Scott RIT-PAK III, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...PPLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IMPROPER USE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO USE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TRAINING DISREGARD OF THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND FAILURE TO INSPECT...

Page 2: ...is covered in the LOW PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY section of this instruction Additional ports are provided on the LOW pres sure air supply hose manifold for the installation of other quick disconnect fitting...

Page 3: ...he attachment rings may also be used to hold any required tools or accessories QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment contact your authorized SCOTT...

Page 4: ...r in ample time to complete the exit of the hazardous atmosphere or to replace the SCOTT RIT PAK III air supply cylinder with one that is fully charged Depending on how the RIT PAK III portable air su...

Page 5: ...air has been consumed THE USE OF ANY AIR CYLINDER WITH A DIFFERENT PRESSURE FROM THE PRES SURE INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE SPECIFIC SCOTT RIT PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY MODEL BEING USED WILL RESULT IN...

Page 6: ...SSURE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LOW PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE STORAGE COMPARTMENT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE COUPLING HIGH PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE STORAGE COMPARTMENT HANDLE STRAP PRESSURE GAUGE CONSOLE FACEPIECE AND REGULAT...

Page 7: ...E AND REGULATOR AIR SAVER SWITCH EMERGENCY FACEPIECE EMERGENCY REGULATOR PURGE VALVE FIGURE 3 DUAL LOW PRESSURE CONNECTOR WITH ALTERNATE QUICK DISCONNECT INSTALLED SEE PAGE 34 COVER CHECKED MALE FEMAL...

Page 8: ...lean damp cloth to remove any dirt or foreign matter which might prevent a proper seal Check cover gasket for tears or cuts If damage is found remove equipment from service and tag for repair by autho...

Page 9: ...ts for twenty 20 seconds Operation of all five lights must be verified every time the RIT PAK III Portable Air Supply is used and with every REGU LAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION If the lights do not operat...

Page 10: ...ter 2 Visually inspect cylinder and valve assembly for physical damage such as dents or gouges in metal or in composite wrapping Cylinders which show physical damage or exposure to high heat or flame...

Page 11: ...8 Check to ensure the coupling g a s k e t i s n o t d a m a g e d S e e FIGURE 9 9 Check to ensure the cylinder valve outlet is clean and free from dirt 10 Thread the cylinder coupling clockwise onto...

Page 12: ...hand only Wrenches shall not be used as damage to the coupling gasket may result 5 Inspect the RIT PAK III reducer and all LOW HIGH pressure pipe and hose connections If any pipe or hose connections...

Page 13: ...tugging on the coupling See FIGURE 13 FIGURE 13 Operation of Pull back Sleeve Quick Disconnect D E PULL SLEEVE BACK PUSH PLUG IN 7 Check the LOW pressure air supply hose from the reducer to the dual...

Page 14: ...mage where the regulator adapter attaches Inspect the two 2 support tabs and the facepiece around the mount for cracks or other signs of damage WARNING THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE A N D E M E R G...

Page 15: ...7 Attach the regulator to the facepiece as follows a Align the two flats of the regulator outlet port with the corresponding flats in the facepiece port the red purge valve on the regulator will be in...

Page 16: ...the far left of the LED DISPLAY shall flash rapidly at ten 10 times per second WARNING IF THE LED DISPLAY INDICATOR LIGHTS DO NOT ACTUATE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTION DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT UNL...

Page 17: ...allows air to flow into the facepiece in an emergency without breathing on the respirator The purge control is also used to release residual air from the respirator after the cylinder valve is turned...

Page 18: ...ackwards into the compartment c Continue feeding the hose into the compartment until only the high pres sure RIC UAC connector is left showing with the back of the connector just inside the compartmen...

Page 19: ...nt as shown in FIGURE 21 2 To store the optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regula tor connected to the LOW pressure supply hose a Prepare the facepiece and regulator as stated above...

Page 20: ...ers are securely sealed 4 Verify that all straps are installed as needed Various attachments are pos sible but the following represent some typical uses a The long strap can be attached to each side t...

Page 21: ...d The optional two handle straps can attach to four side rings and attach together in the center with a hook and loop fastener to provide a single lift handle See FIGURE 26 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 5 Proce...

Page 22: ...be fully trained to assess the situation and the risks involved and decide how best to use this equip ment Special instruction and care is required for use of this equipment When the system is pressur...

Page 23: ...cuated Refer to the LOW PRESSURE AIRLINE CONNECTIONS section of this instruction for details of possible airline connections 7 Refer to the LOW PRESSURE AIRLINE CONNECTION for details of when to open...

Page 24: ...LY RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH WARNING FAILURE TO CHECK ENGAGEMENT OF THE COUPLINGAS DESCRIBED MAY LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION AND LOSS OF BREATHING AIR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH LOW...

Page 25: ...er the Pull back Sleeve or the Notched Sleeve type of coupling After connection to EBSS hose coupling with the Notched Sleeve coupling make sure the sleeve is rotated 1 4 to 1 2 turn so notch does not...

Page 26: ...ES AS PART OF THE RIT PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY 2 Fully open the cylinder valve by rotating the knob counter clockwise ap proximately two and one half turns 3 Fully extend the LOW pressure air suppl...

Page 27: ...outlet port with the corresponding flats in the facepiece port the red purge valve will be in the 12 o clock position Insert the regulator into the facepiece port and rotate until the retaining latch...

Page 28: ...f the installed cylinder and valve as sembly to a quick disconnect fitting compatible with all RIC UAC couplings This attachment must not be used for any unapproved use Handle the High Pressure RIC UA...

Page 29: ...melted or elastomeric bumper distorted the decision must be made whether the cylinder is suitable for recharging by this method Also inspect the user s respirator for other damage to hoses or compone...

Page 30: ...the coupling disengages A check valve in the RIC UAC coupling on the respirator will prevent air from flowing out of the SCBA cylinder WARNING NEVER CHARGE A CYLINDER TO MORE THAN THE RATED PRESSURE...

Page 31: ...e must be removed from the cylinders by releasing air from the respirator with the regulator purge valve until the pointer of the gauge is reading full USE OF THE LOW PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY IN LOW TEMPER...

Page 32: ...urred while the RIT PAK III portable air supply was in use If any damage is found that may be critical to the operation of the unit remove the unit from service and tag for repair by authorized person...

Page 33: ...on Davis Hwy Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 703 412 0900 for a detailed explanation of cylinder inspection procedures 5 Inspect the cylinder valve outlet threads and the coupling gasket The gasket is l...

Page 34: ...air path See FIGURE 30 WARNING THE WORKAREAAND RESPIRATOR MUST BE CLEAN BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE DO NOT PERMIT DIRT OR FOREIGN MATTER INTO THE AIR FLOW PATH DIRT OR FOREIGN MATTER IN THE RESPI...

Page 35: ...pplied in a manner that will not weaken or damage any components of the SCOTT RIT PAK III portable air supply or the air supply cylinder and valve assembly will not interfere with the proper function...

Page 36: ...UCTS or components shown to be defective in either workmanship or materials Only personnel of SCOTT or when directed by SCOTT authorized SCOTT agents are authorized to perform warranty obligations Thi...