User Manual
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CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning, maintenance and storage of a respirator with a PAK-ALERT dis-
tress alarm shall be done as part of the normal respirator POST USE
INSPECTION AND CLEANING, as described in the OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS supplied with each SCOTT 2.2, 3.0 and 4.5
respirator.
The PAK-ALERT distress alarm and respirator to which it is attached must
be stored in a clean, dry area with an air temperature that does not drop
below freezing. Do not store respirators equipped with PAK-ALERT distress
alarms in the proximity of radio antennas or radio transmitter base units.
Respirators equipped with PAK-ALERT distress alarms must be stored or
transported at least two (2) feet away from radio antennas on fire equipment.
The exterior of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm, may be cleaned while clean-
ing the exterior of the respirator by wiping with a damp sponge and thoroughly
wiping dry. The lens on the front of the control console, shown in FIGURE 2,
should be cleaned after every use to insure maximum light intensity at all
times. Do not use solvents for cleaning or attempt to paint or apply decals to
the exterior surfaces of the PAK-ALERT distress alarm.
If during use, the respirator and/or PAK-ALERT distress alarm is sus-
pected of being contaminated by a hazardous substance, the contaminate
must be identified and properly removed or the contaminated
component(s) must be replaced before next use. Dispose of the con-
taminate or the contaminated component(s) in accordance with
applicable regulatory requirements.