Chapter 2 Inspecting The Respirator; Before You Begin - 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO Operating & Maintenance Instructions

This chapter describes how to perform a regular operational inspection of a 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro respirator.
Follow the procedures in this chapter when you first receive the respirator and during daily or periodic inspection of
the respirator:
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"Before You Begin" on page 5
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"Inspecting the Respirator
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"Inspecting the Breathing Air
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"Inspecting the RIC/UAC
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"Inspecting the Facepiece" on page 8
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"Inspecting the Regulator" on page 10
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"Performing Operational
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"General Testing" on page 12
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"Testing the Regulator" on page 12
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"Testing the Heads-Up
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"Testing the Sensor Module
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"Testing the Batteries" on page 16

Before You Begin

Carefully read "Safety Information" on page ix before beginning any of the procedures in this chapter.
Below is a summary of the requirements and recommendations for operational inspections of respirators:
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Inspect the respirator before each use and after each cleaning. (Clean the respirator after each use. See
"Chapter 4: Cleaning & Storing the
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Inspect respirators for emergency use as frequently as required to ensure the respirator will function properly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor requires at least
monthly inspection of respirators for emergency use (29 CFR 1910.134).
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends an inspection for cylinder
pressure at least weekly.
Storage conditions at your location or the regulations that apply to your respiratory protection program may require
more frequent periodic inspections.
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Components" on page 6
Cylinder" on page 6
Connection" on page 7
Testing" on page 12
Display" on page 13
Lights" on page 15
Respirator" on page 37.)
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