Scott RIT-PAK III Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 28

HIGH PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY
HIGH PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY USE
The HIGH pressure air supply hose is a component feature of the RIT-PAK III
portable air supply. The HIGH pressure air supply hose is fitted with a RIC UAC
coupling is designed to connect with SCBA respirators in compliance with NFPA
1981 (edition 2002 and later) which are fitted with a Rapid Intervention Crew/
Company Universal Air Connection (RIC UAC) System. This system permits emer-
gency replenishment of an approved SCBA breathing air supply cylinder from an
air supply source while in use. The RIT-PAK III portable air supply HIGH pressure
air supply hose supplies the full pressure of the installed cylinder and valve as-
sembly to a quick disconnect fitting compatible with all RIC UAC couplings. This
attachment must not be used for any unapproved use. Handle the High Pressure
RIC UAC Airline with care.
Every emergency situation is unique. The users of this equipment must be fully
trained to assess the situation and the risks involved and decide how best to use
this equipment.
Special instruction and care is required for use of this equipment. Compressed air
pointed at unprotected skin may cause transmission of air into the blood stream causing
air embolism and other tissue damage. Compressed air introduced into a body cavity
may cause serious or fatal injury.
Always position the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply on a safe, flat, level surface
where the unit or cylinder will not shift or slide. Avoid direct contact with fire or flame or
other sources of heat.
Use care when handling the HIGH pressure air supply hose to avoid snagging or tangling
of the hoses and misuse or damage which could result in partial or complete loss of
breathing air or the uncontrolled release of compressed air. Any damage to the hoses
such as cuts or breakage, or damage to the pressure reducer assembly or quick discon-
nects may result in uncontrolled air loss from the respirator.
The RIC UAC is for emergency use only when the respirator user is incapaci-
tated within the hazardous atmosphere and be used only for aid in evacuating
the respirator user. Use only in accor-
dance with your respiratory protection
program.
The RIC UAC manifold on the SCBA is
equipped with a relief valve which will
open if the supply pressure of the emer-
gency air supply exceeds the maximum
pressure rating of the complete respirator.
See FIGURE 28. If the relief valve is
venting, avoid contact with unprotected
skin.
Before use, perform the REGULAR OP-
ERATIONAL INSPECTION procedure
of the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air
supply as outlined in this manual.
RIC UAC
RELIEF
VALVE
PROTECTIVE
FIGURE 28
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THE RIC UAC SYSTEM IS FOR EMERGENCY
USE ONLY. IMPROPER USE OF THIS
SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION
OF THE EQUIPMENT WHICH COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO
NOT USE THE SCOTT RIC UAC ASSEMBLY
TO CHARGE AN SCBA AIR CYLINDER
WHILE THE SCBA IS BEING WORN UNLESS
THERE IS A COMPELLING REASON TO
ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY IF THERE
IS A COMPONENT FAILURE DURING THE
FILL PROCESS. A COMPONENT FAILURE
DURING OR AFTER THE FILL PROCESS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
COMPRESSED AIR IS HAZARDOUS.
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE HIGH
PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE. WHEN THE
SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED, THE HIGH
PRESSURE HOSE CAN EMIT 4500 PSI OF
COMPRESSED AIR IF THE HOSE BECOMES
CUT OR DAMAGED. DO NOT USE THE
COMPRESSED AIR FOR ANY PURPOSES
OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CARELESS
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED AIR MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
USERS OF SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH AND
FULLY TRAINED IN THE IDENTIFICATION,
OPERATION, AND USE OF THE DIFFERENT
HIGH PRESSURE COUPLINGS WHICH
MAY BE ENCOUNTERED IN EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE
CORRECT EQUIPMENT AND TO FULLY
TRAIN PERSONNEL IN THE USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
COMPRESSED AIR IS HAZARDOUS. IF
THE RELIEF VALVE ON THE RIC UAC
CAP
ASSEMBLY IS VENTING, AVOID CONTACT
WITH UNPROTECTED SKIN. CARELESS
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED AIR MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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