Scott RIT-PAK III Manual

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE WITH A SCOTT AIR CYLINDER
TO SUPPLY BREATHING AIR TO COMPATIBLE SCOTT PRODUCTS
This instruction sheet describes the operation and maintenance for the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable
air supply. Read and understand this entire instruction sheet before attempting the use of the SCOTT
RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
SCOTT RIT-PAK III
PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY
WARNING
THE SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE IN A HAZARDOUS
ATMOSPHERE. IMPROPERUSE OFTHIS BREATHINGAIRSUPPLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY ORDEATH.
IMPROPER USE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, USE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TRAINING, DISREGARD OF
THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN,AND FAILURE TO INSPECTAND MAINTAIN THE AIR
SUPPLY OR RESPIRATOR SUPPLIED BY IT.
THIS AIR SUPPLY IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
STANDARD SUCHAS OSHASAFETYAND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910 PARAGRAPH 134AVAILABLE FROM
THE US DEPT. OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
© 2012 Scott Safety
SCOTT, the SCOTT SAFETY Logo, Scott Health and Safety, RIT-PAK, AIR-PAK, and AV-3000 SureSeal are registered
and/or unregistered marks of Scott Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates.

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WARNING
THE SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR
SUPPLY IS INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY
USE ONLY TO SUPPLY BREATHING
AIR TO A SINGLE RESPIRATOR
USER WHILE BEING EVACUATED
FROM AN ATMOSPHERE REQUIRING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. DO NOT
USEANYADDITIONALHOSES,ADAPTERS,
OR CONNECTORS EXCEPTAS DIRECTED
BY THIS INSTRUCTION.
ANY USE OF THE SCOTT RIT-PAK
III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY BEYOND
THAT WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN A
MALFUNCTION WHICH MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY
TO SUPPLY BREATHING AIR TO COMPATIBLE SCOTT PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is intended for use by a Rapid Intervention
Team (RIT) as an emergency source of breathing air to supply air to a single respirator
being used by one person only while that person is being evacuated from an atmosphere
requiring respiratory protection.
The SCOTTRIT-PAK III portableairsupply andits accessoriesor optionsare NOT NIOSH
orNFPAapproved.TheRIT-PAK III portable airsupplyisintendedfor only useinconjunction
with a respirator as an emergency air supply source to that respirator to aid in the evacu-
ation of the respirator user from a hazardous environment. The addition of the optional
Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regulator provide greater options for use
of the equipment, but the RIT-PAK III portable air supply is not a complete respirator.
This equipment must never be used to supply more than one respirator user at a time. The
RIT-PAK III portable air supply is NOT an air cart nor is it intended for use as a source of
breathing air for routine operations or as a hose line air supply system. Do not use any
additional hoses, adapters, or connectors except as directed by this instruction.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply consists of a combination LOW pressure /
HIGH pressure supply assembly with a single cylinder coupling to attach to a breathing
air cylinder. A carrying bag is used to support and transport the cylinder. The RIT-PAK III
portable air supply is equipped with both LOW pressure and HIGH pressure supplies as
follows:
– LOW PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY HOSE with a pressure reducer and low pres-
sure hose from the reducer to a dual manifold with both male and female quick
disconnect couplings for a variety of connections to a SCOTT respirator. The
use of these components is covered in the LOW PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY
section of this instruction. Additional ports are provided on the LOW pres-
sure air supply hose manifold for the installation of other quick disconnect
fittings. Refer to the INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATE QUICK DISCONNECT
COUPLINGS section of this instruction for details.
–HIGH PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY HOSE* is equipped with a coupling which will
fit all respirators in compliance with NFPA 1981 (edition 2002 or later) which
are fitted with a Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection
(RIC UAC) System. The integral dust cover is used to vent the residual air
pressure from the system after the cylinder valve has been closed. The use of
this feature is covered in the HIGH PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY section of this
instruction.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is available in three pressure models for use
with the following air cylinders:
• RIT-PAK III 2216 psi for use with SCOTT 2.2 cylinders with an air supply
rated at 30 minutes.
• RIT-PAKIII4500psiforusewithSCOTT4.5cylinderswithanairsupply
ratedat30,45,or60minutes
• RIT-PAKIII5500psiforusewithSCOTT5.5cylinderswithanairsupply
ratedat30,45,60,or75minutes
The appropriate cylinder and valve assembly must be purchased separately.
The Pressure Reducer Assembly is labeled with the pressure the equipment is designed
to use.
A remote gauge console is provided with an analog gauge showing the total avail-
able air pressure left in the breathing air cylinder as well as an LED DISPLAY
with lights indicating the remaining air in the same format as the heads-up display
found on many SCBA respirators. The remote gauge console is mounted on the
outside of the bag so it is available to view at all times. The pressure reducer is
also equipped with a BELL to signal when the air pressure in the breathing air
cylinder has dropped below one-quarter of full. Depending on how the RIT-PAK III
portable air supply is used, the end-of-service alarm on the respirator may or may
not operate. See the LOW PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY and the HIGH PRESSURE
AIR SUPPLY usage sections of this instruction for recommendations.
WARNING
THE SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR
SUPPLY AND ITS ACCESSORIES OR
OPTIONS ARE NOT NIOSH OR NFPA
APPROVED. THE RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY IS INTENDED FOR ONLY
USE AS AN EMERGENCY AIR SUPPLY
SOURCE. THE ADDITION OF THE
OPTIONAL EMERGENCYFACEPIECEAND
EMERGENCY BREATHING REGULATOR
PROVIDE GREATER OPTIONS FOR USE
OF THE EQUIPMENT, BUT THE RIT-PAK
III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY IS NOT A
COMPLETE RESPIRATOR. IMPROPER
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS,ALCOHOL, ORANY MEDICATIONS
OR SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY AFFECT
VISION, DEXTERITY, OR JUDGMENT.
USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN
GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
IN ORDER TO OPERATE SAFELY. DO NOT
USE THIS EQUIPMENT WHEN FATIGUE
PREVENTSSAFEOPERATION.STAYALERT
WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
INATTENTION OR CARELESSNESS WHILE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply may be equipped with an optional Emergency
facepieceand Emergencybreathing regulator.TheEmergency facepieceis a specialcon-
gurationofaSCOTTModelAV-3000SureSealfacepiece.TheEmergencyfacepieceis
notaNIOSHapprovedcongurationandisintendedONLYforemergencyuseaspartof
the RIT-PAK III portable air supply. The Emergency facepiece has no nose cup or voice-
mitters and it has a special head harness. The Emergency breathing regulator does not
have an end-of-service time indicator and is intended ONLY for emergency use on either
the optional Emergency facepiece or on compatible SCOTT full facepieces as part of the
RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
TheSCOTTRIT-PAKIIIportableair supplycarryingbag hasdedicatedrigid compartments
tostorethe HIGH andLOWpressuresupply hoses aswellasroom for additionalequipment
such as the optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regulator. The top
cover of the bag has two additional soft storage compartments. The bottom and sides of
thebagareprotectedbyadurableplasticskidplate.Multipleattachmentringsareprovided
on the sides and the ends of the bag to attach a variety of straps and handles to carry or
pull the bag as needed. A long shoulder strap is standard and other straps are optional.
The attachment rings may also be used to hold any required tools or accessories.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of this equipment, contact
yourauthorizedSCOTTdistributor,orcontactSCOTTat1-800-247-7257(or704-
291-8300 outside the continental United States).
TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply must only be used by trained personnel as
part of a complete respiratory protection program. This program must include, but not be
limited to, familiarity with the SCOTT respiratory protection equipment in use within the
program and how the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply can be used to connect to
that equipment. The SCOTT RIT-PAK III must not be used for any other purpose than the
emergencysupplyofbreathingairfromthespeciedcylinderandvalveassemblies.
Every emergency situation is unique. The users of this equipment must be fully trained to
assess the situation and the risks involved and decide how best to use this equipment.
Special instruction and care is required for use of this equipment. When the system is
pressurized, the LOW pressure air supply hose can release compressed air at 160 psi.
Compressed air pointed at unprotected skin may cause transmission of air into the blood
stream causing air embolism and other tissue damage. Compressed air introduced into a
body cavity may cause serious or fatal injury.
AlwayspositiontheSCOTTRIT-PAKIIIportableairsupplyonasafe,at,levelsurface
wheretheunitorcylinderwillnotshiftorslide.Avoiddirectcontactwithreorame.
Usecare when handlingtheLOW pressure airsupplyhose ortheHIGH pressure airsupply
hose to avoid snagging or tangling of the hoses and misuse or damage which could result
in partial or complete loss of breathing air or the uncontrolled release of compressed air.
Any damage to the hoses such as cuts or breakage, or damage to the pressure reducer
assembly or quick disconnects may result in uncontrolled air loss from the respirator.

