3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO, Inspection & Cleaning Instructions

Page 1: ...INSPECTION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 3M SCOTT AIR PAK X3 PRO Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA CGA SNAP CHANGE Pressures 2 2 4 5 5 5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE P N 595360 01 Rev G 202004...

Page 2: ...l or failure to exercise due care and caution in the installation operation inspection and service of this equipment Import and Export The international transport of this equipment and any related doc...

Page 3: ...Operational Testing 19 General Testing 19 Testing the Regulator 20 Testing the Heads Up Display 21 Testing the Sensor Module Lights 23 Testing the Batteries 24 Chapter 2 Soft Goods Assembly Disassemb...

Page 4: ...4 P N 595360 01 Rev G 202004...

Page 5: ...as successfully completed the Air Supplied Certified Technician II class offered by 3M Certified technicians are able to use specialized equipment including the Posi 3 USB 1 SCBA testing equipment and...

Page 6: ...e Safety Technician Service Manuals You can arrange service by an Authorized Service Center through your authorized 3M distributor or by contacting 3M If you note a discrepancy while performing operat...

Page 7: ...IN P N 595360 01 Rev G 202004 7 Retirement Criteria and Considerations Retirement criteria and considerations to be determined by technicians with Certified Technician II qualifications in accordance...

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Page 9: ...o a 3M Certified Technician II for evaluation and repair Exercise caution when using chemicals Prior to using any chemical substance thoroughly review and understand the product label Safety Data Shee...

Page 10: ...tute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 OSHA Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910 Paragraph 134 available from the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Other pertine...

Page 11: ...f respirators Inspect the respirator before each use and after each cleaning Clean the respirator after each use See Chapter 3 Cleaning Storing the Respirator on page 41 Inspect respirators for emerge...

Page 12: ...turn mount on the backframe 4 Inspect the mask mounted regulator for damaged or missing components a Remove the mask mounted regulator from the facepiece by pulling back on the regulator latch and ro...

Page 13: ...service and empty it of compressed air 2 Check the latest cylinder hydrostatic test date to ensure it is current The date of manufacture marked on the cylinder is also the date of the first hydrostati...

Page 14: ...ed air supply source To inspect the RIC UAC connection 1 Remove the dust cap from the RIC UAC coupling on the respirator 2 Visually inspect the coupling for dirt or damage Remove any dirt or contamina...

Page 15: ...g or any other damage or condition that could impair the user s vision or the operation of the facepiece b Inspect the lens frame for damage such as cracks or distortion c Verify that the lens frame s...

Page 16: ...e full outward position CAUTION If you remove the nose cup for inspection be sure to reassemble it correctly CAUTION Always verify that the proper nose cup is installed prior to donning the 3M Scott A...

Page 17: ...mask mounted regulator is equipped with a quick disconnect inspect both the male and female quick disconnects Pay special attention to the following a Inspect the operation of the locking sleeve on th...

Page 18: ...counterclockwise as viewed from inside of facepiece until the red purge valve knob is on the left side of the facepiece The lock tab of the E Z Flo regulator or the latch on the E Z Flo C5 regulator...

Page 19: ...battery light remains lit or begins to flash replace the batteries before proceeding See Chapter 4 Replacing Batteries on page 51 If the respirator is equipped with a Personal Alert Safety System PAS...

Page 20: ...supply indicator lights of the HUD and verify that they light properly in descending order 6 When the gauge needle crosses the one third mark but before it reaches the beginning of the red empty band...

Page 21: ...r 20 seconds Verify the operation of all lights every time respirator use starts and with every regular operational inspection After initialization the rectangular indicator lights show the level of t...

Page 22: ...d of service indicator alarm indicates that approximately 33 of full pressure remains in the air supply cylinder i e approximately 2 3 of the total air supply has been used or that there is a malfunct...

Page 23: ...een light Normal operation Flashing green light Air cylinder between 1 2 and 1 3 full Flashing yellow light 2 quick flashes every second Air cylinder less than 1 3 full low air Flashing yellow light a...

Page 24: ...r green or red in the sequence to determine the battery status Green lights on the control console and sensor module indicate that sufficient battery power remains Red lights on the control console an...

Page 25: ...harness from the backframe 1 Open the lower and upper flaps of both shoulder pads by unfastening the snap closures See Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Opening the upper and lower shoulder pad flaps CAUTION Bef...

Page 26: ...2 3 Unsnapping the top strap securing the cable gaugeline and regulator hose 5 Remove the lower cable routing clamp from the shoulder pad webbing by folding the edges of the webbing together to form...

Page 27: ...at the bottom of the shoulder harness See Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Detaching the waist to shoulder straps 8 Flatten the upper metal slide at the base of the drag rescue loop and pull the slide through t...

