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P/N 595189-01  Rev A  4/10

cleAning The reSPirATor

CLEANING THE MASK MOUNTED REGULATOR

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AFTER CLEANING THE REGULATOR, VERIFY THAT ALL MOISTURE 

HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE REGULATOR AS DESCRIBED IN 

THE 

regulATor checK

 SECTION OF THIS INSTRUCTION.

1.   Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by pulling back 

on the locking clip and rotating the regulator 1/4 turn clockwise.

2.   Remove any obvious dirt from the external surfaces of the regula-

tor using SCOTT recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner 

with a sponge or soft cloth.

WArning

cleAn All Air SuPPly hoSeS before 

STorAge.  SolvenTS  And/or  PeTro-

leum  ProducTS  mAy  PeneTrATe  Air 

SuPPly  hoSeS  if  STored  WiThouT 

cleAning.  The  conTAminATeS  mAy 

PeneTrATe  The  hoSe  reSulTing  in 

conTAminATion of The breAThing Air 

during  The  nexT  uSe  cAuSing  Seri-

ouS  inJury  or  deATh.

1.   Damp  sponge  dirt  accumulations  from  the  exterior  of  the 

respirator. 

2.  If the air supply hose has been in contact with solvents and/or 

petroleum  products,  wash  the  hose  with  soap  and  water  and 

allow  to  dry. 

3.  Clean  the  facepiece  and  mask  mounted  regulator  as  described 

below.  

cAuTion

cerTAin  cleAning  And  diSinfecT-

ing  AgenTS  Such  AS  QuATernAry 

Ammonium  comPoundS  (Ammonium 

chlorideS) mAy cAuSe dAmAge, de-

TeriorATion or AccelerATed Aging 

To PArTS of The reSPirATor. uSe only 

The  recommended  cleAning  And  diS-

infecTing AgenTS.

WArning

KeeP  ScoTT  recommended  SAniTiZ-

ing  or  diSinfecTing  cleAner  ouT  of 

reAch  of  children.  iT  iS  A  violATion 

of  federAl  lAW  To  uSe  ThiS  cleAn-

ing  ProducT  in  A  mAnner  inconSiS-

TenT WiTh TheSe inSTrucTionS or The 

ProducT  lAbeling.  imProPer  uSe  or 

hAndling of ThiS ProducT mAy reSulT 

in SeriouS inJury or deATh.

cAuTion

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 FACEPIECE

Supplies needed:

  SCOTT  recommended  sanitizing  or  disinfecting  cleaner  such  as 

Wescodyne Plus. This is a dilute iodine solution.

  Drinking (potable) water - running water or in a spray bottle

  Air supply of lubricant free, dry breathing air, maximum 30 psig, for 

drying

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PRIOR  TO  HANDLING  OR  USE  OF  ANY  OF  THE  CLEANING  AGENTS 

MENTIONED IN THIS INSTRUCTION, CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER’S 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR PRECAUTIONS AND IM-

PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

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DO NOT USE A QUATERNARY AMMONIA (AMMONIUM CHLORIDE) 

TYPE OF CLEANER.

1.   With the regulator removed, carefully wash the facepiece assembly 

with  SCOTT  recommended  cleaner  according  to  the  instructions 

provided  with  the  cleaner  and  thoroughly  rinse  in  clean  water.  If 

the  facepiece  is  heavily  soiled,  it  may  be  necessary  to  first  wash 

the  facepiece  with  a  solution  of  mild  soap  or  detergent  in  warm 

water (110° F / 44° C maximum).

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A  NOSE  CUP  IS  DESIGNED  TO  BE  AN  INTEGRAL  PART  OF 

THE FACEPIECE AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR 

CLEANING. 

2.   To sanitize or disinfect the facepiece, use the SCOTT recommend-

ed sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner according to the instructions 

provided  with  the  cleaner.  Sanitizing  or  disinfecting  may  require 

a specific contact time of the cleaner prior to rinsing.

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THE KEVLAR AND NYLON HEAD HARNESSES ARE MADE OF PO-

ROUS  MATERIAL.  SCOTT  RECOMMENDED  CLEANER  MAY  NOT 

BE EFFECTIVE ON POROUS MATERIAL.

3.   Rinse with drinking water using a spray bottle or running water.

4.   Shake excess water off of facepiece and then dry with a clean, lint 

free cloth or gently blow dry with clean, dry breathing air of 30 psig 

or  less  pressure.  Do  not  use  shop  air  or  any  other  air  containing 

lubricants or moisture.

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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