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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The RIT-PAK III portable air supply pneumatic system consist of both high and low pres-
sure outlets with a single connection to the breathing air cylinder.The hoses are stored in
built-in compartments within the RIT-PAK III carrying bag. When the RIT-PAK III portable
air supply cylinder valve is opened, breathing air is available through both high and low
pressureoutlets.TheLEDDISPLAYwillinitializewithallvelightsONfortwentyseconds
followed by a display of cylinder supply level.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is designed to provide a variety of connection
options to supply breathing air as either
1) as a LOW PRESSURE air supply source to replace the depleted air cylin-
der of a user’s AIR-PAK SCBA or to supply breathing air to an individual
with a facepiece and regulator, or
2) as a HIGH PRESSURE air supply source to partially recharge the depleted
air cylinder of a user’s AIR-PAK SCBA.
Various connections with the user’s respirator are possible with the RIT-PAK III portable
air supply. In addition, an Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regulator may
be used to supply breathing air directly to an individual.
The cylinder pressure gauge has an LED DISPLAY with lights to provide a visual monitor
of the air supply in the cylinder and valve assembly. The LED DISPLAY is a convenience
feature that is not critical to the operation of the air supply. If the LED DISPLAY is not oper-
ating as described in this instruction and the pressure gauge and the rest of the air supply
is functioning normally, the user must decide if there is a compelling reason to proceed
with use of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
The pressure reducer is also equipped with a BELL to signal when the air pressure in the
breathing air cylinder has dropped below one-quarter of full.
It is essential that one properly trained person on the Rapid Intervention Team be assigned
to monitor the actual volume of remaining air in the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply
cylinder and provide for the safety of the respirator user in ample time to complete the
exit of the hazardous atmosphere or to replace the SCOTT RIT-PAK III air supply cylinder
with one that is fully charged. Depending on how the RIT-PAK III portable air supply is
used, the end-of-service alarm on the respirator may or may not operate. See the LOW
PRESSUREAIR SUPPLYand the HIGH PRESSUREAIR SUPPLY usage sections of this
instruction for recommendations.
When the cylinder valve is closed, residual air must be vented from the system to allow the
electronics to shut down and preserve battery life. Vent the system one of two ways:
1. On the RIC UAC airline assembly, press the VENT button in the center of
the dust cover on the high pressure coupling,
2. If a breathing regulator is attached to the low pressure airline assembly, open
the purge valve on the breathing regulator to vent.
Carefully follow the instructions for storage of each of the air supply lines and the optional
Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regulator to assure that they can be
properly deployed when they are needed.
SERVICE LIFE
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is equipped with attachments to
provide breathing air to a respirator user through specific connections to the
respirator. An optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regula-
tor are available to evacuate someone who either has no respirator or whose
respirator has no couplings to connect to the RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
Before entering an area requiring respiratory protection, determine which use
of the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply will apply in the situation.
TheRapidInterventionTeamMustbethoroughlyfamiliarwiththeoperationand
application of the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply before entering the
area requiring respiratory protection.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is available in three different configu-
rations:
– The RIT-PAK III 2216 psi model is intended to accommodate a SCOTT 2.2 -
2216 psi cylinder rated at 30 minute duration;
– TheRIT-PAKIII 4500 psi model is intended to accommodateaSCOTT4.5
-4500psicylinderratedat30,45,or60minuteduration;
– TheRIT-PAKIII 5500 psi model is intended to accommodateaSCOTT5.5
-5500psicylinderratedat30,45,60,or75minuteduration.
This equipment is only to be used and maintained by trained personnel.

