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9.2.2.5  Install facepiece seal: 

Install the lens into the facepiece seal (Figure 33). Gently 

work the lens into the face seal. Ensure the visor is positioned so the facepiece is not
distorted.  Place a small amount of liquid soap around the attaching area of the lens clamp. 
Install the visor clamps and tighten screws.

9.3

REPLACING FACEPIECE HEADSTRAP

9.3.1

The harness assembly is a four point harness. Remove harness assembly by pushing forward
at each attachment point to align the button with the groove and remove the harness from 
facepiece (Figure 34). Repeat at each attachment point.

9.3.2

To remove the headstrap from the buckle (latch and bail assembly), gently work the pull tab of
the headstrap through the bail (Figure 35).

9.3.3

Orientate the new headstrap so the large opening is aligned near the chin opening of the 
facepiece (Figure 36).

9.3.4

To reinstall, ensure the bail is placed on the inside of the latch and feed the pull tab end of the
headstrap through the buckle. The end of the pull tab should facing outward and the ribs 
should engage the buckle. Repeat on the other three sides. Reinstall harness assembly to 
facepiece, locking the buttons into the grooves of the buckle.

9.4 BACKFRAME 

HARNESS

9.4.1

Separate lower strap from upper shoulder strap.

9.4.2

The upper shoulder straps terminate in a “Z“ pattern (Figure 37). Pull one inch of slack 
through the backframe (Figure 38), fold the end of the strap tight against the strap and pass 
the end through the backframe. Repeat on other strap.

9.4.3

Remove waist belt strap in the same manner. Pull one inch of slack and pass the strap 
through the pathway of the strap (Figure 39). Observe the path prior to removal.

9.4.4

Reverse the steps to reinstall.

10.0 FRONTIER OPTIONS

10.1

AIRLINE

10.1.1

The Airline Attachment is located on the left waist belt strap (Figure 40). It is approved with 
Foster, Hansen HK, and Schrader couplings.  Foster, Hansen HK, and Schrader couplings 
include locking devices.

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NOTE

It is helpful to have a second assembled facepiece for reference during reassembly.

NOTE

It is helpful to have a second assembled backframe for reference during reassembly.

Summary of Contents for FRONTIER Series

Page 1: ...way Blvd Noordmonsterwegl Cranston RI 02921 Anjou Quebec 4332 Sc Middleberg USA Canada H1J2K4 The Netherlands Telephone 800 430 4110 Telephone 888 212 7233 Telephone 31 0 118656400 Facsimile 800 572 6346 Facsimile 5140355 7233 Telephone 31 0 118627535 www northsafetyproducts com 2006 North Safety Products Printed in U S A Part No 46001635 Rev 084112 Rev A A49222 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...D SAFETY CHECKS 12 4 1 PUTTING ON THE RESPIRATOR 12 4 2 SAFETY CHECKS 13 5 0 DURING USE 14 5 1 NORMAL USE 14 5 1 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING CYLINDERS 15 5 1 4 CYLINDER BAND ADJUSTMENT 15 5 2 EMERGENCY EGRESS INDICATORS 15 6 0 AFTER USE PROCEDURES 16 6 1 REMOVING THE SCBA 16 7 0 AFTER USE CLEANING 16 7 1 CLEANING THE FACEPIECE AND HOOD 16 7 2 CLEANING THE BACKFRAME HARNESS ASSEMBLY 17 8 0 SCBA STO...

Page 3: ...series includes SCBA units having a NIOSH 60 minute duration units having a NIOSH 45 minute duration and units having a NIOSH 30 minute duration The North Frontier Series are also certified by NIOSH as Pressure Demand Type C Supplied Air Respirators when supplied with breathing air from a remote source and equipped with the appropriate quick connect couplers 1 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This Users In...

Page 4: ... respirator To perform or observe sand blasting abrasive blasting To fight fires In temperatures below 25 F 30 C Without a fully charged cylinder While working alone except for escape When the atmospheric pressure is below 450mm 17 7 in mercury 4 NEVER use your respirator if you cannot achieve a good facepiece to face seal due to Facial hair Eye wear that interferes with facepiece to face seal Hea...

