3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO - Safety Information; All 3 M Scott Fire & Safety Products

P/N 595360-01 Rev G 202004 11
P/N 595360-01
202004
Rev G
CHAPTER 1
INSPECTING THE RESPIRATOR
This chapter describes how to perform a regular operational inspection of a 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro SCBA. Follow
the procedures in this chapter when you first receive the SCBA and during daily or periodic inspection of the SCBA:
• “Before You Begin” on page 11
• “Inspecting the Respirator Components” on page 12
• “Inspecting the Breathing Air Cylinder” on page 13
• “Inspecting the RIC/UAC Connection” on page 14
• “Inspecting the Facepiece” on page 15
• “Inspecting the Regulator” on page 17
• “Performing Operational Testing” on page 19
• “General Testing” on page 19
• “Testing the Regulator” on page 20
• “Testing the Heads-Up Display” on page 21
• “Testing the Sensor Module Lights” on page 23
• “Testing the Batteries” on page 24
Before You Begin
Below is a summary of the requirements and recommendations for operational inspections of respirators:
• Inspect the respirator before each use and after each cleaning. (Clean the respirator after each use. See
“Chapter 3: Cleaning & Storing the Respirator” on page 41.)
• Inspect respirators for emergency use as frequently as required to ensure the respirator will function properly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor requires at least
monthly inspection of respirators for emergency use (29 CFR 1910.134).
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends an inspection for cylinder
pressure at least weekly.
Storage conditions at your location or the regulations that apply to your respiratory protection program may require
more frequent periodic inspections.
WARNING
Follow the regular operational inspection procedures exactly as written. If the respirator does not operate as
described or if any other operational malfunction is noted, do not use the respirator. Remove it from service
and tag it for repair by authorized personnel. Failure to properly inspect the respirator may result in serious
injury or death.