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Safety Regulations
PremAire Cadet Escape G1
US
air supplied meets the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Specification G-7.1 for
quality verification level (Grade) D air or equivalent specifications.
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Approved only when the compressed-air cylinder is fully charged with air meeting the requirements
of the Compressed Gas Association Specification G-7 for quality verification level (grade) D air or
equivalent specifications.
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In fire service applications, MSA recommends breathing air quality in accordance with NFPA 1989.
The cylinder shall meet applicable DOT specifications.
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Use with adequate skin protection when worn in gases and vapors that poison by skin absorption
(for example: hydrocyanic-acid gas).
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For NIOSH G1 configurations, see Approval Insert (P/N 10163122).
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Important Notice for Respirator Users and Respiratory Protection Program Administrators
(1)
An adequate respiratory protection program must include knowledge of hazards, hazard assess-
ment, selection of proper respiratory protective equipment, instruction and training in the use of
equipment, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and medical surveillance.
[See OSHA regulations, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.134 (c).]
(2)
This respirator may be used only after proper instruction and training in its use as specified in
OSHA regulations Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.134.
(3)
Do not mark the respirator, i.e., with stamps, labels, paint, or other method. Use of such markings
may interfere with apparatus use or may constitute a flammability hazard.
(4)
Be sure that no other equipment interferes with the respirator facial seal, the user’s ability to
operate the respirator, or other necessary means of mobility.
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Reference
For more information on the respirator use and performance standards, consult the following publica-
tions:
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ANSI Standard Z88.5, Practices for Respiratory Protection for the Fire Service; and, ANSI
Standard Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory Protection. American National Standards Institute,
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
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OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) (see specifically Part 1910. 134), available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202.
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Contact Information
In the event of a product concern, contact your local MSA authorized repair center or distributor, who
will provide the necessary information to MSA for issue resolution. To report any serious concerns or
to inquire about the products use the following contact information:
MSA North America
Corporate Center
MSA Canada
MSA de Mexico, S A De C V
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone 1-800-MSA-2222
Fax 1-800-967-0398
16435 118th Avenue
Edmonton AB T5V 1H2
Phone 1-800-MSA-2222
Fax 1-800-967-0398
Fraccionamiento Industrial Avenida
Del Conde #6
76240 El Marques, Queretaro
Phone 01 800 672 7222
Fax +52-44 2227 3943
