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WARNING
DAMAGED CYLINDERS MAY SUDDENLY
LEAK OR RUPTURE IF LEFT CHARGED WITH
COMPRESSED AIR. FAILURE TO INSPECT
FOR DAMAGE AND TO EMPTY THE AIR
FROM DAMAGED CYLINDERS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 1
CYLINDER VALVE
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. Intervals for hydrostatic testing are established in
the appropriate US Department of Transportation (DOT) specification
or applicable DOT exemption, or in the appropriate Transport Canada
(TC) Permit of Equivalent Level of Safety. Refer to the current revision
of Safety Precautions for AIR-PAK Cylinders, SCOTT P/N 89080-01,
available on request from SCOTT Safety. Composite fiber over-
wrapped cylinders must be tested up to their maximum life which, at
the time of the publication of this instruction, is 15 years from the date
of manufacture. It is the responsibility of your organized respiratory
protection program to arrange for visual inspection and hydrostatic
testing of cylinders by a licensed retester.
3. Inspect the cylinder valve as follows:
a) Check for damage of the cylinder valve hand wheel.
b) Inspect the cylinder valve outlet for damage. Verify that the SNAP-
CHANGE connector on the cylinder valve outlet is undamaged
and clean and free of dirt and debris.
c). Check the relief valve (burst disc) for damage or dirt.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED...
4. Check the cylinder pressure gauge for “FULL” indication. If cyl-
inder pressure is less than “FULL,” replace with a fully charged
cylinder.
RIC UAC CONNECTION INSPECTION
Inspect the RIC-UAC Connection as follows:
1. Remove the dust cap from the RIC UAC coupling on the respirator.
2. Visually inspect the coupling for dirt or damage. Remove any dirt or
contamination from the coupling.
3. If the RIC UAC coupling on the respirator appears damaged, remove
the respirator from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
4. If no damage is found, replace the dust cap.
VERIFY THAT THE
CYLINDER CONNECTOR
IS CLEAN AND FREE
OF DIRT OR DEBRIS
PROTECTIVE
CAP ON CGA
FILL FITTING
CYLINDER VALVE
WITH SNAP-CHANGE
ATTACHMENT
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