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FireHawk

®

M7

Responder

®

APR

(Air Purifying Respirator)

Air Purifying Respirator

(APR)/CBRN Respirator Application

Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)/CBRN Respirator Application

TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0

© MSA 2008

Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)

Mat. 10086002

Doc. 10086002

This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have, or will
have, the responsibility for using or servicing FireHawk M7 Responder APR. This
FireHawk M7 Responder APR will perform as designed only if used and serviced
according to the instructions; otherwise, the respirator could fail to perform as
designed, and persons who rely on the FireHawk M7 Responder APR could sustain
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the prod-
uct is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instruc-
tions. Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any
additional information relative to use or repair, write or call 1-800-MSA-2222 dur-
ing regular working hours.

See separate insert for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Approval Information:
P/N 10086004 (APR/CBRN) and P/N 10086005 (PAPR/CBRN)

Also see User Instruction P/N 10086003 for FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR
Application.

Summary of Contents for 10086004

Page 1: ...rsons who rely on the FireHawk M7 Responder APR could sustain serious personal injury or death WARNING OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if t...

Page 2: ...ogical and nuclear dust particles Procedures for monitoring radiation expo sure and full radiation protection must be followed Z If during use and unexpected hazard is encoun tered such as a secondary...

Page 3: ...ction with personal protective ensem bles that provide appropriate levels of protection against dermal hazard Failure to do so may result in personal injury even when the respirator is fitted properly...

Page 4: ...NOTES 4 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 5: ...ear glasses install the spectacle kit 15 The user must perform a respirator fit test Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test and follow all warnings and limitations specified 16 Wear impermeable protect...

Page 6: ...NOTES 6 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 7: ...esent B The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH approval C Any applicable limitation contained in a standard established by regulatory agency such as OSHA with jurisdiction over the wearer An...

Page 8: ...Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH American Industrial Hygiene Association AIHA Co...

Page 9: ...sure seal test before the user attempts to enter a toxic atmosphere The facepiece will not furnish protection unless all inhaled air is drawn through a suitable canister RESPIRATOR FIT TEST The user m...

Page 10: ...NOTES 10 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 11: ...ring 4 Starting at the top stretch and push the rubber ring of the nose cup under the plastic retainer ring of the speaking diaphragm assembly 5 Continue stretching around nosecup ring and work it in...

Page 12: ...sliding the strap through the slide It may be nec essary to use a ratcheting motion to completely tight en the strap Note canister connector is opposite the 90 degree elbow connection 4 For Configura...

Page 13: ...esult in serious personal injury or death After verifying that the canister type is appropriate for use in the environment 1 Verify shelf life expiration date on carton bag and canister label has not...

Page 14: ...e with C420 motor blower Refer to the NIOSH approval label for approved configurations In addition to this man ual the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR manual P N 10086003 must be carefully read and followe...

Page 15: ...har ness back over the head 3 Pull the back of the harness downward until it is centered at the back of the head 4 Tighten the two lower straps first by pulling them straight back not out Tighten the...

Page 16: ...eal during use If adjusting the neck strap does not relieve the tension in the breathing tube a longer length breath ing tube can be used Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal...

Page 17: ...can result in seri ous personal injury or death Donning the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR For Donning and negative pressure seal test Instructions refer to the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR User s Instructi...

Page 18: ...NOTES 18 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 19: ...formed Disposal is to be performed as required by feder al state and or local laws PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR 1 Remove strap from around the neck and support the canister 2 To remove the f...

Page 20: ...NOTES 20 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 21: ...ghly wash the facepiece drink tube and nosecup and breathing tube in the cleaning solu tion A soft brush or sponge can be used to clean the soiled facepiece f Rinse the facepiece and components in cle...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 23: ...a Inspect the breathing tube for cracks tears and dirt b Inspect the canister connector assembly gasket for cracks tears dirt and distortion 4 Inspect the speaking diaphragm a Inspect speaking diaphra...

Page 24: ...NOTES 24 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 25: ...N 805029 with the lens cover label P N 10082547 and lens plug P N 10082476 attached The bag is provided as a convenient storage container to protect the facepiece Replace the bag if it becomes dam age...

Page 26: ...NOTES 26 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 27: ...approved in a CBRN application and must NOT be used Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death Some canteens may not be leak tight Canteens used with the hydration...

Page 28: ...ist along the edge of the elastic 6 Conduct a successful negative pressure seal test 7 Attach each of the arm straps to the front of the hood shroud using the Velcro attachment pads Adjust the arm str...

Page 29: ...n place 5 To remove the spark cover gently squeeze the outside of the cover twist and pull the spark cover off 6 Check the spark cover before each use to ensure no sparks have created holes or warped...

Page 30: ...NOTES 30 TAL 803 L Rev 0 10086002...

Page 31: ...se User s Instructions Below is a list of these other configurations and the part number for the User s Instructions Review the NIOSH matrix to verify the con figuration that is being used is an appro...

Page 32: ...representative of MSA may bind MSA to any affirmation representation or modification of the warranty concerning the goods sold under this con tract MSA makes no warranty concerning compo nents or acce...

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