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Scott SKA-PAK AT Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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COMBINATION SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
FOR ESCAPE AND PRESSURE DEMAND TYPE C
SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH AUTO TRANSFER
breAThing
regulATor
WiTh vibrAlerT
PreSSure gAuge
WiTh elecTronic
AlArm
Airline
connecTion
hoSe
TYPICAL SKA-PAK AT WITH STANDARD HARNESS
FRONT VIEW
Scott SKA-PAK AT units may vary in appearance, accessories and options.
i m P r o P e r u S e o f T h i S r e S P i r A T o r m A y r e S u l T i n P e r S o n A l i n J u r y o r d e A T h .
imProPer uSe includeS, buT iS noT limiTed To, uSe WiThouT AdeQuATe TrAining,
diSregArd of The WArningS And inSTrucTionS conTAined herein, And fAilure
To inSPecT And mAinTAin ThiS reSPirATor.
ThiS reSPirATor iS inTended To be uSed only in conJuncTion WiTh An orgAniZed
reSPirATory ProTecTion ProgrAm Which comPlieS WiTh The reQuiremenTS of
"PrAcTiceS for reSPirATory ProTecTion," Z88.2 AvAilAble from AmericAn nATionAl
STAndArdS inSTiTuTe inc., 1430 broAdWAy, neW yorK, n.y., 10018; or The reQuiremenTS
of oShA SAfeTy And heAlTh STAndArd 29 cfr 1910 PArAgrAPh 134 AvAilAble from The
u. S. dePArTmenT of lAbor, occuPATionAl SAfeTy And heAlTh AdminiSTrATion; or
oTher PerTinenT nATionAlly recogniZed STAndArdS, Such AS ThoSe PromulgATed
by The uS coAST guArd or The dePArTmenT of defenSe.
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SKA-PAK
hoSe from
PreSSure
reducer To
breAThing
regulATor
Shoulder
STrAP
cylinder
And vAlve
ASSembly
WArning
COPYRIGHT ® 2010, SCOTT, All Rights Reserved
Page 1 of 44
®
AT
fAcePiece
cylinder
vAlve Knob
TYPICAL SKA-PAK AT WITH STANDARD HARNESS
REAR VIEW
P/N 595189-01 Rev A 4/10
heAd
hArneSS
hoSe from
PreSSure reducer
To breAThing
regulATor
Airline
connecTion
hoSe
PreSSure
reducer

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  • Page 1 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Scott SKA-PAK AT units may vary in appearance, accessories and options. WArning i m P r o P e r u S e o f T h i S r e S P i r A T o r m A y r e S u l T i n P e r S o n A l i n J u r y o r d e A T h .
  • Page 2 FOR ESCAPE AND PRESSURE DEMAND TYPE C SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH AUTO TRANSFER generAl deScriPTion The Scott SKA-PAK AT respirator is approved by the National In- stitute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a pressure- WArning demand, open circuit, combination self contained breathing apparatus do noT oPerATe ThiS eQuiPmenT While for escape and Type C supplied-air respirator.
  • Page 3 The reSPirATor WiThouT A good SCOTT full facepieces are available in a variety of styles and sizes. fAce To fAcePiece SeAl or A good The facepieces may be readily detached from the breathing regulator...
  • Page 4 The SKA-PAK AT Retrofit Kit provides the SKA-PAK AT reducer as- sembly and the required VIBRALERT® regulator to use the SKA-PAK AT with an original SKA-PAK and SKA-PAK PLUS standard harnesses.
  • Page 5 The reSPirATor The SKA-PAK AT respirator is rated and approved by NIOSH as a combination self-contained breathing apparatus for escape and pres- sure demand Type C supplied-air respirator. WArning The duration of this respirator, when used as a Type C supplied-air respirator, is limited only by the capacity of the air-supply system.
