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WARNINGS
Please Read Carefully and Fully Understand
This manual is for use by personnel trained in the use and care of compressed air
breathing apparatus, and MUST NOT be used as a self-teaching guide by untrained users.
Failure to understand or adhere to the
VISION 3
user instructions may result in injury or
death.
Scott Health and Safety Limited
have taken great care to ensure that the information in
this manual is accurate, complete and clear. However,
Training and
Technical Support
Services
will be pleased to clarify any points in the manual and answer questions on
Sabre
breathing apparatus.
The following warnings are in accordance with certifying authority requirements
and apply to the use of breathing apparatus in general:
Breathing apparatus users must be fully trained in the use and care of self-
contained, compressed air breathing apparatus.
Ensure that the selection of the apparatus type is sufficient for the tasks
being undertaken and the hazards likely to be encountered. Please refer to
National Regulations for guidance.
Adequate protection may not be provided in certain highly toxic
atmospheres.
The apparatus must be tested and serviced in accordance with Section 7 -
Scheduled Maintenance
and the notes in Section 1 under
Training
and
Servicing
.
The quality of air used to supply and charge breathing apparatus must meet
the requirements of EN 12021 : 1999. See Section 1 for details.
Ensure that a good seal can be obtained between the face and facemask.
The wearing of beards, side-burns or spectacles may adversely affect the
sealing of a facemask to the wearer's face.
The apparatus is not designed for use underwater.
The harness must not be used as a vehicle seat restraint
Ensure that you are familiar with the Warnings, Cautions and Limitations
contained in the user instructions for apparatus to be used with VISION 3.
VISION 3 will only provide the Class 3 respiratory protection described in
EN 136 : 1998 when used with an apparatus for which it is approved.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of the apparatus may result in:
death, injury or material damage, and invalidate any warranty or insurance claims.
COPYRIGHT
This manual must not be copied in part or whole, or used for purposes other than its intended
purpose without the written permission of
Scott Health and Safety Limited
.
