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BIOMARINE INTRODUCES ALL NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART 4-HOUR REBREATHER
BioPak 240 Revolution delivers easier breathing, faster deployment,
and lower operational costs
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 BioPak 240 Revolution State-of-the-art 4-hour Rebreather – the most significant advancement in SCBA technology in over a decade |
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 BioPak 240 Revolution’s innovative quick change cooling system features re-freezable canisters that can be changed in seconds while the unit is worn. |
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Exton, PA… Biomarine Inc., a division of Neutronics Inc., has introduced the industry’s most advanced and easiest to use long duration rebreather. The all-new Biomarine BioPak 240 Revolution 4-Hour Rebreather represents the most significant advancement in closed-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus technology in over a decade. With 6-liters of tidal volume, the BioPak 240R delivers the lowest breathing resistance of any unit available. Revolutionary, disposable solid CO2 scrubbers and innovative quick-change coolant speed deployment and reduce maintenance requirements. Overall safety and comfort has been dramatically increased with ergonomic design and advanced status/warning systems.
Focus panel development
According to Doug Anderson, Biomarine Program Manager, “Our Biomarine BioPak 240 Revolution was developed with direct input from the people who put their lives on the line in dangerous and demanding conditions such as mine or tunnel rescue, industrial accidents, Hazmat clean up, search and rescue, and military or homeland security actions. We relied on their ideas throughout our design, engineering, and field-testing phases to create a rebreather that provides exactly what users want: easier breathing, better ergonomics, enhanced safety, faster deployment, and lower service costs.”
Easier breathing
The BioPak 240R has the lowest closed-circuit breathing resistance at all work rates of any rebreather available. This makes breathing more comfortable and less stressful. The unit’s large breathing chamber incorporates three springs for guaranteed positive pressure. The BioPak 240R vents only used air, reducing overall oxygen need and demand valve usage.
Deployment and redeployment time cut by 50%
The BioPak 204R’s revolutionary, patented solid CO2 scrubber design makes absorbent replacement easier and faster. It uses solid disposable cartridges, which are superior to granular systems and eliminate the need for measuring, refilling, and resealing of canisters as well as the potential for refilling errors. Furthermore, the solid absorbent cartridges will not channel dust, or settle during usage or transportation.
The innovative quick-change cooling system dramatically speeds return to service time. It features long-lasting, re-freezable cooling canisters that can be changed in seconds, while the operator is still wearing the unit. The coolant canisters are accessible externally via twist off lids. There is no need to open the housing or break into the breathing loop, so positive pressure is maintained throughout the coolant change.
Greater comfort and safety
The BioPak 240 R is ergonomically designed and body-contoured for maximum comfort and easy use. The slim profile allows it to be used under protective gear without restricting movement. A fully padded ergonomic harness positions the weight on the hips instead of the shoulders, reducing operator fatigue. The harness can be easily adjusted to fit any size user and is available in a fire-rated version.
Biomarine engineers chose the Scott AV-3000® face piece for the BioPak 240 R because of its advanced design and comfortable fit. The AV-3000 features improved downward peripheral vision for increased visibility and a dual “voicemitter” for added communications clarity. A 6-point quad adjustment harness and choice of seals and nose cup sizes are included for an optimum fit.
Easy accessible controls, system status alerts
All of the unit’s controls and displays are easily accessible and designed to keep the user fully aware of operational status at all times via optical warnings and audible alarms. A temperature sensor reminds the user to check if coolant canisters have been installed prior to use. The pneumatic pressure gauge displays O2 status and sounds an electronic alarm at 25% end of service. The gauge also features fiber optic-based, color-coded warning signals for normal operation, low battery, possible missing coolant, and 25% end of service. A “bump-proof” knob protects the oxygen cylinder actuation valve against accidental contact. A manual quick disconnect has been incorporated to prevent O2 loss in the event of gauge line damage.
Low cost ownership, high reliability
The BioPak 240 Revolution 4-hour Rebreather has a lower initial purchase price, costs less to maintain, and provides a lower total ownership cost than any other 4-hour SCBA on the market. No mandatory replacement or factory rebuilds are required for the life of the unit. The BioPak 240R’s stainless steel fiber reinforced polymer housing is robust enough to withstand even the most rugged use and is shielded to protect against radio interference. A simplified internal plumbing design reduces pneumatic tubing and connections, dramatically improving reliability and reducing overall weight.
A positive connection between air cylinder and valve assures correct alignment and a secure connection. All hoses, housing, face piece, and outside materials are made of flame rated materials.
BioPak 240 Revolution features fewer parts for minimal service interruption. Service access is simplified with an easy-to-operate latch system. Removal of the hardened breathing chamber requires only four quick release pins, two hand nuts, and one electrical connection.
Overall weight is a light 33 lbs. (15 kg). Dimensions are 23.0” L x 17.3” W x 7.0” D (584mm X 439mm X 178mm)
The Biomarine BioPak 240 Revolution currently has worldwide approvals pending with NIOSH, and MSHA, and EN-145/136.
For more information, contact:
Gary Halpern, Biomarine Inc.,
456 Creamery Way, Exton, PA. 19341
800-378-2287 ext. 120 (PA- 610-524-8800)
www.biopak240r.com
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