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SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE
Pressure-Demand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
REGULATOR QUICK
DISCONNECT
REGULATOR
IN REGULATOR
HOLDER
RIC-UAC
CONNECTION
TyPICAl AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE WITH SNAP-CHANGE CYLINDER
Typical configuration of SCOTT SCBA shown with various optional and accessory equipment.
Appearance of respirators will vary by model. Not all respirators include all features illustrated.
IMPROPER USE OF THIS RESPIRATOR MAy RESUlT IN PERSONAl INJURy OR DEATH. 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. READ AND UNDERSTAND All INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR
SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
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 U. S. COAST GUARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, AIR-PAK, X3, VIBRALERT, AV-3000, SNAP-CHANGE, and HT are registered
and/or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates.
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Models
NFPA-1981 (2013 Edition) Compliant
CYLINDER AND
PULL
VALVE ASSEmBLY
HANDLE
PRESSURE REDUCER
WARNING
© 2014 Scott Safety.
Page 1 of 48
2.2 / 4.5 / 5.5
CYLINDER
LATCH
SNAP-CHANGE
CONTROL CONSOLE
(HUD ONLY VERSION)
REmOTE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
P/N 595279-01 Rev. B 5/14

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  • Page 1 SUCH AS THOSE PROMUlGATED By THE U. S. COAST GUARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. © 2014 Scott Safety. SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, AIR-PAK, X3, VIBRALERT, AV-3000, SNAP-CHANGE, and HT are registered and/or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates.
  • Page 2 WARNING and a SCOTT full facepiece with a head harness to secure the facepiece to THE INFORMATION IN THIS INSTRUCTION the face. All SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA’s described in this...
  • Page 3 If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment, EQUIPMENT WHICH COUlD RESUlT IN SE- contact your authorized SCOTT distributor, or contact SCOTT at 1-800- RIOUS INJURy OR DEATH. 247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the continental United States).
  • Page 4 Each model can be identified by a large label with black printing on the pressure reducer with the word SCOTT printed vertically and the model number (2.2, 4.5, or 5.5) printed at the bottom. In addition, the remote pressure gauge mounted on the shoulder harness is imprinted with the operating pressure on the face of the gauge.
  • Page 5 FAIlURE TO VERIFy THAT THE RESPI- RATOR HAS All REQUIRED EQUIPMENT The SCOTT AIR-PAK respirator is a modular design composed of replaceable INSTAllED AND OPERATING MAy VOID subassemblies and may include certain SCOTT accessories. Each major THE NFPA APPROVAl AND MAy DEGRADE subassembly and accessory is labeled with its SCOTT part number.
  • Page 6 BE NONFlAMMABlE. TO REDUCE THE INTRINSIC SAFETy RISK OF EXPlOSION, DO NOT MIX OlD The SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA respirator equipped BATTERIES WITH UNUSED BATTERIES, with a Heads-Up Display P/N 200280-SERIES and/or a PASS distress O R M I X B AT T E R I E S F R O M D I F F E R E N T alarm P/N 201160-SERIES is listed by SGS U.S.
  • Page 7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA may be equipped with one or more accessories or options. The user of the respirator must determine which accessories or optional components are installed on the respirator. Become thoroughly familiar with the operation and maintenance of the...
  • Page 8 THE FACEPIECE, OR TEMPlE PIECES ON GlASSES. AlSO, THE ABSENCE OF ONE use a P100 Filter, SCOTT P/N 052683 and the SCOTT P/N 805628-01 Fit OR BOTH DENTURES CAN SERIOUSly Test Adapter. If you are using a Facepiece that has been specially modified AFFECT THE FIT OF A FACEPIECE.
  • Page 9 DONNING PROCEDURES section of this instruction. 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 10 REQUIREmENTS OF CGA G-7.1, GRADE D OR HIGHER QUALITY, OR mEETING CE EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 132. EXCEPT AS NOTED HEREIN, ALL mODELS OF THE SCOTT 2.2, 4.5, OR 5.5 ARE APPROVED FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DURING ENTRY INTO OR ESCAPE FROm OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATmOSPHERES, GASES AND VAPORS, AT TEmPERATURES ABOVE -25°...
  • 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.
  • Page 12 2. Check the latest cylinder hydrostatic test date to ensure it is current. The date of manufacture marked on the cylinder is also the date of the first hydrostatic test. All breathing air cylinders used with SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA’s must be visually inspected regu- larly and hydrostatically tested at the required intervals by a licensed cylinder retester.
  • Page 13 FACEPIECE INSPECTION Examine the facepiece assembly for damaged or worn components. The facepiece must be complete and in serviceable condition with no worn, loose, or damaged components. If any damage is found or if there is any suspicion that the facepiece may have been exposed to conditions that may have caused damage, remove the facepiece from service and WARNING replace.
  • Page 14 REGUlAR OPERATIONAl INSPECTION CONTINUED... REGULATOR INSPECTION Inspect the breathing regulator for damaged or missing components. 1. Verify that the regulator gasket is not damaged and is in place around the outlet port of the regulator. 2. Verify that the purge valve (red knob) is not damaged and turns CAUTION smoothly one-half turn from stop to stop.
