Storing The Respirator - 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO Inspection & Cleaning Instructions

CLEANING & STORING THE RESPIRATOR

Storing the Respirator

Respirators intended for routine use and respirators not routinely used but kept for emergency use must be stored in
areas where the temperature is maintained above freezing (32° F / 0° C). If it is necessary to store the respirator at a
temperature at or below freezing before its next use, you must take special care to verify that all components of the
respirator are thoroughly dried.
To prepare the respirator for storage
1 If you notice any damage or deterioration, remove the respirator from service and tag it for repair.
2 Verify that the respirator is thoroughly dry before storing.
3 Attach the regulator to the regulator holder on the waist belt of the respirator.
WARNING
Respirators must be thoroughly dry before storing. Residual moisture may freeze in cold temperatures or
may cause corrosion or other damage, which could cause a malfunction of the respirator. Such a malfunction
may result in serious injury or death.
To detach or reattach a mask-mounted regulator equipped with a quick-disconnect from the respirator, see
specting the Regulator" on page 17.
CAUTION
Do not store the respirator with the regulator attached to the facepiece. Storing the respirator in this way
may damage the facepiece, which could lead to serious injury or death. Attach the regulator to the
facepiece only when you are ready to begin using the respirator.
4 Place the clean and dry facepiece in a breathable storage bag to protect it until its next use. Store it in a manner
that will not distort the face seals.
5 Place the respirator in the carrying case, protective container, or in a suitable storage location.
To store the respirator on a wall
If a wall storage bracket is used to store the SCBA, follow the instructions of the bracket manufacturer for mounting
as well as for placing arms through the shoulder straps and freeing the respirator from the bracket.
To store the respirator in a vehicle
The method of storage of a respirator in a vehicle must minimize the possibility of injury to persons in or near the
vehicle while it is in motion, especially during rapid deceleration or acceleration, sharp turns, or a collision.
When storing or transporting an SCBA, its spare components, or related equipment within a vehicle, use one of the
following methods to secure the items:
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a positive mechanical means designed to hold the item in its stowed position
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in a compartment with a positive latching door, or
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in a closed container suitable to transport and contain the SCBA and/or its spare components and associated
equipment
If a vehicle mounting bracket is used to store the SCBA in a vehicle, follow the instructions of the bracket
manufacturer for mounting as well as for placing arms through the shoulder straps and freeing the respirator from the
bracket.
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