G1 Facepiece
20
Maintenance
GB
6
Maintenance
6.1
Maintenance Instructions
This product should be regularly checked and serviced by trained specialists. Inspection and service
records must be maintained. Always use original parts from MSA.
Repairs and maintenance must be carried out only by authorized service centres or by MSA. Changes
to devices or components are not permitted and will result in loss of approval.
MSA is liable only for maintenance and repairs carried out by MSA.
6.2
Maintenance Intervals
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For a 2-year interval cleaned and disinfected masks have to be stored airtight. Otherwise masks
should be cleaned and disinfected at least semi-annually. After each cleaning and disinfection the
mask must be checked.
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For airtightly packed face pieces, which are not exposed to increased climatic and mechanical stress
[for example transport on vehicles], this interval can be extended to 2 years.
6.3
Maintenance of the Exhalation Valve
In case of a leak remove the exhalation valve disc and replace it with a new one as follows:
MSA recommends the following maintenance intervals. If necessary considering the
usage, tasks may be at even shorter intervals than indicated.
Observe national laws and regulations!
If in any doubt, ask your local MSA contact person.
Work to be
Performed
Maximal Intervals
Before use
After Use
6-monthly
Two
years
Four
years
Six
years
Cleaning and
Disinfection
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X
X
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X
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Visual, Functional
and Tightness
Check
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X
X
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Replacement of
the exhalation
valve disc
X
Replacement of
the Speech
Diaphragm
X
Replacement of
the O-ring for
component
housing
X
User check
X
The year of manufacture is located on the valve disc.
