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P/N 595189-01  Rev A  4/10

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dAmAged  cylinderS  mAy  Suddenly 

leAK or ruPTure if lefT chArged WiTh 

comPreSSed  Air.  fAilure  To  inSPecT 

for  dAmAge  And  To  emPTy  The  Air 

from dAmAged cylinderS mAy reSulT 

in SeriouS inJury or deATh.

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ThiS inSPecTion Procedure reQuireS 

uSing A SmAll AmounT of Air from The 

Self-conTAined  Air  SuPPly  cylinder 

on  eAch  inSPecTion.  if  The  cylinder 

gAuge  iS  no  longer  reAding  "full", 

The  cylinder  muST  be  rechArged  To 

iTS full condiTion before reTurning 

To Service. uSe of A cylinder Air SuP-

Ply ThAT iS leSS ThAn full mAy reSulT 

in reduced durATion of The reSPirA-

Tor  And  mAy  reSulT  in  Sudden  Termi-

nATion  of  breAThing  Air  Which  could 

cAuSe SeriouS inJury or deATh. 

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folloW The regulAr oPerATionAl in-

SPecTion  Procedure  exAcTly.  if  The 

Purge doeS noT AcTuATe AS deScribed 

in ThiS inSTrucTion or Any oTher oP-

erATionAl  mAlfuncTion  iS  noTed,  do 

noT  uSe  The  reSPirATor.  remove  The 

reSPirATor  from  Service  And  TAg  iT 

for  rePAir  by  AuThoriZed  PerSon-

nel.  fAilure  To  ProPerly  idenTify 

mAlfuncTionS  mAy  reSulT  in  SeriouS 

inJury or deATh.

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regulArly  inSPecT  The  SKA-PAK  AT 

reSPirATor including The elecTronic 

AlArm  AS  deScribed  in  ThiS  inSTruc-

Tion. verify ThAT The ProPer bATTer-

ieS  Are  uSed  And  ThAT  There  iS  no 

dAmAge  To  or  modificATion  of  The 

uniT  ThAT  Would  imPAir  The  inTrinSic 

SAfeTy. if The SKA-PAK AT iS uSed in An 

exPloSive or flAmmAble ATmoSPhere, 

fAilure  To  correcT  condiTionS  ThAT 

mAy  imPAir  The  inTrinSic  SAfeTy  of 

The eQuiPmenT mAy leAd To A fire or 

An  exPloSion  Which  could  reSulT  in 

SeriouS inJury or deATh.

regulAr oPerATionAl inSPecTion 

The following procedure shall be used when you first receive the res-

pirator and for scheduled inspection of the respirator. All respirators 

shall be inspected after each use. A respirator not routinely used but 

kept for emergency use shall be inspected at least monthly. If dam-

age or discrepancies are noted during the inspection of the respirator, 

remove  the  respirator  from  service  and  tag  for  repair  by  authorized 

personnel. 

Ensure that the cylinder valve is closed (push in and rotate the cyl-

inder valve knob full clockwise).

To vent any trapped air in the system, open the purge valve by rotat-

ing the red knob on the breathing regulator to the full counterclock-

wise position. Any trapped air will flow from the regulator. Close the 

purge valve by rotating the knob to the full clockwise position when 

air flow stops.

CYLINDER INSPECTION

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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT ALL 

DOT  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  THE  SELF-CONTAINED AIR  SUPPLY 

CYLINDER ON THIS RESPIRATOR ARE MET AND MAINTAINED.

1.  Check  the  latest  cylinder  hydrostatic  test  date  to  ensure  it  is 

current. All  cylinders  used  with  SCOTT  self-contained  breathing 

apparatus must be visually inspected regularly and hydrostatically 

tested by a licensed cylinder retester in accordance with the ap-

propriate  US  Department  of  Transportation  (DOT)  specification 

or the applicable DOT exemption. For a complete listing of retest 

date  requirements,  refer  to  the  current  revision  of  Safety  Pre-

cautions for Air-Pak Cylinders, Scott P/N 89080-01, available on 

request from Scott Health and Safety. Composite cylinders (those 

cylinders utilizing fiber over wrap) must be tested in accordance 

with  the  DOT  exemption  status  up  to  the  maximum  life  of  fiber 

overwrapped  cylinders  which,  at  the  time  of  the  publication  of 

this  instruction,  is  15  years  from  the  date  of  manufacture.  The 

date  of  manufacture  marked  on  the  cylinder  is  also  the  date  of 

the first hydrostatic test. It is the responsibility of your organized 

respiratory protection program to arrange for visual inspection and 

hydrostatic testing of cylinders by a licensed retester. 

2.  Visually  inspect  cylinder  and  valve  assembly  for  physical  dam-

age such as dents or gouges in metal or in composite wrapping. 

