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

This chapter provides the basic instructions for operating the 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA. Training and practice
with the equipment are required before operation to ensure that you are completely familiar with the operation of the
respirator.
Instructions for operating the respirator are divided into the following sections:
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"Before You Begin" on page 17
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"Donning the Respirator" on page 18
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"Donning the Facepiece" on page 19
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"Starting the Respirator" on page 23
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"Using the Respirator" on page 25
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"Shutting Off the Respirator" on page 25
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"Replacing Air Cylinders" on page 27
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"Special Use Situations" on page 30
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"Resuming Use of the
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"Using the Respirator in
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"Emergency Operation" on page 31
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"Using the RIC/UAC
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"Using Alternate
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"Low Battery" on page 34
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"Low Temperature

Before You Begin

Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter:
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Carefully read "Safety
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Inspect and test your respirator as described in
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Respirator" on page 30
Standby" on page 31
Connection" on page 32
Cylinders" on page 33
Operation" on page 34
Information" on page ix.
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OPERATING THE RESPIRATOR

"Chapter 2: Inspecting the
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Respirator" on page 5.
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