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ULTRA ELITE FACEPIECE

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Depending on the cleaning policy adopted, either a desig-
nated person or the user should clean each device after
each use. ANSI standards suggest that users should be
trained in the cleaning procedure. Confidence Plus
Cleaning Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recom-
mended. It cleans and disinfects in one operation. It
retains its germicidal efficiency in hard water to inhibit the
growth of bacteria. It will not deteriorate rubber, plastic,
glass, or metal parts. Refer to label for user instructions.

DO NOT use any cleaning substances that can or
might attack any part of the apparatus.

Alcohol should not be used as a germicide
because it may deteriorate rubber parts.

If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent residue
may irritate the wearer’s skin.

1. Preparing Solution

a. Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus

Cleaning Solution.

b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not

used, wash in a mild cleaning solution, rinse thor-
oughly, and submerge in a germicide solution for
the manufacturer’s recommended time.

2. Clean and Disinfect the Facepiece

a. Remove the mask mounted regulator from the face-

piece.

b. Unthread the thumb screw of NightFighter Heads-

Up Display System receiver Voicemitter Assembly,
slide the receiver from facepiece bracket.

c. Thoroughly wash the facepiece (and nosecup) in the

cleaning solution. A soft brush or sponge can be
used to clean the soiled facepiece.

d. Rinse the facepiece and components in clean,

warm (110°F) water (preferably running and
drained).

e. Clean the pressure-demand exhalation valve by

pressing in on the stem with a blunt object and
flushing with clean water.

f. Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not dry the parts

by placing them near a heater or in direct sunlight.
The rubber will deteriorate.

g. Operate the exhalation valve by hand to be sure it

works properly.

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 was shipped in.

3. In general, only the facepiece requires cleaning and

disinfecting after each use.

4. Re-attach NightFighter Heads-Up Display System

Receiver and Voicemitter Assembly.

a. Slide receiver onto facepiece bracket.

b. Finger-tighten thumb screw.

5. Thoroughly dry the facepiece and regulator after

cleaning and disinfecting. The facepiece can trap
water, which could enter the regulator.

REMOVING THE SPEED-ON

®

HEAD HARNESS

1. To remove a damaged SpeeD-ON Head Harness from

the facepiece, lay the facepiece on a table or other flat
surface.

2. To remove a damaged rubber head strap from the

facepiece, lay the facepiece on a table or other flat
surface.

a. Grasp the facepiece lug with the thumb and forefin-

ger of one hand. Grasp the headstrap metal buckle
with the thumb and forefinger of the other hand.

b. Lift the metal buckle up with your thumb as you

stretch the facepiece lug.

c. Turn the facepiece and switch hands to pry up on

the other side of the metal buckle.

d. Pull the facepiece lug out of the metal buckle.
e. Repeat steps a through d for each remaining strap

surface.

3. To remove the bottom buckles, pull the back of the

buckle away from the rubber strap and pull slightly so
the rubber harness end-tab is at the buckle.

4. Fold the end-tab sides together, then slide each tab

through its buckle.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other buckle.

CLEANING SPEED-ON HEAD HARNESS

Machine wash in warm water (maximum 120°F) with a
mild detergent. Hang the harness in an open area to air-
dry. Do not dry clean. Do not bleach or use abrasive
cleaners. Do not fold or store when wet.

INSTALLING THE SPEED-ON HEAD HARNESS

1. Install the harness strap buckles on the facepiece rub-

ber lug at the crown and temple locations:

a. Insert the long tab end of the rubber lug into the

metal ring.

b. Pull the entire

rubber lug
through the
metal ring.

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TAL 805 (L) Rev. 4 - 10042830

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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