Whistle Test; Airline And Decontamination Attachments; 3.11 Rsm Attachments; 3.12 Hoses - Scott Pro-Pak User Instructions

3.9

WHISTLE TEST

1. With the cylinder valve closed,
open the bypass knob briefly to vent air
from the system.
2. Check that the whistle sounds
clearly as the pressure gauge falls below
55 bar (±5 bar).
3. The apparatus is now fully tested
and may be stored prior to use.
3.10 AIRLINE AND
DECONTAMINATION
ATTACHMENTS
1. Check the supply airline flow and
pressure. Remove connector dust caps
and check for wear and damage.
2. Make connection to an appropriate
connector capable
breathable compressed air (see Section
1.3 - Compressed Air Airline Supplies).
of supplying
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3. Check that the connection is secure
and that the connector releases easily,
without sticking.
4. Press the DV reset button.
5. Pressurise the
check all connections for leaks. Ensure
that the female connector on the airline
attachment does not leak.
6. DO NOT use attachments that
show signs of excessive wear or damage,
or that leak excessively.
7. Replace dust caps.

3.11 RSM ATTACHMENTS

1. Remove RSM dust caps and attach
a rescue mask to the RSM attachment.
2. Press the DV reset buttons on the
wearer facemask and rescue mask.
3. Open the Pro-Pak cylinder valve
and check that the RSM connection does
not leak.
4. Don the rescue
sharply to activate
mechanism and check that there is a
plentiful supply of air.
5. Disconnect the rescue mask and
check once again that the RSM connector
does not leak.
6. Replace dust caps.
7. DO NOT use attachments that
show signs of excessive wear or damage,
or that leak excessively.

3.12 HOSES

1. Check all hoses for damage and
excess wear. Flex hoses to reveal any
splits, cracks or crazing (minor crazing is
acceptable).
2. Check couplings for damage and
excess wear; and ensure that they can be
opened.
3. When closed, check that they form
a secure coupling.
4. Replace damaged or worn hoses.
PRO-PAK
attachment and
mask, inhale
the first breath