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WARNING
THE END-OF-SERVICE ALARM ON THE
USER’S RESPIRATOR MAY NOT OPERATE
NORMALLY WHEN BEING SUPPLIED BY
THE RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY.
FAILURETOASSIGNAPROPERLYTRAINED
PERSON TO MONITOR THEAIR SUPPLY IN
THE SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR
SUPPLY AND/OR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH
THE RESPIRATOR USER MAY RESULT IN
SUDDENANDUNEXPECTEDTERMINATION
OF THEAIR SUPPLY TO THE USER OF THE
RESPIRATOR AND LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
NEVER ENTER A HAZARDOUS
ATMOSPHERE WITH A CYLINDER THAT
IS NOT FULLY CHARGED. USE OF A
CYLINDER THAT IS LESS THAN FULLY
CHARGED MAY RESULT IN REDUCED
DURATION OF THE AIR SUPPLY TO THE
USER OF THE RESPIRATORAND LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION
THE USE OF ANY AIR CYLINDER OTHER
THANA CYLINDERAND VALVEASSEMBLY
INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE SPECIFIC
SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY
MODEL BEING SERVICED MAY RESULT
IN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE CYLINDER
OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE
EQUIPMENT.
USE OF ALTERNATE CYLINDERS
If SCOTT cylinder and valve assemblies of different pressures are used inadvertently or
in emergency situations, the following conditions will be observed:
• Afullycharged2216psigratedcylinder or3000psigratedcylinderin-
stalledinaRIT-PAKIII4500psiPortableAirSupplywillcausetheremote
pressure gauge to indicate less than “FULL” and the low cylinder LED
DISPLAY alert will activate well before approximately three quarters of
the air has been consumed.
• A fully charged 3000 psig rated cylinder installed in a RIT-PAK III 2216
psi Portable Air Supply will cause the remote gauge to indicate more than
“FULL”andtheend-of-serviceindicatoralarmswillnotactivateuntilMORE
than approximately three quarters of the air supply has been consumed.
• A4500or5500psigratedcylindercannotbeinstalledonaRIT-PAKIII2216
psi Portable Air Supply. The high pressure coupling between the respirator
and the cylinder will not seal when the coupling is threaded to the cylinder
and a large, high volume air leak will occur at the cylinder connection when
the cylinder is opened. This is intended to prevent the lower pressure res-
pirator components from being pressurized to the higher pressure.
• A fully charged 5500 psig rated cylinder installed in a RIT-PAK III 4500
psi Portable Air Supply will cause the remote gauge to indicate more than
“FULL”andtheend-of-serviceindicatoralarmswillnotactivateuntilMORE
than approximately three quarters of the air supply has been consumed.
• Afully charged2216 psig ratedcylinderor 3000 psigratedcylinder or
4500psigcylinderinstalledinaRIT-PAKIII5500psiPortableAirSupply
will cause the remote pressure gauge to indicate less than “FULL” and
the low cylinder LED DISPLAY alert will activate well before approximately
three quarters of the air has been consumed.
THEUSEOFANYAIRCYLINDERWITHADIFFERENTPRESSUREFROMTHEPRES-
SURE INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE SPECIFIC SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR
SUPPLYMODELBEINGUSEDWILLRESULTINCHANGESTOTHEBEHAVIOROFTHE
REMOTEGAUGEAND/ORTHEEND-OF-SERVICEALARMS.INTHESESITUATIONS,
APERSONMUSTMONITORTHEAIRPRESSUREGAUGEON THE CYLINDER TODE-
TERMINETHEAIRREMAININGINTHECYLINDER.FAILURETOPROPERLYMONITOR
THEAIRREMAININGINTHECYLINDERMAYRESULTINSUDDENANDUNEXPECTED
TERMINATIONOFTHEAIRSUPPLYTOTHEUSEROFTHERESPIRATOR.
WARNING
THE USE OF ANY AIR CYLINDER WITH
A DIFFERENT PRESSURE FROM THE
PRESSURE INTENDED FOR USE WITHTHE
SPECIFIC SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY MODEL BEING USED WILL
RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE BEHAVIOR
OF THE REMOTE GAUGE AND/OR THE
END-OF-SERVICE ALARMS. A PERSON
MUST MONITOR THE AIR PRESSURE
GAUGEONTHE CYLINDERTODETERMINE
THE AIR REMAINING IN THE CYLINDER.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE
AIR REMAINING IN THE CYLINDER MAY
RESULT IN SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED
TERMINATION OF THEAIR SUPPLY TO THE
USER OF THE RESPIRATORAND LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The user should not expect to obtain exactly the cylinder rated duration from this
air supply on each use. The effort being expended may be more or less strenu-
ous than that used in the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) respirator testing. Where the effort is more strenuous, the duration may
be shorter, possibly as short as one-half the nominal service time or less. Always
verify that the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply cylinder is fully charged
before entering the hazardous atmosphere.
The duration of use of the respirator supplied by the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable
air supply will depend on such factors as:
1. the capacity of the cylinder installed,
2. the degree of physical activity of the user;
3. the physical condition of the user;
4. thedegreetowhichtheuser’sbreathingisaffectedbyexcitement,fearor
other emotional factors;
5. thedegreeoftrainingorexperiencewhichtheuserhaswiththisorsimilar
equipment;
6. whether or not the cylinder is fully charged at the start of the evacuation
effort;
7. thepossiblepresencein the compressed air ofcarbon dioxide concentra-
tionsgreaterthan.04%normallyfoundinatmosphericair;
8. the atmospheric pressure; for example, if used in a pressurized tunnel or
caissonat2atmospheresabsolute(15psigauge)thedurationwillbeone-
half as long as when used at 1 atmosphere; and at 3 atmospheres will be
one-third as long;
9. loose or improperly fitting facepiece;
10. the condition of the respirator being used.
When the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is used with the HIGH pressure
air supply hose to recharge a depleted cylinder, do not expect to obtain either
cylinder rated duration after the transfer. The amount of air transferred to the
cylinder being charged is dependent on the size of the cylinder and the amount
of air left in the cylinder being charged and will always be less than either cyl-
inder rating.
SERVICE LIFE CONTINUED...

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NOTE
AIRCYLINDERANDVALVEASSEMBLYSOLDSEPARATELY
FACEPIECE AND REGULATOR ARE OPTIONAL
HANDLE STRAPS (PAIR) ARE OPTIONAL
PRIMARY COMPONENTS OF THE RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY
FIGURE 1
Use the following illustrations to identify and become familiar with the various components
of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply:
SHOULDER
STRAP
CYLINDER
COUPLING
CYLINDER AND VALVE
ASSEMBLY
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
PRESSURE
REDUCER
ASSEMBLY
LOW PRESSURE
MANIFOLD
ASSEMBLY
LOW PRESSURE
SUPPLY HOSE
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
HIGH PRESSURE
HOSE COUPLING
HIGH PRESSURE
SUPPLY HOSE
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
HANDLE
STRAP
PRESSURE
GAUGE
CONSOLE
FACEPIECE AND
REGULATOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
RIT-PAK III PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY
T-HANDLE
COVER
BALL-
HANDLE
COVER
WARNING
THE INFORMATION IN THIS INSTRUCTION IS MEANT TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT REPLACE, THE
INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING, SUPERVISION, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF YOUR
ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM. FAILURE TO HEED ANY WARNINGS IN
THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE
THEPRESSUREREDUCERASSEMBLYISLABELEDWITHTHE
PRESSURETHEEQUIPMENTISDESIGNEDTOUSE.

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FIGURE 4
EMERGENCY FACEPIECE AND REGULATOR
AIR SAVER
SWITCH EMERGENCY
FACEPIECE
EMERGENCY
REGULATOR
PURGE
VALVE
FIGURE 3
DUAL LOW PRESSURE CONNECTOR
WITH ALTERNATE QUICK
DISCONNECT INSTALLED
(SEE PAGE 34)
COVER
CHECKED
MALE
FEMALE
FIGURE 2
HIGH PRESSURE CONNECTOR
HIGH PRESSURE
CONNECTOR COVER

