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Summary of Contents for PremAire Cadet Escape

Page 1: ...this manu al Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside For additional information relative to use or repair call 1 800 MSA 2222 during regular working hours TAL 903 L Rev 1 MSA 2009 Prnt Spec 10000005389 A Mat 10063148 Doc 10063148 This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have or will ...

Page 2: ...upply is the responsibility of the user The respirator is approved only when the air supplied meets the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Specification G 7 1 for quality verification level Grade D air or equivalent specifi cations Approved only when the compressed air container is fully charged with air meeting the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Specification G 7 1 for...

Page 3: ...on haz ardous non toxic atmosphere 5 Return to a safe atmosphere immediately if discol oration crazing blistering cracking or other dete rioration of the lens material is observed 6 Users must wear suitable protective clothing and precautions must be taken so that the respirator is not exposed to atmospheres that may be harmful 7 Take into account the following factors which may affect the duratio...

Page 4: ... protected pres sure gauge to measure cylinder contents a cylinder fill port with check valve to pressurize the cylinder a high pressure relief device to protect the cylinder from over pressurization an intermediate pressure relief valve to protect the second stage regulator from over pressuriza tion and a first stage regulator valve to reduce cylinder pressure to a suitable intermediate pressure ...

Page 5: ...movable from the har ness using quick release hardware The waist belt is available in two sizes standard and large The waist belt includes a side release buckle with single adjustment The shoulder strap includes a large adjustment buckle A shoulder pad accessory is available The harness assembly includes a stand by mount to stow the second stage regulator when the respirator is not in use 5 TAL 90...

Page 6: ...result in serious per sonal injury or death INLET PRESSURE GAUGE To ensure accurate pressure readings the inlet pressure gauge must be located at the air source SUPPLY HOSE TO SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTIONS Use MSA approved couplings only for supply hose con nections Hoses must only be interconnected with either the threaded connector 3 4 16 UNF or locking quick dis connect couplings listed below DO NOT ...

Page 7: ...SA couplings only 7 TAL 903 L Rev 1 10063148 479027 479029 Plug For Brass Quick Disconnect Assembly 479028 Plug For SST Quick Disconnect Assembly 479026 Plug For Chrome Quick Disconnect Assembly 476956 Nickel Socket 479034 Brass Socket 479033 SST Socket Brass BR Stainless Steel SST Brass BR Stainless Steel SST CEJN ...

Page 8: ...T HIP VERSION 1 Hold the shoulder strap with the left hand Slide shoul der strap over head so that the shoulder strap is posi tioned over the left shoulder and the cylinder is posi tioned on the right hip 2 Adjust the shoulder strap by pulling the strap down Note The cylinder should be positioned at or just below waist level 3 Connect the waist belt buckle 4 As necessary slide the waist belt buckl...

Page 9: ...e back of the head 4 Tighten the lower straps first by pulling them straight back not out Tighten the face piece until the mask is snug against the face 5 Tighten the temple straps in the same manner Ensure that the facepiece tabs are not tucked under the face piece seal 6 Make sure the back of the harness is centered on the back of the head and faceseal is providing uniform pressure on the face a...

Page 10: ...atmosphere Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY HOSE TO THE ATTACHMENT HOSE 1 Verify that the cylinder valve knob is completely closed clockwise DO NOT open the cylinder valve knob unless in an emergency escape application Doing so while connected to an air source could result in depleted cylinder pressure and decreased escape time...

Page 11: ...he red knob counter clockwise until increased airflow is felt Close the bypass The respirator must deliver air flow on demand If it does not do not use the respirator The respirator must be checked and the condition corrected by an MSA trained or certified repairperson before using it Failure to follow this warning can result in serious per sonal injury or death Note If the respirator passes all t...

Page 12: ...using the apparatus STANDARD OPERATION 1 Don the apparatus and check for proper operation as described in the Donning section of this manual 2 Breathe normally DO NOT open the cylinder valve knob unless in an emergency escape application doing so while connected to an air source could result in depleted cylinder pressure and a decreased escape time DO NOT enter any area which requires an escape gr...

