MSA FireHawk M7 Responder, Operation And Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...te the equipment The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions 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 ...

Page 2: ... Intrinsic Safety of the device Misuse or abuse of the heads up display system FireHawk M7 Responder HUD FireHawk M7 Control Module or FireHawk M7 Power Module or using this equipment in a manner or situa tion not intended by the manufacturer may result in damage to the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD FireHawk M7 Control Module or FireHawk M7 Power Module may result in personal injury or death to user o...

Page 3: ... Hwy Suite 1004 Arlington VA 22202 Note The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD FireHawk M7 Control Module and FireHawk M7 Power Module have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can...

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Page 5: ...r than the 04 level normally found in atmospheric air g the atmospheric pressure if used in a pressur ized tunnel or caisson at 2 atmospheres 15 psi gauge the duration will be one half as long as when used at 1 atmosphere at 3 atmospheres the duration will be one third as long the service life of the air mask is based on 1 atmosphere of pressure h the condition of the air mask Failure to follow al...

Page 6: ...lution To report any serious concerns or to speak with a certifica tion organization use the following contact information Manufacturer MSA Customer Service Phone 1 800 MSA 2222 Certifying Agencies National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH Phone 412 386 6686 Safety Equipment Institute SEI Phone 703 442 5732 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE 6 TAL 803 L Rev 1 10086011 ...

Page 7: ...wer Module Optional FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER AIR MASK COMPONENTS Clear Command Communications System FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module ExtendAire System Quick Fill System Rescue Belt FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER AIR MASK COMPONENTS PR14 FIRST STAGE REGULATOR The PR14 First Stage Regulator reduces the pressure from the cylinder and valve assembly to an intermediate pressure which is in turn further reduced by the...

Page 8: ... the exhalation valve operates as a demand exhalation valve When the facepiece is connect ed to a pressurized FireHawk M7 Responder regulator the exhalation valve operates as a pressure demand exhala tion valve The facepiece lens is super hardcoated to meet the requirements of NFPA 1981 The facepiece has a low resistance pressure demand exhalation valve An inhalation check valve in the inlet housi...

Page 9: ...ident Command The radio trans mitter is located inside of the FireHawk M7 Power Module EXTENDAIRE SYSTEM The ExtendAire System located at the end of the interme diate pressure line enables two users to share a common air supply during emergency escape The users can cou ple the Firehawk Responder Second Stage Regulator from one user to the intermediate pressure manifold of the other user Both users...

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Page 11: ...of elasticity or missing buckles or straps c Inspect the lens for cracks scratches and a tight seal with the facepiece rubber d Ensure the exhalation valve is clean and operates easily The valve must move off the seat and return when released e Inspect the facepiece inlet for damage Ensure the spider gasket and valve disc are present f Inspect the lens receptacle and lens plug g Ensure that the o ...

Page 12: ...cylinder is over exposed to fire or heat If the cylinder is not full it may be damaged before the burst disc vents b If the cylinder is less than FULL within 10 of rated service pressure recharge it before storage Cylinder air must be at least CGA Quality Verification Level Grade D respirable air MSA rec ommends breathing air quality in accordance with NFPA 1989 c Inspect the cylinder valve for si...

Page 13: ... 10 seconds d Do not use the air mask if negative pressure cannot be maintained in the facepiece Return the Firehawk Responder Regulator and facepiece to a certified repairperson 2 Check Firehawk Responder Regulator operation Note Firehawk Responder Regulator functional checks must be conducted with a full cylinder Check the pres sure gauge on the cylinder valve to verify that the cylinder is full...

Page 14: ...e to reset the alarm j Disconnect the Firehawk Responder Regulator from the facepiece k Close the cylinder valve fully l Slowly crack the bypass valve on the Firehawk Responder Regulator to bleed off pressure until the FireHawk M7 Control Module pressure reading drops below the following values o 530 psi approximately 2216 psi system o 750 psi approximately 3000 psi system o 1050 psi approximately...

Page 15: ...ecified Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test must be car ried out routinely for each wearer of this respirator to determine or confirm the amount of protection that the respirator provides The fit test method chosen may impact the maximum use concentration Quantitative Test If a quantitative fit test is used a fit factor ...

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Page 17: ...he nosecup under the plastic retainer ring of the speaking diaphragm assembly 5 Continue stretching the nosecup ring and work it into place 6 Be sure that the nose cup does not get caught on the lens retainer 7 Stretch the oval opening in the nosecup around the lip on the exhalation valve in the component housing Inserting the drink tube into the nosecup 1 Place the nosecup in the facepiece and po...

Page 18: ...n serious personal injury or death INSTALLING LENS PLUG 1 Ensure the o ring inside the lens receptacle is in place and free of cracks tears dirt and distortion 2 Thread the lens plug into the lens receptacle hand tight The lens plug must be installed during use as a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA Failure to fol low this warning will void NFPA and NIOSH certifica tions and can result in se...

