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MAINTENANCE
No attempt shall be made to replace components or to make adjustments or
repairs beyond the scope of this instruction manual without proper training.
Clean and inspect the respirator after each use as follows:
1.
Decontaminate unit as required.
2.
Damp sponge dirt accumulations from the rest of the equipment.
3.
Inspect the equipment for damage to the bag or carrier, worn or aging hoses
or fittings, worn or frayed harness webbing or other damaged components.
4. Visually inspect cylinder and valve assembly for physical damage such as
dents or gouges in metal or in composite wrapping. Cylinders which show
physical damage or exposure to high heat or flame, such as paint turned
brown or black, decals charred or missing, pressure gauge lens melted or
elastomeric bumper distorted, and cylinders which show evidence of exposure
to chemicals such as discoloration, cracks in the cylinder or the composite
wrapping, peeling of the outer layers of the composite wrapping and/or
bulging of the cylinder wall, shall be removed from service and emptied of
compressed air. Refer to current applicable publications on compressed gas
cylinder inspection available from Compressed Gas Association Inc., 1725
Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-412-0900) for a
detailed explanation of cylinder inspection procedures.
5. Inspect the cylinder valve outlet threads and the coupling gasket. The gasket
is located on the nipple coupling that connects the pressure reducer to the
cylinder valve. To expose the threads and the gasket for inspection, grasp
the hand wheel coupling on the pressure reducer and turn the hand wheel
counterclockwise until the pressure reducer separates from the cylinder
valve. Inspect the cylinder valve outlet for bent or damaged threads. If there
is any damage to the cylinder valve outlet, the coupling, or the coupling
gasket, remove the assembly from service and tag for repair by authorized
personnel. If the gasket is present and in good condition and the valve outlet
is undamaged, thread the coupling back onto the cylinder valve using hand
tight pressure.
6.
Check for leaks or loose fitting pipes or hoses. If any leakage is detected,
remove unit from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
If any repairs are required, use only SCOTT parts for repair. Contact your authorized
SCOTT distributor, or contact SCOTT at 1-800-247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the
continental United States). DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS.
CARE OF THE RIT-PAK III CARRYING BAG
After use of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply, inspect the carrying bag for any damage
from wear or from heat or flame. If any damage is found, remove the bag from service and
tag for repair by authorized personnel.
Clean the interior and exterior of the carrying bag as needed. Thoroughly dry before stor-
age. After inspection and testing, carefully follow the instructions for storage of each of the
air supply lines and the optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regulator
to assure that they can be properly deployed when they are needed.
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CAUTION
DO NOT STORE EMPTY CYLINDERS
WITH CYLINDER VALVE OPEN. AN OPEN
VALVE MAY ALLOW MOISTURE OR
OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ENTER THE
CYLINDER.
WARNING
A L W A Y S V E R I F Y T H A T T H E U N I T
I S T H O R O U G H L Y C L E A N E D A N D
DECONTAMINATED PRIOR TO EACH
U S E . F A I L U R E T O C L E A N A N D
DECONTAMINATE THE EQUIPMENT
BEFORE USE MAY EXPOSE THE USERS
TO CONTAMINANTS THAT COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
P/N 595225-01 Rev C 4/12
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