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TAL 1201 (L) Rev. 8 - 483389 - DRAFT 1-9-12

To assemble the hood tube to the
hood:
1. Push the tube into the hood inlet

port so that the end of the muffler
is about 1 inch inside the hood.

2. Fold any extra hood material

around the tube.

3. Line up the plastic hose clamp so

the grooves are against the hood
material.

4. Pull the plastic clamp for a firm,

hand-tight fit. DO NOT over-tight-
en or the hood tube will collapse.
Cut off any extra clamp material.

Do not don the respirator until you

have completed all of the assembly

steps required for your respirator.

Different respirator models need

different inlet air pressures. Failure

to follow this precaution may result

in inadequate air flow to the respi-

rator and may cause serious respi-

ratory injury or death.

Adjusting the Hood Suspension

Before Installing

1. Loosen the Velcro* strip at the

back of the suspension by pulling
the strip away from the plastic
band.

2. Position the suspension so that

the stitching on the sweatband is
down.

3. Place the sweatband against your

forehead and wrap the plastic
band around your head for a snug
but comfortable fit.

4. Press the Velcro strips together to

secure the suspension.

To Install the Hood Suspension

Note

If the optional chin strap will be used,
install it at this time. See Assembling
the Optional Chin Strap.

1. Insert the suspension into the hood.
2. Turn the suspension so that the

sweatband faces the hood lens.

3. Attach the three Velcro strips on

the suspension to the three strips
inside the hood.

Assembling the Optional Chin Strap

The chin strap must be attached to
the hood suspension before the sus-
pension is installed in the hood. To
install the chin strap:
1. Insert one end of the chin strap in

the slot located at the side of the
suspension.

2. Insert the other end of the strap in

the slot on the other side.

Assembling the Respirator to an

Optional Protective Cap

Note

If a protective cap is to be worn, it
must be from MSA. Only the cap from
MSA is equipped with proper adapters

Assembling the Respirator

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for Versa-Hood

Page 1: ...ditional information relative to use or repairs Call 1 800 MSA 2222 during regular working hours THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR...

Page 2: ...e skin wear clothing which will prevent the con taminant from contacting the skin Return to a safe atmosphere and discard the respirator immediately if discoloration crazing blistering cracking or oth...

Page 3: ...spirable air to the respirator Three methods of coupling the respirator to the air sup ply hose are available Non Adjustable Valve Connector Adjustable Valve Connector and Direct Connector Approved ai...

Page 4: ...d 2 Position the suspension so that the stitching on the sweatband is down 3 Place the sweatband against your forehead and wrap the plastic band around your head for a snug but comfortable fit 4 Press...

Page 5: ...d Gas Association Specification G 7 1 Failure to fol low this precaution may result in serious personal injury or death 4 Be sure that inlet pressure is set to agree with the flow control device you a...

Page 6: ...red using wrenches or slip joint pliers Turn the air source off DONNING THE RESPIRATOR 1 If the respirator lens has a paper cover it must be removed before the respirator is donned Do not remove the s...

Page 7: ...respirator immediately if discoloration crazing blistering cracking or other deterioration of the respirator system are observed Remove the respirator at once if the flow of air stops or drops notice...

Page 8: ...sure it is installed cor rectly 9 Reassemble the respirator Follow the instructions which apply to your model only See Assembling the Respirator 10 Inspect the air supply hose for tears cracks or othe...

Page 9: ...1 2 hose and Direct Connector 491580 Shoulder Length Hood Assembly with Exhalation Valve 488721 Shoulder Length Hood Replacement with Exhalation Valve Port 492794 Waist Length Hood Assembly with Exha...

Page 10: ...10 TAL 1201 L Rev 8 483389 DRAFT 1 9 12 Notes...

Page 11: ...Notes TAL 1201 L Rev 8 483389 DRAFT 1 9 12 11...

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