Page 19: ...tery cover Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death Listen for any hiss or pop sounds from the Audi Larm Alarm if heard do not use the air mask Return it to an MSA trained or certified repairperson Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death 4 As the system pressure rises from 50 to 200 psi both visible and audible alerts activ...

Page 20: ... DO NOT use the air mask if the Audi Larm Alarm fails to ring or fails to continuously ring down to pressures of 200 psi or if the FireHawk M7 Control Module or FireHawk M7 Responder HUD fails to light properly The air mask must be checked and corrected for proper operation by an MSA trained or certified repair person before using Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injur...

Page 21: ...needed to open the valve Remove the regulator after the test is performed If this does not release the valve do not use the face piece This device may not seal properly to the face if a beard gross sideburns or similar physical characteris tics see NFPA 1500 and ANSI Z88 2 exist An improp er facial seal may allow contaminants to leak into the facepiece reducing or eliminating respiratory protec ti...

Page 22: ...ir mask must be checked and the condi tion corrected by an MSA trained or certified repair person before it can be used Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death Note If the air mask passes all tests it is ready for use These tests must be performed every time before entering a hazardous atmosphere If the air mask fails to meet any of the tests the condition s m...

Page 23: ... user Always inspect the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD FireHawk M7 Control Module and FireHawk M7 Power Module for damage before use If damage is found immediately remove the device from ser vice DO NOT alter these components Altering will void the Intrinsic Safety rating and may affect the Intrinsic Safety of the device FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER HUD FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER HUD FUNCTIONALITY 1 The FireHawk ...

Page 24: ...cartridge Follow the notations on the cartridge to ensure proper battery orientation Use only Duracell MN2400 Energizer E92 or Eveready A92 AAA alkaline batteries in the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD Use of other batteries or a combina tion of batteries from different manufacturers will affect the performance of unit and void the Intrinsic Safety Approval 5 Insert the battery cartridge into the batter...

Page 25: ...full PASS alarm with or without air pressure o The top MODE button green will refresh the dis play in the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD activate the backlight on the display of the FireHawk M7 Control Module set the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD to continuous display mode and toggle the FireHawk M7 Control Module digital display mode between pressure remaining and calculated service time remaining When th...

Page 26: ...adio link with base station evacuation signal received redundant alarm cylinder pressure is below 25 of rated service pressure single rising tone with bee bop start up single rising tone with bee bop also full alarm none low volume rising tone medium volume buzz high volume rise tone fol lowed by buzz two high volume tones fol lowed by buzz Beep none 1 beep every 5 seconds N A none none continuous...

Page 27: ...ce only Conditions are highly variable in an actual use scenario Users of the FireHawk M7 Control Module with the thermal alarm option should develop procedures for the use of this feature DURING USE Note Refer to Chart 2 for the various audible and visual indicators for the FireHawk M7 Control Module and FireHawk M7 Power Module Pressure Display 1 Periodically check the pressure indicated on the ...

Page 28: ...Module a double flash of the yellow LED will be dis played 3 If there are low batteries in the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD and FireHawk M7 Power Module the yellow LED on the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD will alternate single and double flashes of the yellow LED Replacing the Batteries in the FireHawk M7 Power Module DO NOT dispose of the batteries in fire They may explode Failure to follow this warning...

Page 29: ...valve Before entering or re entering a haz ardous atmosphere ensure the side buttons and bypass valve are ice free and operating properly Periodically check the bypass to be sure it is ice free 3 Moisture can enter through the cylinder valve or cou pling nut when cylinders are replaced on the air mask When replacing cylinders ensure moisture or contami nation does not enter the system Remove any i...

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Page 31: ...hese assemblies on the same air mask will not allow the relief valve in the 3000 psi URC Assembly to open as designed Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death DO NOT transfill be a donor using a 3000 psi URC Assembly The 3000 psi URC Assembly has a check valve that does not allow cylinders to trans fill be a donor Using the 3000 psi URC Assembly to fill cylinde...

Page 32: ...njury or death Note If the secondary air supply does not have a suffi cient volume of air the air mask cylinder will not reach full service pressure 3 Compare the air mask cylinder gauge and the FireHawk M7 Control Module gauge to the secondary air supply pressure gauge reading If the readings are the same pressure is equal 4 To disconnect the quick fill hose after transfilling pull back the gray ...

Page 33: ...ersonal injury or death 1 Return to an uncontaminated area before using the hydration system 2 Grasp the knurled surface of the tube and pull the tube out of its holder 3 Hold the tube with its inlet end up 4 Push the tube inlet into the NATO canteen inlet 5 Turn the canteen upside down Its contents will flow by gravity 6 Grasp the exhalation valve cover and press in at the top while pushing out a...

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Page 35: ...sily reached for emergency use See storage instructions CHANGING THE CYLINDER DO NOT drop the cylinder or bump the cylinder valve knob An unsecured cylinder can become an airborne projectile under its own pressure if the valve is opened even slightly Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death 1 Ensure there is no pressure in the system before replacing a cylinder...

