3M SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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APPENDIX F
RESPIRATOR TESTING
3M recommends that this respirator be inspected and tested by a 3M Authorized Service Center using 3M
Authorized Test Equipment at least once a year. Heavy use and/or severe service conditions may require more
frequent inspection and testing. This recommendation is in addition to all other cleaning and maintenance procedures.
DOT Specifications
In addition, all air cylinders used with 3M Scott Fire & Safety respirators must be periodically visually inspected and
hydrostatically tested by a licensed cylinder retester. The cylinder inspection and test must be done in accordance
with the appropriate U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specification or the applicable DOT exemption.
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Composite fiber overwrapped cylinders must be tested up to their maximum life which, at the time of the
publication of this manual, is 15 years from the date of manufacture. It is the responsibility of your organized
respiratory protection program to arrange for visual inspection and hydrostatic testing of cylinders by a licensed
retester.
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Intervals for hydrostatic testing are established in the appropriate U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
specification or applicable DOT exemption, or in the appropriate Transport Canada (TC) Permit of Equivalent
Level of Safety. Refer to the current revision of Safety Precautions for Air-Pak Cylinders , P/N 89080-01, available
upon request from 3M.
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