Scott AIR-PAK 75i 2.2 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 35

Industrial pressure-demand self contained breathing apparatus (scba)
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CLEANING THE MASK MOUNTED REGULATOR
AFTER CLEANING THE REGULATOR, VERIFY THAT ALL MOISTURE
HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE REGULATOR AS DESCRIBED IN THE
REGULATOR CHECK SECTION OF THIS INSTRUCTION.
1. Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by pulling back
on the locking clip and rotating the regulator 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Remove any obvious dirt from the external surfaces of the regulator
using SCOTT recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner with a
sponge or soft cloth.
3. Inspect the inside of the regulator assembly through the regulator
opening. See FIGURE 18. If excessive dirt or soil is present, forward
regulator assembly to SCOTT trained authorized personnel for thor-
ough cleaning.
4. Depress the donning/air saver
switch, close the purge knob by
turning fully clockwise. Use the
SCOTT recommended sanitiz-
ing or disinfecting cleaner in
the regulator opening and the
immediate area around the
opening. See FIGURE 18. Be
sure to cover internal compo-
nents completely.
5. Follow the user instructions
for the SCOTT recommended
cleaner. A specific contact time
may be required for sanitizing
or disinfecting before rinsing.
6. Rinse the regulator with drink-
ing water using a spray bottle
or gently running tap water.
7. Shake excess water out of regulator. Completely air dry the regulator
before use.
TO SPEED DRYING OF THE REGULATOR, GENTLY BLOW DRY WITH
CLEAN, DRY BREATHING AIR OF 30 PSIG MAXIMUM. DO NOT USE
SHOP AIR OR ANY OTHER AIR CONTAINING LUBRICANTS OR MOIS-
TURE.
8. If regulator was disconnected from air supply for cleaning, reconnect
and open purge valve to remove any moisture from regulator spray
bar. Close purge valve.
9. Perform REGULATOR CHECK as described below.
NOTE
WET ALL AREAS
WITHIN CIRCLE
REGULATOR
OPENING
FIGURE 18
NOTE
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P/N 595236-01 Rev. B 10/11

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