Machine Washing The Shoulder Harness And Waist Pad - 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO Inspection & Cleaning Instructions

CLEANING & STORING THE RESPIRATOR

Machine Washing the Shoulder Harness and Waist Pad

Machine wash the shoulder harness, waist pad, and straps to remove dirt and stains.
CAUTION
If your equipment was exposed to contaminants but is suitable for reuse according to your organization's
assessment procedure:
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Wash the equipment separately from other equipment in a dedicated commercial washing machine.
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Avoid using home or public machines to prevent spread of the contaminants.
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Clean your 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro soft goods at least once every year.
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Place all soft goods in a mesh bag (P/N 31004024) before machine washing.
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Use a front-loading extractor or commercial washing machine with tumbling action to reduce potential
mechanical damage to the soft goods. If the machine has an adjustable drum RPM, set it so the g-force does not
exceed 100g. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for details.
CAUTION
Avoid using a top-loading washing machine as the agitators in such machines can damage the material and
seams of soft goods.
To machine wash the shoulder harness and waist pad
1 Detach the shoulder harness, waist pad, straps, and UEBSS or dual EBSS pouch (if installed) from the backframe
as outlined in "Chapter 2: Soft Goods Assembly &
2 Perform a visual inspection for soiling, contamination, physical damage, or thermal damage. See
General Inspection" on page 12 in
3 If necessary, spot treat any heavily soiled areas. See
page 47.
4 Close all fasteners (snaps and buckles) on the shoulder harness and waist pad assemblies, paying special
attention the following:
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Remove the regulator holder from the waist belt.
– Carefully pull the waist belt (on the side with the female buckle component) through the openings of the
regulator holder.
– Set the regulator holder aside.
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Buckle the male and female ends of the waist belt.
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Attach the waist pad retaining strap to the waist pad. Be sure to thread both ends through the sewn loops on
the waist pad and snap them in place on the waist pad.
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If you have a UEBSS or dual EBSS pouch, be sure to remove the UEBSS or dual EBSS hose and close all
fasteners on the pouch.
5 Place the soft goods in the mesh bag. Tighten the bag's drawstrings and load the bag into the washing machine.
Do not overload the machine.
6 Follow the washing machine manufacturer's instructions for adding laundry detergent, setting the water level and
temperature, adjusting the drum RPM, and starting a normal wash cycle.
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Disassembly" on page 25.
Chapter 1: Inspecting the
"Spot Cleaning the Shoulder Harness and Waist
Respirator.
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"Performing a
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