MSA AirHawk MMR, Operation And Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ONS inside For any additional information relative to use or repair write or call 1 800 MSA 2222 during regular working hours See separate insert for NIOSH approval information P N 10039170 For air li...

Page 2: ...e furnished by the manufacturer under the pertinent approval shall be maintained NIOSH Approval Information is included as a supplement to these instructions P N 10039170 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RESPIRAT...

Page 3: ...safe non haz ardous non toxic atmosphere 5 Return to a safe atmosphere immediately if discol oration crazing blistering cracking or other dete rioration of the lens material is observed 6 Users must w...

Page 4: ...NOTES 4 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 5: ...nimize the possibility of a first stage failure The regulator uses a large sintered filter which is easy to replace The filter captures particulates that may be in the air stream SECOND STAGE REGULATO...

Page 6: ...n evenly distributes cylinder weight across the wearer s hips FACEPIECE The facepiece is available in three sizes Only Ultra Elite Hycar facepieces model numbers 7 935 7 7 935 8 and 7 935 9 have been...

Page 7: ...AND WHISTLE AUDIBLE ALARM CHECKS TESTING 1 Grasp the mask mounted regulator and push the top release button 2 Check that the red bypass knob is fully closed clockwise 3 Reach behind and open the cyli...

Page 8: ...straps first by pulling them straight back not out Tighten the temple straps the same way Tuck in the ends of the straps so that they lay flat across the head 4 Push headband pad towards neck retighte...

Page 9: ...ore using the apparatus INSTALLING SLIDE MASK MOUNTED REGULATOR 1 Grasp regulator and orient regulator so that red bypass knob is pointing to the right and slide button is on top 2 Slide regulator ont...

Page 10: ...return to fresh air The whistle activates when cylinder pressure drops below approximate values 550 psig approximately for low pressure 1125 psig approximately for high pressure when the whistle acti...

Page 11: ...and pull regulator down and out of facepiece adapter Note Regulator can hang on cover rail in a stand by mode 3 Slide regulator up rail until regulator slide button is free of cover rail 4 Close the c...

Page 12: ...burst disc and gasket are installed prior to cylinder recharging Establish the service pressure of the cylinder Type 3AA steel cylin ders that bear a plus sign after the latest retest date may be rech...

Page 13: ...Ice can build up and freeze the buttons bypass valve and the release tabs Before entering or re entering a hazardous atmos phere make sure the buttons release tabs and bypass valve are ice free and op...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 15: ...e c Rinse the facepiece and components in clean warm 110 F water preferably running and drained d Clean the pressure demand exhalation valve by pressing in on the stem with a blunt object and flushing...

Page 16: ...NOTES 16 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 17: ...hat the required inspections and tests be performed on all SCBA cylinders in accordance with Department of Transportation DOT regulations DOT reg ulations require that composite cylinders be retired f...

Page 18: ...NOTES 18 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 19: ...e audible warn ing device be checked by observing the regulator gauge pressure at which the alarms sounds Perform this test with a minimum cylinder pressure of 1 200 psig for the Low Pressure Air Mask...

Page 20: ...ly and Repair sections and includes installation of the Regulator overhaul kits MSA breathing apparatus must be flow tested every year using an MSA approved flow test device The following table summar...

Page 21: ...NOTES 21 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 TAL 5010 L Rev 3 10037469...

Page 23: ...parts that after by MSA are proven to be d f defective and or will provided at no cost t F Purchaser s of re to repair not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose MSA r e...

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