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CHAPTER 4

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

This chapter provides instructions for cleaning and storing the 3M Scott Vision C5 full facepiece.

• “Before You Begin” on page 21

• “Cleaning the Facepiece” on page 21

Before You Begin

Carefully read “Safety Information” on page 7 before beginning any of the procedures in this chapter.

After using the facepiece, clean it according to these instructions and perform a regular operational inspection as

outlined in “Chapter 2: Inspection” on page 13. If you find any damage, remove the equipment from service and tag it

for repair by authorized personnel.

Prior to handling or using any of the cleaning agents mentioned in this instruction, please consult the manufacturer’s

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for precautions and important instructions.

Cleaning the Facepiece

You will need the following supplies:

• 3M-approved sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner

If an approved disinfectant is not available, you can disinfect the facepiece using one of the following solutions:

– Hypochlorite solution (50 ppm of chlorine) made by adding approximately one milliliter (1 mL) of laundry

bleach to one liter (1 L) of water at 110° F / 43° C

-OR-

– Aqueous solution of iodine (50 ppm iodine) made by adding approximately 0.8 mL of tincture of iodine (6-8

grams ammonium and/or potassium iodide/100 cc of 45% alcohol) to 1 L of water at 110° F / 43° C

• Spray bottle (for the sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner)

• Drinking (potable) water, either from a faucet or in a spray bottle

• Clean, lint-free cloth

• (Optional) Lubricant-free, dry breathing air, maximum 30 psig, for drying the facepiece

To clean the facepiece

1 Remove the mask-mounted regulator from the facepiece.

NOTE

3M does not guarantee the efficacy of the approved disinfectants for specific infectious pathogens.

When using the approved cleaning products, follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions. Improper use or

handling of these products may result in damage to the facepiece.

P/N 595390-01

202003

Rev B

3M SCOTT Vision C5 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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