Page 5: ... qualitative or quantitative fit test to make sure it fits correctly Ask your supervisor about these fit tests The North Frontier Series is approved with North facepieces and hoods in sizes small and medium large Most faces can be fit with the medium large however some persons with small faces may get a better fit with the small In addition if your respirator has a tight fitting facepiece you shou...

Page 6: ...ications When used as a combination apparatus only 20 of the service pressure may be used on entry This approval applies only when the device is supplied with respirable breathing air through 6 to 300 feet of hose at air pressures between 80 to 120 pounds per square inch gauge or from self contained air supply If the supplied air fails open the cylinder valve and proceed to fresh air immediately U...

Page 7: ...ll be incompatible with outlets for other gas systems to prevent inadvertent servicing of air line respirators with non respirable gases or oxygen WARNING The air supply must have the capacity to maintain the required pressure during respirator use DO NOT USE COMPRESSED OXYGEN IN THIS RESPIRATOR The air supply source must be constructed and situated so as to avoid entry of contaminated air into th...

Page 8: ...ld up and adjustable side straps for a comfortable fit The AirHood is available in two sizes to comfortably fit any person Figure 2 The AirHood facepiece is made of several components each having different reactions to chemical environments It is vital to ensure that you have objective evidence that the hood will be able to maintain its integrity against the expected chemical exposure during opera...

Page 9: ...primary End of Service Time indicator is a whistle which is set to sound at 23 27 of rated cylinder pressure per NIOSH requirements 2 5 BACKFRAME AND HARNESS The backframe and harness assembly utilize ergonomic design principles to produce a comfortable low profile unit that evenly distributes the SCBA weight between the wearer s hips and shoulders Figure 5 A quick release cylinder band fits a wid...

Page 10: ...LP 2216 Aluminum 1287 liters 30 min 20 5 lbs 6 9 in 5 years 45 cu ft 024 035 00 910302LP 2216 Hoop Wrapped 1301 liters Aluminum 45 5 cu ft 30 min 16 0 lbs 6 9 in 3 years 124001 910303LP 2216 Full Wrapped 1301 liters 30 min 10 4 lbs 6 9 in 5 years Carbon 45 5 cu ft 024 098 00 910302HP 4500 Hoop Wrapped 1287 liters 30 min 15 9 lbs 5 5 in 3 years Aluminum 45 cu ft 124002 910303HP 4500 Full Wrapped 12...

Page 11: ...le to activate air flow 3 3 5 CHECK CYLINDER PRESSURE Remote cylinder pressure gauge should read above 90 of maximum rated pressure If the cylinder pressure reads 90 or less refill or replace with a fully charged cylinder Figure 6 3 3 6 POSITIVE PRESSURE CHECK FOR FACEPIECE While holding the facepiece tight to your face insert two fingers between the facepiece and face Gently lift the seal away fr...

Page 12: ...he shoulder straps apart Ensure all strap assemblies side and waist are fully extended and waist belt buckle assembly is not connected 4 1 3 Grasp the left shoulder strap with your left hand Lift the FRONTIER onto your left shoulder Place your right arm through the right shoulder strap Figure 10 4 1 4 Pull directly down on the shoulder straps to adjust position of unit on back Figure 11 4 1 5 Conn...

Page 13: ...t your neck and that no hair or other items pass between you and neck seal On CDV s with first breath inhale to begin airflow 4 1 10 The whistle will shut off once a seal is achieved 4 2 SAFETY CHECKS 4 2 1 POSITIVE PRESSURE USER SEAL CHECK With cylinder valve open breathe normally Insert two fingers between your facepiece and face Gently lift the facepiece seal away from your face and ensure a go...

Page 14: ...and full Breathe normally and proceed as planned 5 0 DURING USE 5 1 NORMAL USE 5 1 1 Monitor cylinder pressure during use for remaining air supply and allow sufficient time to exit the contaminated area 5 1 2 The End of Service Time indicator whistle alarm activates when the there is approximately 25 of the air supply from a full cylinder remaining Exit when alarm activates 14 NOTE It is not neces...

Page 15: ...owards the locking latch and pull the inner strap to enlarge strap opening Figure 19 To tighten the cylinder band grab the outer cylinder band strap and pull up away from the adjust ment latch Slide the slack across the inner strap Figure 20 Slide the slack away from the latch across the cylinder Do not over tighten the strap 5 1 4 4 Connect the hand wheel to cylinder valve and position cylinder 5...

