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cleAning The reSPirATor
CLEANING THE MASK MOUNTED REGULATOR
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AFTER CLEANING THE REGULATOR, VERIFY THAT ALL MOISTURE
HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE REGULATOR AS DESCRIBED IN
THE
regulATor checK
SECTION OF THIS INSTRUCTION.
1. Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by pulling back
on the locking clip and rotating the regulator 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Remove any obvious dirt from the external surfaces of the regula-
tor using SCOTT recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner
with a sponge or soft cloth.
WArning
cleAn All Air SuPPly hoSeS before
STorAge. SolvenTS And/or PeTro-
leum ProducTS mAy PeneTrATe Air
SuPPly hoSeS if STored WiThouT
cleAning. The conTAminATeS mAy
PeneTrATe The hoSe reSulTing in
conTAminATion of The breAThing Air
during The nexT uSe cAuSing Seri-
ouS inJury or deATh.
1. Damp sponge dirt accumulations from the exterior of the
respirator.
2. If the air supply hose has been in contact with solvents and/or
petroleum products, wash the hose with soap and water and
allow to dry.
3. Clean the facepiece and mask mounted regulator as described
below.
cAuTion
cerTAin cleAning And diSinfecT-
ing AgenTS Such AS QuATernAry
Ammonium comPoundS (Ammonium
chlorideS) mAy cAuSe dAmAge, de-
TeriorATion or AccelerATed Aging
To PArTS of The reSPirATor. uSe only
The recommended cleAning And diS-
infecTing AgenTS.
WArning
KeeP ScoTT recommended SAniTiZ-
ing or diSinfecTing cleAner ouT of
reAch of children. iT iS A violATion
of federAl lAW To uSe ThiS cleAn-
ing ProducT in A mAnner inconSiS-
TenT WiTh TheSe inSTrucTionS or The
ProducT lAbeling. imProPer uSe or
hAndling of ThiS ProducT mAy reSulT
in SeriouS inJury or deATh.
cAuTion
fAilure To Thoroughly rinSe And
comPleTely dry The enTire fAcePiece
ASSembly mAy AlloW A builduP of de-
TergenTS And/or diSinfecTing AgenTS
Which could dAmAge fAcePiece com-
PonenTS.
CLEANING THE FACEPIECE
Supplies needed:
–
SCOTT recommended sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner such as
Wescodyne Plus. This is a dilute iodine solution.
–
Drinking (potable) water - running water or in a spray bottle
–
Air supply of lubricant free, dry breathing air, maximum 30 psig, for
drying
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PRIOR TO HANDLING OR USE OF ANY OF THE CLEANING AGENTS
MENTIONED IN THIS INSTRUCTION, CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER’S
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR PRECAUTIONS AND IM-
PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.
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DO NOT USE A QUATERNARY AMMONIA (AMMONIUM CHLORIDE)
TYPE OF CLEANER.
1. With the regulator removed, carefully wash the facepiece assembly
with SCOTT recommended cleaner according to the instructions
provided with the cleaner and thoroughly rinse in clean water. If
the facepiece is heavily soiled, it may be necessary to first wash
the facepiece with a solution of mild soap or detergent in warm
water (110° F / 44° C maximum).
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A NOSE CUP IS DESIGNED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF
THE FACEPIECE AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR
CLEANING.
2. To sanitize or disinfect the facepiece, use the SCOTT recommend-
ed sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner according to the instructions
provided with the cleaner. Sanitizing or disinfecting may require
a specific contact time of the cleaner prior to rinsing.
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THE KEVLAR AND NYLON HEAD HARNESSES ARE MADE OF PO-
ROUS MATERIAL. SCOTT RECOMMENDED CLEANER MAY NOT
BE EFFECTIVE ON POROUS MATERIAL.
3. Rinse with drinking water using a spray bottle or running water.
4. Shake excess water off of facepiece and then dry with a clean, lint
free cloth or gently blow dry with clean, dry breathing air of 30 psig
or less pressure. Do not use shop air or any other air containing
lubricants or moisture.