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WARNING
BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN
ANAREAKNOWNTOBENONFLAMMABLE.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES IN A
FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE MAY CAUSE
AN IGNITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply requires two (2) AA batteries in the remote gauge
console for operation of the air cylinder volume LED DISPLAY indicator lights. The batter-
ies should be replaced only by a trained maintenance technician in a clean area known
tobenonammable.
Install or replace the batteries as follows:
1. Locate the remote gauge console.
2. Using a Phillips driver, remove bothbatterycapsholding.SeeFIGURE5.
3. If previously installed, slide the two batteries out of the battery
compartments.
4. For best results, replace batteries only with a pair of the following 1.5 volt
AA batteries:
–Eveready1Energizer Alkaline EN91
–Eveready Energizer Alkaline E91.
–Duracell2AlkalineMN1500
– DuracellAlkalineMX1500
– DuracellAlkalinePC1500
Be sure batteries are properly oriented in battery compartments with the
"+" end and the "–" end of each as shown in FIGURE 6.
5. Thebatterycoversmustbeinstalledsothattheyarewatertightafterreplace-
ment. Clean the inside edge of each battery compartment and seal around
the outside of the cover by wiping with a clean damp cloth to remove any dirt
or foreign matter which might prevent a proper seal. Check cover gasket for
tears or cuts. If damage is found, remove equipment from service and tag for
repair by authorized personnel.
6. When cover is placed in position and the batteries are properly installed, all
lights in the LED DISPLAY will light for approximately twenty (20) seconds
to verify operation.
7. Thread the battery cover screws in until the edgeof each battery cover is
touching the face of the battery compartment. Tighten the screw HAND TIGHT
only. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Perform the REGULAR OPERATIONAL IN-
SPECTION to verify proper operation of the LED DISPLAY.
WARNING
REGULARLY INSPECT THIS EQUIPMENT,
INCLUDING THE GAUGE CONSOLE
AND LED DISPLAY, AS DESCRIBED IN
THIS INSTRUCTION AND CORRECT ANY
DAMAGE FOUND. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
ANY PARTS OR COMPONENTS. USE ONLY
THE BATTERIES AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION. THEFAILURE TO CORRECT
ANY DAMAGE, THE INSTALLATION
OF INCORRECT BATTERIES, OR
THE SUBSTITUTION OF ANY OTHER
COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO A FIRE OR
AN EXPLOSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
FIGURE 6
"–" END
OUT
"+" END
OUT
CAUTION
USE BATTERIES ONLY FROM THE LIST
PROVIDED, DO NOT MIX OLD BATTERIES
WITH UNUSED BATTERIES, AND DO
NOT MIX BATTERIES FROM DIFFERENT
MANUFACTURERS.
1EnergizerisaregisteredtrademarkofEvereadyBatteryCompany,Inc.,St.Louis,MO.
2 Duracell is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH.
FIGURE 5
REMOVE
BOTH CAPS

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WARNING
IF THE LED DISPLAY LIGHTS DO
NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED IN
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, DO NOT USE
THE AIR SUPPLY UNLESS THERE IS
A COMPELLING REASON TO DO SO.
REMOVE THEEQUIPMENTFROM SERVICE
AND TAG FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. USE OF AN AIR SUPPLY
WITH A MALFUNCTIONING LED DISPLAY
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING
THE LED DISPLAY IS A CONVENIENCE
FEATURE THAT IS NOT CRITICAL TO THE
OPERATION OF THE AIR SUPPLY. IF THE
LED DISPLAY IS NOT OPERATING AS
DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUCTION AND
PRESSUREGAUGEANDTHERESTOFTHE
AIR SUPPLY IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY,
THE USER MUST DECIDE IF THERE IS
A COMPELLING REASON TO PROCEED
WITH USE OF THE RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
ASSESSAN EMERGENCY SITUATIONAND
THE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE
EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
REGULARLY INSPECT THE RIT-PAK III
PORTABLE AIR SUPPLY, INCLUDING
THE LED DISPLAY, AS DESCRIBED IN
THIS INSTRUCTION AND CORRECT ANY
DAMAGE FOUND. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
ANY PARTS OR COMPONENTS. USE
ONLY THE BATTERIES AS SPECIFIED
IN THIS INSTRUCTION. THE FAILURE
TO CORRECT ANY DAMAGE, THE
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT
BATTERIES, OR THE SUBSTITUTION OF
ANY OTHER COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT AND MAY
LEAD TO A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION
WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
The cylinder pressure remote gauge console has an LED DISPLAY with lights to provide
a visual monitor of the air supply in the cylinder and valve assembly. The LED DISPLAY
appears across the bottom of the gauge console and uses the same sequence of lights
found on a standard heads-up display. The LED DISPLAY consists of four rectangular
lights to represent the cylinder pressure at FULL, THREE-QUARTERS, ONE-HALF, and
ONE-QUARTER.A fth round red light indicates LOW BATTERY. The LED DISPLAY
operates as follows:
1. When air cylinder is opened, the LED DISPLAY will initialize and illuminate all
five lights for twenty (20) seconds. Operation of all five lights must be verified
every time the RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply is used and with every REGU-
LAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION. If the lights do not operate as described
here, do not use the RIT-PAK III unless there are compelling reasons for
using the equipment without the display lights. Remove the respirator from
service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
THE LED DISPLAY
2. After initialization, the rectangular indicator lights will show the level of the
air supply in the cylinder as follows:
a) FULL cylinder is indicated by the two green lights glowing near the center
of the display.
b) THREE-QUARTERS cylinder is indicated by a single green light glow-
ing.
c) ONE-HALF cylinder is indicated by the yellow light flashing slowly at once
a second.
d) ONE-QUARTER cylinder end-of-service time indicator is indicated by the
red light at the far left flashing rapidly at ten times a second. WHEN THIS
WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING RAPIDLY, THERE IS LESS THAN ONE-
QUARTER OF THE TOTAL AIR SUPPLY LEFT IN THE AIR CYLINDER.
THEBELLALARMWILLALSOSOUNDATTHISPOINT.
3. When the batteries require changing, the round LOW BATTERY indicator at the
right of the display will light for twenty (20) seconds and then begin to flash
slowly at once a second. When the LOW BATTERY indicator is actuated, the
batteries still have sufficient life to operate the LED DISPLAY longer than the
longest duration cylinder that could be used with the RIT-PAK III Portable Air
Supply. However, the batteries must be changed immediately upon termina-
tionofuseoftheequipment.SeetheBATTERYREPLACEMENTsectionof
this instruction.
The LED DISPLAY is a convenience feature that is not critical to the operation of the air
supply. If the LED DISPLAY is not operating as described in this instruction and pressure
gauge and the rest of the air supply is functioning normally, the user must decide if there
is a compelling reason to proceed with use of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
FIGURE 7
LED Display
FULL GREEN
LIGHT
3/4 GREEN
LIGHT
1/2 YELLOW LIGHT
(FLASHING SLOWLY)
1/4 RED LIGHT
(FLASHING
RAPIDLY)
LOW BATTERY
WARNING
(RED)
GAUGE ILLUMINATION
(WHITE)

