Tabla De Contenido; Introduction - MSA AirHawk II Manual De Instrucciones

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................2
Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Donning...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Removing the Apparatus ......................................................................................................................................................10
Cold Weather Operation .......................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning/Disinfecting ............................................................................................................................................................14
Inspections............................................................................................................................................................................15
Functional Tests ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Flow Test/Overhaul Requirements ........................................................................................................................................18
Lifetime Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................20
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION CAUTIONS AND
LIMITATIONS
D- Air-line respirators can be used only when the
respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the
requirements of CGA G-7-1 Grade D or higher quality.
E- Use only the pressure gauges and hose lengths
specified in the User's Instructions.
I- Contains electrical parts which have not been
evaluated as an ignition source in flammable or
explosive atmospheres by MSHA/NIOSH.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could
result in injury or death.
M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used
and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and
other applicable regulations.
N- Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only
exact replacement parts in the configuration as
specified by the manufacturer.
O- Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance
manuals for information on use and maintenance of
these respirators.
S- Special or critical Users Instructions and/or specific
use limitations apply. Refer to user instructions before
donning.
S - SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS
Approved for use at temperatures above -25°F. Approved
only when the compressed-air container is fully charged
with air meeting the requirements of the Compressed Gas
Association Specification G-7 for quality verification level
(grade) D air or equivalent specifications. The cylinder
shall meet applicable DOT specifications.
Use with adequate skin protection when worn in gases
and vapors that poison by skin absorption (for example:
hydrocyanic-acid gas).
TAL 1211 (L) Rev. 4 - 10088650

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In making renewals or repairs, parts identical with those
furnished by the manufacturer under the pertinent
approval shall be maintained.
NIOSH Approval Information is included as a supplement
to these instructions (P/N 10024128).
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
1. An adequate respiratory protection program must
include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment,
selection of proper respiratory protective equipment,
instruction and training in the use of equipment,
inspection and maintenance of equipment, and
medical surveillance. [See OSHA regulations, Title 29
CFR, Part 1910. 134, Subpart I, Par. 1910. 134 (c).]
2. This air mask may be used only after proper
instruction and training in its use as specified in NFPA-
1500 and OSHA regulations Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.
134, Subpart 1, Par. 1910. 134 (b) (3).
3. This air mask must be secured by a positive
mechanical means if stowed within an enclosed
seating area of fire department vehicles, or in a
compartment with a positive latching door. The
method of holding the air mask in place must be
designed to minimize injury to persons in the vehicle
in the event of an accident, rapid deceleration, or
acceleration.
4. Do not mark the air mask, i.e., with stamps, labels,
paint or other method. Use of such markings may
interfere with apparatus use or may constitute a
flammability hazard.
5. Be sure that no other equipment interferes with the air
mask facial seal, or with the users hands, or other
necessary means of mobility.
For more information on self-contained breathing
apparatus use and performance standards, please consult
the following publications:
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