Cylinders which show physical damage or exposure to high heat 

or  flame,  such  as  paint  turned  brown  or  black,  decals  charred 

or  missing,  pressure  gauge  lens  melted  or  elastomeric  bumper 

distorted,  and  cylinders  which  show  evidence  of  exposure  to 

chemicals  such  as  discoloration,  cracks  in  the  cylinder  or  the 

composite wrapping, peeling of the outer layers of the composite 

wrapping  and/or  bulging  of  the  cylinder  wall,  shall  be  removed 

from  service  and  emptied  of  compressed  air.  Refer  to  current 

applicable  publications  on  compressed  gas  cylinder  inspection 

available from Compressed Gas Association Inc. (703-413-4341), 

1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #1004, Arlington, VA 22202.

3.  Check the cylinder gauge for a “FULL” indication. If the cylinder 

pressure  is  less  than  “FULL,”  replace  the  cylinder  with  a  fully 

charged  cylinder  or  have  the  cylinder  charged  to  the  full  condi-

tion.

Proceed to 

HARNESS INSPECTION

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Summary of Contents for SKA-PAK AT

Page 1: ...H ELECTRONIC ALARM WARNING IMPROPER USE OF THIS RESPIRATOR MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IMPROPER USE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO USE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TRAINING DISREGARD OF THE WARNINGS AN...

Page 2: ...This respirator is not to be used under water for interior structural fire fighting or for any other purpose not authorized by the organized respiratory protection program that applies specifi cally t...

Page 3: ...ration have one of five types of quick connect plugs and come in single or dual plug versions Dual plug versions provide a facil ity for transition between redundant air supply hoses On both the singl...

Page 4: ...h a multipurpose Full Body Harness P N 805061 04 This harness is intended to be used only in accordance with both the user s respira tory protection program and fall protection program For additional...

Page 5: ...this or similar equipment 5 Whether or not the cylinder is fully charged at the start of the use period 6 The possible presence in the compressed air of carbon dioxide concentrations greater than 04 n...

Page 6: ...er After passing the NEGATIVE PRESSURE LEAK TEST the facepiece size selected must be verified by successfully passing a respirator Quantitative Fit Test When fit testing for Open Circuit Pressure Dema...

Page 7: ...TEST and the Quantitative Fit Test If leakage is still detected either per these user instructions or the OSHA fit testing process the use of Mask Seal Kit P N 805655 01 may be required to attain a p...

Page 8: ...eratures at or below freezing 32 F 0 C the condensation may freeze inside the air supply lines or inside the respirator possibly causing the flow of breathing air to be reduced or to stop completely N...

Page 9: ...03904 01 air supply hoses may be interchanged to supply a single SKA PAK AT respirator and except for these different types of supply hose may NOT be mixed The 30010 series hose utilize a Hansen7 bras...

Page 10: ...with the body of socket A as described in step 1 Slide sleeve B away from the body toward the supply hose to release the plug fitting from the socket IF IT IS NOT PRACTICAL TO SEE THE ALIGNMENT NOTCH...

Page 11: ...e reducer using moderate force NOTES 11 SCOTT Part Number stamped into end of hose See FIGURE 2 12 SCOTT Part Number stamped into hose within 6 inches of either end 13 Specify silicone seals if orderi...

Page 12: ...one of the following 9 volt batteries Energizer Alkaline No 522 or EN22 Duracell Alkaline No PC1604 or MN1604 or for increased service life use Ultralife Lithium Bat tery No U9VL Be sure battery is p...

Page 13: ...Any trapped air will flow from the regulator Close the purge valve by rotating the knob to the full clockwise position when air flow stops CYLINDER INSPECTION NOTE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER...

Page 14: ...on Page 4 and referenced in the DBI SALA full body harness user instructions SCOTT P N 89497 01 pro vided with the harness If any damage is found do not use the harness NOTE IF THE FULL BODY HARNESS H...

Page 15: ...er and valve assembly is properly fitted to the harness Inspect the cylinder clamps Both clamps must be tight and hold the cylinder to the harness securely Tighten as necessary See FIGURE 6B FIGURE 6B...

Page 16: ...ted on the nipple coupling that connects the pressure reducer to the cylinder valve To expose the threads and the gasket for inspection grasp the hand wheel coupling on the pressure reducer and turn t...

Page 17: ...re must be taken to remove any dirt accumulations or obstructions from the fittings without allowing them to enter the air supply hose 6 Inspect the hose assembly that connects the pressure reducer to...

Page 18: ...the facepiece as follows 1 Inspect the facepiece seal and other rubber components for de formation wear damage or cracks 2 Inspect the lens for cracks gouges scratches or any condition that could impa...

Page 19: ...Cup is standard on the SCOTT AV 2000 Weld O Vista and AV 3000 full facepieces and optional on the SCOTT O VISTA full facepiece a SCOTT AV 3000 and AV 3000 SureSeal Facepieces are avail able with two d...

