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ULTRA ELITE FACEPIECE

4. If a dot is visible in either the third or fourth quadrant

of the “03” section and none in the “04” section, the
facepiece is subject to the Inspection Advisory.
Proceed with the inspection as follows:

Inspection Procedure: (see illustration)

1. For Air Purifying and Pressure Demand facepieces

(except MMR and Firehawk), unthread and remove the
adapter assembly. Component housing cover removal
is not necessary.

2. For MMR and Firehawk™ slide-to-connect facepieces:

a. Remove the two component housing cover screws

and the neckstrap.

b. Remove the locking ring (MMR only).
c. Lift up on the cover release hook, located forward

of the adapter assembly opening. With the release
lifted, the cover can be removed by pulling it away
from the housing. On MMR facepieces, tilt the cover
and work it over one adapter bayonet at a time.

d. Unthread and remove the adapter.

3. For Firehawk push-to-connect (PTC) facepieces:

a. Remove the two component housing screws and

the neckstrap.

b. Lift up on the cover release hook, located forward

of the adapter assembly opening. With the release
lifted, pull the cover away from the component
housing so that it is between the hex flats and
flange of the PTC adapter.

c. With the cover against the adapter flange, unthread

the adapter from the component housing.

4. Pull the gasket (valve spider) out. Ensure that the

white inlet disc valve remains attached to the gasket.

5. Inspect the flat sealing surface for dullness or discol-

oration. Refer to the photos below. Also, for refer-
ence, compare the thread finish to the sealing surface.

Note:

For clearer photos, refer to this inspection advisory

on MSA’s website:
http://www.msanet.com/msanorthamerica/msaunitedstate
s/USnoticeindex.html

Normal

Discolored

6. If dullness, discoloration, cracks, or breaks are noted,

do not use the facepiece. Call MSA Customer Service
at 1-877-MSA-3473 to make arrangements to return
the UltraElite Facepiece to MSA for repair.

7. If no discoloration, cracks, or breaks are noted,

reassemble the facepiece as indicated below and
return it to service.

Reassembly of Ultra Elite Component Housing Cover
and Adapter

1. Gently stretch the hole in the center of the inlet disc

valve over and onto the gasket stem.

2. With the pull-tab facing outward, insert the gasket into

the facepiece at an angle so that the groove around
the outer edge captures the housing rim. The lower lip
on the gasket must be completely under the rim in the
component housing.

Note:

The gasket may need to be bent slightly to work

the lip under the rim all the way around. When installed
correctly, the gasket will lay flat in the housing and none
of the spokes will be bent.

3. For Air Purifying and Pressure Demand facepieces

(except MMR and Firehawk), reinstall the adapter
assembly.

4. For MMR facepieces:

a. Holding the adapter assembly in one hand, rotate

the slip nut so that the octagon flange on the slip
nut lines up with the octagon flange on the adapter.

b. Thread the adapter assembly into the facepiece.
c. Using a torque wrench with the spanner wrench (PN

494261), torque the adapter to a minimum 12 inlbs.
If necessary, continue to torque until the top flat on
the octagon is horizontal with a maximum torque of
27 inlbs.

d. The bayonets must be in a horizontal orientation. If

the bayonets are not horizontal, remove the adapter
assembly and turn the slip nut to the next octagon
flange alignment.

e. Re-install the adapter assembly so that the bayo-

nets are horizontal when the adapter assembly is
torqued 12 - 27 in-lbs.

f. Place the component housing cover over the

adapter assembly. Tilt and rotate the cover to work
it over one bayonet at a time.

g. Insert the tab on the cover into the slot in the lens

ring.

h. Press in on the front of the cover until the cover

hook snaps in place.

i. Install the locking ring by sliding it into the groove

on the adapter. (Do not slide it into the space
between the slip nut flange and the adapter flange.)

j. Place the neckstrap brackets and the spacers in the

cover sockets under the locking ring.

k. Install the phillips screws and tighten.
l. Verify each of the following features.

i. The adapter bayonets are locked into a horizontal

position and CANNOT be rotated.

ii. The slip nut is threaded completely into the face

piece and locked securely. It CANNOT be rotated.

iii. The metal locking ring is locked into position and

CANNOT be rotated.

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Summary of Contents for FireHawk Ultra Elite 10048813

Page 1: ...Ultra Elite Facepiece TAL 805 L Rev 4 MSA 2008 Prnt Spec 10000005389 I Mat 10042830 Doc 10000015248 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR...

Page 2: ...811 Component Housing Ring 14 804812 Screw Kit 15 10018621 Slide Adapter Ass y 15a 10033115 Push To Connect Adapter Ass y 15b 813556 1 4 Turn Adapter Ass y 17 804829 Neckstrap 18 815604 Component Hous...

Page 3: ...10042830 ULTRA ELITE FACEPIECE 7a 7 7b 15b 23 24 3 12 27 in lbs pressure demand facepiece NFPA Facepiece Components Type Small Medium Large Hycar 10048814 10048813 10048815 Silicone 805581 805580 8055...

Page 4: ...4 TAL 805 L Rev 4 10042830...

Page 5: ...operly Note Do not force dry the parts by placing them in a heater or in direct sunlight The rubber will deteriorate When the facepiece is thoroughly dry store the facepiece in the plastic bag that it...

Page 6: ...ng freeing retainer from slots in the housing Lift the retainer and the spring out of the component hous ing Discard spring and spring retainer Be careful not to damage the slots or valve seat in the...

Page 7: ...he octagon flange on the adapter b Thread the adapter assembly into the facepiece Use the spanner wrench to torque the adapter to 12 27 in lbs If necessary continue to torque until the top flat on the...

Page 8: ...the groove Work the face piece rubber flange around the lens to fully seat the lens in the groove When installed correctly the bottom lens center line mark lines up with the bottom face piece center...

Page 9: ...ea and the inside of the housing ring 4 Insert the narrow end of the ring into the space between the lower lens ring and the facepiece housing area 5 Line up the component housing ring mark with the f...

Page 10: ...2 Remove the disc from the gasket and inspect both for wear The disc should be very soft and pliable Install a new disc valve if it is damaged or hardened 3 To install the inhalation disc valve a Gen...

Page 11: ...Housing Cover and Adapter 1 Gently stretch the hole in the center of the inlet disc valve over and onto the gasket stem 2 With the pull tab facing outward insert the gasket into the facepiece at an an...

Page 12: ...ontinue to tighten until the top flat of the adapter octagon is horizontal Note The octagon flats on the facepiece adapter must align with octagon flats of component housing d Press in on the front of...

Page 13: ...pter through the facepiece component housing cover Thread the adapter assembly into the facepiece 3 Tighten facepiece adapter until the top flat on the octagon is horizontal Note The octagon flats on...

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