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NOTE
DO NOT LIFT, TRANSPORT, OR HOLD THE
CYLINDER BY THE HAND WHEEL.
AIR CYLINDER INSTALLATION
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is available in three pressure models for use
with the following air cylinders:
• RIT-PAK III 2216 psi for use with SCOTT 2.2 cylinders with an air supply
rated at 30 minutes.
• RIT-PAKIII4500psiforusewithSCOTT4.5cylinderswithanairsupply
ratedat30,45,or60minutes
• RIT-PAKIII5500psiforusewithSCOTT5.5cylinderswithanairsupply
ratedat30,45,60,or75minutes
Other cylinders may be used provided:
• theymatchtheairpressureratingthatthemodelwasdesignedtouse,
• theydonotexceedthesizecapacityofthecarryingbag,
• they are equipped with the proper CGA fitting to attach to the cylinder
coupling. NOTE
USE ONLY BREATHING AIR CYLINDERS THAT FIT IN THE CARRYING BAG.
IF THE CYLINDER DOES NOT FIT FULLY IN THE CARRYING BAG, DO NOT
USE THE CYLINDER.
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
Install the cylinder and valve assembly in the RIT-PAK III portable air supply as follows:
1. Open the top of the carrying bag by releasing the hook-and-loop fastener
strips on the pressure reducer compartment and on the long edge of the
cylinder compartment cover.
2. Loosen the two cylinder straps by lifting the ends and releasing the hook-
and-loop fastener and lay the ends of the straps out each side of the bag.
3. Inspect the equipment and verify that it is in suitable condition for use. Refer
to the REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION of this instruction. If any dam-
age is found, remove the unit from service and tag for repair by authorized
personnel.
CYLINDER INSPECTION
1. Check the latest cylinder hydrostatic test date to ensure it is current. All breathing
air cylinders used SCOTT respirator equipment must be visually inspected regularly
and hydrostatically tested by a licensed cylinder re-tester in accordance with the
appropriate US Department of Transportation (DOT) specification or applicable DOT
exemption, or in accordance with the appropriate Transport Canada (TC) Permit of
Equivalent Level of Safety. For a complete listing of retest date requirements, refer
to the current revision of Safety Precautions for AIR-PAK Cylinders, Scott P/N 89080-
01, available on request from Scott Safety. Composite cylinders (those cylinders
utilizing fiber over wrap) must be tested in accordance with the DOT exemption
status up to the maximum life of fiber over-wrapped cylinders which, at the time of
thepublicationofthisinstruction,is15yearsfromthedateofmanufacture.Thedate
of manufacture marked on the cylinder is also the date of the first hydrostatic test.
It is the responsibility of your organized respiratory protection program to arrange
for visual inspection and hydrostatic testing of cylinders by a licensed re-tester.
2. Visually inspect cylinder and valve assembly for physical damage such as dents
or gouges in metal or in composite wrapping. Cylinders which show physical
damage or exposure to high heat or flame, such as paint turned brown or black,
decals charred or missing, pressure gauge lens melted or elastomeric bumper
distorted, and cylinders which show evidence of exposure to chemicals such
as discoloration, cracks in the cylinder or the composite wrapping or gel top
coat, peeling of the outer layers of the composite wrapping and/or bulging of
the cylinder wall, shall be removed from service and emptied of compressed air.
Refer to current applicable publications on compressed gas cylinder inspection
available from Compressed GasAssociation Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy.,
Suite 1004,Arlington, VA 22202, (703-412-0900) for a detailedexplanation of
cylinder inspection procedures.
3. Check cylinder pressure gauge for “FULL” indication. If cylinder pressure is less
than “FULL,” replace with a fully charged cylinder. See FIGURE 1. Charge cylin-
derswith breathing air rated asGrade D orbetter perCGA specification G-7.1
withadewpointof-65° F/-54° Corlower.DONOTFILLWITHOXYGEN.
The SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply is designed to fit only the following
SCOTT cylinders:
• SCOTT2216psi2.2cylinderswithanairsupplyratedat30minutes.
• SCOTT4500 psi4.5 cylinderswith an airsupply ratedat 30,45, or
60 minutes
• SCOTT5500 psi 5.5 cylinderswith an air supply ratedat 30, 45, 60, or
75minutes
WARNING
NEVER USEA CYLINDER WHICH EXHIBITS
DAMAGE CONDITIONS. CYLINDERS
WHICH EXHIBIT DAMAGE CONDITIONS
MAY SUDDENLY LEAK OR RUPTURE IF
CHARGED WITH COMPRESSED AIR AND
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
CYLINDER MUST HAVE A CURRENT
HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE. IMPROPERLY
INSPECTED CYLINDERS THAT ARE
DAMAGED MAY SUDDENLY LEAK
OR RUPTURE IF CHARGED WITH
COMPRESSED AIR AND CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
DO NOT USE OXYGEN! SUPPLYING THE
RESPIRATOR WITH OXYGEN MAY CAUSE
SICKNESS OR MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
USE ONLYAIR DRIED TOADEW POINT OF
-65° F / -54° C OR LESS. MOISTURE IN AIR
UNDER PRESSURE CAN FREEZE EVENAT
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES WELL ABOVE
+32° F / 0° C. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE
AIR SUPPLY IS FREE OF CONDENSED
MOISTURE MAY CAUSE FREEZING AND
PARTIAL OR COMPLETE FAILURE OF
THE RESPIRATOR LEADING TO SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
THE USE OF ANY AIR CYLINDER WITH
A DIFFERENT PRESSURE FROM THE
PRESSUREINTENDEDFORUSEWITHTHE
SPECIFIC SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY MODEL BEING USED WILL
RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE BEHAVIOR
OF THE REMOTE GAUGE AND/OR THE
END-OF-SERVICEALARMS. SEE THE USE
OFALTERNATE CYLINDERS SECTION OF
THIS INSTRUCTION. A PERSON MUST
MONITOR THE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
ON THE CYLINDER TO DETERMINE
THE AIR REMAINING IN THE CYLINDER.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE
AIR REMAINING IN THE CYLINDER MAY
RESULT IN SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED
TERMINATION OF THE AIR SUPPLY TO
THE USER OF THE RESPIRATOR AND
LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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CAUTION
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. TIGHTENING WITH
AWRENCH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
COUPLING GASKET.
4. Verifythatthereplacementcylinderisfullandhasacurrenthydrostatictest
date and is free of damage as described in the CYLINDER INSPECTION
section of this instruction.
5. Fitthe cylinder into the cylinder compartmentover the cylinderstraps and
with the cylinder valve next to the pressure reducer. See FIGURE 8. Pull up
on each cylinder strap to ensure that they are not twisted or trapped under
the cylinder.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 10
6. Rotate the cylinder in the bag to align the cylinder valve with the cou-
pling on the airline assembly.
7. Checktoensurethecylindercouplingiscleanandfreefromdirt.
8. Check to ensure the coupling
gasket is not damaged. See
FIGURE 9.
9. Check to ensure the cylinder valve
outlet is clean and free from dirt.
10. Thread the cylinder coupling clockwise onto the cylinder valve. The coupling
must be hand tightened to the cylinder valve outlet. Wrenches shall not be
used as damage to the coupling gasket may result.
11. Pull the straps around the cylinder snug and secure the hook-and-loop fas-
teners. Each pair of straps is made up of one that is all “hook” and the other
that is all “loop” so it does not matter which half goes on top in each pair.
See FIGURE 10.
Before placing the RIT-PAK III portable air supply into service, perform a REGULAR
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION as described in this instruction.
The removed cylinder shall be inspected and refilled by authorized personnel. For
more information, contact your authorized SCOTT distributor or call SCOTT Safety
at1-800-247-7257.
FIGURE 9
COUPLING
GASKET

