Scott Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

The RIT-Pak III features low and high pressure compartments with the high-pressure side being marked with the "T" handle and the low-pressure side being marked with the ball handle.

High-Pressure Compartment Includes:

• 5' Universal Air Connection (UAC)

• Pressure Reducer (Cylinder Connection)

• Cylinder Valve

Low-Pressure Compartment Includes:

• Facepiece (AV-3000 SureSeal)

• 3' Regulator (EZ-Flo+ with Rectus Fittings)

• 6' Hose and Manifold (UEBSS with Rectus Fittings)

Additional Features Include:

• Tool Pockets on the Outside

• Ridged Durable Bottom

• 10 D-Rings for Addition Attachment Points

• Audible Low-Pressure Alarm When Pressure is Below 25%

• Eternal Luminescent Pressure Gauge with Pressure Indicator Light Emitting Diodes

  • 2 Green LEDs When Pressure is 100% - 76%

  • 1 Green LED When Pressure is 75% - 51%

  • 1 Amber LED When Pressure is 50% - 26%

  • 1 Blinking Red LED When Pressure is Below 25%

The RIT-Pak III utilizes a 4.5 (4500 PSI) 60-minute cylinder.

Bag Specifications Include:

Length (in) 33 in

Width (in) 10.5 in

Height (in) 8.5 in

Weight without Cylinder (lbs.) 20 lbs

Weight with Cylinder (lbs.) 39.2 lbs

The RIT-Pak Fast Attack is the replacement for the RIT-Pak III currently fielded by the Pflugerville Fire Department.

Much like the RIT-Pak III a low and high pressure compartments are present with the high-pressure side being marked with the "T" handle and a black cover and the low-pressure side being marked with the ball handle and a orange cover.

High-Pressure Compartment Includes:

• 5' Universal Air Connection (UAC)

• Pressure Reducer (Cylinder Connection)

• Cylinder Valve

Low-Pressure Compartment Includes:

• Facepiece (AV-3000 SureSeal)

• 3' Regulator (EZ-Flo+ with Rectus Fittings)

• 6' Hose and Manifold (UEBSS with Rectus Fittings)

Additional Features Include:

• Audible Low-Pressure Alarm When Pressure is Below 25%

• Eternal Luminescent Pressure Gauge

The RIT-Pak Fast Attack will utilize a 4.5 (4500 PSI) 30-minute cylinder and will be available in the medium size bag style.

Bag Specifications Include:

Length (in) ~27 in

Width (in) ~7 in

Height (in) ~7 in

Weight without Cylinder (lbs.) 10.8 lbs

Weight with Cylinder (lbs.) 22.2 lbs

The Department uses Scott Carbon-Wrapped 4500 PSI Snap-Change cylinders on all SCBAs. All apparatus are equipped with 45-minute cylinders on all Air-Paks, while all RIT-Pak III's are equipped with 60-minute cylinders, and RIT-Pak Fast Attack bags are equipped with 30-minute cylinders.

All cylinders utilized offer the following:

• Carbon cylinders are built to DOT and TC specifications

• 4500 psig working pressure

• Lightweight, composite cylinder consisting of an aluminum alloy inner shell with a total

overwrap of carbon fiber, fiberglass and epoxy resin

• Rated for 30, 45, and 60 minute durations based on NIOSH breathing rates

• Luminescent band provides enhanced visibility

• Hydrostatic testing to be performed every five years

• 15-year life expectancy