3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO, Inspection & Cleaning Instructions

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ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND WAIST PAD
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Figure 2-24 Passing the drag rescue loop through the upper slot of the clevis: A) Lining up the snaps. B) Passing the metal slide through the
clevis.
3 Attach the shoulder harness to the waist pad.
a Twist the waist-to-shoulder strap 1/2 turn outward (away from the backframe). See picture A in Figure 2-25 .
b Thread the twisted strap through the buckle on the shoulder harness. See picture B in Figure 2-25 .
c Repeat steps a and b for the other waist-to-shoulder strap.
Figure 2-25 Attaching the waist-to-shoulder straps: A) Twisting the strap 1/2 turn. B) Threading the strap through the buckle.
4 Secure the regulator hose to the shoulder pad by fastening the 2 regulator hose retaining straps. See Figure 2-26 .
TIP
By twisting the waist-to-shoulder straps, you ensure that the sewn sides of straps rest against your body
when you don the respirator. Your thumbs will “catch” the folded ends of the waist-to-shoulder straps when
you adjust them during the respirator donning process.
A
B
Pull drag
rescue loop
through slot
Pass metal
slide through
slot
A B
Twist the strap 1/2
turn outward