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REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
The following procedure shall be used when you rst receive the SCOTT RIT-PAK III
portable air supply and for inspection before each use. When not in use, this equipment
must be inspected at least once a month. If any malfunction is noted, remove the SCOTT
RIT-PAK III portable air supply from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
For inspection, fully extend the LOW pressure and HIGH pressure supply hoses from their
storage compartments.
After inspection and testing, refer to the PREPARATION FOR USE section of this instruc-
tion and carefully follow the instructions for storage of each of the air supply lines and the
optionalEmergency facepieceand Emergencybreathing regulatorto assurethat they can
be properly deployed when they are needed.
GENERAL INSPECTION
1. Verify that the unit was properly cleaned and decontaminated after previous
use.
2. If a cylinder is installed, refer to the AIR CYLINDER INSTALLATION section
of this instruction for details of cylinder inspection and proper cylinder instal-
lation.
3. Visually inspect the SCOTT RIT-PAK III portable air supply Inspect the car-
rying bag for worn or damaged components.
a) Check that the straps are not damaged and that all buckles and closures
are operating properly.
b) Verify that there are no rips in the fabric portions of the bag.
c) Inspect the outer plastic shell for cracks or other damage,
d) Inspect the inner compartments of the bag for damage or missing com-
ponents.
4. Inspect the cylinder coupling on the RIT-PAK III pressure reducer to be
certain the nipple seal is present and undamaged. Refer to the CYLINDER
INSTALLATION section of this instruction for details. If the gasket is present
and undamaged, align the coupling with the outlet of the cylinder valve and
tighten the coupling to the cylinder valve by hand only. Wrenches shall not
be used as damage to the coupling gasket may result.
5. InspecttheRIT-PAKIIIreducerandallLOW/HIGHpressurepipeandhose
connections. If any pipe or hose connections are found to be loose, remove
the unit from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
NOTE
FOR INSPECTION, FULLY EXTEND THE LOW PRESSUREAND HIGH PRESSURE
SUPPLYHOSESFROMTHEIRSTORAGECOMPARTMENTS.
6. Check the HIGH pressure airline hose for cracks, cuts, abrasions, or other
signs of damage. Check the high pressure coupling for bent or damaged
components damage and for cleanliness. See the HIGH PRESSURE AIR
LINE CONNECTION section of this instruction for details of operation of this
adapter. See FIGURE 11.
WARNING
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE UNIT IS
DECONTAMINATED AND THOROUGHLY
CLEANED PRIOR TO EACH USE. FAILURE
TO CLEAN AND DECONTAMINATE THE
EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE MAY RESULT
IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
AND/OR EXPOSE THE USERS TO
CONTAMINANTS THAT COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
FOLLOW THE REGULAR OPERATIONAL
INSPECTION PROCEDURE EXACTLY. IF
ANY DISCREPANCY IS NOTED, DO NOT
USE THE SCOTT RIT-PAK III PORTABLE
AIR SUPPLY. FAILURE TO PERFORM THE
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
MAY PERMIT A MALFUNCTION THAT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
COMPRESSEDAIR IS HAZARDOUS. WHEN
THE RESPIRATOR IS PRESSURIZED, THE
DUAL MANIFOLDACCESSORY HOSE CAN
EMIT 160 PSI OF COMPRESSEDAIR IF THE
CHECK VALVE SLEEVE ON THE MALE
QUICK DISCONNECT IS RETRACTED.
DO NOT RETRACT THE CHECK VALVE
SLEEVE WHEN THE RESPIRATOR IS
PRESSURIZED. DO NOT POINT THE
DUAL MANIFOLD ACCESSORY HOSE
AT ANYONE AND RETRACT THE CHECK
VALVE SLEEVE. CARELESS HANDLING
OF COMPRESSED AIR MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
VERIFY THAT THE EXTERNAL CHECK
VALVE SLEEVE ON THE MALE SIDE OF
THE DUAL MANIFOLD MOVES FREELY
AND SEALS PROPERLY WHEN THE MALE
QUICK DISCONNECT IS NOT IN USE.
FAILURE TO IDENTIFY A MALFUNCTION
OF THEEXTERNAL CHECK VALVE SLEEVE
MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF BREATHING
AIR WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 11
HIGH PRESSURE
CONNECTOR

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LOOK FOR WEAR ON
LOCKING RIDGE
FIGURE 12
WARNING
THE AIRLINE CONNECTIONS MUST BE
CLEAN. DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL
IN THE AIR PASSAGE OF THE AIRLINE
CONNECTION PLUG MAY CAUSE
PARTIAL OR COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE
RESPIRATOR IN HOSE LINE OPERATION
OR IN SELF-CONTAINED OPERATION
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING
ANYCOMPONENTS WHICH EXHIBITSIGNS
OF DAMAGE SHALL BE REMOVED FROM
SERVICEFOR EVALUATION BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. USE OF DAMAGED
COMPONENTS MAYRESULTAFAILURE OF
THE EQUIPMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
b) Inspect the operation of the external check valve sleeve on the male quick
disconnect. If any damage is noted, do not use the apparatus. Remove it
from service and tag for repair.
c) Insect the operation of the female quick disconnect. While pushing the plug
“D” into the socket, pull the locking sleeve “E” back toward the guard. The
plug “D” will separate. To reconnect, push plug “D” into socket until the
locking sleeve “E” pops forward. Test for proper engagement by tugging
on the coupling. See FIGURE 13.
FIGURE 13
Operation of Pull-back
Sleeve Quick Disconnect
DE
PULL SLEEVE
BACK
PUSH
PLUG IN
7. ChecktheLOWpressureairsupplyhosefromthereducertothedualmani-
fold assembly for cracks, cuts, abrasions, or other signs of damage.
8. Check all LOW pressure quick disconnect couplings for damage and cleanli-
ness. See LOW PRESSURE AIR LINE CONNECTION section of this instruction
for additional details of operation of specific quick disconnects.
9. Inspect both the male and female quick disconnects on the dual manifold.
Pay special attention to the following:
a) Inspect the condition of the male quick disconnect for signs of wear.
Particularly look for wear on the locking ridge as shown in FIGURE 12.
If the coating is worn through and bare metal is showing, do not use the
apparatus. Remove it from service and tag for repair.
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
10. Perform the OPERATIONAL TESTING as described in this instruction.
NOTE
AFTER INSPECTIONAND TESTING, REFER TO THE PREPARATION FOR USE SEC-
TION OF THIS INSTRUCTIONAND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
STORAGE OF EACH OF THE AIR SUPPLY LINES TO ASSURE THAT THEY CAN BE
PROPERLY DEPLOYED WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED.

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REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED...
INSPECTION OF THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE AND
EMERGENCY BREATHING REGULATOR
The RIT-PAK III PortableAir Supply may be equipped with the optional Emergency face-
piece and Emergency breathing regulator.
ThefacepieceisaspecialcongurationofaSCOTTModelAV-3000SureSealfacepiece.
ThefacepieceisnotaNIOSHorNFPAapprovedcongurationandisintendedONLYfor
emergency use as part of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply. The Emergency facepiece
has no nose cup or voicemitters and it has a special head harness.
Inspect the Emergency facepiece as follows:
1. Inspect the facepiece seal and other rubber components for deformation,
wear, damage, or cracks.
2. Check that all harness anchors are present, firmly attached, and do not ro-
tate.
3. Inspect the lens for cracks, gouges, scratches, or any condition that could
impair the operation of the facepiece or the user’s vision.
4. Inspectthefacepieceportfordamagewheretheregulator/adapterattaches.
Inspect the two (2) support tabs and the facepiece around the mount for
cracks or other signs of damage.
WARNING
THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE
AND EMERGENCY BREATHING
REGULATOR ARE NOT NIOSH
APPROVED. USE ONLY FOR EMERGENCY
APPLICATIONS WHEN NO OTHER
FACEPIECE OR BREATHING REGULATOR
AREAVAILABLE TO PROVIDE BREATHING
AIR TO THE RESCUE VICTIM. IMPROPER
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5. Inspectthelensframebezelfordamagesuchascracksordistortion.
6. Check that both lens frame bezel screws are present and installed cor-
rectly.
7. Inspecttheheadharnessforcorrectinstallationwithallstrapsorientedcor-
rectly.
8. Inspect the head harness for damage or worn components.
Ifanyotherfacepieceis used with theRIT-PAKIII PortableAir Supply,refer totheREGULAR
OPERATIONAL INSPECTION requirements provided with the facepiece. Any facepiece
used with the RIT-PAK III PortableAir Supply must be complete and in serviceable condi-
tion with no worn, loose, or damaged components. If any damage is found, remove the
facepiece from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
FIGURE 14