  • Page 6 To exPoSure To The hAZArdouS ATmoSPhere Which could reSulT in You should use a P100 Filter, SCOTT P/N 052683 and the SCOTT P/N SeriouS inJury or deATh. 805628-01 Fit Test Adapter.
  • Page 7 To verify the fit factor of the respirator, testing must incorporate an exercise regimen of normal daily activities. SCOTT requires the following set of fit test exercises, which are based on OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.134 Appendix A, and ANSI Z88.10-2001 with modifications.
  • Page 8 REQUIREMENTS OF THE BREATHING AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM STATED BELOW ARE MET. To use the SKA-PAK AT combination respirator as a Type C supplied- air respirator, it must be connected to a suitable supply of clean breathing air through one or more segments of air supply hose. The air supply system must supply air containing no less than 19.5 percent...
  • Page 9 The 30010-Series, 26370-Series, 200820-Series, and 803904-01 air supply hoses may be interchanged to supply a single SKA-PAK AT respirator, and, except for these, different types of supply hose may NOT be mixed. The 30010 series hose utilize a Hansen brass disconnect coupling.
  • Page 10 WArning The uSer of ThiS reSPirATor mAy hAve To diSconnecT The hoSe couPling Suddenly And under STreSSful condiTionS. The uSer muST be Able To diSconnecT The couPling under The condi- TionS Which mAy be encounTered during uSe, for exAmPle, WiThouT being Able To See The couPling, WiTh gloveS on, WiTh one hAnd, eTc.
  • Page 11 NOTES: SCOTT Part Number stamped into end of hose. See FIGURE 2. SCOTT Part Number stamped into hose within 6 inches of either end. Specify silicone seals if ordering couplings from the manufacturer. Female connector with 1/4 inch male NPT inlet fitting.
  • Page 12 YELLOW light begins flashing, the battery has sufficient power to continue normal operation for a period of time longer than the longest duration cylinder that may be installed on the SKA-PAK AT. However, after use of the respirator is terminated, the battery must be replaced WArning before respirator use is resumed.
  • Page 13 To or modificATion of The uniT ThAT Would imPAir The inTrinSic 1. Check the latest cylinder hydrostatic test date to ensure it is SAfeTy. if The SKA-PAK AT iS uSed in An current. All cylinders used with SCOTT self-contained breathing exPloSive or flAmmAble ATmoSPhere,...
  • Page 14 FROM SERVICE AND DESTROYED. 2. Inspect the cylinder attachment to the harness as follows: a) If the SKA-PAK AT is fitted to a SKA-PAK PLUS harness (either a standard harness or a Full Body Harness), inspect the valve hanger bracket and the female buckle. The valve hanger bracket should be securely engaged in the female buckle and should not lift out with normal handling.
  • Page 15 If the SKA-PAK AT has been retro-fitted to an existing SKA-PAK harness, verify that the cylinder and valve assembly is properly fitted to the harness. Inspect the cylinder clamps. Both clamps must be tight and hold the cylinder to the harness securely.
  • Page 16 regulAr oPerATionAl inSPecTion conTinued... PRESSURE REDUCER AND AIR PATH INSPECTION 1. Inspect the gauge and ELECTRONIC alarm for damage or modi- fications that may impair the intrinsic safety. Verify that a fresh battery is installed in the ELECTRONIC alarm. The ELECTRONIC alarm requires one 9V battery for operation.
  • Page 17 4. Inspect the airline connection hose for cuts or damage. Check that it is installed tightly into the pressure reducing regulator at one end and that the plug is free from dirt accumulations at the other end; check both plugs on dual airline connection hoses. Clean as required.
  • Page 18 • The AV-2000 style facepieces include the AV-2000, the Weld-O- Vista, and the Scott-O-Vista (the Scott-O-Vista does not have voicemitters). • The AV-3000 style facepieces include the AV-3000 and the AV- 3000 SureSeal.
