Cleaning And Storage - Scott AIR-PAK 75 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

CLEANING AND STORAGE

DO NOT attempt any repair or alteration of this respirator beyond the
scope of this instruction without proper training.
IF duRIng uSE, RESPIRATOR IS SuSPECTEd OF BEIng COn-
TAmInATEd BY HAZARdOuS SuBSTAnCE, COnTAmInAnT muST BE
IdEnTIFIEd And PROPERLY REmOVEd OR THE COnTAmInATEd
COmPOnEnT(S) muST BE REPLACEd BEFORE nEXT uSE. dISPOSE
OF COnTAmInAnTS OR COnTAmInATEd COmPOnEnT(S) In ACCOR-
dAnCE WITH APPLICABLE REguLATORY REQuIREmEnTS.
After each use of respirator, clean according to these instructions and per-
form a REguLAR OPERATIOnAL InSPECTIOn. If any damage is found,
remove respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
FOLLOW ALL THE InSTRuCTIOnS And mSdS (mATERIAL SAFETY dATA
SHEET) PROVIdEd WITH SAnITIZIng OR dISInFECTIng CLEAnER.
CLEANING THE RESPIRATOR
1. damp sponge dirt accumulations from the exterior of the respirator.
THE LIgHT SEnSOR FOR THE HEAdS-uP dISPLAY BRIgHTnESS
COnTROL IS LOCATEd In THE FROnT OF REmOTE gAugE HOuSIng.
BE SuRE TO CLEAn THE FROnT OF THE REmOTE gAugE HOuSIng.
2. If respirator has been exposed to potentially hazardous materials,
decontaminate in accordance with established procedures.
3. Clean the facepiece and mask mounted regulator as described below.
CLEANING THE FACEPIECE
– SCOTT recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner such as
Wescodyne Plus. This is a dilute iodine solution.
– drinking (potable) water - running or in a spray bottle
–
Air supply of lubricant free, dry breathing air, maximum 30 psig, for
drying
– DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.
– DO NOT use bleach stronger than a 3% solution in water.
– DO NOT use cleaners which contain quaternary ammonium compounds.
– DO NOT use solvents such as acetone, paint and lacquer thinner,
benzene, or dry cleaning fluid.
– DO NOT polish with paper towels as most paper contains abrasives.
– DO NOT autoclave or wash in an automatic washer.
– DO NOT use a vapor degreaser/polisher.
A nOSE CuP IS dESIgnEd TO BE An InTEgRAL PART OF THE FACE-
PIECE And dOES nOT nEEd TO BE dISASSEmBLEd FOR CLEAnIng
unLESS THE FACEPIECE IS HEAVILY SOILEd.
1. With the regulator removed, carefully wash the facepiece assembly
with SCOTT recommended cleaner according to the instructions pro-
vided with the cleaner and thoroughly rinse in clean water.
2. If the facepiece is heavily soiled, it may be necessary to first wash
the facepiece with a solution of mild soap or detergent in warm water
(110° F / 44° C maximum). On the AV-3000 HT facepeice:
a) Remove the plastic Voicemitter grill Covers and clean any trapped
debris from the inside of the voicemitter ducts.
b) Rinse thoroughly and replace the Voicemitter grill Covers.
3. To sanitize or disinfect the facepiece, use the SCOTT recommended
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.
THE KEVLAR HEAd HARnESSES ARE mAdE OF POROuS mATERIAL.
SCOTT RECOmmEndEd CLEAnER mAY nOT BE EFFECTIVE On PO-
ROuS mATERIAL.
4. Rinse with drinking water using a spray bottle or running water.
5. Shake excess water off of facepiece and then dry with a clean, lint
free cloth or gently blow dry with clean, dry breathing air of 30 psig
or less pressure. do not use shop air or any other air containing
lubricants or moisture.
P/N 595252-01 Rev. B 5/14
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WARNING
D O N O T AT T E M P T A N Y R E PA I R O R
ALTERATION OF THIS RESPIRATOR BEYOND
T H E S C O P E O F T H I S I N S T R U C T I O N .
TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR FURTHER
SERVICE OR REPAIR OF THIS RESPIRATOR.
THIS RESPIRATOR MAY SUPPORT LIFE IN
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES. FAILURE TO
PROPERLY SERVICE THIS RESPIRATOR MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION
CERTAIN CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
A G E N T S S U C H A S Q U A T E R N A R Y
A M M O N I U M C O M P O U N D S ( A M M O N I U M
C H L O R I D E S ) M A Y C A U S E D A M A G E ,
D E T E R I O R A T I O N O R A C C E L E R A T E D
AGING TO PARTS OF THE RESPIRATOR.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED CLEANING
AND DISINFECTING AGENTS.
WARNING
KEEP ALL SANITIZING OR DISINFECTING
CLEANERS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
USE THE CLEANER ONLY IN A MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH THE PRODUCT LABELING
AND USE INSTRUCTIONS. IMPROPER USE
OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.