Pre-Operational Warnings - Scott Safety PROPAK Series Manual

PRE-OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand
This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed air breathing
apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by untrained users. Failure to
understand or adhere to the Propak user instructions may result in injury or death.
Scott Safety have taken great care to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate,
complete and clear. However, Training and Technical Support Services will be pleased to clarify
any points in the manual and answer questions on Scott Safety breathing apparatus.
The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and apply to
the use of breathing apparatus in general:
Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self-contained,
compressed air breathing apparatus.
Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks being undertaken
and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to National Regulations for guidance.
Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly toxic atmospheres.
The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section - Scheduled
Maintenance and the notes in Section - Personnel Training and Servicing.
In Australia and New Zealand, ensure that your selection of respiratory protective devices
conform to the requirements of AS/NZS1715 : 2009.
Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask. The wearing of
beards, side-burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing of a facemask to the
wearer's face.
The apparatus is not designed for use underwater.
The harness must not be used as a vehicle seat restraint.
The apparatus is not designed for use in hazardous cargo areas.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in: death, injury
or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.
COPYRIGHT
This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than its intended
purpose without the written permission of Scott Safety.
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