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

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all of the safety information before beginning any of the procedures in this manual. The safety information in
this section is organized as follows:
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“ All 3M Scott Fire & Safety Products ” on page ix
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“ 3M Scott Air-Pak SCBAs ” on page x
All 3M Scott Fire & Safety Products
The following safety directives apply to all 3M Scott Fire & Safety products.
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Many 3M Scott Fire & Safety products are intended to support human life in hazardous atmospheres. Failure to
carefully read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this manual may result in serious injury or
death.
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Improper use of this equipment may result in serious injury or death. Improper use includes, but is not limited to,
use without adequate training, disregard of the warnings and instructions contained herein, use of the equipment
for purposes not included in these instructions, and failure to inspect and maintain the equipment.
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Apply only the instructions offered within this manual. Maintenance procedures beyond the scope of this manual
must not be performed. Additional disassembly may cause operation errors and/or component failure and result
in serious injury or death. If a discrepancy or malfunction cannot be corrected using the procedures contained
within this manual, the product must be tagged to indicate that it is unserviceable and referred to a 3M certified
technician for evaluation and repair.
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Exercise caution when using chemicals. Prior to using any chemical substance, thoroughly review and understand
the product label, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and manufacturer’s use instructions. Chemical substances may
present serious hazards such as flammability and human-specific health hazards, which can affect the nervous
and reproductive systems. Failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s product instructions and warnings may result
in serious injury or death.
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Comply with all instructions and warnings contained in this and all applicable manuals and modules. While an
attempt has been made to address all foreseeable operating conditions, you must exercise careful judgment
when operating any equipment. If there is any doubt regarding the safe operation of equipment, remove the
equipment from service and tag it for repair.
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Failure to use 3M - approved lubricants and replacement parts will invalidate all certifications and warranties
issued to the 3M Scott Fire & Safety product.
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You are responsible for any damage, improper function, or injury as a result of user-applied markings, etchings,
labeling, material additions, or modifications to the equipment.
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202004
P/N 595373-01