Scott Safety-Division of Scott Technologies Inc. 200427 User Manual
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Training and practice in realistic emergency simulations is required before
use of this equipment. The users must become thoroughly familiar with the
operation and the limitations of the system before entering a potentially haz-
ardous or life threatening situation. The SYSTEM USE instructions, SCOTT
part number 595102-01, comprise instructions for both the PAK-TRACKER
Hand Held Receiver and the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. Those instructions
are to be used as the basis of training for use of the whole system and in-
clude an overview of the system operation and limitations of the system, as
well as any user level maintenance.
use of this equipment. The users must become thoroughly familiar with the
operation and the limitations of the system before entering a potentially haz-
ardous or life threatening situation. The SYSTEM USE instructions, SCOTT
part number 595102-01, comprise instructions for both the PAK-TRACKER
Hand Held Receiver and the PAK-TRACKER Transmitter. Those instructions
are to be used as the basis of training for use of the whole system and in-
clude an overview of the system operation and limitations of the system, as
well as any user level maintenance.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment, con-
tact your authorized SCOTT dealer or distributor, or contact SCOTT at
1-800-247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the continental United States) or
visit our web site at www.scotthealthsafety.com.
tact your authorized SCOTT dealer or distributor, or contact SCOTT at
1-800-247-7257 (or 704-291-8300 outside the continental United States) or
visit our web site at www.scotthealthsafety.com.
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Kevlar is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours, Inc.
The SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm is approved by the National Insti-
tute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on all models of SCOTT
AIR-PAK 2.2/3.0/4.5/Fifty SCBA except as specified in the limitations of
use on the SCBA approval label and in the SCBA Operating and Mainte-
nance Instructions.
NIOSH certified SCBA’s are limited to a maximum weight of 35 lbs. When
the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is used with a one hour duration SCOTT
SCBA, either the Kevlar
tute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on all models of SCOTT
AIR-PAK 2.2/3.0/4.5/Fifty SCBA except as specified in the limitations of
use on the SCBA approval label and in the SCBA Operating and Mainte-
nance Instructions.
NIOSH certified SCBA’s are limited to a maximum weight of 35 lbs. When
the PAK-ALERT distress alarm is used with a one hour duration SCOTT
SCBA, either the Kevlar
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wrapped (SCOTT P/N 804222-01) or Carbon
wrapped (P/N 804723-XX) cylinder and valve assembly must be used to
keep the total weight under 35 lbs. limit. Using the PAK-ALERT distress
alarm with fiberglass wrapped one hour cylinder and valve assemblies,
(SCOTT P/N 804107-01 or P/N 802827-01), will exceed 35 lbs.
Installation of a SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm requires some disas-
sembly of the respirator. Installation instructions are contained in a separate
SCOTT Instruction Manual, P/N 89489-01, available from your SCOTT dis-
tributor or from SCOTT HEALTH AND SAFETY.
keep the total weight under 35 lbs. limit. Using the PAK-ALERT distress
alarm with fiberglass wrapped one hour cylinder and valve assemblies,
(SCOTT P/N 804107-01 or P/N 802827-01), will exceed 35 lbs.
Installation of a SCOTT PAK-ALERT distress alarm requires some disas-
sembly of the respirator. Installation instructions are contained in a separate
SCOTT Instruction Manual, P/N 89489-01, available from your SCOTT dis-
tributor or from SCOTT HEALTH AND SAFETY.
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PAK-TRACKER HAND HELD RECEIVER
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL. TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A HAZARDOUS
SITUATION. THE TRAINING MUST INCLUDE EX-
TENSIVE PRACTICE WITH THE SYSTEM IN A
VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS AND A COM-
PLETE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO
INTERPRET LOCATING INFORMATION. BE-
CAUSE DIFFERENT BRANDS AND MODELS OF
PERSONNEL LOCATORS MAY OPERATE DIF-
FERENTLY, ALWAYS UPDATE TRAINING WITH
EACH NEW PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. USE OF A
LOCATOR SYSTEM WITHOUT PROPER TRAIN-
ING MAY PLACE THE USER AT HIGHER RISK
IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHICH COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
MANUAL. TRAINING IS REQUIRED BEFORE
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A HAZARDOUS
SITUATION. THE TRAINING MUST INCLUDE EX-
TENSIVE PRACTICE WITH THE SYSTEM IN A
VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS AND A COM-
PLETE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO
INTERPRET LOCATING INFORMATION. BE-
CAUSE DIFFERENT BRANDS AND MODELS OF
PERSONNEL LOCATORS MAY OPERATE DIF-
FERENTLY, ALWAYS UPDATE TRAINING WITH
EACH NEW PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. USE OF A
LOCATOR SYSTEM WITHOUT PROPER TRAIN-
ING MAY PLACE THE USER AT HIGHER RISK
IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHICH COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.