Visual Inspections; Facepiece - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

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Visual Inspections

Conduct the visual inspections: Upon receipt, daily, and after use.
Inspect the entire SCBA after it is cleaned and disinfected.
WARNING!
DO NOT inspect the SCBA before cleaning if there is danger of contacting hazardous contaminants.
Clean and disinfect first, then inspect. Failure to follow this warning can cause inhalation or skin
absorption of the contaminant and result in serious personal injury or death.
NFPA-1500, as well as ANSI standards Z88.2 and Z88.5, describe three levels of inspection proce-
dures which are to be performed. Refer to these documents, or to an inspection program prepared by
a health professional in establishing an inspection program.
WARNING!
If the SCBA exhibits any of the conditions listed in the Visual Inspections section or if the SCBA does
not function properly for all tests as described in the Functional Tests section, the SCBA must be
removed from service and the condition must be checked and corrected by an MSA trained and certi-
fied repair person before using. 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 pads, pull straps, lumbar pad, waist straps, facepiece head harness)
for tears, cuts, wear, abrasion, missing buckles or straps.
(3) Perform all component specific inspections listed below.
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Facepiece

(1) Inspect the lens for cracks, scratches, deformation, and color change.
(2) Check the facepiece 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 facepiece).
(4) Inspect the facepiece 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.
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