Page 20: ...ize No air flow shall be detected at this time Inhale sharply to start the flow of air then take one breath and hold NOTE If the purge valve is adjusted to produce a flow it may not be possible to res...

Page 21: ...OVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM THE HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING USE ONLY BREATHING AIR WHICH MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE AIR SUPPLY REQUIREME...

Page 22: ...such that the facepiece is toward the front of the wearer and the air supply cylinder is next to the left foot Pass the shoulder strap over the left shoulder and head onto the right shoulder Draw the...

Page 23: ...ction or interference is suspected do not use the respirator until the problem is corrected Position the required length of air supply hose and prepare it for use by connecting the segments to each ot...

Page 24: ...o the operating pressure of the respirator Repeat this step for each air supply hose and each air supply system to be used FIGURE 17 CONNECTING SUPPLY HOSE AND STANDBY CONDITION SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL NE...

Page 25: ...ssure reducer is tight and that the breathing regulator purge valve red knob on regulator is closed knob turned fully clockwise Depress the air saver donning switch and release Connect the sup ply hos...

Page 26: ...head harness to the head Periodically repeating the fit testing is required to identify any physical changes of the user such as those listed above which could affect the fit of the facepiece NOTE IF...

Page 27: ...h chin properly located in the chin pocket while pulling the head harness over the top of the head Verify that no hair or clothing is interfering with the face to facepiece seal See FIGURE 19A 4 Tight...

Page 28: ...n place with the chin properly located in the chin cup throughout the donning process 4 Stroke the head harness over the head and ensure that straps are lying smooth and flat against the head and neck...

Page 29: ...temple strap end toward the rear of the head Alternate hands to maintain the facepiece position on the face 7 Verify the proper location of the face in the facepiece and the chin in the chin cup Tigh...

Page 30: ...your head If necessary adjust the head harness net to the center of the crown of the head 10 Verify the proper location of the face in the facepiece and the chin in the chin cup Retighten the straps i...

Page 31: ...o low on the face as evidenced by pres sure on the forehead or the facepiece making contact with the throat area permitting a break in the seal The illustrations below depict the AV 3000 SureSeal but...

Page 32: ...ted as described under PREPARATION FOR USE 3 FULLY OPEN THE CYLINDER VALVE by turning the valve knob to the full counterclockwise position This will require approxi mately 2 1 2 complete rotations of...

Page 33: ...on hose and transfer to another air supply hose is an ticipated during use of the respirator the user shall check the operation of the respirator as described above with each air supply hose and each...

Page 34: ...knob The ELECTRONIC alarm shall flash both lights for approximately five seconds to ini tialize and stop The cylinder pressure gauge on the ELECTRONIC alarm shall read FULL The VIBRALERT shall NOT act...

Page 35: ...xit from the area requiring respiratory protection is normally made by retracing the path used during entry so that exit can be made while air is supplied by the air supply system through the air supp...

Page 36: ...upply hose for egress for instance if the hose is entangled or if it is necessary to exit by a different route the user shall disconnect the hose and immediately leave the area requiring respiratory p...

Page 37: ...C Where it is expected that the respirator will be used in ambient temperatures near or below freezing the respirator shall be equipped with a Nose cup Assembly to reduce the formation of vision impa...

Page 38: ...FAILURE TO THOROUGHLY RINSE AND COMPLETELY DRY THE ENTIRE FACEPIECE ASSEMBLY MAY ALLOW A BUILDUP OF DE TERGENTS AND OR DISINFECTING AGENTS WHICH COULD DAMAGE FACEPIECE COM PONENTS CLEANING THE FACEPI...

Page 39: ...ening See FIGURE 22 Be sure to cover internal components completely 5 Follow the user instructions for the SCOTT recommended cleaner A specific contact time may be required for sanitizing or disinfect...

Page 40: ...ORAGE WITH OUT THOROUGHLY DRYING THEM MAY RE SULT IN CORROSION OR OTHER DAMAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE RESPIRATOR SUCH A MALFUNC TION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING PLACI...

Page 41: ...ed Test Equipment at least every two years16 However heavy use may require more frequent testing This recommendation is in addition to all other cleaning and maintenance procedures A manual covering t...

Page 42: ...atter paint spray and abrasion 5 Dual airline connection hose assembly for redundant air sup ply hoses or to facilitate transfer between hoses H Type P N 804319 01 with standard Hansen fittings S Type...

Page 43: ...D AIR SUPPLY APPROVED FOR USE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 25 F 32 C APPROVED ONLY WHEN THE COMPRESSED AIR CYLINDER IS FULLY CHARGED WITH AIR MEETING THE RE QUIREMENTS OF THE COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION SPECI...

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