During Use - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

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During Use

WARNING!
Before use, the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if:
the function test is unsuccessful,
the product is damaged,
proper servicing/maintenance has not been made or
genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.
Take into account the following factors which may affect the duration or the service life:
the degree of physical activity of the user;
the physical condition of the user;
the degree that the user's breathing rate is increased by excitement, fear, or other emotional
factors;
the degree of training or experience which the user has had with this or similar equipment;
whether or not the cylinder is fully charged;
the presence in the compressed air of carbon dioxide concentrations greater than the .04% level
normally found in atmospheric air;
the atmospheric pressure; if used in a pressurized 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 SCBA is based on 1 atmosphere of pres-
sure.
the condition of the SCBA.
Leave a contaminated area immediately if:
Breathing becomes difficult
Dizziness or other distress occurs
You taste or smell the contaminant
You experience nose or throat irritation
SCBA not functioning according to the instructions or training
DO NOT use the carrier and harness assembly
Do NOT use this product
rapid loss of air which could result in serious injury or loss of life.
Return to a safe atmosphere
rioration of the facepiece lens material is observed.
Misuse or abuse of the HUD, the control module, power module, speaker module or the equipment
to which they are attached, or using this equipment in a manner or situation not intended by the manu-
facturer, or may result in personal injury or death to user or persons dependent on the user or damage
to the equipment.
Misuse and/or failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury or death.
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
as a vertical raising or lowering device.
as a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. This will result in a
immediately if discoloration, crazing, blistering, cracking, or other dete-
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