  • Page 19 10 checking voicemitter ducts 11. All SCOTT facepieces used with this respirator may be fitted with a nose cup. Verify that the Nose Cup is properly installed for the model of facepiece being used. A Nose Cup is standard on the SCOTT AV-2000®, Weld-O-Vista, and AV-3000®...
  • Page 20 Check the WArning gauge on the air cylinder to be certain the cylinder still indicates never PlAce A SKA-PAK AT reSPirA- “FULL.” Tor in Service if The cylinder gAuge indicATeS leSS ThAn "full." Air loSS...
  • Page 21 SeriouS inJury or deATh. that is "FULL." PrePArATion for uSe The purpose for the self-contained air supply on the SKA-PAK AT respirator is to provide breathable air during escape from objection- able, oxygen deficient and/or unbreathable (toxic) atmospheres. If respirator use is expected at temperatures near or below freezing or...
  • Page 22 Don the Full Body Harness in accordance with the DBI/ SALA user instructions (SCOTT P/N 89497-01). Make sure that air supply cylinder, pressure reducer, air supply hose and regulator do not get tangled in harness.
  • Page 23 SKA- PAK AT in any way. Verify that the SKA-PAK AT air lines are not WArning obstructed and that nothing will interfere with the face to facepiece do noT uSe Any oTher SAfeTy eQuiP- seal or dislodge the facepiece from the user's face in usage.
  • Page 24 DONNING THE STANDARD RESPIRATOR HARNESS CONTINUED... Position the required length of air supply hose and prepare it for use by connecting the segments to each other and to the air supply system. Adjust the pressure at the air supply system to the operating pressure of the respirator.
  • Page 25 On respirators equipped with a neck strap, don the full body/fall protection harness before placing the neck strap around the neck. Position the facepiece in a ready to don position using the SCOTT Neck Strap Assembly. WArning...
  • Page 26 Follow the donning instructions for the model facepiece you have. The DONNING INSTRUCTIONS for FOUR STRAP full facepieces (such as the AV-2000, AV-3000, Scott-O-Vista, and the Weld-O-Vista) WArning and the FIVE STRAP full facepieces (such as the AV-3000 SureSeal) reSPirATorS ShAll noT be Worn When are included in this instruction.
  • Page 27 DONNING THE FOUR STRAP FACEPIECE (including: AV-2000, AV-3000, Scott-O-Vista, and Weld-O- Vista) 1. Adjust the head straps to their full outward position. 2. Hold the facepiece in one hand and hold the head harness by the strap at the base of the head net.
  • Page 28 uSe of reSPirATor conTinued... DONNING THE AV-3000 SURESEAL FACEPIECE 1. Adjust the head straps to the full outward position. figure 20A AdJuST heAd STrAPS ouT 2. Hold the facepiece in one hand while holding the head harness up and out of the way with other hand. Use the Head Harness Pull Tab on the bottom rear of the head harness.
  • Page 29 5. While holding the facepiece in place with one hand, tighten the neck straps evenly one at a time by pulling each neck strap end toward the rear of the head. Alternate hands to maintain the face- piece position on the face. figure 20e hold And TighTen 6.
  • Page 30 uSe of reSPirATor conTinued... 9. Stroke the head harness down the back of the head and make sure the net is centered on your head. If necessary, adjust the head harness net to the center of the crown of the head. noTe VERIFY THAT THE TOP CENTER POR- TION OF THE HEAD HARNESS IS...
  • Page 31 DONNING PROBLEMS 1. Perform a personal check of the Facepiece and Head Harness and address any donning problems. OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134 requires teams of at least two people for situations where this type of equipment is used. Have your partner help you verify the facepiece is donned properly.
  • Page 32 uSe of The reSPirATor conTinued... BEGIN USE OF THE RESPIRATOR 1. Replace head protection if required. 2. If regulator is not installed, depress donning switch and verify free flow of air has stopped. Verify the gasket is in place around the outlet port of the regulator and not damaged.
