About This Manual; Intended Readers; How To Read This Manual; Warnings, Cautions, And Notes - 3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO Operating & Maintenance Instructions

This manual provides operating and maintenance instructions for the 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Intended Readers

3M provides manuals for individuals with different levels of training. This manual is written for Trained Operators.
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A Trained Operator is an individual who has had minimum-level training in the use of 3M Scott Fire & Safety
equipment in an immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environment. This individual is often a firefighter
or the wearer of an SCBA. He or she is familiar with the instructions provided in this manual and is capable of
performing basic maintenance tasks as outlined.
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A Certified Technician is an individual who has successfully completed the Air Supplied Certified Technician
class offered by 3M. Certified technicians are able to use specialized equipment, including the Posi 3 USB™
SCBA testing equipment, and are able to make repairs to the SCBA that involve the air flow path.

How to Read This Manual

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Throughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. The following classifications
distinguish these references by their level of importance:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage
NOTE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage
TIP
Indicates helpful information
1. Posi3 USB is a trademark of Honeywell Analytics, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL.
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