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Visual Inspections
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G1 Integrated SCBA System
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Visual Inspections
For inspection intervals of the device see chapter 13.1. Conduct a visual inspection upon receipt.
WARNING!
Do NOT examine the SCBA before it is decontaminated, cleaned, and disinfected if there is a
risk of exposure to hazardous contaminants. Obey the applicable decontamination proce-
dures, clean and disinfect the SCBA, then examine it.
If the SCBA shows damage, deterioration, or any of the conditions listed in the Visual Inspec-
tions section, remove the SCBA from service and return it to an MSA trained and certified
repair technician.
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configu-
ration as specified by MSA.
Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
If the SCBA shows any of the conditions listed in the Visual Inspections section, remove the SCBA
from service. Make sure an MSA trained and certified repair technician corrects the unsatisfactory
condition before returning the SCBA to service.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by MSA.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by the manufacturer. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury
or death.
All Components
(1) Inspect all components for deterioration, dirt, cracks, debris, tears, holes, stickiness, signs of
heat or chemical related damage or other visible signs of damage.
(2) Inspect all straps (shoulder straps, pull straps, hip belt, waist straps, full face mask head
harness) for tears, cuts, wear, abrasion, missing buckles or straps.
(3) Perform all component specific inspections listed below.
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Full Face Mask (see also Full Face Mask Operating Manual)
(1) Inspect the lens for cracks, scratches, deformation, and color change.
(2) Check the full face mask rubber for a tight seal and secure fit to the lens ring.
(3) Ensure the exhalation valve is clean and operates easily. The valve must move off the seat
and return when released (from inside the full face mask).
(4) Inspect the full face mask inlet for damage. Ensure the inhalation valve is in place.
(5) Inspect the nosecup to ensure the check valve are in place and the nosecup is secure to the
component housing.