Page 16: ... breath 6 1 2 Close the cylinder valve by turning it fully clockwise 6 1 3 TO REMOVE THE FACEPIECE On CDV with First Breath push button in and remove the facepiece 6 1 4 TO REMOVE THE HOOD Place both hands under the neck seal and lift hood over the front of your face 6 1 5 Unfasten the waist belt and loosen shoulder straps Extend shoulder straps and waist belt fully 6 1 6 Remove the apparatus 6 1 ...

Page 17: ...MPOUND CONTAINING CHLORINE AS THIS WILL TEND TO RAPIDLY DETERIORATE FABRIC 17 When further cleaning due to heavy contamination is required clean with North recommended Disinfectant Cleaner North catalog number 80992 after rinsing the facepiece or hood Use of other disinfectants may cause damage to SCBA components Consult with North Customer Service if you have any questions CAUTION Do not put the ...

Page 18: ...rst breath 9 0 USER MAINTENANCE 9 1 CYLINDER FILLING PROCEDURES 9 1 1 Basic cylinder inspection shall include A Inspect gauge for damage B Inspect cylinder for mechanical damage cracks dents gouges or signs of heat or chemical damage Refer to CGA C 6 2 Guideline for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure Cylinders for all wrapped cylinders C Check that hydrostatic ...

Page 19: ...SSEMBLE 9 2 2 1 Gently install the CDV seal into lens ensuring the seal is flat against the lens on both sides Figure 28 The seal needs to be orientated so that one detent points to the oral nasal cup Install outer CDV connector through the seal and attach retainer nut from inside the mask Figure 29 9 2 2 2 Tighten retainer nut using spanner tool until making contact with the seal Figure 30 Turn 1...

Page 20: ...ough the buckle The end of the pull tab should facing outward and the ribs should engage the buckle Repeat on the other three sides Reinstall harness assembly to facepiece locking the buttons into the grooves of the buckle 9 4 BACKFRAME HARNESS 9 4 1 Separate lower strap from upper shoulder strap 9 4 2 The upper shoulder straps terminate in a Z pattern Figure 37 Pull one inch of slack through the ...

Page 21: ...plied air source pressure while operating with supplied air 10 1 9 To transfer from supplied air to cylinder air open cylinder valve first Disconnect supplied air hose by retracting coupling sleeve 10 2 EMERGENCY AIRLINE SYSTEM EAS 10 2 1 The NORTH Frontier EAS can be ordered with or without an airline attachment and is attached to the left waist strap Figure 40 The EAS socket will have a dust cov...

Page 22: ...ge X Large 905010S Complete AirHood Assembly PVC Small Medium 12 2 Cylinders North Catalog Number Description 910301LP 30 minute Replacement Cylinder Aluminum 2216 psi 910302LP 30 minute Replacement Cylinder Hoop Wrapped Aluminum 2216 psi 910303LP 30 minute Replacement Cylinder Full Wrapped Carbon 2216 psi 910302HP 30 minute Replacement Cylinder Hoop Wrapped Aluminum 4500 psi 22 NOTE If using the ...

Page 23: ...rranty period 3 The apparatus or component is found by North to have been defective in normal use and service during the warranty period of three 3 years from the date of purchase by the owner 4 The apparatus or component is returned freight prepaid to North either to its factory in Cranston Rhode Island or to a North authorized service center and is thereafter returned to the owner freight collec...

Page 24: ...D THIS WARRANTY AND NIOSH APPROVAL FOR THE RES PIRATOR UNIT THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND MAY NOT BE VARIED OR EXTENDED EXCEPT IN WRITING BY AN AUTHO RIZED OFFICIAL OF NORTH 24 NOTE If user corrections do not resolve the problem tag the unit Out of Service and give to a qualified Service Technician FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGUR...

Page 25: ...25 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 ...

Page 26: ... 27 FIGURE 28 FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 FIGURE 35 FIGURE 36 Bottom Top FIGURE 37 FIGURE 38 FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40 FIGURE 41 FIGURE 42 Push in to stop airflow Airline attachment EAS ...

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