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WARNINGS
Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand
This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed air
breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by untrained users.
Failure to understand or adhere to the Pro-Pak user instructions may result in injury or
death.
Scott Health and Safety Limited have taken great care to ensure that the information in
this manual is accurate, complete and clear. However, Training and Technical Support
Services will be pleased to clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on
SCOTT breathing apparatus.
The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements and
apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general:
Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self-
contained, compressed air breathing apparatus.
Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks
being undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to
National Regulations for guidance.
Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly toxic atmospheres.
The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section 7 -
Scheduled Maintenance and the notes in Section 1 under Training &
Servicing.
The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet
the requirements of EN 12021 : 1999 or AS/NZS1715 : 1994. See Section 1 for
details.
In Australia and New Zealand, ensure that your selection of respiratory
protective devices conform to the requirements of AS/NZS1715 : 1994.
Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask. The
wearing of beards, side-burns or spectacles may adversely affect the sealing
of a facemask to the wearer's face.
The apparatus is not designed for use underwater.
The harness must not be used as a vehicle seat restraint.
To decontaminate the equipment correctly in the event of exposure or risk of
exposure to any CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear)
situation, please refer to your standard operating procedures.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in:
death, injury or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.
COPYRIGHT
This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than its intended
purpose without the written permission of Scott Health and Safety Limited.
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