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REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
The Emergency breathing regulator has no end-of-service time indicator and is intended
ONLY for emergency use as part of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply.
Inspect the Emergency breathing regulator as follows:
1. Inspect the breathing regulator for damaged or missing components.
2. Inspect the gasket on the breathing regulator that seals against the facepiece
for rips or damage that may break the seal.
3. Verify that the regulator gasket is properly installed around the outlet port of
the regulator.
4. Verify that the purge valve (red knob) is not damaged and turns smoothly
one-half turn from stop to stop.
5. Inspectthehoseforcutsordamage.
6. Inspect the condition of the male quick disconnect for signs of wear. Par-
ticularly look for wear on the locking ridge as shown in FIGURE 15. If the
coating is worn through and bare metal is showing, do not use the regulator
assembly. Remove it from service and tag for replacement.
7. Attachtheregulatortothefacepieceasfollows:
a) Align the two flats of the regulator outlet port with the corresponding flats
in the facepiece port (the red purge valve on the regulator will be in the
12 o’clock position). Insert the regulator into the facepiece port.
b) Rotate the regulator counterclockwise (as viewed from inside of facepiece)
until the red purge valve knob is on the left side of the facepiece. The
lock tab on the regulator will lock into the facepiece retainer with a “click.”
When the lock tab is properly engaged, the regulator will not rotate.
8. Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by pulling back on the
regulator retaining latch and rotating the regulator ¼ turn. Inspect the gas-
ket on the breathing regulator again for rips or damage that may break the
seal.
9. Perform the OPERATIONAL TESTING WITH BREATHING REGULATOR AND
FACEPIECE as described in this instruction.
NOTE
AFTER INSPECTIONAND TESTING, REFER TO THE PREPARATION FOR USE SEC-
TION OF THIS INSTRUCTIONAND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
STORAGE OF EACH OF THE AIR SUPPLY LINES TO ASSURE THAT THEY CAN BE
PROPERLY DEPLOYED WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED.
FIGURE 15
Inspecting Male Quick
Disconnect
LOOK FOR WEAR
ON LOCKING
RIDGE

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TO TEST LED DISPLAY,
CONTROL NEEDLE BETWEEN
1/4 AND TOP OF "EMPTY"
FIGURE 17
REMOTE GAUGE (MODEL 4.5 GAUGE
SHOWN, OTHER MODELS SIMILAR)
Inspect the operation of the RIT-PAK III portable air supply as follows:
1. Install a FULL air supply cylinder as described in these instructions. Verify that
the reducer hose coupling is hand tightened to the cylinder valve outlet
and pressurize the system by opening the cylinder valve fully (approximately
two and one-half turns). Check all pipe and hose connections for leaks with a
soap solution or similar leak detection liquid. If any leaks are found, remove
the unit from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel.
2. Slowly open the cylinder valve by fully rotating the knob counterclockwise
(approximately 2 1/2 turns). The LED DISPLAY will initialize with all five lights
on for twenty seconds followed by display of cylinder supply level. If the LOW
BATTERY light at the far right of the display remains lit or begins to flash,
replacethebatteriesaccordingtotheBATTERYREPLACEMENTsectionof
this instruction before proceeding.
3. Check that the remote pressure gauge is operating properly and that it reads
within10%ofthevalueonthecylinderpressuregauge.
4. Pushinandrotatethecylindervalveknobclockwisetoclose.
5. Whenthecylindervalveisfullyclosed,ventthesystemoneofthetwofol-
lowing ways:
a) Carefully push in on the high pressure vent button on the high pressure
connector dust cover.
OR
b) Open the purge valve on the facepiece mounted regulator.
6. As the air pressure vents from the system, the remote pressure gauge needle
willswingfrom“FULL”andmovetowards“EMPTY.”
7. ObservethelightsoftheLEDDISPLAYandverifythattheylightproperlyin
descending order.
8. Stop venting when the gauge needle crosses the “¼” mark but before the
beginningofthered“EMPTY”band.SeeFIGURE 17.Theredlightonthefar
left of the LED DISPLAY shall flash rapidly at ten (10) times per second.
WARNING
IF THE LED DISPLAY INDICATOR LIGHTS
DO NOT ACTUATE AS DESCRIBED
IN THIS INSTRUCTION, DO NOT USE
THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THERE IS
A COMPELLING REASON TO DO SO.
REMOVE THEAIR SUPPLY FROM SERVICE
AND TAG IT FOR REPAIR BYAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. USE OF AN IMPROPERLY
OPERATING AIR SUPPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
LEAKAGE OF AIR FROM THE AIR SUPPLY
MAY INDICATE A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS
DEFECT.AIR LEAKAGE MAY REDUCE THE
DURATIONOFUSE.USEOFANAIRSUPPLY
EXHIBITING AN AIR LEAK MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSING THE RESPIRATOR USER TO
THE ATMOSPHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS
INTENDED TO PROTECTAGAINST WHICH
COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
OPERATIONAL TESTING
For all OPERATIONALTESTING, install a FULL air supply cylinder as described in these
instructions. Verify that the reducer hose coupling is hand tightened to the cylinder
valveoutletandpressurizethe systemby opening thecylinder valve fully(approximately
twoand one-halfturns). Check allpipe and hoseconnections forleaks with asoap solution
or similar leak detection liquid. If any leaks are found, remove the unit from service and
tag for repair by authorized personnel.
WARNING
CHECKALLPIPEANDHOSECONNECTIONS
FORLEAKS.IFANYLEAKSAREDETECTED,
REMOVE THEEQUIPMENTFORM SERVICE
AND TAG FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. AIR LEAKAGE COULD
RESULTINALOSSOFAIRANDDIMINISHED
PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT
IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.AIR LEAKAGE MAYALSO RESULT
IN SUDDEN UNEXPECTED RUSH OF HIGH
PRESSURE AIR WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 16
CYLINDER PRESSURE GAUGE
ON CYLINDER VALVE
(4500 PSI GAUGE ILLUSTRATED)
REGULAR OPERATIONAL INSPECTION CONTINUED...
9. After verifying that the LED DISPLAY is functioning properly, vent the remain-
ing residual air pressure from the system. The LED DISPLAY shall cease
operation when the system pressure drops to zero.
CAUTION
OVERTIGHTENING THE CYLINDER VALVE
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE THAT COULD
RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF AIR FROM THE
CYLINDER. USENO TOOLS TO CLOSETHE
CYLINDER VALVE.

