cleaning.
2. Attach the sealing plugs to the pneumatic parts as described in the instructions for use (the instructions for use with part
number 3363333 can be downloaded from the database for technical documentation (www.draeger.com/ifu) in electronic
form).
3. Place the parts on the shelves for the jet washer and place the shelves in the jet washer. Place the hip belt, buckles and covers
(Fig. L) on the top shelf and pneumatic components (Fig. M) on the bottom shelf.
4. Start the cleaning programme. Adhere to the appropriate parameters depending on the process:
Parameters for cleaning and disinfecting, see Page 19
Parameters for cleaning (without disinfecting), see Page 19
5. Dry all parts using a dry cloth.
6. Dry the hip belt and manifold housing in a heated dryer at max. 60 °C (max. 140 °F) for 15 minutes or until completely dry.
7. Only for pneumatic components: Dry inside the manifold as follows:
a. Remove blanking plug set from the pneumatic components.
b. Connect up a breathing air supply with a pressure of 0 to 8 bar (0 to 116 psi), which complies with the requirements for
breathing air according to EN 12021 in EU countries; CGA G-7.1, Grade D or higher quality; or AS/NZS 1715 in Australia
and New Zealand.
WARNING
Do not direct the airflow on to the face, eyes or skin.
CAUTION
The whistle is very loud. Warn personnel in the immediate vicinity and wear appropriate hearing protection to avoid hearing
damage when testing the whistle.
c. Slowly increase the pressure and flow rate to approx. 2 bar (29 psi) at 400 L/min and maintain this rate for 2 minutes or
until there is no evidence of moisture in the manifold. The whistle sounds during drying; however, it does not start
immediately if the inside of the manifold is very wet.
d. Switch off and disconnect the breathing air supply.
e. Carry out the function test (Chapter 4.2 on page 27).
8. Insert the manifold into the housing and fasten it to the belt.
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Parameters for cleaning and disinfecting
With neodisher Dekonta AF (and optional neodisher Polyklar):
Cleaning and disinfecting phase:
Duration: 10 to 22 min
Water temperature: 50 °C
Rinsing agent concentration: 10 mL neodisher Dekonta AF/1 L water (1.0 %)
Rinsing phase:
Duration: 0.5 to 3 min
Water temperature: 50 °C
Optional rinse aid concentration:
0.5 to 1.0 mL neodisher Polyklar / 1 L water (0.05 to 0.1 %)1
Parameters for cleaning (without disinfecting)
With Suma Jade Pur-Eco L8 or Suma Med Neutral
Cleaning phase:
Duration: 10 to 22 min
Water temperature: 55 °C
Rinsing agent concentration: 3.1 mL neodisher Dekonta AF/1 L water (0.4 %)
Rinsing phase:
Duration: 0.5 to 3 min
Water temperature: 55 °C
Rinse aid concentration: 0.4 mL Suma Med Neutral/1 L water (0.05 %)
With neodisher MediClean forte
Cleaning phase:
Duration: 5 to 22 min
Water temperature: 50 °C
Rinsing agent concentration: 5 to 10 mL neodisher MediClean forte/1 L water (0.5 to 1.0 %1)
Rinsing phase:
Duration: 0.5 to 3 min
Water temperature: 55 °C
Optional rinse aid concentration: 0.5 to 1.0 mL neodisher Polyklar/1 L water (0.05-0.1%1)
1 Depending on the water quality (e.g. water hardness)
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3.4 Maintenance
3.4.1 Inlet nipple and inlet filter
Tools required
Spanner/spanner socket, 19 mm 7912442
Double open-ended spanner set 8 7910556
Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm 7900909
Wire brush specialist retailer
Loctite 542, 10 mL, DWN413, DWN449 1210971
Loctite 542, 50 mL 3333622
Vice with ground jaws specialist retailer
1. Detach the manifold from the housing and the belt and
secure it in the vice.
2. Remove the inlet nipples (Fig. N, Item 1) with the spanner
(19 mm).
3. Remove the inlet filter (2).
4. Clean the threads of the manifold and coupling with a pipe
brush until the Loctite has been completely removed and
cannot penetrate the manifold.
5. Insert the inlet filter (any fixing direction).
6. Apply Loctite to the external thread on the inlet nipple.
7. Fasten the coupling and tighten to 12 to 14 Nm (9 to 10 lbf ft)
using the spanner socket (19 mm) and torque wrench.
8. Insert manifold into the housing and fasten it to the belt.
3.4.2 Inlet nipple and filter (adapter versions)
Tools required
Plug-in tool, 11/16" or 3/4" specialist retailer
Spanner/spanner socket, 19 mm 7912442
Double open-ended spanner set 8 7910556
Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm 7910556 or 7900909
Wire brush specialist retailer
Loctite 542, 10 mL, DWN413, DWN449 1210971
Loctite 542, 50 mL 3333622
Sealing tape 12x0.1 mm, 12 m, PTFE, O2-suitable 1192507
Vice with ground jaws specialist retailer
1. Detach the manifold from the housing and the belt and
secure it in the vice.
2. Remove the inlet nipples (Fig. O, Item 1) with the
appropriate spanner. The drawing shows Hansen (3/4") and
Schrader (11/16") couplings.
3. Remove adapter (2) using a spanner (19 mm).
4. Remove the inlet filter (3).
5. Clean the threads of the manifold, coupling and adapter
until the Loctite and thread tape have been completely
removed and cannot penetrate the manifold.
6. Insert the inlet filter (any fixing direction).
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