  • Page 15 6. If the regulator is not attached to the facepiece, proceed as fol- lows: a) Align the two flats of the regulator outlet port with the correspond- ing flats in the facepiece port (the red purge valve on the regula- tor will be in the 12 o’clock position).
  • Page 16 REGUlAR OPERATIONAl INSPECTION CONTINUED... OPERATIONAL TESTING 1. Check that the breathing regulator purge valve (red knob on regula- tor) is closed (full clockwise and pointer on knob upward). 2. Fully depress the center of the air saver/donning switch on the top of the regulator and release.
  • Page 17 BETWEEN 1/3 AND TOP OF "EMPTy" HEADS-UP DISPlAy ONly PASS or SEMS II CONSOlE Model 4.5 gauge shown Model 2.2 gauge shown FIGURE 7 a) The VIBRALERT end of service indicator alarm shall actuate (rapid clicking). b) The red light on the far left of the HEADS-UP DISPLAY shall flash rapidly at ten (10) times per second.
  • Page 18 REGUlAR OPERATIONAl INSPECTION CONTINUED... HEADS-UP DISPlAy OPERATION The HEADS-UP DISPLAY provides a visual monitor of the air supply in the cylinder and valve assembly. The display is fitted to the facepiece mounted regulator and appears across the bottom of the user's field of view through the facepiece.
  • Page 19 See BATTERY REPLACEmENT section of these instructions. If a low battery message occurs, SCOTT recommends that ALL batteries be changed before the respirator is used. See the BATTERY REPLACEmENT section of this instruction for details.
  • Page 20 USE OF THE RESPIRATOR The following information provides the basic steps for use of the AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA. Training and practice with the equipment are WARNING required before use to assure that the user is completely familiar with THE INFORMATION IN THIS INSTRUCTION the operation of the respirator.
  • Page 21 c) Pick up the respirator and swing it around behind you as if you were donning a coat. d) While leaning slightly forward, slide unit down back and pull on shoulder adjusting straps. Ensure that the shoulder pads fall into place on the shoulders.
  • Page 22 USE OF RESPIRATOR CONTINUED... FACEPIECE DONNING PROCEDURES The user must be familiar with and practice the prescribed donning and WARNING termination of use procedures prior to respirator use. Follow the donning instructions for the model facepiece you have. The AV-3000 HT facepiece FAIlURE TO DON THE FACEPIECE AND/OR FAIlURE TO ADJUST THE HEAD HARNESS has a FIVE strap head harness.
  • Page 23 DONNING THE AV-3000 HT FACEPIECE 1. Adjust the head straps to the full outward position. See FIGURE 11-A. FIGURE 11-A 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. If so equipped, use the Head Harness Pull Tab on the bottom rear of the head harness.
  • Page 24 USE OF RESPIRATOR CONTINUED... 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 facepiece position on the face.
  • Page 25 8. Verify that the head harness is centered on the crown of the head and lying flat against the back of the head. Verify the proper location of the face in the facepiece and the chin in the chin cup and retighten all straps as needed.
  • Page 26 USE OF RESPIRATOR CONTINUED... 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.
  • Page 27 BEGIN USE OF THE RESPIRATOR WARNING 1. Fully depress the center of the air saver/donning switch on top of THE CylINDER VAlVE MUST BE FUlly regulator and release. The breathing regulator is equipped with an OPENED FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE air saver/donning switch to prevent the rapid loss of air supply when RESPIRATOR.
  • Page 28 Refer to the INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUC- AND REPEAT THE DONNING PROCEDURE. TIONS, SCOTT P/N 89462-01, included with the mask Seal Kit. IF FACEPIECE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO This is a NIOSH approved component to enhance the fit of the SEAl TO FACE, A FACEPIECE FIT TEST facepiece.
  • Page 29 b) THE USER mUST PERIODICALLY CHECK THE REmOTE PRESSURE GAUGE ON THE SHOULDER STRAP TO mONITOR THE RATE OF AIR CONSUmPTION AND THE REmAINING AIR SUPPLY. P e r i o d i c a l l y c h e c k r e m o t e pressure gauge to monitor the rate of air use.
  • Page 30 USE OF RESPIRATOR CONTINUED... TERMINATION OF USE To remove the facepiece (doff the facepiece) and terminate respiratory protection, proceed as follows: 1. Leave contaminated area or be certain that respiratory protection is no longer required. 2. Loosen the temple straps slightly by lifting the upper facepiece buckles away from the head.
  • Page 31 TO RESUME USE OF THE RESPIRATOR If you must resume use of the respirator, proceed as follows: 1. NEVER resume use of a respirator where an end of service indica- tor alarm was activated without first determining and correcting the WARNING reason for the end of service indicator alarm.
  • Page 32 (i.e.: there must be a 2216 psig TO FIll A CylINDER WHICH IS KNOWN cylinder installed on a model 2.2 respirator; there must be a 4500 psig OR SUSPECTED OF DAMAGE IN ANy WAy cylinder installed on a model 4.5 respirator, etc.).