Page 28: ...ue loop through the upper slot of the clevis 10 Pull the lower metal slide and webbing through the lower slot of the clevis to complete the removal of the shoulder harness from the backframe See Figur...

Page 29: ...from the waist pad See Figure 2 10 a Pull the waist to shoulder strap through the loop on the UEBSS or dual EBSS pouch see picture A b Unsnap the following fasteners on the back of the pouch that conn...

Page 30: ...h end and pull up to unsnap See Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Unsnapping one end of the waist pad retaining strap iii Slide each end of the waist pad retaining strap through the sewn loop of the waist pad S...

Page 31: ...iding the unfastened end of the waist pad retaining strap through the backframe openings and the second sewn loop of the waist pad See Figure 2 13 The waist pad retaining strap is now removed from the...

Page 32: ...e other side Figure 2 15 Removing the waist to shoulder straps from the backframe Attaching the Shoulder Harness and Waist Pad To attach the waist pad to the backframe 1 Attach the waist to shoulder s...

Page 33: ...of the waist pad retaining strap through the backframe opening with the fasteners facing up See Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Installing the waist pad retaining strap to the backframe TIP Figure 2 18 shows...

Page 34: ...old the waist pad under the backframe until it is flush 5 Thread the ends of the waist pad retaining strap through the sewn loops on the waist pad and snap them in place on the waist pad If you chose...

Page 35: ...e fasteners on the flap to close the pouch c Locate the strap on the back of the pouch and slide it under the waist pad webbing and fasten the snaps See picture A in Figure 2 22 d Feed the waist to sh...

Page 36: ...slide at an angle to help it pass through the slot Figure 2 23 Passing the lower metal slide through the lower slot of the clevis 2 Pass the drag rescue loop through the upper slot of the clevis a Ali...

Page 37: ...c Repeat steps a and b for the other waist to shoulder strap Figure 2 25 Attaching the waist to shoulder straps A Twisting the strap 1 2 turn B Threading the strap through the buckle 4 Secure the reg...

Page 38: ...regulator hose Snap the fastener closed See Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 Securing the cables and hose 7 Snap the fastener on the drag rescue loop together and then snap the loop to the shoulder pad See Fi...

Page 39: ...re 2 29 Securing the drag rescue loop 8 Wrap the upper and lower flaps around the shoulder pads and snap them closed Ensure that the regulator hose is not secured under the lower flap The drag rescue...

Page 40: ...SOFT GOODS ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY 40 P N 595360 01 Rev G 202004...

Page 41: ...is required for further service or repair of this respirator Failure to properly service or have this respirator properly repaired by a certified technician may result in serious injury or death WARN...

Page 42: ...liter 1 L of water at 110 F 43 C OR Aqueous solution of iodine 50 ppm iodine made by adding approximately 0 8 mL of tincture of iodine 6 8 grams ammonium and or potassium iodide 100 cc of 45 alcohol...

Page 43: ...aqueous solution of iodine require a 2 minute contact time 5 Rinse the facepiece with drinking water either from a faucet or in a spray bottle 6 Shake excess water off the facepiece and dry it with a...

Page 44: ...C5 regulator 2 Using a sponge or soft cloth and the recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner wipe the external surfaces of the regulator 3 Inspect the inside of the regulator assembly through t...

Page 45: ...ir supply for cleaning reconnect and open the purge valve to remove any moisture from regulator spray bar Close the purge valve 10 Perform a regulator check after each cleaning by following steps list...

Page 46: ...the cylinder valve and repeat steps 2 through 5 If you still hear air flow close the cylinder valve fully tag the unit for repair and remove it from service 7 Open the purge valve and observe the air...

Page 47: ...iled areas according to the manufacturer s instructions Scrub the soiled areas using a sponge or a soft bristled brush such as a toothbrush or nail brush 3 Rinse the area thoroughly with water 4 Repea...

Page 48: ...the shoulder harness and waist pad assemblies paying special attention the following Remove the regulator holder from the waist belt Carefully pull the waist belt on the side with the female buckle co...

Page 49: ...e is also used to clean items other than protective garments or fire fighting equipment rinse the machine before and after use by completing a full wash cycle without laundry but with detergent and th...

Page 50: ...placing arms through the shoulder straps and freeing the respirator from the bracket To store the respirator in a vehicle The method of storage of a respirator in a vehicle must minimize the possibil...

Page 51: ...ator cylinder valve and open the regulator purge valve to let out all the trapped air 2 Close the regulator purge valve 3 Press the manual reset yellow button on the remote pressure gauge console twic...

Page 52: ...ue When the batteries are properly installed and the battery covers are placed in position all lights in the HUD will light for approximately 20 seconds to verify operation 12 Before returning the res...

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