Donning; Approval Verification; Preparation - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

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WARNING!
If the SCBA does not function properly as described in this section, the SCBA must be removed
from service and must be checked and corrected for proper operation by an MSA trained or certi-
fied repairperson before using.
This device may not seal properly with your face if you have a beard, gross sideburns or similar
physical characteristics (see NFPA-1500 and ANSI Z88.2). An improper facial seal may allow
contaminants to leak into the facepiece, reducing or eliminating respiratory protection. Do not use
this device if such conditions exist. The face-to-facepiece seal must be tested before each use.
A nosecup must be installed in the facepiece.
In order to guarantee a proper fit for those wearing glasses, the G1 spectacle kit
since ordinary glasses
Never remove the facepiece except in a safe, non-hazardous, non-toxic atmosphere.
Users must wear suitable protective clothing and precautions must be taken so that the device is
not exposed to atmospheres that may be harmful to it.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
6.1

Approval Verification

Before using the SCBA, ensure all NIOSH Approval Labels and Approval Inserts have been reviewed
to ensure the configuration of the SCBA is an approved configuration. Refer to the Safety Regulation
for more details and a complete list of CAUTIONS and LIMIATIONS for the SCBA. For NIOSH 42 CFR
Part 84 approval configurations, see Approval Insert (P/N 10154623). For NIOSH CBRN configura-
tions, see Approval Insert (P/N 10158405).
6.2

Preparation

The device must have passed all visual inspections and functional tests (see previous chapters)
before use.
(1) Ensure that the cylinder is fully pressurized.
(2) Check cylinder connection:
Threaded connect:
Check that the coupling nut is hand-tight (no tools).
Ensure the cylinder valve is correctly seated in the dove tail.
Quick connect:
Ensure secure connection by pull on quick connect coupling.
Ensure the cylinder valve is correctly seated in the dove tail.
(3) Pull on the cylinder latch assembly to ensure the cylinder latch is attached securely.
(4) Check battery status by pressing and holding both reset buttons until the battery icon appears.
The battery icon will shut off after approximately 10 seconds.
(5) Loosen the shoulder straps as far as possible.
(6) Loosen the waist belt straps as far as possible.
(7) Tag in the user's information with ID Tag. See "Personnel ID Tag" section for more information.
cannot be worn under the facepiece.
G1 SCBA
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must be worn
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