  • Page 33 OR DEATH. a) If the respirator user's cylinder is being filled from a portable air supply cylinder (such as a SCOTT RIT-PAK portable air supply), the air from the supply cylinder will stop flowing when the pressure in the respirator user's cylinder equals the remaining pressure in the portable air supply (pressures will balance).
  • Page 34 lOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION Respirators intended for routine use and respirators not routinely used but kept for emergency use shall be located in areas where the temperature WARNING is maintained above freezing (32° F / 0° C). U S E T H I S R E S P I R A T O R TEMPERATURES AT OR BElOW FREEZING If a respirator may be unavoidably kept at a temperature below freezing...
  • Page 35 • A fully charged 3000 psig rated cylinder installed in an AIR-PAK model 2.2 SCBA will cause the remote gauge to indicate more than “FULL” and the end of service indicator alarms will not activate until mORE than approximately two thirds of the air supply has been consumed.
  • Page 36 Use only cylinders of the correct rated pressure for the respirator. WITH SPECIFIC SCOTT AIR-PAK MODElS. • Model 2.2 SCBA’s must use only cylinder and valve assemblies marked for 2216 psig service (30 minute rated only) • Model 4.5 SCBA’s must use only cylinder and valve assemblies...
  • Page 37 PREPARATION FOR CYLINDER REPLACEMENT Before replacing a depleted or partially depleted cylinder, proceed as follows: 1. Leave the area requiring respiratory protection and be certain that CAUTION respiratory protection is no longer required. Doff the facepiece. (See DO NOT lEAVE THE CylINDER VAlVE TERmINATIONS OF USE section of this instruction.) OPEN WHEN THE RESPIRATOR IS NOT 2.
  • Page 38 BY THE RESPIRATOR USER WARNING To replace a depleted or partially depleted cylinder with a SNAP-CHANGE SEE THE NIOSH APPROVAl lABEl (SCOTT coupling, proceed as follows: DOCUMENT P/N 595281-01 SUPPlIED WITH 1. Disengage the cylinder retention strap by gripping the latch plate as THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CylINDER AND shown in FIGURE 18 and lifting on the end of the latch.
  • Page 39 4. Inspect the High Pressure Seal in the high pressure inlet. If high pressure seal is damaged or missing, remove the respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel. See FIGURE 21. WaRNING UsE OF a REspIRaTOR WITH a MIssING O R D a M a G E D H I G H p R E s s U R E s E a l M aY R E s U lT I N a I R l E a K a G E W H I C H M aY R E D U C E T H E D U R aT I O N O F U s E...
  • Page 40 TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEl. personnel. Special training is required to fill the cylinder and valve IMPROPER FIllING OF BREATHING AIR assemblies used with this SCOTT SCBA. Contact your SCOTT repre- CylINDERS MAy CAUSE SERIOUS INJURy OR DEATH. sentative for additional information on refilling SCOTT SCBA cylinders.
  • Page 41 10. The removed cylinder shall be inspected and refilled by authorized personnel. Special training is required to fill the cylinder and valve assemblies used with this SCOTT SCBA. Contact your SCOTT repre- sentative for additional information on refilling SCOTT SCBA cylinders.
  • Page 42 RESUlT IN SERIOUS INJURy OR DEATH. 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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 ClEANING AND STORAGE CONTINUED... STORAGE OF THE RESPIRATOR 1. If any damage or deterioration is noted, remove the respirator from service and tag for repair. 2. Verify that the respirator is thoroughly dry before placing in storage. 3. If you choose to store the respirator with the facepiece attached, WARNING proceed as follows: RESPIRATORS MUST BE THOROUGHly...
  • Page 45 RESPIRATOR MARKINGS WARNING Do not alter or permanently cover over any labels on the SCOTT AIR- APPlyING ANy MARKINGS OR lABElS PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE SCBA or SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 SNAP-CHANGE THAT DAMAGE OR OBSCURE THE EXISTING SCBA cylinder and valve assembly. If user applied identification...

  • Page 46: Battery Replacement

    BATTERy REPlACEMENT WARNING Batteries are required for the proper operation of this equipment. Instructions for battery replacement on AIR-PAK respirator features are con- BATTERIES ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER tained in this instruction. Certain accessories and features require batteries OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. FAIlURE TO INSTAll BATTERIES AND TO PERFORM for operation.
  • Page 47 RESPIRATORS WITH PAK-ALERT DISTRESS ALARM AIR-PAK respirators equipped with a Heads-Up Display AND a PAK-ALERT distress alarm, require six (6) “AA” cell batteries for operation. The six (6) CAUTION batteries power both the Heads-Up Display AND the PAK-ALERT distress alarm, so separate batteries in the Gauge Console are not required. The SySTEM MUST NOT BE PRESSURIZED WHEN B AT T E R I E S A R E I N S TA l l E D .
  • Page 48 SCOTT warrants all pressure reducers supplied with THE PRODUCTS to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of original manufacture by SCOTT. SCOTT warrants all electrically operated devices supplied with THE PRODUCTS to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for five (5) years from the date of original manufacture by SCOTT.

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