Scott Safety RAS, Manual

RAS

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PRE-OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand

This manual is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in the use and care of 
compressed-air breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by 

untrained users. Failure to understand or adhere to the 

RAS

 user instructions may result in injury 

or death.

Scott Safety has taken great care to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate, 

complete and clear. However, Training and Technical Support Services will be pleased to clarify 
any points in the manual and answer questions on Scott Safety breathing apparatus.

The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and apply to 
the use of breathing apparatus in general:

Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self-contained, 

compressed-air breathing apparatus.
Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks being undertaken 
and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to National Regulations for guidance.
Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly hazardous atmospheres.

The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section - Scheduled 
Maintenance and the notes in Section - Personnel Training and Servicing.
The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet the 
requirements of EN 12021:1999. See Section - Introduction for details.
Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask. The wearing of 

beards, side-burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing of a facemask to the 
wearer’s face.

The apparatus is not designed for use underwater.

This apparatus does not protect against carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or other toxic 
gases and vapours.
RAS is not approved for use in flammable or explosive atmospheres.

DISCLAIMER

Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in: death, injury 
or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.

COPYRIGHT

This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than its intended 
purpose without the written permission of 

Scott Safety

.