Page 36: ...RATUS CYLINDERS Breathing apparatus cylinders should be fully recharged as soon as possible after use Cylinders should not be stored partially charged 1 If used partially charged the duration of the air mask is reduced 2 The pressure relief device is only designed to protect a fully charged cylinder from the effects of a fire For maximum safety the cylinders should be stored full or at a pressure ...

Page 37: ...or might attack any part of the air mask causing the air mask to not perform as designed and approved Prior to storing the air mask in a jumpseat ensure there is no interference between the air mask and the seat DO NOT drop the cylinder or bump the valve knob An unsecured cylinder can become an airborne projectile under its own pressure if the valve is opened even slightly Failure to follow this w...

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Page 39: ...Clean the pressure demand exhalation valve by pressing in on the stem with a blunt object and flushing it with clean water g Allow the facepiece to air dry Do not dry the parts by placing them near a heater or in direct sunlight The rubber will deteriorate h Operate the exhalation valve by hand to be sure it works properly Note Do not force dry the parts by placing them in a heater or in direct su...

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Page 41: ...ncy required for air mask overhaul depends upon how often the apparatus is used MSA air masks must be overhauled based on the actual level of usage of the air mask rather than on time alone MSA air masks must be flow tested every year using an MSA approved flow test device The table below summa rizes MSA s required frequency for overhaul and flow testing A decision to retire apparatus should be ba...

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Page 43: ...Hawk M7 Control Module logs the status of the radio link to the base station as well as any evacuation signals that the air mask has received Radio Link Indicator The FireHawk M7 Control Module has a radio link indicator located in the upper left portion of the display When this icon is displayed the air mask is logged on to a base station and within range When the radio link indictor is not shown...

Page 44: ... to a personal computer or laptop before use Refer to FireHawk M7 FireHawk Incident Command Module Software instructions PN 10068929 for more information Follow the PC or notebook computer manufacturer s recommendations for exposure to environmental con ditions to prevent damage to the system Failure to do so may cause system failure and the loss of monitor ing capability on the PC or notebook com...

Page 45: ...r mask the FireHawk M7 Power Module will begin to beep repeatedly and a flashing running man icon will appear on the FireHawk M7 Control Module display The evacua tion alarm will continue to sound until the reset button on the FireHawk M7 Control Module has been pressed twice within approximately one second This confirms the evac uation by sending a confirmation signal back to the base station 45 ...

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Page 47: ...ring Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death SPECTACLE KIT Spectacle kits are available for the Ultra Elite Responder Facepiece P N 804638 or P N 493581 The kit includes the support assembly a rubber block and the spectacle frame Prescription lenses can be obtained locally or through MSA Adjusting the Spectacles 1 To move the spectacles closer to your face pul...

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Page 49: ...alve that does not allow cylinders to trans fill be a donor Using the 3000 psi URC Assembly to fill cylinders the cylinder can only be filled to 2216 psi If the pressure exceeds 2216 psi a relief valve in the URC Assembly will vent at approximately 2525 psi or as low as 2400 psi A 3000 psi cylinder can only be filled to 3000 psi by using a secondary air supply the 3000 psi URC Assembly can not be ...

Page 50: ...onding color band QUICK FILL SYSTEM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 1 If you are transfilling in fresh air and the dust cover will not stay on the male fitting because air is leaking cor rect the condition before using the air mask 2 If you are transfilling in a contaminated atmosphere and the dust cover will not stay on the male fitting because air is leaking a Immediately reconnect the quick fill hose to s...

Page 51: ...ust cover from both female fit tings on the quick fill hose assembly c Remove the rubber dust cover from the male Quick Fill System fitting d Push the female fittings on to the male fittings until they click in place Pull on the hose to be sure it snapped in place If serious leakage is noticed from either of the two female fittings or anywhere along the hose discon nect the female fittings and ret...

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Page 53: ...se the system if the donor s audible alarm is ringing The NIOSH Approval for both apparatus are void when this device is used due to the difficulty in maneuvering during escape Exercise extreme care while connected together Mobility and range of motion will be limited when donor s and receiver s air masks are connected Maintain slack in the air lines during maneuvering and while connected together...

Page 54: ...old block a Push the socket of the receiver s hose firmly over the plug on the donor s manifold b Check that the hose is properly routed and not tan gled with any other part of the apparatus i e neck strap chest strap etc c Check for full engagement by pulling at the quick disconnect to assure that the socket does not sepa rate from the plug The apparatus of the donor will supply air for emergency...

Page 55: ...dependent on performing routine maintenance The material and labor costs of overhaul procedures and other routine main tenance are the responsibility of the purchaser and are not covered by the warranty representation or modification of the warranty concerning the goods sold under this contract MSA makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by MSA but will pass on to t...

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