SCOTT RIT-PAK III User Manual

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REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED...
INSPECTION OF THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE AND
EMERGENCY BREATHING REGULATOR
The RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply may be equipped with the optional Emergency face-
piece and Emergency breathing regulator.
ThefacepieceisaspecialcongurationofaSCOTTModelAV-3000SureSealfacepiece.
ThefacepieceisnotaNIOSHorNFPAapprovedcongurationandisintendedONLYfor
emergency use as part of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply. The Emergency facepiece
has no nose cup or voicemitters and it has a special head harness.
Inspect the Emergency facepiece as follows:
1. Inspect the facepiece seal and other rubber components for deformation,
wear, damage, or cracks.
2. Check that all harness anchors are present, firmly attached, and do not ro-
tate.
3. Inspect the lens for cracks, gouges, scratches, or any condition that could
impair the operation of the facepiece or the user’s vision.
4. Inspectthefacepieceportfordamagewheretheregulator/adapterattaches.
Inspect the two (2) support tabs and the facepiece around the mount for
cracks or other signs of damage.
WARNING
THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE
AND EMERGENCY BREATHING
REGULATOR ARE NOT NIOSH
APPROVED. USE ONLY FOR EMERGENCY
APPLICATIONS WHEN NO OTHER
FACEPIECE OR BREATHING REGULATOR
ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE BREATHING
AIR TO THE RESCUE VICTIM. IMPROPER
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5. Inspectthelensframebezelfordamagesuchascracksordistortion.
6. Check that both lens frame bezel screws are present and installed cor-
rectly.
7. Inspecttheheadharnessforcorrectinstallationwithallstrapsorientedcor-
rectly.
8. Inspect the head harness for damage or worn components.
If any other facepiece is used with the RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply, refer to the REGULAR
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION requirements provided with the facepiece. Any facepiece
used with the RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply must be complete and in serviceable condi-
tion with no worn, loose, or damaged components. If any damage is found, remove the
facepiece from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
FIGURE 14

SCOTT RIT-PAK III Specifications

General

Brand	SCOTT
Model	RIT-PAK III
Category	Respiratory Product
Language	English