  • Page 33 WHEN USING THE SKA-PAK AT WITH DUAL AIRLINE CONNECTION HOSE AND TRANSFER TO ANOTHER AIR SUPPLY HOSE IS AN- TICIPATED DURING USE OF THE RESPIRATOR, THE USER SHALL CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE RESPIRATOR AS DESCRIBED WArning ABOVE WITH EACH AIR SUPPLY HOSE AND EACH AIR SUPPLY...
  • Page 34 6. Immediately reconnect the air supply hose to the airline connection hose. Air shall be supplied to the respirator from the air supply hose and the SKA-PAK AT shall cease supplying air from the cylinder. The VIBRALERT end of service time indicator shall stop. Perform this test quickly to maintain supply of air in cylinder.
  • Page 35 TerminATion of uSe Exit from the area requiring respiratory protection is normally made by retracing the path used during entry so that exit can be made while air is supplied by the air supply system through the air supply hose. After leaving the contaminated area and arriving in a safe, breath- able atmosphere, doff the facepiece (i.e.
  • Page 36 AlArm AcTuATeS AT Any Time during noTe reSPirATor uSe, leAve The AreA re- THE SKA-PAK AT COMBINATION SCBA AND TYPE C RESPIRA- Quiring reSPirATory ProTecTion imme- TOR IS A PRESSURE DEMAND OPEN CIRCUIT TYPE BREATHING diATely. AcTuATion of The vibrAlerT APPARATUS.
  • Page 37 loW TemPerATure oPerATion The respirator is NIOSH approved for use in temperatures to -25°F / -32° C. For temperatures below +32° F / 0° C, approval requires use of a Nose cup Assembly. Respirators intended for routine use and respirators not routinely WArning used but kept for emergency use should be located in areas where The noSe cuP ASSembly iS reQuired...
  • Page 38 THE FACEPIECE AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR CLEANING. 2. To sanitize or disinfect the facepiece, use the SCOTT recommend- ed sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner according to the instructions provided with the cleaner. Sanitizing or disinfecting may require a specific contact time of the cleaner prior to rinsing.
  • Page 39 See FIGURE 22. Be sure to cover internal components completely. 5. Follow the user instructions for the SCOTT recommended cleaner. A specific contact time may be required for sanitizing or disinfect- ing before rinsing.
  • Page 40 mAinTenAnce No attempt shall be made to replace components or to make adjust- ments or repairs beyond the scope of this instruction manual without proper training. Clean and inspect the respirator after each use as follows: 1. Inspect the equipment for worn or aging rubber parts, worn or frayed harness webbing or damaged components.
  • Page 41 SCOTT Health and Safety. reSPirATor mArKingS Do not alter or permanently cover over any labels on the Scott SKA- PAK SCBA or Scott SKA-PAK SCBA cylinder and valve assembly. If WArning...
  • Page 42 Consult your SCOTT distributor for details of availability and ap- plication. 8. A variety of SCOTT Full Facepieces are approved for use with the SKA-PAK AT. Consult your SCOTT distributor for details. 9. Tool Kit with instruction for Scott-O-Vista and AV-2000 Mainte- nance, P/N 26978-01.
  • Page 43 THE CONTAINER SHALL MEET APPLICABLE DOT SPECIFICATIONS. SEE THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION SECTION OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SCOTT VOICE AMPLIFIER AND OTHER SCOTT COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES CAN ONLY BE USED WITH FACE- PIECES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL VOICEMITTERS. WArning imProPer uSe of A reSPirATor mAy reSulT in SeriouS inJury or deATh.
  • Page 44 Health & Safety Products Monroe Corporate Center PO Box 569 Monroe, NC 28111 Telephone 1-800-247-7257 FAx (704) 291-8330 www.scotthealthsafety.com Printed in USA P/N 595189-01 Rev A 4/10 Page 44 of 44...

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