Storage Of The Respirator - Scott 2.2 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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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,
proceed as follows:
a) Check to ensure gasket is present between facepiece and mask-
mounted regulator and is not damaged.
b) Connect the regulator to the facepiece. With the red purge valve
in the 12 o'clock position, align the two flats of the outlet port
with corresponding flats in the facepiece port and insert. Rotate
the regulator counterclockwise (viewed from inside of facepiece)
so that the red purge valve knob is situated on the left side of
the facepiece. The lock tab on the mask-mounted regulator will
lock into the facepiece retainer with a "click." If properly engaged,
the regulator will not rotate.
c) To reattach a breathing regulator equipped with a quick disconnect
to the respirator, see FIGURE 7.
4. If you choose to store the facepiece detached from the respirator,
attach the regulator to the regulator holder on the waist belt of the
respirator.
5. Place the clean and dry facepiece in a facepiece storage bag to
protect until next use. Store in a manner that will not distort the
face seals.
6. Place the respirator in the carrying case, protective container, or in
a suitable storage location.
7. Where an SCBA, its spare components or related equipment are
stored or carried within a vehicle, such items shall be secured by
one of the following methods:
a) a positive mechanical means designed to hold the item in its
stowed position
b) in a compartment with a positive latching door, or
c) in a closed container suitable to transport and contain the SCBA
and/or its spare components and associated equipment.
The method of storage must minimize the possibility of injury to per-
sons in or near the vehicle during movement of the vehicle, especially
during rapid deceleration or rapid acceleration of the vehicle, sharp
turns or an accident.
Except for the replacement of batteries, no attempt shall be made to do main-
tenance or to make adjustments or repairs beyond the scope of this instruction
manual without proper training.
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WARNING
RESPIRATORS MUST BE THOROUGHly
D Ry B E F O R E P l A C I N G I N S TO R A G E .
R E S I D U A l M O I S T U R E M Ay F R E E Z E I N
COlD TEMPERATURES OR MAy CAUSE
CORROSION OR OTHER DAMAGE WHICH
COUlD CAUSE A MAlFUNCTION OF THE
RESPIRATOR. SUCH A MAlFUNCTION MAy
RESUlT IN SERIOUS INJURy OR DEATH.