Filtering Escape Device - Draeger PARAT 1200 | Draeger

Filtering Escape Device for Rapid Evacuation

The Filtering Escape Device - Draeger PARAT 1200 is a compact filtering escape respirator designed for safety coordinators, maintenance technicians, and emergency responders working in industrial plants to enable quick evacuation from toxic gas or vapour releases.

Industry Applications and Professional Use

Oil & Gas Work Environments

Field crews and platform personnel commonly carry a portable escape device like the PARAT 1200 when they conduct turnarounds or work in areas with potential hydrocarbon or H2S leaks.

Manufacturing Plant Settings

Line operators and plant supervisors typically keep an escape respirator at designated egress points to support short-duration evacuations during process upsets or accidental releases.

Utilities and Confined-Space Access

Utility maintenance teams and confined-space entrants often rely on a compact mouthpiece and nose clip device that fits on a belt clip for immediate access during suspected gas releases.

Emergency Services and First Responders

Emergency responders generally use the PARAT 1200 as a quick-entry or evacuation aid when they need short-term respiratory protection to clear a gas-contaminated area.

Mining and Subsurface Operations

Mine rescue teams and underground workers commonly place a translucent-case escape respirator in escape caches for rapid donning during sudden vapour or gas incidents.

Technical Specifications and Product Features

Understanding Product Standards

Specifications and approvals help users select an appropriate escape respirator for short-duration egress scenarios and regulatory compliance.

What does DIN 58647-7 mean?

DIN 58647-7 is the recognized standard for filtering industrial escape devices and generally defines test criteria for escape duration and performance under specified conditions.

Use Case Scenarios and Applications

Indoor Emergency Evacuation

In manufacturing or chemical plant incidents, workers typically break the anti-tamper seal, place the mouthpiece and nose clip, and exit to a safe area using the PARAT 1200 for a short-duration escape.

Outdoor Leak Response

Maintenance teams often carry the pocket-sized device when they respond to suspected outdoor gas releases where a compact, immediate escape respirator aids rapid withdrawal.

Occasional-Use Stationing

Sites frequently station the PARAT 1200 at egress points or in lockable cabinets for occasional-use scenarios, enabling quick visual checks of the translucent case and expiry date.

Emergency-Use in Confined Spaces

When crews face a potential short-duration exposure inside confined spaces, they commonly rely on an ABEK-equipped escape device for a rapid exit rather than sustained work entry.

Ideal Applications and Work Environments

Where This Filtering Escape Device Excels

• Chemical plant evacuation: Multi-gas ABEK filter and 10 minute escape approval match short egress needs during releases.
• Refinery confined-space escape: Compact mouthpiece/nose clip design and belt-clip portability support quick donning in tight areas.
• Utility maintenance during suspected gas release: Anti-tamper sealed case with visible expiry date simplifies pre-use checks.
• Manufacturing plant emergency egress: Suitable for workers with glasses or facial hair who need an easy-to-don escape respirator.

Not Recommended For

• Extended operations or sustained atmospheres: Not intended for prolonged exposure; consider a cartridge respirator or supplied-air system.
• Oxygen-deficient environments: Avoid use where oxygen levels are below safe thresholds; use SCBA or supplied-air respirators instead.

Professional Applications

Workers Who Rely on This Equipment

• Safety coordinators: Place and inspect escape devices at muster points and egress routes for emergency readiness.
• Maintenance technicians: Carry the compact device during valve work, hot taps, or leak investigations for immediate egress.
• Plant operators: Keep a PARAT 1200 at control rooms and operator stations for quick evacuation during process upsets.
• Emergency responders: Use the escape respirator for short-term entry or evacuation in gas-affected zones.
• Site supervisors: Issue and audit escape devices as part of site emergency preparedness programs.

Complete Safety Equipment Solutions

Complementary Safety Gear

The PARAT 1200 typically works alongside eye protection, gloves, and high-visibility garments to form a multi-layered emergency response kit.

Recommended Equipment Combinations

• Facility evacuation kit: Filtering Escape Device + safety glasses + hi-viz vest + first aid kit
• Maintenance response: Filtering Escape Device + protective gloves + gas detector
• Confined-space egress: Filtering Escape Device + rescue harness + communication radio

Selection Guide and Product Suitability

When to Choose This Product

Choose the PARAT 1200 when you need a portable escape respirator intended for short-duration evacuations, fast access via belt clip, and broad-spectrum ABEK filtering for many industrial gases and vapours.

Key Evaluation Factors

• Required escape duration and the 10 minute escape approval
• Compatibility with eyewear or facial hair for quick donning
• Visibility of filter expiration and case integrity for routine inspections
• Portability needs such as pocket carry or belt clip attachment

Limitations and Alternative Considerations

This device is not intended for prolonged exposures or oxygen-deficient atmospheres; consider cartridge respirators or SCBA for those scenarios and consult manufacturer guidance. Available from All Safety with standard, expedited, or overnight shipping to suit project timelines.

Daily Use and Maintenance

How do I don and use this device properly?

Follow manufacturer instructions: break the anti-tamper seal, place the mouthpiece and nose clip as indicated, and breathe normally while evacuating the area. Practice drills help users don the mouthpiece quickly under stress.

Workplace Integration

Station the PARAT 1200 near exits, at confined-space entry points, and on response carts so workers locate the portable escape device quickly during an event.

Care and Replacement Guidelines

Inspect the translucent case, anti-tamper seal, and visible filter expiration regularly per manufacturer instructions and replace the device immediately after opening or if damaged.

Ordering and Delivery

How to Order

Contact All Safety for product availability, part numbers, and guidance on quantities for stationing across your site. Our team can advise on compatible complementary equipment and inspection procedures.

Delivery Options

Choose standard, expedited, or overnight shipping to match your project timelines and site needs; shipping options depend on stock and regional logistics. All Safety can provide shipping choices at the time of order without quoting specific delivery dates.