Page 13: ...in the stand by belt mount DISCONNECTING THE FIREHAWK SLIDE TO CONNECT REGULATOR 1 Grasp top of regulator 2 Push the release but tons and pull regulator down and out of face piece adapter Note Regulator can hang on cover rail in a standby mode 3 Slide regulator up face piece cover rail until regulator slide button is free of rail 4 Disconnect the attach ment hose from the air supply hose 5 Open th...

Page 14: ...uctions 3 To maintain approval container must be fully charged with respirable air meeting the require ments of the Compress Gas Association specifica tion G 7 1 for Quality Verification Level Grade D air or equivalent specification 4 DO NOT use unless the cylinder is filled to the full pressure approved 5 DO NOT alter modify or substitute any compo nents without approval of the manufacturer 6 Ins...

Page 15: ...tion should be consulted and is available from the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety Research and Special Programs Administration U S Department of Transportation 400 7th Street SW Washington D C 20590 0001 Note When refilling a PremAire Cadet Escape Respirator cylinder and valve assembly do not open the cylinder valve knob The high pressure fill port is directly exposed to cy...

Page 16: ...ure from entering the Firehawk Regulator Stow the regulator in the stand by mount 2 When the respirator is away from heat water spray can freeze on the regulator surface Ice can build up and freeze the buttons and bypass valve Before entering or re entering a hazardous atmosphere make sure the buttons and bypass valve are ice free and operating properly Periodically check the bypass to be sure it ...

Page 17: ...the cleaning solution A soft brush or sponge can be used to clean the soiled facepiece c Rinse the facepiece and components in clean warm 110 F water preferably running and drained d Clean the pressure demand exhalation valve by pressing in on the stem with a blunt object and flushing with clean water e Allow the facepiece to air dry Do not dry the parts by placing them near a heater or in direct ...

Page 18: ...igns of heat related damage If the cylinder is damaged return it to an MSA Service Center Call 1 800 MSA 2222 for instructions d Check the hydrostatic test date on the cylinder approval sticker located on the cylinder neck Aluminum and carbon fiber cylinder must be tested every five years e Be sure that the gauge needle and face are clearly visible through the lens f Inspect the high pressure reli...

Page 19: ...y opened d Check the pressure gauge to verify that the cylinder is full Regulator functional checks must be con ducted with a full cylinder e Open the regulator bypass knob counter clock wise Verify that air flows from the regulator Close the bypass knob clockwise f Attach the regulator to the facepiece Verify proper regulator attachment by pulling on the regulator g Hold the facepiece against the...

Page 20: ...out buckle 4 Loosen the hose clamps 5 Rotate the straps 180 The straps should be equally spaced on either side of the pres sure gauge 6 Tighten the hose clamps 7 Unweave the waist belt strap from the male waist belt buckle 8 Unweave the waist belt from the shoulder strap and pull strap 9 Connect the pull strap to the cylinder carrier D ring to the right of the pressure gauge when looking at the ga...

Page 21: ...houlder strap and pull strap strap without buckle 4 Rotate the bag 180 so that the gauge face is opposite the bag logo 5 Unweave the waist belt strap from the male waist belt buckle 6 Unweave the waist belt from the shoulder strap and pull strap 7 Connect the pull strap to the cylinder carrier D ring to the right of the pressure gauge when looking at the gauge 8 Connect the shoulder strap to the r...

Page 22: ...s manual 1 Hold the shoulder strap with the right hand Slide shoulder strap over head so that the shoulder strap is positioned over the right shoulder and the cylinder is positioned on the left hip 2 Adjust the shoulder strap by pulling the strap down The cylinder should be positioned at or just below waist level 3 Connect the waist belt buckle 4 As necessary slide the waist belt buckle toward the...

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