3M Scott Air-Pak Scbas - 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO Operating & Maintenance Instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION

3M Scott Air-Pak SCBAs

The following safety directives, warnings, and cautions apply to 3M Scott Air-Pak respirators.
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Improper use of this equipment may result in serious 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
and maintain this equipment. Read and understand all instructions before attempting to operate or service this
equipment.
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The information in this instruction is meant to supplement — not replace — the instructions, training, supervision,
maintenance, and other elements of your organized respiratory protection program.
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Use this equipment only in conjunction with an organized respiratory protection program that complies with the
requirements of the following:
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American National Standard Practices for Respiratory Protection, Z88.2, current edition, available from
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY, 10018
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OSHA Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910, Paragraph 134, available from the US Department of Labor,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Other pertinent nationally recognized standards, such as those of the US Coast Guard or the Department of
Defense
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This equipment is designed and intended to function properly in reasonable/ordinary firefighting conditions. It
has been certified to the NFPA 1981, 2018 Edition standard. The functionality of this equipment may be
compromised by extreme fire conditions.
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Training is required before use of this equipment. Use this equipment only if you have been trained in its use and
only in conjunction with an organized respiratory protection program. Do not use this equipment for purposes
other than those authorized by your respiratory protection program. Do not use this equipment underwater.
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