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OPERATIONAL TESTING WITH
BREATHING REGULATOR AND FACEPIECE
If the RIT-PAK III Portable Air Supply is to be used with the optional breathing regulator
and Emergency facepiece, include the following additional steps to the OPERATIONAL
INSPECTION:
1. Attach the quick disconnect on the breathing regulator to the female side
of the dual connector on the LOW pressure air supply hose. Verify a good
connection by pulling on the connector.
2. If the regulator is not attached to the facepiece, proceed as follows:
a) Align the two flats of the regulator outlet port with the corresponding flats
in the facepiece port (the red purge valve on the regulator will be in the
12 o’clock position). Insert the regulator into the facepiece port.
b) Rotate the regulator counterclockwise (as viewed from inside of facepiece)
until the red purge valve knob is on the left side of the facepiece. The
lock tab on the regulator will lock into the facepiece retainer with a “click.”
When the lock tab is properly engaged, the regulator will not rotate.
3. Check that the breathing regulator purge valve (red knob on regulator) is
closed (full clockwise and pointer on knob upward).
4. Fully depress the center of the air saver/donning switch on the top of the
regulator and release.
5. Withthecylindervalvefullyopen(approximately21/2turns),dontheface-
piece or hold the facepiece to the face to affect a good seal. Inhale sharply
to automatically start the flow of air. Breathe normally from the facepiece to
ensure proper operation.
6. Remove facepiece from face. Air shall freely flow from the facepiece.
7. Fullydepresstheairsaver/donningswitchonthetopofregulatorandrelease.
The flow of air from the facepiece shall stop. There shall be no leakage of
air from any part of the portable air supply.
8. The red purge knob allows air to flow into the facepiece in an emergency
without breathing on the respirator. The purge control is also used to release
residual air from the respirator after the cylinder valve is turned off. Check
the purge valve as follows:
a) Rotate purge valve 1/2 turn counterclockwise (pointer on knob downward).
Air shall freely flow from the regulator.
b) Rotate purge valve 1/2 turn clockwise to full closed position (pointer on
knob upward). Air flow from regulator shall stop.
9. Push in and rotate the cylinder valve knob clockwise to close. When the
cylinder valve is fully closed, open the purge valve slightly to vent residual
air pressure from system. The LED DISPLAY shall cease operation when the
system pressure drops to zero.
10. When air flow stops completely, return purge valve to the fully closed position
(pointer on knob upward).
IF ANY DISCREPANCY OR MALFUNCTION IS NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION,
DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT FROM SERVICE AND
TAG IT FOR REPAIR BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
NOTE
AFTER INSPECTIONAND TESTING, REFER TO THE PREPARATION FOR USE SEC-
TION OF THIS INSTRUCTIONAND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
STORAGE OF EACH OF THE AIR SUPPLY LINES TO ASSURE THAT THEY CAN BE
PROPERLY DEPLOYED WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED.
Proceed to the PREPARATION FOR USE section of this instruction.
WARNING
IF THE LED DISPLAY INDICATOR LIGHTS
DO NOT ACTUATE AS DESCRIBED
IN THIS INSTRUCTION, DO NOT USE
THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THERE IS
A COMPELLING REASON TO DO SO.
REMOVE THEAIR SUPPLY FROM SERVICE
AND TAG IT FOR REPAIR BYAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. USE OF AN IMPROPERLY
OPERATING AIR SUPPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION
OVERTIGHTENING THE CYLINDER VALVE
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE THAT COULD
RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF AIR FROM THE
CYLINDER. USENO TOOLS TO CLOSETHE
CYLINDER VALVE.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE TOOLS TO OPEN OR CLOSE
THE PURGE VALVE. OPEN OR CLOSE
BY USING FINGER-PRESSURE ONLY.
ROTATION OR THE PURGE VALVE IS
LIMITED TO 1/2 TURN. USE OF TOOLS
TO OPEN OR CLOSE PURGE VALVE MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PURGE
VALVE.

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STORAGE OF THE HOSES
After performing the REGULAR OPERATIONALINSPECTION, verify that the RIT-PAK III
portable air supply is complete and packed properly for use as follows:
Verify that all hoses and optional equipment are present and properly stored in their stor-
age compartments as follows:
1. To store the HIGH pressure supply hose:
a) Open the cover over the pressure reducer end of the bag (T-handle Cover)
and fully extend the HIGH pressure hose.
b) Makeabendinthehosewhereitcomesoutofthestoragecompartment
and feed the bend backwards into the compartment.
c) Continue feeding the hose into the compartment until only the high pres-
sure RIC UAC connector is left showing with the back of the connector
just inside the compartment. See FIGURE 18.
PREPARATION FOR USE
2. To store the LOW pressure supply hose:
a) Open the cover over the accessory compartment (Ball-handle Cover) and
fully extend the hose.
b) Makeabendinthehosewhereitcomesoutofthestoragecompartment
and feed the bend backwards into the compartment.
c) Continue feeding the hose into the compartment until the dual manifold
reaches the inside of the Ball-handle Cover.
d) Secure the dual manifold to the inside of the Ball-handle Cover with the
hook-and-loop strap as shown in FIGURE 19.
FIGURE 18
T-HANDLE
COVER
FIGURE 19
BALL-
HANDLE
COVER

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STORAGE OF THE OPTIONAL EMERGENCY FACEPIECE AND
BREATHING REGULATOR
1. To store the optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regula-
tor:
a) Fit the head harness of the facepiece inside the facepiece.
b) Coil the regulator hose around the regulator and fit inside the facepiece
as shown in FIGURE 20.
c) Place the facepiece and regulator into the accessory storage compart-
ment as shown in FIGURE 21.
2. To store the optional Emergency facepiece and Emergency breathing regula-
tor connected to the LOW pressure supply hose:
a) Prepare the facepiece and regulator as stated above.
b) Connect the regulator male quick disconnect to the female quick discon-
nect on the dual manifold.
c) Place the facepiece and regulator into the accessory storage compart-
ment with the LOW pressure supply hose fitting across the notch in the
accessory compartment as shown in FIGURE 22.
Proceed to the FINAL PREPARATION section of this instruction.
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 21
PREPARATION FOR USE
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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FINAL PREPARATION
1. Verify that a full air supply cylinder is properly installed and attached to the
pressure reducer. Refer to the AIR CYLINDER INSTALLATION section of this
instruction.
2. Open the air supply cylinder and verify that the remote pressure gauge con-
sole and LED display lights are working properly.
3. Make sure that the hook-and-loop fasteners on all covers are securely
sealed.
4. Verify thatallstrapsareinstalledasneeded.Variousattachmentsare pos-
sible, but the following represent some typical uses:
a) The long strap can be attached to each side to two alternate side rings
to provide a shoulder strap. See FIGURE 23.
b) The long strap can be also connected at each end to provide a shoulder
strap. See FIGURE 24. If separated at the seat belt buckle, the long
strap can be used as a single drag pull.
c) The long strap can also be attached to two end rings to provide a loop
dragpull.SeeFIGURE25.
PREPARATION FOR USE CONTINUED...
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 25