SCOTT FLITE - Donning and Operating Procedures (Continued); Negative Pressure Test (with Filter); Changing from Filter to Airline; Changing from Airline to Filter

FLITE
10
4.5 NEGATIVE PRESSURE
TEST (FLITE WITH
FILTER)
1. Disconnect the airline supply.
2. Attach the filter seal cord to the
neckstrap and fit the sealing cap to the
filter canister inlet.
3. Use a thumb to seal the airline
coupling.
4. Press the filter seal with the palm of
the hand to seal the filter inlet and inhale.
Hold your breath for 10 seconds. Check
that the facemask pulls onto the face and
does not pull away during the 10
seconds.
4.6 CHANGING FROM
FILTER CANISTER TO
AIRLINE
1. Connect the airline to the pigtail
and pull the couplings firmly to check that
the hose is secure.
2. Fit the sealing cap to the filter
canister inlet.
3. Take a sharp breath to activate the
DV and then breathe normally.
4.7 CHANGING FROM
AIRLINE TO FILTER
CANISTER
1. Remove the sealing cap from the
filter canister inlet.
2. Push the CEN coupling together,
pull back the airline collar and disconnect
the airline.
3. Depress the black reset button on
the DV, breathe normally and leave the
hazard area.
Note:
There will be a noticeable increase in
breathing resistance after the reset button
has been pressed.