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P/N 595289-01 Rev B 5/15
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning, maintenance and storage of a respirator with a SEMS II distress alarm shall
be done as part of the normal respirator CLEANING AND STORAGE and REGULAR
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as described in the OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS supplied with each SCOTT respirator.
Refer to the PAK-TRACKER User Instructions, SCOTT P/N 595102-01, provided with
the SCOTT PAK-TRACKER Hand Held Receiver for complete details of cleaning and
storage of the Hand Held Receiver.
Store the respirator and attached distress alarm in accordance with the OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS provided with the respirator. Do not store
respirators equipped with distress alarms in the proximity of radio antennas or radio
transmitter base units. Respirators equipped with SEMS II distress alarms must be
stored or transported at least two (2) feet away from radio antennas on fire equipment.
Refer to the DETECTING AND AVOIDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
section of this instruction for details.
Clean the exterior of the SEMS II distress alarm while cleaning the exterior of the
respirator by wiping with a damp sponge and thoroughly wiping dry. The Signal Light
lens on the front of the control console 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 SEMS II distress alarm.
If during use, the respirator and/or SEMS II distress alarm is suspected of being
contaminated by a hazardous substance, the contaminant must be identified and
properly removed or the contaminated component(s) must be replaced before next
use. Dispose of the contaminant or the contaminated component(s) in accordance
with applicable regulatory requirements.
Except for the replacement of batteries, no attempt shall be made to do maintenance
or to make adjustments or repairs beyond the scope of this instruction manual without
proper training.
MARKING AND PAINTING
Do not mark, etch, paint, drill, or apply labels to any of the SEMS II ACCOUNTABILITY
SYSTEM components or housings in any way.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
The SEMS II distress alarm is covered by a one year warranty.
Consult your Authorized SCOTT Representative, Distributor or Service Center as to
the availability of Service and Parts for the SEMS II distress alarm. Replacement Bat-
teries of the type designated are commercially available over the counter, from your
SCOTT Distributor, and from most Industrial Battery Distributors.
Except for the replacement of batteries, no attempt shall be made to do maintenance
or to make adjustments or repairs beyond the scope of this instruction manual without
proper training.
RETIREMENT CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATION
Retirement criteria and consideration shall be determined by SCOTT trained and
Certified Overhaul Technicians.
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