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Safety-related information
– 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 stored and used appropriately by the user.
– Only trained and competent users are permitted to use
this product.
– Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify
the product.
– Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or
failure.
– Comply with all local and national rules and regulations
associated with this product.
– Only trained and qualified personnel are permitted to
inspect, repair and service the product as detailed in these
instructions for use (see "Maintenance", page 22). Further
maintenance work that is not detailed in these instructions
for use must only be carried out by Dräger or personnel
qualified by Dräger. Dräger recommend a Dräger service
contract for all maintenance activities.
– Only use chargers, power packs, batteries, or
rechargeable batteries that Dräger has approved for this
product.
– Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories.
Otherwise, the proper functioning of the product may be
impaired.
1.1
Use in explosion-hazard areas (only
Dräger X-plore 8700)
Devices or components that are used in explosion-hazard
areas and which are certified and approved in accordance
with national, European or international explosion protection
guidelines may only be used under the conditions indicated in
the approval and in compliance with the relevant legal
provisions. Devices and components may not be modified.
The use of defective or incomplete parts is prohibited. The
applicable provisions must be complied with when performing
repairs on these devices or components.
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Conventions in this document
2.1
Meaning of the warning notices
The following warning notices are used in this document to
alert the user to potential hazards. The meanings of the
warning notices are defined as follows:
Warning
Signal word
sign
WARNING
CAUTION
Instructions for use
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X-plore 8000
Classification of the warning
notice
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation. If not avoided, it
could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation. If not avoided, it
could result in physical injury. It
may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Warning
Signal word
sign
NOTICE
2.2
Trademarks
Trademark
Trademark owner
E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co.
®
Tyvek
The following website lists the countries in which Dräger
trademarks are registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
The trademarks listed are only registered in specific countries
and not necessarily in the country in which this document is
published.
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Description
3.1
Product overview
The following products belong to the Dräger X-plore 8000
powered air-purifying respirator series:
– Dräger X-plore 8500
– Dräger X-plore 8700
The powered air-purifying respirator may be composed of
different components depending on its field of application and
the required protection class. Observe particularly the filter
operating limits (see Instructions for Use of the filters).
Product overview, see fold-out page (figure A)
A complete device includes the following components:
1 Breathing hose
2 Facepiece (example with hood)
3 Carrying system
4 Blower unit with filter and rechargeable battery
3.2
Components
3.2.1 Blower unit
Illustration on the fold-out page (figure B)
1 Hose connection
2 Control panel
3 Suction inlet
4 Splash guard cover
5 Filter (not enclosed with blower unit)
6 Filter lock button
Illustration on the fold-out page (figure C)
1 Carrying system socket
2 Name plate
3 Carrying system lock button
4 Battery lock button
5 Rechargeable battery (not enclosed with blower unit)
Safety-related information
Classification of the warning
notice
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation. If not avoided, it
could result in damage to the
product or environment.
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