SAFETY INFORMATION
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P/N 595373-01
Rev
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202004
WARNING
The following table lists hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Read all of the warning statements before beginning any of the procedures in this manual.
Follow the instructions below...
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Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with your Environmental Health and Safety
(EHS) program. This respirator protects only your respiratory system and part of your face.
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Any contaminants must be identified and effectively removed. Contaminated components must be removed and disposed
of in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Stay alert when operating this equipment. Do not operate this equipment while fatigued or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication that may affect vision, dexterity, or judgment.
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Do not perform maintenance beyond the scope of these instructions without proper training, equipment, and authorization
from 3M.
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Use only 3M-approved replacement parts for maintenance and repair of this equipment.
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Use only those respirator components, accessories, or devices listed on the NIOSH label located on the respirator. Use
only approved air cylinders and valve assemblies specified by the NIOSH label located on the respirator.
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Do not apply labels or markings to the respirator or its accessories. Labels or markings could interfere with the operation of
the respirator.
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Do not apply labels or markings to the existing labels on this equipment or its accessories. Labels or markings could
interfere with the proper identification of the assemblies that may result in errors in maintenance.
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Do not drop the respirator. Dropping the respirator may result in damage to the respirator that may affect its performance
or release high-pressure breathing air.
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Follow the regular operational inspection procedures exactly as written. If the respirator does not operate as described or
if any other operational malfunction is noted, do not use the respirator. Remove it from service and tag it for repair by
authorized personnel.
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Inspect the respirator for worn parts. If the coating is worn through and bare metal is showing on the male
quick-disconnect locking ridge, remove the regulator assembly from service and tag it for replacement.
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Regularly inspect the electronic components, as described in the instructions, for loose or worn electrical conductors.
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Conduct regular operational inspections of all battery-operated devices on this equipment. Confirm that the batteries are
properly installed and that the devices function.
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Use only batteries from the list provided in these instructions for this equipment.
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Replace batteries in an area free of flammable gases, vapors, and dust.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Do not mix batteries from different manufacturers.
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Summary of Contents for SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO
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