Scott AIR-PAK 75 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 11

REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
The following procedure shall be used when you first receive the respira-
tor and for daily or periodic inspection of the respirator. Respirators in
regular use must be inspected at the start of each use period and during
cleaning after each use. Respirators maintained for emergency use must
be inspected as frequently as required to assure the respirator will func-
tion properly when required. The uS Labor department (OSHA), pursuant
to 29 CFR 1910.134, requires at least monthly inspection of respirators
maintained for emergency use. nFPA recommends weekly inspection for
emergency use respirators. nIOSH recommends an inspection for cylinder
pressure at least weekly. The condition of storage at your location or the
regulations which apply to your respiratory protection program may require
more frequent periodic inspections.
If the respirator is equipped with a PAK-ALERT distress alarm, the follow-
ing procedures must be modified to include inspection of the PAK-ALERT
distress alarm. details of the REguLAR OPERATIOnAL InSPECTIOn
of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm are included in the user instructions
for the PAK-ALERT distress alarm. The part number of the required
PAK-ALERT distress alarm user instructions appears on the label on the
Sensor module.
IF A n Y d IS C R E P A n C Y O R m A L F u n C T I O n I S n O T E d d u R I n g
T H E I n S P E C T I O n , d O n O T u S E T H E R E S P I R A T O R . R E m O V E
THE RESPIRATOR FROm SERVICE And TAg IT FOR REPAIR BY
AuTHORIZEd PERSOnnEL.
INSPECTION OF THE RESPIRATOR
If any damage is found in this inspection, remove the respirator from
service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
1. Inspect the complete respirator for worn or damaged components.
a) Inspect hoses and rubber parts which exhibit cracking, splitting,
or brittleness.
b) Inspect harness webbing and all elastomeric components for cuts,
tears, abrasion, fraying, or indication of heat of chemical damage.
c) Check all buckles and fasteners for proper operation.
d) Check the cylinder retention system for damage and for proper
operation.
e) Verify that the respirator has been properly cleaned.
f) Look especially for evidence of damage caused by exposure to
high heat or chemicals.
2. Refer to the user instructions provided with an approved Voice
Amplifier or other communications device for details of operation and
maintenance. Always verify that the device has fresh batteries before
use.
3. Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by pulling back
on the regulator retaining latch and rotating the regulator ¼ turn.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
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WARNING
RESPIRATORS MUST BE CLEANED AND
INSPECTED BEFORE STORAGE FOR REUSE.
RESPIRATORS WITH WORN OR DAMAGED
COMPONENTS SHALL NOT BE STORED FOR
REUSE. REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED
COMPONENTS DURING INSPECTION OR
REMOVE THE RESPIRATOR FROM SERVICE
AND TAG IT FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. USE OF A RESPIRATOR WITH
WORN OR DAMAGED COMPONENTS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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P/N 595252-01 Rev. B 5/14